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 […]
10-05-2020
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]