With the construction of Dundon-Berchtold Hall well underway, it might be a good time to look back on the building site’s original occupant, Howard Hall. The following passages are from Jim Covert’s 1976 University history, A Point of Pride: “The University constructed one building and demolished another during that era [1922-1935]. Due to the severe […]
08-07-2017
UP Faculty and Staff Invited to Columbia Employee Store, Aug. 18 to Sept. 10
All University of Portland faculty and staff are invited to shop at the Columbia Sportswear Employee Store from August 18 to September 10, according to Rev. Gerry Olinger, C.S.C., university relations. Each employee can bring four guests with them to shop and use the invitation multiple times during that date range. Click this link to access […]
Now Accepting Nominations for 2018 Alumni Awards
Do you know a Pilot who deserves to be recognized for his or her work? Through the annual Alumni Awards, the University of Portland recognizes those individuals who embody UP’s mission in their life and work, and demonstrate the power of the University to prepare people who respond to the needs of the world. All faculty […]
New Diversity and Inclusion Coordinator: Yuridia Hernandez-Osorio
Yuridia Hernandez-Osorio joined the Office of Student Activities on August 3, 2017, as the new coordinator for diversity and inclusion programs, according to Jeromy Koffler, student activities. She is a 2015 University of Portland graduate with a bachelor of arts in social work, and won the Joseph S. Gallegos Award for Outstanding Service and Leadership […]
Now Enrolling at UP Childcare Center
Vermont Hills Family Life Centers, which administers the University’s child care facility, has slots available for children of faculty, staff, students, and the public. VHFLC is dedicated to enriching the lives of children through an emotionally and physically secure environment that promotes self-esteem through positive role models and a well-defined curriculum. Staff at VHFLC centers […]
Temporary Change for In-Person Technical Support Appointments
As information services personnel work to complete summer efforts to prepare classroom and computer labs for the fall semester, campus technology users are asked for their patience in scheduling in-person technical support appointments. Beginning Monday, August 7, all are asked to contact the help desk for phone and remote workstation assistance at x7000. Technicians will resume […]
Parking Changes, Options on Campus This Fall
With the coming of fall semester, students will be returning to campus, and many will be living off campus and commuting to their classes. As in past years, parking at the University is very limited. This fall, commuters will find the parking availability further stressed. In the main lot, 40 parking spaces were removed this past […]
Fall 2017 Course Reserves
Clark Library staff are ready to set up course reserves for your Fall classes. Doing it now will ensure that your materials are available by the start of the semester. If you plan to reuse items that were previously on reserve, tell us and we can find that list in our archive. For new course […]
New Senior Staff in Residence Life
The following individuals have been hired as senior staff for the 2017-2018 school year, according to Chris Haug, residence life. Gena McGowan has been hired as hall director of Fields Hall. She has worked as a pastoral minister, a social worker in a homeless shelter, a professional choir manager, and for the last twelve years […]
Howard Hall Demolition Cam Online Now
There is now a live camera focused on Howard Hall (or what’s left of it) for those who might be interested in seeing progress on the demolition project, according to Jim Ravelli, University operations. The link is here. Howard Hall’s demolition will make way for construction of the new Dundon-Berchold Hall, scheduled for completion in […]