Pilots Prevent is the University’s health initiative that provides resources and information to keep our campus community healthy and safe. Visit the new Pilots Prevent website to learn more about COVID-19 related health and safety practices, find out tips for optimizing health, access downloadable resources, and discover how we can all do our part to […]
08-24-2020
“Trust Black Women: The Importance of Black Women in U.S. Politics” by Brittney Cooper, Sept. 4
The College of Arts and Sciences’ Public Research Fellows program will present a talk by Brittney Cooper, “Trust Black Women: The Importance of Black Women in U.S. Politics,” on Friday, September 4, at 3:30 p.m, as part of the Public Research Fellows 2020-2021 Virtual Series. Cooper’s talk was postponed from its original March date, and […]
Custodial Services Reminder
The physical plant’s custodial staff are continuing with cleaning and disinfecting inside all campus buildings. Custodial services is also taking the time to perform deep cleaning, and each employee has received training and is equipped with necessary tools and products to perform their job, including germicidal cleaner. To prioritize the health and safety of everyone, […]
Writing Center Ready to Help Writers Online This Fall
After a successful test run in the spring, the Writing Center is gearing up for a fully remote fall, and the center is counting on UP faculty to get the word out that writing assistants (WAs) are ready and able to help UP writers throughout the term. WAs can help writers from all disciplines, at […]
Clark Library: Services in Fall 2020
The Clark Library is ready for fall! Please visit our Fall 2020 guide for all the details. Our online resources are available 24/7 from any location and we are expanding services to deliver book chapters and articles to those who cannot come to campus. Our librarians and library staff continue to offer support through chat, phone, […]
A Message From Fr. Mark Poorman, C.S.C.: Gratitude, Interdependence, Hope
Dear UP Community Members, For many years, University of Portland faculty, staff, and students have marked the beginning of a new academic year with our annual Convocation. This year, out of concern for the health and safety of UP community members and because of important restrictions on large gatherings, we are unable to come together […]
Can (COVID-era) Science Be Fun? Yes It Can!
As faculty prepare for online Fall 2020 classes, tales of ingenuity and perseverance abound. Biology professor Jacquie Van Hoomissen shares the following from her colleague, Ryan Kenton, biology: “I hope you are all staying sane (and healthy) prepping like mad for the semester that no one has ever had before. I am currently assembling take […]
Save the Date: 2020 Zahm Lecture, Sept. 16
Gintaras Duda, Catholic cosmologist and chair of physics at Creighton University, will present the 2020 Zahm Lecture entitled, “From the Big Bang to The Saint John’s Bible: The Role of Astonishment in a Scientist’s Journey to Integrate Faith and Reason.” The event is free and open to the public. Here’s the link to join the […]
Please Return Library Materials
The book drop is ready and waiting! As the beginning of fall semester nears, Clark Library asks that materials be returned so they can be used by others for their coursework. No fines were charged through spring and summer, but overdue books now need to be returned. If you still require a book, please renew […]