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09-05-2016

Summer Research Poster Session: Apply by Tue., Oct. 4

September 30, 2016

Eckmann Research TeamAll 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 p.m., in the Franz Hall lobby and Shiley 3rd Floor Atrium. All are welcome to come see the amazing research opportunities many of our students had this past summer, both at UP and all across the nation and world. Students will be presenting posters of their work and will be available to answer questions about their research.

For more information contact Michele Leasor at ur@up.edu or x7857. The Summer Research Poster Session is sponsored by the Office of Undergraduate Scholarly Engagement.

Filed Under: 09-05-2016, 10-03-2016, Academics Tagged With: Michele Leasor, Office of Undergraduate Scholarly Engagement, Summer Research Poster Session

Next Third Friday Supervisor Training: Sept. 23

September 16, 2016

chungThe 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 information for assessing candidate pools, fostering diversity and inclusion in the recruitment process, and other recruitment related best practices.

For more information contact HR at hr@up.edu.

Filed Under: 09-05-2016, 09-12-2016, 09-19-2016, Campus Services, Human Resources Tagged With: Human Resources, Sandy Chung, Third Fridays Supervisor Workshops

Mass For Our Lady of Sorrows, Sept. 15

September 9, 2016

our lady sorrowsThursday, 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.

Filed Under: 09-05-2016, 09-12-2016, Campus Ministry, Campus Services Tagged With: Campus Ministry, Congregation of Holy Cross, Our Lady of Sorrows, Theresa McCreary

Faith and Intellectual Life Discussion Group, Sept. 16

September 9, 2016

bennettThe 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 Modern Life: Attachments, Crossings and Ethics. The reading can be downloaded from the Garaventa Center website at this link.  Refreshments will be served. All faculty and staff are welcome.

For more information contact Norah Martin, philosophy, at martinn@up.edu.

Filed Under: 08-29-2016, 09-05-2016, 09-12-2016, Academics Tagged With: Faith and Intellectual Life Discussion Group, Jane Bennett, Norah Martin

Scheduling Library Sessions for Fall Courses

September 9, 2016

MichelStephanieNow 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 the upper floor. We have laptops for students to use, or they can use their own wireless enabled devices.

To schedule instruction, contact Stephanie Michel at 7418 or michel@up.edu.

 

Filed Under: 09-05-2016, 09-12-2016, Academics, Library Tagged With: Clark Library, Library Session Scheduling, Stephanie Michel

Constitution Day Presentation, Sept. 13

September 9, 2016

malecha-copy1On 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 of that system in today’s  world.

For more information contact Gary Malecha, political science, at malecha@up.edu.

Filed Under: 09-05-2016, 09-12-2016, Academics, Events, Political Science Tagged With: Constitution Day, Gary Malecha, Political Science

Fay Beeler Farewell Reception, September 8

September 2, 2016

U of Portland

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 a farewell reception to be held in the Terrace Room on Thursday, September 8, 3 to 5 p.m. All are invited to extend their good wishes to Fay on her retirement.

For more information, contact Erin Zarafshan, physical plant, at zarafsha@up.edu or x7306.

Filed Under: 08-08-2016, 08-15-2016, 08-29-2016, 09-05-2016, Campus Services, Physical Plant Tagged With: Erin Zarafshan, Fay Beeler, physical plant

School of Nursing Ranked no. 4 in West, no. 46 in Nation

September 2, 2016

nursing150NursingSchoolsAlmanac.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 in the almanac’s top 100 nationally ranked nursing schools.

The almanac collected data on more than 3,200 nursing schools in Alaska, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. Each school was evaluated based on the following criteria:

  • Academic prestige and perceived value
  • Breadth and depth of nursing programs offered
  • Student success, particularly on the NCLEX national licensure exam.

Academic prestige and perceived value make up 50 percent of a school’s score, and are indicated by graduates’ ability to repay student loans; professional designations; grant funding from the National Institutes of Health; and rankings by U.S. News & World Report and others.

Breadth and depth of nursing programs offered (15 percent of score) are determined by offerings of baccalaureate, graduate and doctoral nursing programs as well as program size, which plays a role in combatting the U.S. nursing shortage.

The NCLEX national licensure exam is required for any RN or LPN licensure, and results are reported annually by most state boards or nursing.

Nursing School Almanac’s mission is to provide an accurate, complete, and powerful online resource for aspiring nurses. See the report at http://tinyurl.com/gtqwyv4.

Filed Under: 09-05-2016, Academics, School of Nursing Tagged With: NursingSchoolAlmana Ranking, School of Nursing

Memorial Mass for Robert W. Franz, Sept. 6

September 2, 2016

bob-franz-150A 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 successful businessman who generously gave his time and talents to the community he loved. Born in Portland in 1924, Bob was a long-time resident of Vancouver, Washington. He is survived by his sister, Elsie Franz Finley, and preceded in death by his parents Joseph Franz and Elizabeth Streib Franz.

For more information, contact Campus Ministry at 7131 of ministry@up.edu.

Filed Under: 09-05-2016, Campus Ministry, University Relations Tagged With: Campus Ministry, Robert W. Franz

Toast The Start of the School Year: Thirst Friday, Sept. 9

September 2, 2016

beer-monksAll 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 points if you bring along someone new to the UP community! Join us in the Garaventa Center (Franz 330) any time from 4-6 p.m., for 10 minutes or two hours. Like to plan ahead? Future Thirst Fridays are 12/2, 2/10, and 4/21 (note the new April date if you received a Save the Dates napkin).

For more information, please contact Karen Eifler at eifler@up.edu.

Filed Under: 08-29-2016, 09-05-2016, Campus Services, Events, Garaventa Center Tagged With: Garaventa Center, Karen Eifler, Thirst Friday

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Dave Houglum, Franz Center for Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation, completed a six-year commitment on the Board of Directors for the Maybelle Center for Community, with two of those years serving as the Executive Board Secretary. Founded by Fr. Richard Berg, C.S.C. (former Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at University of Portland from 1978-1991), the Maybelle Center disrupts social isolation so we can all experience a healthy, connected life and contribute to a thriving Portland.

Chloe Littzen, nursing, co-presented “Pronoun recognition for inclusive excellence across the UACON.” [Abstract]. LGBTQ+ National Symposium.

Eli Goldwyn, mathematics, published “Calculating prescription rates and addiction probabilities for the four most commonly prescribed opioids and evaluating their impact on addiction using compartment modelling.” Mathematical Medicine and Biology: A Journal of the IMA, dqab001.

Aziz Inan, Shiley School of Engineering, published the article titled, “Numerical curiosities for Bob Moore’s 92nd birthday,” in Clackamas Review, Pamplin Media Group, Portland, Oregon, February 16, 2021.

Simon Aihiokhai, theology, was a manuscript reviewer for Springer’s Journal: SN Social Sciences.

Barbara Braband, Amber Vermeesch, Corey Pressman, nursing, published “Piloting the perfect Storm: A vision for the vital practitioner.” Journal of Nursing Education (accepted/in press).

Barbara Braband, nursing, published “Working with community populations to increase wellness.” In A. Vermeesch (Ed.), Integrative health nursing interventions for vulnerable populations, (pp. 73-87). Springer.

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