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10-01-2018

Dr. James T. Covert Gallery Blessing, Oct. 11

October 5, 2018

The Clark Library invites all University community members to join University president Rev. Mark L. Poorman, C.S.C., in a blessing ceremony for the new Dr. James T. Covert Gallery on Thursday, October 11, at 3:30 p.m., in the library. Jim Covert had a long and influential career on The Bluff as a history professor from […]

Filed Under: 10-01-2018, 10-08-2018, Academics, Events, Library Tagged With: Clark Library, Dr. James T. Covert Gallery

Third Annual Operations & Technology Symposium – Big Data

October 5, 2018

The Pamplin School of Business is pleased to present its third annual Operations & Technology Symposium as part of the Pamplin Education Series on Thursday, October 24, 4-7 p.m., in Bauccio Commons. This year’s theme is “The Importance of Big Data in Today’s Business World.” The symposium will feature Abhijit Pandit, chief technology officer for […]

Filed Under: 10-01-2018, 10-08-2018, Academics, Pamplin School of Business Tagged With: Lilia Grundy, Operations & Technology Symposium, Pamplin School of Business

“Alabado sea el Señor: A Concert of Praise,” Oct. 12

October 5, 2018

The Garaventa Center and Campus Ministry invite one and all to “Alabado sea el Señor: A Concert of Praise,” at 7 p.m., on Friday, October 12, in the Chapel of Christ the Teacher. The event is free and open to all; reception to follow. Two of Oregon Catholic Press’ most talented artists, pastoral musicians and […]

Filed Under: 10-01-2018, 10-08-2018, Campus Services, Garaventa Center Tagged With: Estela Garcia-Lopez, Garaventa Center, Rudy Lopez

“Conscience After Religion” with Bernard Prusak, Oct. 9

October 5, 2018

Bernard Prusak will present “Conscience After Religion: On the Political and Moral Implications of Growing Religious Non-Affiliation” at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday, October 9, in Franz Hall room 120. The lecture is free and open to all. Bernard Prusak is professor of philosophy and director of the McGowan Center for Ethics and Social Responsibility at […]

Filed Under: 10-01-2018, 10-08-2018, Campus Services, Garaventa Center Tagged With: Bernard Prusak, Garaventa Center

Dr. Arthur A. Schulte, Jr., 1928-2018

September 28, 2018

The University of Portland mourns the passing of one of its most ardent supporters and legendary figures.  Dr. Arthur A. “Art” Schulte, Jr., died peacefully at his home on Monday, September 24, after a lengthy illness.  He was 90 years old. Art is survived by Ruth, his wife of nearly 59 years; daughters Mary, Brigid, […]

Filed Under: 10-01-2018, Campus Services Tagged With: Dr. Arthur Schulte Jr.

“Passing Over: Migration and the Eucharist,” Oct. 3

September 28, 2018

Fr. Dan Groody, C.S.C., of the Kellogg Institute for International Studies at Notre Dame, will offer a lecture titled “Passing Over: Migration and the Eucharist” at 7:15 p.m. on Wednesday, October 3, in the Bauccio Commons Dining Room. The event is free and open to all. In his talk Fr. Groody asks, amidst the divisive […]

Filed Under: 09-24-2018, 10-01-2018, Academics, Garaventa Center Tagged With: C.S.C., Fr. Dan Goody, Garaventa Center

Annual Bauccio Lecture Features Entrepreneurial Thought Leader Emily Ma

September 28, 2018

University of Portland is proud to welcome Emily Ma as the 2018 Bauccio Lecture Speaker on Tuesday, October 2, at 7 p.m., in the Bauccio Commons. The lecture is free and open to all. Ma is the head of special projects, business innovation for X, a research and development facility founded by Google. X was […]

Filed Under: 09-03-2018, 09-17-2018, 09-24-2018, 10-01-2018, Academics, Center for Entrepreneurship Tagged With: Bauccio Lecture, Emily Ma

George E. Swindells: Prayers, Please

September 28, 2018

George E. Swindells ‘55, regent emeritus of the University of Portland and a longtime institutional supporter, passed away on Tuesday, September 25, at the age of eighty-five. He is survived by his wife, Susan Hawes Swindells. The Swindells made the lead gift for the University of Portland’s 41,000-square-foot science facility in 1999. At the time […]

Filed Under: 10-01-2018, Campus Services Tagged With: George Swindells

“Boeing Boeing” Opens Oct. 3

September 28, 2018

Andrew Golla, performing and fine arts, will direct “Boeing Boeing” by Marc Camoletti with performances on October 3-7 at 7:30 p.m. (2 p.m. Sunday) in Mago Hunt Center Theater. Described as “An uproarious farce set in 1960s Paris,” the play has been listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the most performed French play throughout […]

Filed Under: 09-24-2018, 10-01-2018, Academics, Performing & Fine Arts Tagged With: Andrew Golla, Boeing Boeing, Performing and Fine Arts

“Boeing Boeing” Pre-Play Panel and Reception, Oct. 6

September 28, 2018

All ticketholders for the Saturday, October 6 performance of Boeing Boeing are invited to enjoy a complimentary wine and cheese reception as campus experts highlight what to look and listen for, courtesy of the Garaventa Center. The reception takes place in Mago Hunt Center Recital Hall, at 6:15 p.m., with the panel at 6:45 p.m. […]

Filed Under: 09-24-2018, 10-01-2018, Academics, Garaventa Center Tagged With: Boeing Boeing, Garaventa Center

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Fr. Pat Hannon, CSC, published From Glory to Glory: A Pilgrim’s Notes From the Badlands of Grace. Occasioned by the author’s walking, with siblings, the famous Camino de Santiago in the fall of 2024, the book traces all manner of other pilgrimages—to and from home, family, love, self, and God. One Subject Press, Saint Paul, Minnesota. November, 2025.

Jessica Murphy Moo, editor of Portland Magazine and director of storytelling, wrote the lyrics to two songs in “We Go On, Oswego,” a song cycle honoring female refugees who lived at Camp Ontario in upstate New York. From 1944-1946, Camp Ontario provided emergency shelter to refugees from Nazi-occupied Europe. “We Go On, Oswego” was performed at Nazareth College, in collaboration with Finger Lakes Opera, on December 4, 2025. It was commissioned by Katie Hannigan, PhD. The song “There Is No Underground,” was written in collaboration with composer Maria Thompson Corley, and the song “My Table,” was written in collaboration with composer Kurt Erickson.

Simon Aihiokhai, Theology, published “A Spirituality of Desert Discipleship for Our Times. Reflections on the Readings of the Third Sunday of Advent.” VoiceAfrique.org. December 13, 2025.

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