Please join the Garaventa Center this Wednesday, September 16, at 5 p.m., for the 2020 Zahm Lecture: “From the Big Bang to The Saint John’s Bible: The Role of Astonishment in a Scientist’s Journey to Integrate Faith and Reason,” presented by Gintaras Duda, Catholic cosmologist and chair of physics at Creighton University. Here’s the Zoom […]
08-31-2020
Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows, Sept. 15: A Space for Gathering Sorrows and Mourning Loss
In the midst of this year steeped in sorrow and loss, Campus Ministry and the Holy Cross Community are offering the Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows (Sept. 15) as a time to communally mourn our losses and draw together in our sorrows. All members of the UP community are invited to offer their intentions, […]
Find COVID-19 Prevention Resources and Information on the Pilots Prevent Website
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 […]
Food Resources Available to the Portland Community
The Archdiocese of Portland, working through a grant from the USDA, is making food boxes available at parishes throughout the archdiocese, according to Fr. Jim Gallagher, C.S.C., Campus Ministry. There is no requirement to be a member of a parish, just stop by when they are distributing and pick up a box. More information, including […]
Apply For 2020-2021 Parking Permits Please
Parking permit registration is now open. Apply for your 2020 – 2021 UP campus parking permit online. Go to up.edu/campussafety, click on Forms and Publications on the left side, click on Forms, and then select Vehicle Registration Application. New this year, all staff and faculty are asked to apply for a yearly parking permit that […]
Rec Services Virtual Fitness Team Time
The Beauchamp Center’s Virtual Fitness Fall 2020 schedule started on September 1, according to Kaitlin Bourne, recreational services. All classes will stream live on MS Teams. Please note start dates for each class. The full schedule will be in effect after Labor Day. To become a member of the Rec Services Virtual Fitness Team, email […]
UP Bookstore Closing Sept. 5
The UP Bookstore’s last day of operations for the fall semester will be Saturday, Sept 5. Unfortunately, we must close our doors during the remainder of the semester. However, we will be available for online orders. If you do need to come to the Bookstore to make a purchase, please call 503-943-7125 to make an […]
“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, […]
Spirit of Portland U Pennant
The University Museum holds vintage spirit or student life memorabilia in the collection and for public display. Wally Pilot items, or the mystery mascot precursor, SPU (Spirit of Portland U) are among the most popular throw-backs. As a new academic year begins, the museum and archives feature this University Pennant from the late 1940s. For […]