Do you commute by bike or alternative modes of transportation? Russell Seidelman, financial aid, challenges you to join the BTA’s Bike Commute Challenge this September. The Portland Bureau of Transportation says 6% of commuters bike to work in Portland, the highest proportion of any major US city and about 10 times the national average. To […]
08-17-2015
Beauchamp Recreation and Wellness Center to open August 24
The University of Portland Beauchamp Recreation and Wellness Center will officially open to the UP Community on Monday, August 24, 2015. Designed to be a center of campus life, the 72,000-square foot facility includes a cardio training space, a strength and weight training area, three studios for exercise/spin classes, three gymnasiums, a rock wall, a […]
David Houglum named director for leadership of the Franz Center
David Houglum was named the director for leadership in the Franz Center. He was actively involved in the Franz Center programs while serving as the Director of the Moreau Center, which will make for a seamless transition. Houglum came to the University as interim director of the Moreau Center in 2013 and was named director […]
Farwell party for Mary Beebe
Sadness spread through the campus at the news of Mary Beebe, marketing and communications, accepting a position as marketing and communications manager at the Portland Children’s Museum. Mary has graced the University with her fabulous presence and hilarious catchphrases for the last eight years in the marketing department all while finishing her MBA in December […]
Lunch and Learn series to begin Wednesday, August 26
The first Lunch and Learn series event of the year will be held Wednesday, Aug. 26 from 12-1 p.m. in the Library Conference Room. The first topic will be conflict resolution, which will be presented by Rhianna Delaney, a licensed marriage and family therapist and EAP consultant. The training will identify useful conflict resolution skills […]
Have you downloaded UPmobile yet?
The official UPmobile app is available to download for free for iPhone, iPad, and Android mobile and tablet. The app will hive the UP community access anywhere and anytime to important campus resources including: Courses – View class schedules, assignments, class rosters, grades, and discussions. Events – Explore the University calendar and save events to […]
Mail.up.edu Makeover
The scheduled upgrade for UP’s webmail service, mail.up.edu, was completed successfully August 8th. Users will notice a new look and modified layout to the sign-in page with the UP logo and updated colors. This change is cosmetic and limited to the sign-in page. Underlying webmail functionality was not impacted by this upgrade. If you have […]
Studies Abroad welcomes Amy Wruck
Studies Abroad would like to welcome their new administrative assistant Amy Wruck to the University of Portland. Amy was born and raised in Illinois. She completed her M.S.Ed. in higher education at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA. Her graduate studies focused on all things international: from study abroad best practices to international student development and […]
Scheduling library sessions for fall courses
As fall semester approaches, now is a great time to schedule library instruction for the best choice of dates and times. Librarians will work with faculty to tailor sessions to the students’ research needs. Classes typically meet in the Clark Library’s classroom on the upper floor. We have laptops that students can use, or they […]
Bite on the Bluff returns before men’s soccer game August 28
Bite on the Bluff returns to Merlo Field for the 7th consecutive year on Friday, August 28 beginning at 5 p.m. The food street fair will happen before the Pilots men’s soccer team takes on No. 9 Michigan State at 7 p.m. Bite on the Bluff, a food street fair of sorts, brings many popular […]