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08-10-2020

Campus Ministry to Continue Offering Mass on Campus

August 6, 2020

Campus Ministry will continue to celebrate Mass on campus during the upcoming semester, according to Theresa McCreary, campus ministry. Since Mass attendance is limited, those interested in attending should express their interest through the survey found on the Campus Ministry website. Guidelines and protocols for safely attending Mass are also listed on the Campus Ministry […]

Filed Under: 08-10-2020, Campus Ministry, Campus Services Tagged With: Campus Ministry

Zoom: Now Available Via MyApps and Security Changes

August 6, 2020

Information Services has enabled Single Sign On (SSO) for Zoom. If you have not already activated your UP Zoom account you can do so by following these step-by-step instructions. You can also use this process to convert a previous free or personally paid Pro account to the University plan, giving you access to the full features […]

Filed Under: 08-10-2020, Academic Technology Services, Academics, Information Services Tagged With: Academic Technology Services & Innovations

Online Beauchamp Virtual Fitness Classes

August 6, 2020

Recreational Services’ Summer Session II Virtual Fitness schedule runs until August 16. Mondays at 12:15 p.m. – Yoga Sculpt with Sammy Tuesdays at 5 p.m. – Conditioning and Flexibility with Cameron Wednesdays at 12:15 p.m. –  HIIT with Brie Thursdays at 12:15 p.m. – Zumba with Megan Fridays at 10:15 a.m. – HIIT with Brie […]

Filed Under: 08-10-2020, Beauchamp Center, Recreational Services Tagged With: Beauchamp Center, Recreational Services

UP and Oregon Tech Finalize Air Force ROTC Crosstown Agreement

August 6, 2020

A crosstown agreement between University of Portland and Oregon Institute of Technology (Oregon Tech) was signed, according to Carolyn Strong, Air Force ROTC. A crosstown agreement allows students to attend an institution while simultaneously taking Air Force ROTC classes at the host university. The Air Force ROTC General Military Course and/or Professional Officer Course is […]

Filed Under: 08-10-2020, Air Force ROTC Tagged With: Air Force ROTC

New Updates Posted to UP “Coronavirus” Website for Fall 2020 Information

July 31, 2020

Bird's eye view of campus

University of Portland announced on July 30 that most fall semester classes will be conducted remotely and residence halls will be closed to students unless they have an approved exemption. All University of Portland faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to check regularly for updates on the UP Coronavirus webpage, according to Michael Lewellen, VP for […]

Filed Under: 08-03-2020, 08-10-2020, Academics Tagged With: Fall 2020 Semester, Michael Lewellen

Fall 2020: Setting Up Course Reserves and Library Instruction

July 31, 2020

Electronic course reserves can be made available through the Clark Library’s system which provides students with quick and direct access. For Fall 2020, only online resources will be provided (eBooks, streaming videos, online articles), as well as items that can be scanned and added (journal articles, chapters from books). To set up reserves for your class, use the Course Reserves Request Form or email […]

Filed Under: 08-03-2020, 08-10-2020, Academics, Library, Uncategorized Tagged With: Clark Library, Digital Lab

TIAA Counseling Sessions: Schedule Now

July 31, 2020

Rebecca Rohleder, our TIAA financial consultant, is currently scheduling online appointments through the link below, according to Laura Barnard, human resources. Go to TIAA – Schedule Now or call TIAA at 877.842.2028, press 5 to schedule an appointment today. Visit TIAA website and follow the simple instructions to sign up for access to your retirement accounts online. If you […]

Filed Under: 08-03-2020, 08-10-2020, Campus Services, Human Resources, Uncategorized Tagged With: Human Resources, Rebecca Rohleder, TIAA

“All Together” Project: Submit Your Creative Works

July 31, 2020

Share your experiences of these uncertain times. The Clark Library invites your images and stories, showing how your life and work have changed and continues to change during the COVID-19 pandemic. Your voices will be the record of this historic event. Students, faculty, staff, and alumni are welcome to submit photographs, drawings, poetry, films, and more through the All Together website.

Filed Under: 07-27-2020, 08-03-2020, 08-10-2020, Campus Services, Library Tagged With: All Together Website, Clark Library

Letterhead, Envelopes, Cards, Forms: Order Now

July 31, 2020

Now is the time to submit orders for letterhead, envelopes, business cards, and forms for the upcoming academic year. Please estimate usage for the next academic year and order accordingly. We ask that you use the online order form at this link. For more information, contact Printing Services at x7200 or printjobs@up.edu.

