A group of 37 students will be attending the October Encounter with Christ Retreat along with 23 student leaders from October 28-30, according to Beth Barsotti, Campus Ministry. Faculty and staff are asked to consider writing a note (palanca) to students they may know on the retreat. This is an opportunity to encourage students and express appreciation for […]
10-17-2016
Operations & Tech Management Symposium, Oct. 20
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 […]
New Museum Series: Presidential Campaigns at UP
Elections and their outcomes affect whole nations. And even before voting age was lowered to 18 years of age, national politicians touched base at UP to stir up votes and enthusiasm. The University Museum and Archives announce a new election series featuring past presidential candidates who have visited The Bluff. The series begins with the earliest candidate […]
Spring 2017 Book Orders: The Earlier the Better
Spring 2017 book orders are due by October 31, according to bookstore manager Eric Cave. Orders can be placed online at this link, via email at sm796@bncollege.com or cave@up.edu, or by phone at x7125. Early book orders mean more used books for our students which means more money saved. Last spring, thanks to early book orders, UP students saved over $456,000. For […]
Women’s Soccer Returning Home for Final Two Home Games
Make plans to join the women’s soccer team this week for the final two home games of the 2016 season. The Pilots have their sights set on post-season play and two wins at home will improve their chances. The action kicks off on Friday night as the Pilots host Pacific at 7 p.m. Game two […]
UP Listed on President’s Service Honor Roll
The Corporation for National and Community Service has announced the 2015 award winners for the annual President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll, and the University of Portland has been named once again. This marks the eighth time the University has made the Honor Roll since its inception in 2006. The Honor Roll annually recognizes […]
TLC Teaching Tip of the Week: Music in the Classroom
Faculty who have considered using music in the classroom can find a good deal of information on that subject in the book Music and Learning by Chris Brewer (1995), according to Jose Velazco, library. In this article, Brewer describes simple ways music can be used to positively affect learning in the classroom. Readers can visit […]
Clark Library 2016 Satisfaction Survey Results
Clark Library staff would like to thank the 128 faculty and 18 staff who responded to the library’s satisfaction survey in spring 2016. The findings revealed that satisfaction with library services is high among both groups. Staff value print books more than databases, and they use library services to find information in related fields or new […]
Prayers for Peace: Call for Participants
International students and others from the UP community will offer public calls for peace in their native languages on Friday, November 11, at 2 p.m., at the Buckley Center International Peace Garden. All students, faculty, and staff of all faiths, spiritual traditions, and languages are invited to participate by offering a prayer for peace in […]