Faculty, staff, and neighborhood families are invited to participate in the annual HALLoween trick-or-treating night in selected UP dorms on Tuesday, October 31, from 5 to 7 p.m. Children through sixth grade can trick-or-treat, a great way to celebrate Halloween in a safe and controlled environment. All children wishing to participate in HALLoween must be accompanied by […]
10-09-2017
On-Site Flu Shot Clinic: October 27
Faculty and staff who are covered under UP’s Kaiser health insurance will have an opportunity to receive a flu vaccination sponsored by the HR office on Friday, October 27, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The clinic will be held on campus in Franz Hall room 120. You will need to bring your Kaiser Permanente card […]
“Santa Muerte: The Fastest Growing New Religious Movement in the Americas,” Oct. 26
Join the Garaventa Center on Thursday, October 26, for a free lecture, “Santa Muerte: The Fastest Growing New Religious Movement in the Americas,” at 7:15 p.m., in Franz Hall room 120. In his talk, Virginia Commonwealth University professor R. Andrew Chesnut will shine a light on the controversial Mexican folk saint of death and her […]
Core Curriculum Panels: Oct. 24, 25
Faculty and staff are invited to attend a series of panels focused on the skills, values, and content of an excellent undergraduate education. The panels will support our review of the core curriculum. The first panel is a discussion with the UP deans on Tuesday, October 24, 6:30 to 8 pm. The second panel is on […]
Faculty and Staff Invited to Apply as Opus Prize Ambassadors
The University of Portland is the host partner for the selection and presentation of the 2018 Opus Prize, which recognizes faith-based humanitarian leaders addressing some of the world’s most persistent social problems. As part of this honor, the University seeks three of its full-time faculty or staff to participate in due diligence site visits with […]
Operations & Technology Management Symposium, Oct. 19
The Pamplin School of Business will present the Operations and Technology Operations Symposium on Thursday, October 19, 4 to 7 p.m., in the Bauccio Commons. The event is part of the Bauccio Lecture Series. Attendees can network with thought leaders and be inspired by top corporations using the latest strategies in information technology, operations, and […]
Spring Book Orders Due October 31
Please submit your spring book orders to the bookstore by October 31. Orders can be submitted via email at sm796@bncollege.com or cave@up.edu. They can also be submitted via the web at https://www.facultyenlight.com/. Please remember that even “No Text Required” orders must be submitted. Even if you haven’t previously ordered your books through the bookstore, please keep in mind that […]
Visual Arts Faculty Art Show, Oct. 21-Nov. 13
Members of the visual arts faculty of the performing and fine arts department are having a combined art show in Buckley Center Gallery from October 21 to November 13. All faculty, staff, and students are welcome to drop by and see the amazing work of the University’s artists. The show will include digital as well as […]
CISGO Fall Update and Presentation by Blair Woodard, Oct. 12
The Collaborative on International Studies and Global Outreach (CISGO) invites faculty members and staff to attend their next fall meeting on Thursday, October 12, 4-5:30 p.m., in the Bauccio Commons Terrace Room. There will be a brief update on the many university-wide initiatives that are advancing core strategy 4 of Vision 2020, “to infuse our entire community with a […]
TLC from the TLC: Where To Turn for Student Help, Concerns
This week, as a third installment in the Teaching and Learning Collaborative blog series on mental health information for faculty and academic staff, meet the new and returning professional psychologists at the UP Health and Counseling Center. When we have concerns about students, who are the professionals that might help us know what to do, and who […]