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10-05-2020

Udall Scholarships: Nominations Needed

Faculty members are requested to nominate students for the Udall Undergraduate Scholarship, available to current sophomore or junior students who meet one or more of these criteria:

  • Students who have demonstrated commitment to careers related to the environment;
  • Native American and Alaska Native students who have demonstrated commitment to careers related to public policy;
  • Native American and Alaska Native students who have demonstrated commitment to careers related to Native American health care.

An institutional endorsement is required for students to apply for this award and nominations are due as soon as possible. To submit a nomination or for more information contact the Office of Undergraduate Scholarly Engagement at scholars@up.edu.

Truman Scholarship Nominations Welcome

Faculty are requested to nominate students for Truman Scholarships. The awards, up to $30,000 for graduate school, provide scholarships to current juniors who plan to pursue a career in public service (academia, government, military, or nonprofit service). The awards are based on merit and are made to students who have a track record of working to impact social change. An understanding of how the student leads others is an important criterion in the evaluation process.

An institutional endorsement is required for students to apply for this award and nominations are due as soon as possible. To submit a nomination or for more information contact the Office of Undergraduate Scholarly Engagement at scholars@up.edu.

Beauchamp Rec Center Reopens to Faculty, Staff

The Beauchamp Center reopened to faculty and staff on Friday, October 2, according to Brian Dezzani, recreational services. Hours will be Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Social distancing and mask protocols will be in place. No guests are allowed. Towels and showers will not be available.

Waivers are required for all users using this link.  Reservations can be made for the weight room and climbing center using this link.

For more information contact recreational services at 503-943-7177 or dezzani@up.edu.

 

PFA Piano Sale: Add Some Music To Your Life

The performing and fine arts department has announced that many fine pianos loaned to the UP music program are now available for purchase. The selection includes baby grands, music room grands, uprights, hybrids, and performance quality digital pianos. The music program has a special arrangement with Kawai America Corporation and Portland Piano Company that directly benefits our talented music students by providing quality new pianos in practice and performance spaces. These instruments are now being offered to the public at greatly reduced prices. All University of Portland loaned pianos will be first offered to faculty, staff, alumni, students, and friends at reduced prices by appointment Thursday through Saturday, October 8–10, before being sold to the general public on Sunday October 11. Please call (503) 775-2620 to reserve your preview appointment today.

These pianos have been professionally maintained and most include the original ten-year manufacturer’s warranty. Local arrangements have also been made for financing, professional delivery, and warranty coverage through Kawai America Corporation.

There are two ways to select an instrument. You are invited to take advantage of a limited number of preview appointments prior to the public sale by calling (503) 775-2620. During your preview appointment you can view, inspect, and immediately purchase your piano. This will guarantee best selection as pianos are sold first come first served. A general public sale will be held on Sunday, October 11, from noon to 5 p.m., at Portland Piano Company, 8700 NE Columbia Blvd., Portland, OR. 97220.

The acquisition and maintenance of a quality piano fleet is one of the most crucial and expensive components of our accredited music program. Cooperative programs such as this piano loan program add significant value to the needs of our students. If you’ve ever wanted to own an exceptional piano, please consider taking advantage of this opportunity, which directly benefits our students, our music program and an important local and supportive business partner.

For more information contact David De Lyser, performing and fine arts, at delyser@up.edu.

 

A Weekly Moment of Beauty

Of course we miss UP’s people the most during these days of remote everything, but also the many chances to freely witness beauty on our campus. Beginning today, the Garaventa Center will post a link each week to an 85-second movie featuring one of the lustrous illuminations from UP’s great treasure, The Saint John’s Bible. The art is diverse and inclusive, and the experience is simply one of beholding something beautiful…there’s no narration; simply breathe, behold, and BE for a minute and a half. Click here for this week’s illumination, “Creation.”

New Features In ATSI Tools for Online Instruction

Both Zoom and TechSmith have recently announced key updates to their available features to enhance use in online instruction. To find out more about these new features, please see our post in the TechTalk Blog: New Features Coming to Zoom and TechSmith.

We hope you will find these new features exciting and helpful!

For more information contact Dawn Lloyd, ATSI, at lloyd@up.edu.

Performing & Fine Arts: The Show(s) Must Go On

The performing and fine arts department has released a calendar of upcoming events for the fall semester. Please take part and show your appreciation for the hard work, ingenuity, and flexibility of our PFA students, faculty, and staff.

CONCERTS:

University of Portland music ensembles are rehearsing remotely and creating virtual productions. Follow their progress and view final recordings on these social media accounts:

Music Program Instagram
Music Program Facebook
Orchestra Facebook
Wind Symphony Facebook
Singers Facebook
Bel Canto Facebook
Jazz Ensemble Facebook
Pep Band Facebook

VISUAL ARTS:

Paper-Cut Designs by Annelie Thurin, September 21-October 15, Buckley Center Virtual Gallery.
Paper-cut designs have endless potential for transformation. Many of Annelie Thurin’s paper cuts are inspired by Swedish folk art.

Kairos by Lisa Brinkman, October 19-November 12, Buckley Center Virtual Gallery.
Lisa Brinkman’s eco-printed paintings are a collaboration with nature – using elements such as eucalyptus, maple, oak, and sumac leaves.

Located on the first floor of Buckley Center, the Buckley Center Gallery hosts exhibitions by artists from all over the country in addition to showcasing student work. As classes move online, so has the Gallery. Please join us for virtual Gallery showings throughout the fall.

Goldwater Scholarships: Nominees Needed

Faculty are requested to nominate students for Goldwater Scholarships. The awards, up to $7,500 per year, provide scholarships to outstanding undergraduate students who plan to pursue research careers in mathematics, the natural sciences, or engineering. The awards are based on merit and made to students who will be juniors or seniors during the following academic year. Experience in research is an important criterion in the evaluation process.

An institutional endorsement is required for students to apply for this award and nominations are due as soon as possible. To submit a nomination or for more information contact the Office of Undergraduate Scholarly Engagement at scholars@up.edu.

Community Conversations With International Education, Diversity, and Inclusion

The Office of International Education, Diversity, and Inclusion is excited to invite the University community to join us on Thursday, October 29, in our second Community Conversations session. We will again engage in meaningful peer-to-peer conversations about race. We will host conversations on two separate works—Option A is a great conversation for those learning to understand racism in themselves and the world around them. Option B is good for those who have spent a good deal of time engaging in anti-racist conversations and actions and/or are members of our BIPOC community.

Each option will be offered at both noon to 1:30 p.m. and 4 to to 5:30 p.m. on October 29, 2020.

RSVP to these conversations by Tuesday, October 27, so that we can assign you to a group.

We are also seeking facilitators for these discussions. Facilitators are not trainers.  These are peer-to-peer conversations. We are looking for folks who are comfortable helping manage conversation flow and reminding the group of community standards if appropriate. Structure and discussion questions are available here. Facilitators are invited for a check-in at 11 a.m. on the just before the October 29 conversations and a debriefing on Friday, October 30, at 1 p.m.

Email oiedi@up.edu with questions, comments, or accommodation requests and check this link for updates. Finally, don’t forget to RSVP here!

 

Clark Library: Resources for Latinx Heritage Month

The Clark Library has a Latinx Heritage guide highlighting eBooks and streaming videos available through our collection, as well as related events hosted by DIP (Diversity & Inclusion Programs). Latinx Heritage Month, September 15 through October 15, is dedicated to a celebration of Hispanic and Latinx Americans’ heritage and culture, and to recognizing the contributions they have made to the United States.

For more information contact the library at x7111 or library@up.edu.