University parents are invited to take the opportunity to enjoy four hours of free time with their significant others while the UP onsite daycare watches their children on Parents Night Out, Friday, February 5, from 6-10 p.m. This service is provided by Vermont Hills Family Life Center daycare/preschool. The cost is $30 for one child or […]
09-28-2015
UP Wellness: Emotional Intelligence, Oct. 7
The human resources office will sponsor a workshop titled “Emotional Intelligence,” by Mary Hennessy of Cascade Centers, on Wednesday, October 7, from noon to 1 p.m., in the Clark Library conference room (no. 222). Hennessy’s talk is part of the HR office’s UP Wellness Events program. Hennessy’s one-hour workshop will define emotional intelligence, and discuss its […]
Pre-Play Panel and Reception For “The Clean House,” Oct. 10
All ticketholders for the Saturday, October 10 performance of “The Clean House” are invited to enjoy a wine and cheese reception and pre-play panel, compliments of the Garaventa Center. Doors for the reception in Mago Hunt lobby open at 6:30 p.m., and at 6:45, a panel of three UP faculty members will take the recital […]
UP Theater Program Presents “The Clean House,” Oct. 7-11
The performing and fine arts department’s theater program will present its fall mainstage production, “The Clean House” by Sarah Ruhl, from October 7-11, at 7:30 p.m. (2 p.m. Sunday), in Mago Hunt Center recital hall. While in search of the funniest joke in the world, Matilde the housekeeper (who hates to clean) hatches a deal […]
Major Dundon-Berchtold Gift Announced
University of Portland president Rev. Mark L. Poorman, C.S.C., announced a $15 million commitment from board of regents member Amy Dundon-Berchtold and Jim Berchtold ’63. The donation will fund the Dundon-Berchtold Institute for Moral Formation and Applied Ethics and serve as a lead gift towards the construction of a new academic center which will be […]
University Launches New Promotional Campaign
The University of Portland is launching a new set of promotional television spots, with a goal of raising awareness of the University and its mission. Continuing the “Rise” theme from the University’s first-ever promotional campaign in 2010, the spots highlight UP’s excellence in academics; its programs that support leadership, innovation, and ethics; and its commitment […]
Music At Midweek, Sept. 30
The next Music at Midweek performance will feature early music specialists Phil and Gayle Neuman, who will provide a lecture-demonstration on renaissance music and instruments, on Wednesday, September 30, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., in Hunt Center recital hall. The event is free and open to all. The Neumans combine expertise in music history and […]
Michael McGregor Reading, Oct. 6
Michael McGregor, a professor English and creative writing at Portland State University, will read from his new book, Pure Act: The Uncommon Life of Robert Lax, in a free reading on Tuesday, October 6, in the Pilot House bookstore. Faculty, staff, students, and the public are welcome. McGregor’s book unfolds the life of Robert Lax, […]
UP Authors’ Reception, Oct. 15
The Clark Library invites faculty and staff to the Seventh Annual UP Authors’ Reception this Thursday, October 15, from 3 to 4:30 p.m., on the library’s upper floor. The UP Authors’ Reception is a celebration of works published by 100 faculty and staff authors in the previous year. Drop by the reception to mingle with colleagues, […]
A Successful Launch for UP Switchboard
Since its launch in late July, the alumni office’s UP Switchboard has grown to over 650 users, which is a record launch, according to Switchboard founder Mara Zepeda. UP Switchboard is an online networking platform where University of Portland students, alumni, faculty, staff, and parents can go to offer what they have and ask for […]