Filed Under: 08-03-2020, 08-10-2020, Academics, Campus Services, Printing Services, Uncategorized Tagged With: Printing and Mailing Services

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Nick McRee, Sociology and Social Work, published “Academic debate and civic engagement in adolescence and young adulthood: evidence from a national longitudinal study.” Argumentation and Advocacy, 61(3–4), 323–338. He also published “When Chairs Shield Faculty from Service Opportunities: Protecting Colleagues or Hindering Community?” The Department Chair, 36(3), 11-13.

Katie Danielson, Education, was awarded a grant from The Spencer Foundation in the amount of $374,940.00 for the “Collaborating Towards Transformational Visions for Digital School Systems” project. Danielson also published “Learning to let go: Transformations in teachers’ pedagogical reasoning about classroom discussion.” Co-authors: Gotwalt, E., Kavanagh, S. Teaching and Teacher Education. January 2026

Daniel Bulek, Nursing & Health Innovations, published “From monoamine deficits to multiscale plasticity: Twenty-five years of ketamine and the neurophysiology of depression.” Journal of Neurophysiology, jn.00516.2025.

Dave Houglum, Director of Leadership Studies and Leadership Professor of Practice in the Franz Center for Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation, facilitated a multi-day series of invited leadership development workshops for the staff team at Lutherhaven Ministries in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Houglum led six interactive sessions focused on DiSC-informed leadership, coaching-centered leadership, servant leadership and accompaniment, powerful feedback, and the co-creation of team commitments to support healthy culture and sustainable impact. In addition, Houglum provided multiple individual leadership coaching sessions for staff members throughout the engagement. January 2026.

Simon Aihiokhai, Theology, published the following articles in VoiceAfrique.org: “The Saturated Wisdom of Saint Joseph: Relevant Virtues for Our Times.” (Reflections on the Readings of the Fourth Sunday of Advent, 2025). December 19, 2025. “The Gift of the Nativity is Grounded in an Ethics of Neighborliness.” (Reflections on the Readings for the Mass on Christmas Day, December 25, 2025). December 24, 2025. “The Spirituality of Ambition and the Grace of the Incarnation.” Reflections on the Readings for the Vigil Mass of Christmas, 2025. December 24, 2025. “The Theotokos: A Mirror in Which We Discover Ourselves as Bearers of God’s Life to Each Other.” (Reflection on the Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God.) December 31, 2025. “Jesus Christ: The Revealer of the Grace of Encounters and an Embrace of Difference.” (Reflections on the Readings for the Feast of the Epiphany of the Lord. January 4, 2026.) January 3, 2026. “Christian Baptism as a Summon for Global Justice: What We Must Embrace for Our Times.” (Reflections on the Readings for the Sunday of the Baptism of the Lord. January 11, 2026.) January 10, 2026. Aihiokhai also published a review of The Cross and the Olive Tree: Cultivating Palestinian Theology Amid Gaza. Edited by John S. Munayer and Samuel S. Munayer. Orbis Books, 2025. Catholicbooksreview.org

Jeff Kerssen-Griep, Communication and Media, presented “Teaching with Transformative International Conflict Partners” on the panel, “Healing Divides and Elevating Connections within Conflict & Peacebuilding.” National Communication Association Convention. November, 2025.

Christi Richardson-Zboralski, Director of Marketing – Graduate Programs, published a short story under pen name, Christi R. Suzanne, entitled “Outlaw’s Dust.” In Lisa Diane Kastner (Ed.) 27 Stories: An LA Wildfire Anthology. Running Wild Press. January 7, 2026. All proceeds from this anthology go toward Habitat for Humanity LA. Find it on the Broadway Books website or on Bookshop.org.

Fr. Pat Hannon, CSC, published From Glory to Glory: A Pilgrim’s Notes From the Badlands of Grace. Occasioned by the author’s walking, with siblings, the famous Camino de Santiago in the fall of 2024, the book traces all manner of other pilgrimages—to and from home, family, love, self, and God. One Subject Press, Saint Paul, Minnesota. November, 2025.

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