The Assessment Institute is an annual conference hosted by Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) and it brings together assessment experts from across the country. This year, according to Michael Johnson, institutional research, the Assessment Institute is being held virtually and the registration fee has been waived, so it is a terrific opportunity for anyone looking […]
09-28-2020
Keep UP Person to Person Connections Alive and Well!
Over a dozen Person to Person connections have been noted in the first two weeks of outreach by the Garaventa Center, and it’s great to see those personal relationships that make UP a special place getting nourishment. The first two winners of Starbucks gift cards are Michele Leasor (Office of Undergraduate Scholarly Engagement) and Randy […]
TLC From The TLC: Learning Commons’ New PAL Program
While faculty across the country plan courses, teach, and meet with students during office hours, there are nationally thriving peer-assisted learning communities of practice from which educators can learn or revisit approaches for engaging students in higher education. Learning Commons director Jeffrey White shares the first of a two-part series on how the Learning Commons’ […]
“All Together” Project: A Record of Our Times
The Clark Library is collecting works to show what life is like during these challenging times. We invite students, faculty, staff, and alumni to submit creative works (photos, essays, poetry, or drawings) and share your experiences of this historic moment. All are welcome to submit works through the All Together website. For more information contact the Clark Library at x7111 or library@up.edu.
Tuition Exchange Benefit Information: Fall 2021
Faculty and staff who would like to use the University’s tuition exchange benefit (TES or CCCTE) for dependent children for the fall 2021 semester need to visit the HR website and fill out a request for approval, according to Jason McDonald, Dean of Admissions. The deadline is December 1. For more information contact Jason at […]
Student Flu Shot Clinic Tuesday, September 29
The Health & Counseling Center & UP School of Nursing will be hosting a flu shot clinic for students on Tuesday, September 29, from 1-4 p.m., on the Clark Library patio. Flu shots cost $20 or are free for students with coverage under Pacific Source student health insurance. Students can pay cash or charge the […]
Ben Kahn, Information Services: Say It Isn’t So!
According to information services CIO Curt Pederson, Ben Kahn (pictured) from academic technology services and innovations will be leaving his position at UP on October 8. “Ben will be extremely missed at UP,” says Pederson. “He has done a fantastic job during his time here in both his prior Moodle role and as interim director […]
2020 Invent Oregon State Finals: Second Place Finish For Ryan Jarvis ’21
Ryan Jarvis ’21 took second place at the 2020 Invent Oregon State Finals on September 18, 2020. Jarvis, an accounting major and Entrepreneurship Scholar, presented his venture idea Dose, a device to organize, store, and safely dispense prescription medications at home and on the go. Jarvis represented the University of Portland after winning first place […]
Tax Time Tools, Information From Payroll Office
The IRS has released its updated tax withholding calculator to assist taxpayers in determining the appropriate withholding for the 2020 tax year, according to Denise Carder, payroll. The IRS specifically encourages taxpayers who fall into the following groups to double-check their withholding: Two-income families. Taxpayers with two or more jobs at the same time or […]
International Education, Diversity & Inclusion Workshops, Trainings
The Office of International Education, Diversity, and Inclusion (with diversity and inclusion programs) will offer free DEI workshops and trainings for students (Racial Healing, Identity/Bias, LGBTQIA+ inclusivity, etc.) this semester. To sign up and see what will be offered please use this link. While many of the workshops are currently open only to QTBIPOC student […]