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09-13-2021
Depictions of the Last Supper: From Duccio to Leonardo, Sept. 14
All members of the UP community are invited to attend a lecture by Dr. Bill Cook, Distinguished Teaching Professor of History Emeritus at SUNY Geneseo, Tuesday, September 14 at 7:15 p.m. This will be a hybrid event. Attend in person at the Doyle Auditorium (Dundon-Berchtold 004) or join livestream here: uportland.zoom.us/j/91368822464. Cook will focus on […]
Catholic Social Teachings as an Antidote to Neoliberal Economics, Sept. 28
The Garaventa Center invites all members of the UP community to attend this lecture by theologian Dr. Matthew Eggemeier, Associate Professor of Religious Studies at the College of the Holy Cross, on Tuesday, September 28, at 7:15 p.m. as he offers a powerful follow-up to his March 2021 lecture, “A Catholic Look at the Crisis […]
Fall 2021 Visiting Writers Lineup
The English Department announces its lineup of Fall 2021 visiting writers: join us this semester for in-person, hour-long evening encounters with these creative thinkers: -Portland poet Dr. Ösel Jessica Plante reading from her new book Waveland, 7 p.m. Wed. Oct 27, UP Bookstore (co-hosted by the Garaventa Center). -Minnesota poet Anders Carlson-Wee reading from his […]
New to The Bluff: Geoff Gifford, Budget Analyst
Geoff Gifford joined the Budget Office in the Financial Affairs Division on June 7, 2021, in the role of budget analyst. He reports to Robin Michell. Most recently Geoff worked at Weir ESCO as a senior financial analyst. Geoff has 20 years of experience in various accounting and finance roles. Practical experience includes manufacturing, supply chain, […]
New to The Bluff: Edward Yuen, Senior Accountant
Edward Yuen is the new senior accountant with the Office of the Controller. He started working for the University in May 2021. In his new role, Edward is responsible for the treasury functions in the Office, which include monitoring activities in the University’s operation bank accounts, maintaining constant communications with different departments when their expected […]
New to The Bluff: David Fuentes, Assoc. Dean for Academic Affairs, School of Nursing
David Fuentes joined the University in January 2021 as an associate dean for academic affairs and professor in UP’s School of Nursing. He has had a career in pharmacy education, serving in administrative and leadership roles overseeing academic affairs, assessment, accreditation, diversity, equity, and inclusion, faculty development, admissions and enrollment, student affairs, instructional design, and […]
New to The Bluff: Capt. Alyssa Heimerman, Asst. Prof. of Aerospace Studies, Air Force ROTC
Capt. Alyssa Heimerman, assistant professor of Aerospace Studies, Air Force ROTC, is a career aircraft maintenance officer in the United States Air Force. She earned her BA in speech communication and was commissioned through the Air Force ROTC program at Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville in 2012. Over the last nine years, Capt. Heimerman has served […]
New to The Bluff: Surj Patel, Visiting Instructor of Computer Science, Shiley School of Engineering
Surj Patel, visiting instructor of computer science, Shiley School of Engineering, is a computer scientist by training, a programmer, media producer, and product manager by profession, and joined the University as an adjunct instructor in Spring 2021. His academic training includes a bachelor of science in computer science from the University of Manchester and a […]
New to The Bluff, Michele Renninger, Instructor, School of Nursing
Michele Renninger, instructor, School of Nursing. After 25 years of nursing practice in a variety of settings including level one trauma centers, critical access hospitals, and community outreach, Michele Renninger returned to academics, earning a master of science in medical simulation from Drexel University in 2020 with a focus on interdisciplinary simulation. Most recently, practicing […]