The Pamplin School of Business will present the inaugural Operations & Tech Management Symposium on Thursday, October 20, from 4 to 7 p.m., in the Shiley Hall Atrium. The symposium will feature keynote speaker Fred Pond, former CIO of Columbia Sportswear, and other industry leaders. There will also be a Q&A panel and networking reception. Please register at […]
10-03-2016
Franz Center ThinkTank Innovation Lab Dedication, Oct. 12
The Franz Center will formally launch the new ThinkTank innovation lab, along with upcoming programs, workshops, and introductory course offering, at a special event on Wednesday, October 12, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., in Franz Hall Room 120. The program, hosted by University provost Tom Greene, will include a short talk by John Sherry ’85, director […]
Holy Cross Wine & Cheese Social, Oct. 14
The Holy Cross Community is again delighted to invite all faculty and staff to the ever-popular Wine and Cheese Social on Friday, October 14, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., at the Holy Cross Court lounge, located at the lower level of 5410 N. Strong St. All are invited to join the Holy Cross Community for a relaxing and […]
Malika Andrews Appearing on ESPN, Oct. 12
Beacon editor-in-chief Malika Andrews will take part in a TV panel discussion on ESPN2 and ESPN Deportes on Wednesday, October 12. Andrews will appear with two other panelists discussing women in sports during the four-minute segment, which will be taped at ABC studios in New York City on October 9. The segment will be part […]
Faculty, Staff Needed for International Education Week, Nov. 14-19
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, the University of Portland will celebrate IEW from November 14-19. The IEW team is seeking […]
Lecture by Artist K.A. Colorado, Oct. 4
International award-winning artist K.A. Colorado will present “Drawing From Laudato Si’: The Moral Implications of Deep Cold and Polar Ice on the Climate Change Debate” on Tuesday, October 4, at 7:15 p.m., in Franz Hall Room 120. The event features a short film and images by the artist as he discusses the moral imperative of recognizing […]
Shuttle Service Connecting River Campus, Main Parking Lot
To order to help address parking concerns in the University’s main lot, a new shuttle service will connect the main campus with the river campus parking lot starting October 3. All commuters are encouraged to take advantage of this expanded parking and the free shuttle. The shuttle will run continuously from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m., […]
Poetry Reading: Kate Gray, Oct. 5
Portland poet and writer Kate Gray will visit the UP campus on Wednesday, October 5, at 7:30 p.m., in the Pilot House bookstore to read from her work. Gray is the author of the Oregon Book Award nominated Another Sunset We Survive (poems) and the novel Carry the Sky. Her work thinks through conditions of vulnerability, loss, and ethical […]
Wanted: Immersion Accompaniers for 2016-2017 Academic Year
The Moreau Center is looking for faculty and staff who are interested in accompanying students on service immersions this year. Any exempt UP faculty or staff member who has a commitment to service, a desire to encourage student formation, and a willingness to live simply while immersed in an extended experience with students is welcome […]
Music at Midweek: Dan Balmer Trio, Oct. 5
The next Music at Midweek performance takes place on Wednesday, October 5, at 12:30 p.m., in Mago Hunt Center Recital Hall, featuring the Dan Balmer Trio. The performance is free and open to all. Dan Balmer is a jazz guitarist and UP faculty member who has long been considered one of the finest guitarists, composers, […]