The 2015 Zahm Lecture in American Catholic Education will take place on Thursday, September 17, at 7:15 p.m., in Buckley Center Auditorium. Best-selling author Tim Egan, winner of both a Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award, will present “Francis and Francis: How a Pope and Saint Changed the World, One Heart at a Time.” The […]
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HR Lunch & Learn Session: “Diversity,” Sept. 17
The next human resources Lunch & Learn session topic will be “Diversity” and will take place at noon on Thursday, September 17, in the Clark Library conference room no. 222. All are invited to join friends and coworkers to learn about diversity issues and enjoy free snacks and giveaways. For more information contact Chrys Lebs, […]
Constitution Day Lecture With Jeffrey Meiser, Sept. 17
The political science department and provost’s office will present “Constitutional Foundation of American Foreign Policy” by Jeffrey Meiser on Thursday, September 17, from 4:15 to 5:30 p.m., in Buckley Center Auditorium. His lecture will celebrate Constitution Day, which honors the formation and signing of the U.S. Constitution on September 17, 1787, and is free and […]
Visiting Fulbright Scholar Lectures By Lyubov Mincheva
The Department of Political Science invites all faculty, staff, and students to join to two lectures by Fulbright visiting scholar Lyubov Mincheva, professor of political science at the University of Sofia, Bulgaria. On Monday, September 14, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., in the Terrace Room, Mincheva will share her experiences on political transitions in the […]
Farewell Party For Kristina Houck, August 31
All faculty and staff are invited to a farewell open house hosted by the Garaventa Center (Franz 330) to bid a fond farewell to Kristina Houck on Monday, August 31, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Kristina has served the campus deftly and wholeheartedly for the past 12 years, first as a member of the residence […]
Bob Butler Wins 2015 Neil Miner Award
University of Portland environmental science professor Robert F. Butler has received the Neil Miner Award from the National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT). The award honors individuals for their exceptional contributions to the stimulation of interest in Earth sciences. The NAGT has presented the award since 1953 and is named after Neil Miner, who was […]
New Title IX Coordinator Appointed
Lauretta Frederking, acting assistant provost and professor of political science, has been appointed as the University’s new Title IX coordinator. Frederking will work with Fr. John Donato, C.S.C., in his capacity as deputy Title IX coordinator for students; Matt Baasten, associate provost, in his position as deputy Title IX coordinator for faculty, and Bill Jenkins, […]
Melissa’s New Ventures
The development office has announced the resignation of Melissa Harteloo, who has accepted a position with the NBA’s Phoenix Suns. Her final day at UP will be Wednesday, September 2. Harteloo’s career at UP included positions as annual giving officer for UP athletics, managing Pilot Club membership and hospitality events, and playing a key role […]
New Faces In Development Office
The development office has announced two new members joining their team: Matt Wallace will begin on August 26 as manager of the Telephone Outreach Program (TOP). Harvey replaces Trevor Harvey, who recently transitioned to associate director of annual giving. Matt has experience in managing telephone outreach programs and fundraising campaigns for numerous non-profit organizations. Dawn […]
Repair Project Begins At Buckley Center Well Pump
Repairs to the campus well pump located at Buckley Center will begin Monday, August 31. Part of the quad near Buckley Center will be cordoned off and a crane will be placed there to facilitate the project. Faculty, staff, and students are asked to avoid the work area for their own safety. For more information, […]