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09-23-2019

Reading by Author, Oregon Book Award Winner Tracy Daugherty, Oct. 2

September 27, 2019

The English department will present its next Reading and Lectures Series writer, Tracy Daugherty, on Wednesday, October 2, at 7:30 p.m., in the UP Bookstore. His reading is free and open to all.

Daugherty is the author of four novels, six short story collections, a book of personal essays, and biographies of Donald Barthelme, Joseph Heller, Joan Didion, and others. He cofounded the masters of fine arts program in creative writing at Oregon State University, and has won the Oregon Book Award five times.

For more information and ADA accommodations, contact the English department at 7228 or english@up.edu.

Filed Under: 09-23-2019, 09-30-2019, Academics, English Tagged With: English Department, Readings and Lectures Series, Tracy Daugherty

Columbia Sportswear Employee Store: You’re Invited!

September 27, 2019

All University of Portland faculty and staff are invited to access the Columbia Sportswear Employee Store from September 20 to October 13. UP community members can enjoy the same discount as Columbia Sportswear employees, 40 to 50 percent off regular retail pricing, on all of the latest product from the Columbia Sportswear Company family (SOREL, Mountain Hardwear, prAna, and of course Columbia Sportswear) . Also, during this period of time, 10 percent of all sales are being donated back to the UP Outdoor Pursuits Program.

Please bring this special UP invitation (printed or shown on mobile phone), work ID (business card, badge, pay-stub, signature of work email, etc.), and a personal photo ID.

This offer is valid for UP employees plus 4 guests; UP employee must be present. It also covers store access only, not online orders.

Find store location and hours here or on the invite.

 

 

Filed Under: 09-16-2019, 09-23-2019, 09-30-2019, Campus Services, University Operations Tagged With: Columbia Sportswear Employee Store

“Inventing Van Gogh” Preplay Panel and Reception, Oct. 5

September 27, 2019

All ticket holders for the Saturday, October 5 performance of Inventing Van Gogh are cordially invited to enjoy complimentary wine, cheese and desserts before the show as campus experts highlight what to look and listen for, courtesy of the Garaventa Center. Reception starts at 6:15 p.m., with panel at 6:45 p.m., Mago Hunt Center. For ADA accommodations or more information: x7702 or garaventa@up.edu

Filed Under: 09-23-2019, 09-30-2019, Academics, Garaventa Center Tagged With: Garaventa Center, Performing and Fine Arts

Meet the Dundon-Berchtold Architects Panel, Sept. 27

September 20, 2019

Please join the University of Portland, Soderstrom Architects, and renowned Robert A.M. Stern Architects (RAMSA) for a celebration, lecture, panel discussion, and tour of Dundon-Berchtold Hall, the newest addition to the University of Portland campus, on Friday, September 27, beginning at 1:30 p.m., in the Brian Doyle Auditorium. RAMSA partner Gary Brewer will present a lecture and slide show on the scope of the project from conception to finished product, highlighting the body of knowledge and process required to design and build a new gothic revival building today.

The event is free but please RSVP at this link.

Dundon-Berchtold Hall was designed by Brewer in collaboration with Soderstrom Architects of Portland, Oregon. The panel discussion will include University president Rev. Mark L. Poorman, C.S.C.; Tom Greene, provost; Brewer, Dan Danielson, and others.

For more information contact the provost’s office at x7105 or staten@up.edu.

 

 

 

 

Filed Under: 09-23-2019, Campus Services, Events, President's Office, Provost's Office Tagged With: Dundon-Berchtold Hall, President's Office, Provost’s Initiative for Undergraduate Research

Help Kick Off The Public Research Fellows Program, Sept. 23

September 20, 2019

The College of Arts and Sciences and the Humanities Collaborative will present the inaugural Public Research Fellows Program on Monday, September 23, 4 to 5:30 p.m., in the Bauccio Commons board room. The program will feature an introduction and explanation of the 2019-2020 theme of the U.S. Women’s Suffrage Centennial; a talk by Christin Hancock, history; an interactive discussion; and food, drink, and conversation. A flyer for the event is available here.

For more information contact Laurie McLary, CAS, at mclary@up.edu.

