The health center has a limited amount of Influenza vaccine which it will make available to the UP community during flu shot clinics offered at the Pilot House on Monday, October 7, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.; and Tuesday, October 8, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. The flu vaccine is recommended for all members of […]
09-23-2013
Clark Library Open House
The University will host an open house for the newly opened and renovated Clark Library on Friday, September 27, from 2 to 5 p.m. All faculty, staff, students, and the public are welcome to attend. The open house will feature guided tours on the hour and readings by Brian Doyle, award winning author and editor […]
Corrados Win Spirit of Holy Cross Award
Longtime University friends and benefactors Al and Sue Corrado have received the 2013 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 acknowledges the critical importance the recipients play in living out the vision and mission of Holy Cross […]
New Name, Expanded Mission
Robert W. Franz Chair in Entrepreneurship and Executive Director Robin Anderson has announced the creation of the Franz Center for Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation. The center, named for long-time benefactors Elsie Franz Finley and regent Robert W. Franz, is an expansion of the award-winning Center for Entrepreneurship. The center’s directors are Pete Rooks, director for […]
Linus Pauling Symposium
The chemistry department and University of Portland student affiliates of the American Chemical Society (ACS) will host the 48th annual Linus Pauling Medal Award Symposium and Banquet on Saturday, October 5, beginning at 1 p.m., in the Bauccio Commons. The 1 p.m. symposium is free and open to the public; attendance at the Pauling Award […]
Rest In Peace, Don Dinsmore
Donald “Don” Dinsmore, who served as curator of the University Museum from its inception in 1984 to 2007, passed away in the morning on Tuesday, September 17, after a long illness. He was 88 years old. Don started his career on The Bluff as a custodian in 1972, working mostly in the old Science Hall […]
New Faculty In AFROTC
Three new instructors have joined the faculty for the University Air Force ROTC detachment 695, according to Carolyn Strong, AFROTC. Colonel Mark S. Bennett is professor of aerospace studies and commander of Detachment 695, where he instructs and mentors more than 120 member of the cadet wing. Major Robert V. Reinebach is assistant professor of […]
TIAA-CREF Counseling On Campus
The University’s TIAA-CREF representative, Yasemin Under, will host a brown bag lunch presentation on new investment options for participants as well as overall retirement planning strategy on Wednesday, October 2, and Monday, October 7 at noon in the Terrace Room. Please contact Andy Sherwood, human resources, at sherwood@up.edu for more information. Snacks will be provided. […]
Submit Butine Proposals
The Committee on Teaching and Scholarship cordially invites all regular faculty to submit proposals to receive funding from the Arthur Butine Faculty Development Fund. Faculty can download Butine application materials, review selection criteria, and consult the timeline for applications by visiting here. Applications are due to the chair of the Committee on Teaching and Scholarship […]
New Garaventa Center Website
Faculty, staff, and students are welcome to visit the Garaventa Center’s website at http://wordpress.up.edu/garaventa/, according to Jamie Powell, Garaventa Center. A number of podcasts are available, including the weekly Fractio Verbi podcast. Visitors can link directly to the readings and obtain a written transcript of the spoken reflection. There is also an occasional podcast series […]