The Garaventa Center welcomes everyone to an online Beckman Humor Project event on Wednesday, November 11, at 5 p.m.: “What We Can Learn About ‘Cancel Culture’ from the Index of Forbidden Books (Really!).” Here’s the Zoom Webinar link to join the live event, which is free and open to all.
The Index of Forbidden Books may seem like a relic of pre-Vatican-II Catholicism that we were wise to leave behind. Una Cadegan, University of Dayton professor of history, will take a closer look at its history, and at the habits of mind it reflected, to shed light on the thought and art (and the thinkers and artists) of our own day.
Cadegan’s talk is part of the Beckman Humor Project. For more information, visit up.edu/beckmanhumor/events or email garaventa@up.edu.
The University of Portland invites nominations for the 2021 Commencement speaker(s), Christus Magister Medal recipient, and honorary degree recipients. All nominations should be emailed to University Provost Herbert Medina (
Films can be powerful occasions of the Grace that sustains us in difficult times, according to Fr. Jim Gallagher, C.S.C., Campus Ministry. Join us for an evening showing of two Sundance featured short films along with interviews with the filmmakers and commentary from ASUP Films director Destiny Kramer and Gregory Pulver, performing and fine arts. Together we will continue to make our way through these turbulent times by raising up images of hope and grace in action. This
Each year, UP celebrates and honors our first-generation community on November 8, according to Matt Daily. As it falls on a Sunday this year, there are a variety of plans in place over the course of several days for students, faculty, staff, and all members of the UP community. Details can be found on our 
The Innovation Minor is accepting applications from first and second year students across all majors and disciplines to join the Spring 21 cohort. At no additional cost or tuition fees, students who apply will have the opportunity to experience four unique courses and develop the mindset of creativity and empathy in the collaborative transformation of ideas into meaning and value. 
The Office of Alumni and Parent Relations and the Office of Athletics are excited to provide all UP faculty and staff access to the Nike Employee Store from November 8 to November 19. Please register by Wednesday, November 4 for store access. 
Día de los Muertos is a special day of the year when family, friends, and loved ones who have passed away are remembered with gratitude and joy. It is a tradition that its origins in Aztec rituals and has grown to merge with Catholic and Christian celebrated in places throughout North America and Latin American countries. On this day, many families and communities build Ofrendas (altars) in honor of their loved ones. These altares are decorated with photos, flowers, religious symbols, and sometimes food or objects that remind people of the person who has died.
The international education, diversity, and inclusion office would like to remind faculty and staff to 
During the month of November, the Catholic Church traditionally remembers our beloved departed. We pray for the souls of our family and friends and give thanks for how we were blessed by their lives.