All faculty are asked to encourage their students who had on- or off-campus research experiences this past summer to apply to participate the third annual Summer Research Poster Session by Tuesday, October 4. The application is available at this link. The Summer Research Poster Session will occur on Wednesday, November 2, from 11 a.m. to 1 […]
09-05-2016
Next Third Friday Supervisor Training: Sept. 23
The next Third Friday Supervisor Training is scheduled for Friday, September 23, (which happens to be the fourth Friday in September) from 10 to 11 a.m., in the second floor conference room in the Clark Library. The topic of the training is “Recruitment Best Practices” and will focus on providing managers and supervisors with useful […]
Mass For Our Lady of Sorrows, Sept. 15
Thursday, September 15 is the Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows, the patronal feast of the Congregation of Holy Cross. Mass will be celebrated in the Chapel of Christ the Teacher at 5 p.m., and all are welcome to attend. For more information contact Theresa McCreary, Campus Ministry, at 7131 or mccreary@up.edu.
Faith and Intellectual Life Discussion Group, Sept. 16
The first meeting of the Faith and Intellectual Life Discussion Group for the 2016-17 academic year will be on Friday, September 16, 3:30-5 p.m., in the Murphy Room on the 4th floor of Franz Hall. The group will discuss Johns Hopkins political science professor Jane Bennett’s “The Wonder of Minor Experiences” from her book The Enchantment of […]
Scheduling Library Sessions for Fall Courses
Now that fall semester is underway, it is a great time to schedule library instruction. Although the first several weeks of the term are filling up quickly, opportunities abound later in the semester. Librarians will work with faculty to tailor sessions to the students’ research needs. Classes typically meet in the Clark Library’s classroom on […]
Constitution Day Presentation, Sept. 13
On Tuesday, September 13, the Department of Political Science will conduct a presentation in honor of Constitution Day, titled “Is the System Fair? Perspectives on the American Electoral System,” in St. Mary’s Lounge at 7 p.m. This presentation will discuss the constitutional foundation of the electoral system in the United States and then consider the implications […]
Fay Beeler Farewell Reception, September 8
Please join the physical plant staff as they say goodbye to their much loved assistant director, Fay Beeler, on the occasion of her retirement. Fay has been a University staff member for over 27 years and will be greatly missed by all. Fay will be honored for her contributions to the University of Portland in […]
School of Nursing Ranked no. 4 in West, no. 46 in Nation
NursingSchoolsAlmanac.com, a web-based resource providing rankings of nursing schools in the U.S., recently selected University of Portland as one of the top 50 nursing schools in the Western United States. The nursing program at UP is ranked at no. 4 in Nursing School Almanac’s inaugural national rankings. The University was also ranked at no. 46 […]
Memorial Mass for Robert W. Franz, Sept. 6
A memorial Mass for the late Robert W. Franz will take place on Tuesday, September 6, at 1:30 p.m., in the Chapel of Christ the Teacher. Franz, a member of the Board of Regents and a generous supporter of the University, died on August 9, 2016. He will be forever remembered as an astute and […]
Toast The Start of the School Year: Thirst Friday, Sept. 9
All faculty and staff are warmly invited to the first Thirst Friday of the year on September 9. Haven’t been before? Expect great conversation, tasty treats (don’t miss our new Cheetos tasting menu) and libations of all sorts to toast the start of the year, not to mention the best view on campus. Thirst Friday regulars – 17 extra credit […]