Kayla graduated from the University of Portland in 2019 and spent two and a half years in religious formation with the Daughters of St. Paul.
2023-07-31
Block Party On The Bluff! (Aug 9)
All staff, faculty, and their families are invited to the first-ever Block Party on The Bluff hosted by President Kelly. The event will take place from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 9, in front of the President’s Home on Strong Street, close to Fields & Schoenfeldt Halls. We’ll enjoy summery bites, music, free beer and wine, and activities for the whole family.
New to the Bluff – Clare Kennedy, Program Manager for Community Partnerships
Clare recently graduated from Gonzaga University with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology.
Join Us for The Global Perspective Seekers (GPS) First Meeting (Aug. 16)
Global Perspective Seeker is an affinity group to entice faculty and staff’s interest on issues surrounding the global communities. We want to strengthen the awareness of different aspects on issues globally and build community among staff and faculty with lived cross-cultural experience.
Register for the Leadership Fellows Formation Program for Fall by August 18. Available for all UP Faculty and Staff!
At UP, we see leadership differently. We emphasize the inclusive assertion that everyone can be a leader and express leadership through intentionally cultivated knowledge, skills, mindsets, and the leveraging of unique leadership strengths.
SACNAS National Diversity in STEM Conference comes to Portland (Oct 26-28)
The NDiSTEM Conference is a broadly inclusive space where you are encouraged and empowered to bring your whole self to STEM. It is the largest multidisciplinary and multicultural STEM diversity event in the country.
LGBTQIA+ Lavender Affinity Group
We invite any staff or faculty who identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community to join the Lavender Affinity Group!
Gathering to Celebrate Moreau Center Staff (Aug 1)
Join the staff of the Moreau Center for a combined send-off and welcome in honor of our new and departing colleagues. An informal gathering will be held at the Chill ‘N Fill on August 1.
Dress UP Clothes Closet (donation-based professional clothing)
Are you a UP student in need of business clothes? The Dress UP Clothes Closet in Franz Hall has a variety of clothing from business professional to business casual – dresses, suits, neckties, shoes, and a host of other items, either to keep or to borrow.
Student Health Center Summer Hours
The Student Health Center (primary care) will operate with limited hours this summer. Please see the enclosed schedule and contact the SHC with any questions. Thank you!