News for and about University of Portland faculty and staff.
Taking a few minutes to express thanks to someone can turn the world around in delightful ways. Starting September 12 and continuing to the end of the school year, the Garaventa Center will open its doors from noon to –1 p.m. every Tuesday to any staff or faculty who’d like to write a quick note of thanks to someone in their lives. Cards, pens, and stamps are provided, but you’re welcome to bring your own if you’d like. Bring your lunch too, as ya gotta eat!
Want to develop your multimedia skills? Start with one of the Clark Library’s introductory workshops on Canva, Graphic Design, Podcasting, Adobe Illustrator, and iMovie. Workshops will be offered from September 11 through September 15. They are free and open to current students, faculty, and staff.
Visit the Digital Lab’s site to see the detailed schedule and to register online.
Please join us on Wednesday, September 13 to celebrate the Clark Library’s 65th birthday! Drop by from noon to 2 p.m. for treats, fun library swag, and DIY activities set up in the lobby. Plus, enter to win a special prize giveaway in our Find Clarkie contest! While you’re here, spend a few minutes in the Covert Gallery on the main floor enjoying photos from the library’s past, on display until fall break.
Learn more at: library.up.edu/whats-new
Questions? Contact libraryevents@up.edu.
Can we oppose the evil of racism without being consumed by rage and despair? Can wonder, imagination and the love of the Divine prepare us to confront the challenges of the world? Gloria Purvis, author, commentator, 2022 UP Honorary Doctorate recipient, and host/executive producer of The Gloria Purvis Podcast, discusses these themes during the Garaventa Center’s Annual Zahm Lecture. September 19, 5 p.m. Attend in person at the Brian Doyle Auditorium (Dundon-Berchtold Hall) or view the available livestream here: uportland.zoom.us/j/97169730059.
Free and open to all. Info: up.edu/garaventa or 503-943-7702. ADA compliant event.
The Office of Mission & Ministry is happy to introduce its first event: Bless My Ride! On Sunday, September 17, bring your bike, scooter, skateboard, rollerblades, hoverboard, or whatever else you use to get around campus over to Chapel of Christ the Teacher! After 10:30 a.m. and 8 p.m. Masses we will bless your ride! All are welcome!
Need a bike? We will have a small, but mighty number of bikes to sell and the proceeds will benefit Moreau Center Immersion programs.
Questions? Contact Jo Cecilio at cecilio@up.edu!
The Design Thinking class (BUS495) is engaged in a semester-long project where students will continue to document the challenges and hopes regarding the new North Portland Aquatic Center (NPAC) construction. In the first portion of this multi-stage research project, we are inviting former Columbia Pool users and North Portland community members to participate in an interview. We seek to articulate the North Portland Community’s needs to maintain and support their individual and community health and well-being (determinants of health) throughout the timeline for the construction of NPAC.
If you are interested in participating in the interviews, contact assistant Professor Beatriz Itzel Cruz Megchun, megchun@up.edu, 503.943.8721. Your participation would include speaking with University of Portland students about your use of the pool. According to your preference, it would take place in a public space with social distancing, online (Zoom), or by telephone. The interview will last about 45 minutes and take place between September 19-25, 2023.
If you are not interested in participating in the interviews but want to join the conversation, we will invite you to participate in a co-creating (idea storm) session where we will discuss the challenges and opportunities faced by the community members. We will generate ideas about how we might imagine thriving communities around spaces such as the Columbia Swimming Pool and why this type of space is essential.
The session will require a time commitment of approximately 2 hours and take place during the week of October 23-27, 2023.
Please respond by September 15, 2023.
In this presentation, Carol Dempsey, OP, PhD, explores not only how various interpreters of the Bible normalize and reinscribe oppression in our cultural world today, but also how the book can be read for global justice, liberation, and transformation.
Dundon-Berchtold Hall – Brian Doyle Auditorium September 21, 2023, 5 p.m.-6 p.m.
Carol J. Dempsey, OP, PhD, Professor of Theology (Biblical Studies) is Vice President and President Elect of the Catholic Bible Association of America. She serves on several professional editorial boards, has published and edited over 18 books, and is currently working on a commentary on Isaiah for Liturgical Press’s Wisdom Commentary Series, a volume on What It Means to be Catholic in the New Diaspora, and an edited volume with Norah Martin, PhD, that engages environmental studies and biblical studies around the theme of hope. The latter two volumes will be published by Lexington Books.
For questions on ADA accommodations, please email wheelerr@up.edu
The Franz Center for Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Innovation is sponsoring a campus-wide Networking Workshop on September 28 from 6-8 p.m. in Franz Hall Room 120. Networking expert Nathan A. Perez, author of The 20-Minute Networking Meeting, will lead a highly interactive, skill-building workshop focused on getting you comfortable and confident in the art of social and professional networking. Come meet new people in a safe environment and get lots of practice in the art of networking. Participants can also register to win a copy of Nathan’s book.
Everyone should build their network before they need it!
Appetizers and refreshments will be provided.
For questions and ADA accommodations contact Kay Molkentin, Director of Entrepreneurship, molkenti@up.edu or 503-943-7782
The Student Health Center is bringing vaccines to campus for all students and employees. We have contracted with Safeway pharmacy to provide Flu, Hep B, MMR, Meningococcal and possibly the new COVID vaccine at the end of the month.
Walk-ins are welcome, but you may also pre-register if you wish.
Sign Up:
Safeway Group Clinic Signup
Most major insurances (except for Kaiser) are accepted.
UP librarians have pulled together some initial resources to help the University community better understand and navigate today’s artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT. In particular, the AI Tools and Resources guide highlights some ethical questions and practices around using AI in academic work, as well as copyright and data privacy considerations. Other AI tools for research and further readings are also highlighted. The guide will continue to be developed as we learn more.
Please send feedback or suggestions to Diane Sotak.