The University Wind Symphony and Orchestra will perform a concert on Saturday, October 4, at 7:30 p.m., in Buckley Center Auditorium. The concert is free and open to faculty, staff, students, and the public. The Wind Symphony program looks at the use of humor in music, including Percy Grainger’s whimsical Country Gardens, Paul Hart’s Cartoon, […]
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2013-2014 Open Enrollment Ends Dec. 3
The open enrollment period for UP employees started on Tuesday, November 5, and concludes on Tuesday, December 3, ending at 4 p.m., according to Andy Sherwood, human resources. This will be your opportunity to make changes to your plan choices, review the dependents you have covered, and sign up for a medical or dependent care […]
2013 UP Wellness Fair
The human resources office is planning their third year of hosting a UP Wellness Fair. It will take place in the Terrace Room on Wednesday, November 6, from 10 a.m to 1 p.m. Representatives from Kaiser Permanente, dental, vision, flexible spending, local consumer supported agriculture (CSA) providers, local wellness centers approved through the UP Kaiser […]
Jud Newborn, Zahm Lecture
Renowned author and cultural anthropologist Jud Newborn will deliver the Zahm Lecture, the keynote address for the University of Portland’s academic year, on Thursday, October 10, at 7:30 p.m., in Buckley Center Auditorium. Newborn’s presentation, “Speaking Truth to Power,” is about heroes in the fight for human rights in the present day, and highlights the […]
Jim Lyons Farewell Party
Please join the University Relations Division as we wish our friend and colleague Jim Lyons a fond farewell as he leaves his University of Portland family after an amazingly successful 16 years on the Bluff. His party will take place on Monday, October 7, from 3 to 4 p.m., in the Terrace Room. For more […]
MAT Informational Meeting
Faculty, staff and students are invited to a master of arts in teaching (MAT) informational on Monday, October 7, at 6 p.m., in the Franz Hall Murphy conference room. The MAT is an intensive program designed to prepare individuals with baccalaureate degrees for teaching in K-12 schools. Graduates earn a masters degree and are eligible […]
UP Authors Reception, Oct. 10
All faculty, staff, and students are invited to the Clark Library’s annual UP Authors Reception on Thursday, October 10, from 3 to 4:30 p.m., on the main floor of the library. We hope you will join us in honoring faculty, staff, and student authors while enjoying refreshments and live music. Featured publications are also compiled […]
TIAA-CREF Counseling on Campus
The University’s TIAA-CREF representative, Yasemin Under (pictured), will host a brown bag lunch presentation on the new investment options for participants as well as overall retirement planning strategy on 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. Under will […]
Time For Flu Shots
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 […]
Parents Night Out, Oct. 11
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, October 11, from 6-10 p.m. This service is provided by Vermont Hills Family Life Center daycare/preschool. The cost is $30 per child and […]