Renowned author and Pulitzer Prize winner Marilynne Robinson will present the 2019 Zahm Lecture, “Wisdom and Knowledge,” on Wednesday, September 11, at 7:15 p.m., in the Chiles Center. Robinson will touch upon the roles of wonder, grace, and imagination to explore intersections and disconnects between knowledge and wisdom in this lecture that is free and […]
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UP Writing Center and Writing Program At Your Service
The Writing Center and Writing Program are gearing up to serve the UP community in fall 2019, according to Molly Hiro, English. The Writing Center (in the Learning Commons, BC 163) is a completely free resource, staffed with trained Writing Assistants who can help students at all levels, from all disciplines, at all stages of the writing process. […]
New Face in the Office of International Education, Diversity, and Inclusion: Rebecca Dixon
Rebecca Dixon has been hired by the Office of International Education, Diversity, and Inclusion as an administrative assistant according to Eddie Contreras, assistant provost for International Education, Diversity and Inclusion. Dixon has a bachelor of arts in English literature from the University of Tennessee where she also studied Chinese and served as the fiction editor […]
Dundon-Berchtold Hall Use & Opening
Dundon-Berchtold Hall is nearing completion, and the building will be open for use on Thursday, August 22, for Orientation, and then the start of classes on Monday, August 26. With the opening of the building there are serval new spaces in EMS that can be requested for your events and classes starting Wednesday, August 21. 17 […]
New Faculty Orientation: Welcome Our New UP Profs
The University of Portland welcomes 27 new faculty members to The Bluff as they begin new faculty orientation on Monday, August 19. The two day long orientation will introduce new faculty to the University’s resources, traditions, and culture with sessions on teaching and learning, faith and formation, and service and leadership. Visit the 2019 New […]
Opening Convocation: Tuesday, Aug. 27
The University’s Opening Convocation takes place Tuesday, August 27, at 4 p.m., in Buckley Center Auditorium. All faculty and staff are invited to attend, starting the year off right by being informed and celebrating our campus community. Following the remarks of President Fr. Mark L. Poorman, all are welcome to attend a reception in the […]
Scott Leykam Named to NCAA Division I Women’s Soccer Committee
Scott Leykam, vice president for athletics, has been appointed to the NCAA Division I Women’s Soccer Committee, and will serve a four-year term beginning on September 1, 2019. The committee is responsible for the organization and implementation of the NCAA Championships tournament, including selection of the participants and creation of the bracket. The committee also establishes […]
Do You Know an Outstanding UP Alumnus?
Every year, the University of Portland recognizes alumni who embody the mission of UP in their life and work. As part of the Pilot community, you are invited to help us identify these alumni through the annual Alumni Awards. Whether it’s a person who has shown great promise early in their career, someone who embodies […]
CORE Revitalization Forums: Come One and All!
All faculty and staff are invited to attend any one of the CORE Revitalization Forums listed below. Come hear your colleagues from the CORE Revitalization Committee share proposals for an updated Core Curriculum. The Committee welcomes all feedback. Friday, September 6, 3:40 to 4:35 p.m., Buckley Center Room 103 Monday, September 9, 8 to 9 a.m., […]
Scheduling Library and Digital Lab Sessions
Are you teaching this fall? The Clark Library offers instruction in two areas: information literacy and multimedia skills. Now is a great time to schedule us to meet with your classes before our calendar fills up. Librarians teach information literacy sessions and collaborate with you to make sure key concepts are covered. They also create […]