In the spirit of the holidays as well as planning ahead, the human resources office has finalized the date of Thursday, December 18, for the 2014 Staff Christmas Luncheon. All staff members will be treated to a delicious meal, raffle prizes, employee awards, and more. For more information contact HR at 8981 or hr@up.edu.
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Faith & Intellectual Life Discussion Group, Nov. 7
The first meeting of the Faith and Intellectual Life Discussion Group for the 2014-2015 academic year will be on Friday, November 7, at 3:30 p.m., in the Murphy Room in Franz Hall. The group will discuss Chapter 3 from Susan Cain’s book Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World that Can’t Stop Talking. The […]
Flexible Spending Account Program Announcement
As a reminder to all Flex-Plan participants, beginning with the 2014 plan year, all savings under the plan must be used by December 31, 2014, with the exception of up to $500, which can be rolled into the 2015 plan year and used throughout 2015. There will no longer be a 2.5 month grace period. […]
Come See The Crab Lab, Oct. 3
All students, staff, faculty, and friends are invited to visit the Crab Lab during its open house on Friday, October 3, from noon to 5 p.m., in Swindells 139 and 128, according to Tara Maginnis, biology. With over 500 gallons of saltwater and six species of crabs, there is plenty to explore. Maginnis and her […]
Inauguration of the 20th UP President, September 26
Rev. Mark L. Poorman, C.S.C., will be inaugurated as University of Portland’s 20th president on September 26, 2014. The Inauguration Mass at 11:45 a.m. and the ceremony at 3 p.m. in the Chiles Center will cap two days of public celebration honoring the new president. All University of Portland community members are invited to celebrate […]
Faculty and Staff Reception With Fr. Mark Poorman, C.S.C.
Please join the University community in officially welcoming Fr. Mark Poorman, C.S.C., as our 20th president on Wednesday, September 24, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., in the Bauccio Commons dining room and patio. This casual reception will feature light snacks (including some of Fr. Mark’s favorites), an assortment of hors d’oeuvres, full bar, and soft […]
Malecha Wins Spirit of Holy Cross Award
Gary Malecha, a longtime professor of political science at the University of Portland, has received the Spirit of Holy Cross Award, given annually to lay collaborators of the Congregation of Holy Cross, United States Province of Priests and Brothers. The award recognizes lay collaborators who devotedly work to make Blessed Basil Moreau’s vision and mission […]
Printing & Mailing Services Hours for Inauguration Events
This week’s Inauguration events will impact hours of operation for the mailing services and printing services offices, according to director Mary Scroggins. Mailing services will close at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 24; there will be only one mail run to Waldschmidt Hall at 11 a.m. On Friday, September 26, mailing services will close at 2 p.m., with […]
Tuition Exchange Benefits for Fall 2015
Faculty and staff who would like to use the University’s tuition exchange benefit for dependent children for the fall 2015 semester need to visit the HR website and fill out a request for approval by December 1, 2014, according to Jason McDonald, admissions. The link is http://tinyurl.com/nnuvj6k. For more information contact McDonald at 7751 or […]
Men’s and Women’s Soccer to take on Washington
The men’s and women’s soccer teams are set to play University of Washington this weekend as the Pilots return home to Merlo Field. The men’s team kicks off the action on Saturday, September 27, at 7 p.m. This game will also be part of Father Mark Poorman’s presidential inauguration with a special halftime. The women’s […]