Filed Under: 09-16-2019, 09-23-2019, Academics, College of Arts & Sciences Tagged With: Christin Hancock, College of Arts and Sciences, Laurie McLary, Public Research Fellows

Say Cheese, Please: Next Directory Photo Shoot on Sept. 24

September 20, 2019

Each month, the marketing office schedules a photographer to take a small number of head shots, available on a first-come, first-served basis, for our online directory. The next session is Tuesday, September 24, from 11 a.m. to 12 noon. To schedule an appointment or for questions, please e-mail Suzanne Frey at freys@up.edu no later than 3 p.m. on Monday, September 23.

Photos will be taken in Clark Library’s Digital Lab, located on the second floor, Room 215. Only those with confirmed appointments may attend.  Please note: These appointments are limited to faculty and staff who currently do not have a professional headshot in the online directory.

Filed Under: 09-16-2019, 09-23-2019, Campus Services, Marketing & Communications Tagged With: Marketing and Communications, Suzanne Frey

NWCCU Accreditation Update

September 20, 2019

The Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) will be visiting the UP campus from October 7 to October 9 to follow up on the self-evaluation report that was submitted this past August as part of the regular reaccreditation process.

As part of their visit, there will be three forums so that students, faculty, and staff can elaborate on the ways in which UP is fulfilling its mission well and where it could improve over the next accreditation cycle. These forums will be held in the Brian Doyle Auditorium of Dundon-Berchtold Hall and are scheduled for the following times:

  • Student Forum: 3:45 to 4:45 p.m., Monday, Oct. 7
  • Staff Forum: 8:50 to 9:50 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 8
  • Faculty Forum: 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 8

To see the report, prepare for the visit, and remind yourselves of some of UP’s many accomplishments over the past seven years, please visit the accreditation website.

If you have any questions, please contact Michael Johnson, institutional research, at johnsomi@up.edu. Thank you for your help with this important process!

Filed Under: 09-23-2019, Academics Tagged With: Institutional Research, Michael Johnson

Seeking Staff and Faculty Collaboration for International Education Week

September 20, 2019

International Education Week (IEW) is a global initiative to celebrate international education and exchange, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State and Department of Education. IEW celebrates internationalization and diversity on college campuses across the nation each November. This year, UP will celebrate IEW from November 18-22.

The IEW team is seeking faculty, staff, and student group collaboration to highlight international exchange and education on campus. Please consider hosting an event during the week to share or promote your international and intercultural programs, research, student projects and more. The IEW coordinating team will assist in promoting the week of events, speakers, music and workshops to the UP campus and community.

Visit the IEW website for more information and to submit your event to the IEW calendar: www.up.edu/iew

For more information contact Gwen Sandford, international student services, at sandford@up.edu or x7367.

Filed Under: 09-16-2019, 09-23-2019, Academics, Campus Services, International Student Services Tagged With: Gwen Sandford, International Education Week, International Student Services

Music at Midweek: The Alexander Technique, Sept. 25

September 20, 2019

The September 25 Music at Midweek event will be “Introduction to Alexander Technique,” with Rebecca Robbins, at 12:30 p.m., in Mago Hunt Center Recital Hall. The event is free and open to all.

Robbins will speak on the Alexander Technique, invented by Frederick Matthias Alexander (1869-1955). An account of Alexander’s self-experimentation and discovery is related in his book, The Use of the Self, which describes his groundbreaking work in changing movement techniques in everyday life. According to alexandertechnique.com:

“The Alexander Technique is a way of learning to move mindfully through life. The Alexander process shines a light on inefficient habits of movement and patterns of accumulated tension, which interferes with our innate ability to move easily and according to how we are designed. It’s a simple yet powerful approach that offers the opportunity to take charge of one’s own learning and healing process, because it’s not a series of passive treatments but an active exploration that changes the way one thinks and responds in activity. It produces a skill set that can be applied in every situation. Lessons leave one feeling lighter, freer, and more grounded.”

For more information contact PFA at x7228 or pfa@up.edu. Also find out more at http://www.oregonalexander.com/

Filed Under: 09-23-2019, Academics, Music at Midweek, Performing & Fine Arts Tagged With: Music at Midweek, Performing and Fine Arts

TLC Tip of the Week: Are My Students Learning?

September 20, 2019

In the IGNITE-funded video found at this link, Terry Favero (biology) offers 7 minutes’ worth of ideas for figuring out whether and how well your students are learning, while there is still time for switching things up or remediation (if necessary). It’s also possible things are going great; Terry’s helpful tips on formative assessment can help you confirm that too.

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

Filed Under: 09-23-2019, Academics, Campus Services, Garaventa Center, Teaching & Learning Collaborative Tagged With: Karen Eifler, TCL Tip of the Week

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