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10-26-2020

Cancel Culture and the Index of Forbidden Books: This Wednesday, Nov. 11

November 6, 2020

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.

Filed Under: 10-26-2020, 11-02-2020, 11-09-2020, Academics, Garaventa Center Tagged With: Beckman Humor Project, Garaventa Center

2021 Commencement Honorees: Nominations Welcome

October 30, 2020

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 (medinah@up.edu) and Evan Leadem, President’s Office (leadem@up.edu) and should contain the following information:

  • Name of nominee.
  • A paragraph or two answering the following questions:
    • If a nominee for Commencement Speaker: Why would this nominee be an exceptional Commencement Speaker? What sort of message would this nominee deliver to the graduates of the University and their families?
    • If a nominee for Christus Magister Medal: How has this nominee evinced a vigorous spiritual life and an accomplished professional career in service to others? How has this nominee been a source of inspiration and consolation to the world? How has this nominee illustrated and enhanced the mission of the University of Portland?
    • If a nominee for Honorary Degree: How has this nominee contributed to the University’s values of teaching and learning, faith and formation, and service and leadership? What impact has this person had on his/her local community and/or the world? Is this a person that the University would like for its students and faculty to imitate in their own lives?
  • Any contact information for the nominee (if possible).
  • Any connection between the nominee and the University of Portland (if applicable).

For a list of past honorees, please use this link.

Filed Under: 10-26-2020, 11-02-2020, President's Office, Provost's Office Tagged With: Evan Leadem, President's Office, Provost's Office

Grace in a Struggling World: Short Films for Our Times

October 30, 2020

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 collaboration of the Garaventa Center, Campus Ministry, and ASUP Films will be premiered on Tuesday, October 27, at 7 p.m., using this link.

Filed Under: 10-26-2020, 11-02-2020, Campus Ministry, Campus Services Tagged With: ASUP Films, Campus Ministry, Fr. Jim Gallagher C.S.C., Garaventa Center

Open Enrollment Time: Nov. 5 Through Nov. 20

October 30, 2020

The University’s 2020 Open Enrollment period runs from Wednesday, November 5 through Friday, November 20, 2020. This is the time to either confirm or change medical and dental coverage, enroll in supplemental life insurance, and elect flexible spending accounts (FSA) for the coming 2021 calendar year.

The Open Enrollment Tool and the FSA Enrollment Form will be available on the HR website starting the first day of Open Enrollment. Information and instructions will be mailed to employees this week along with an an e-mail communication beginning Thursday, November 5.

Questions? Please contact Laura Barnard or Theresa Knott at benefits@up.edu.

Filed Under: 10-26-2020, 11-02-2020, Campus Services, Human Resources Tagged With: 2020 Open Enrollment, Human Resources

National First Gen Day is Coming, Nov. 8

October 30, 2020

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 National FGEN day website using this link.
Finally, we are excited to announce that noted first gen scholar and practitioner, Rashne’ Jehangir, University of Minnesota, will be offering anFGEN Day keynote address on Monday, November 9 from 9 to 10 a.m. The keynote is open to all members of the UP community. See website above for details or contact Daily at daily@up.edu.

 

 

 

Filed Under: 10-26-2020, 11-02-2020, Academics Tagged With: First Generation, Matt Daily

Innovation Minor Accepting Applications Now

October 30, 2020

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. Click here to watch our Fall 2020 promotion presentation.

For questions, contact Salvador Orara at innovation@up.edu or learn more by using this link.

Filed Under: 10-26-2020, 11-02-2020 Tagged With: Innovation Minor, Salvador Orara

NIKE Employee Store: Faculty & Staff Welcome Nov. 8-19

October 30, 2020

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. More information and registration can be found at this link.

Contact Anna Horlacher, alumni and parent relations, at horlache@up.edu or Karina Handeland, athletics, at handelan@up.edu with any questions.

Filed Under: 10-26-2020, 11-02-2020, Alumni, Athletics Tagged With: Alumni & Parent Relations, Athletics, Nike Employee Store

Campus Ministry Day of The Dead Altar, Mass

October 23, 2020

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.

This October, Campus Ministry will build a Day of the Dead altar to commemorate and celebrate the special people in our lives who have died. We invite everyone, regardless of faith and background, to send us a digital photo of any family or friends that you have lost. We will be placing these on our Day of the Dead altar which will be present in the Chapel of Christ the Teacher from Thursday, October 29 through Friday, November 6.  There will also be a Mass for all deceased members of the UP campus community streamed from the Chapel of Christ the Teacher at 5 p.m. on All Souls Day, Monday, November 2.

For the Day of the Dead altar, please send the photos (and names) to Br. Pablo Quan, C.S.C., at quanlope@up.edu.

For the Mass on All Souls Day (5 p.m., 11/2/20) the stream will come through on the Campus Ministry YouTube Channel using this link.

Filed Under: 10-19-2020, 10-26-2020, Campus Ministry, Campus Services Tagged With: Br. Pablo Quan, C.S.C., Campus Ministry, Day of the Dead

A Reminder: Community Conversations on Oct. 29

October 23, 2020

The international education, diversity, and inclusion office would like to remind faculty and staff to RSVP as soon as possible for their upcoming Community Conversations on October 29. Attendees will again engage in meaningful peer-to-peer conversations about race. Read either How to be an antiracist by Ibram X. Kendi or Eloquent Rage by Brittney Cooper. Details are available here by using this link.

Questions? Contact Rebecca Seibert, international education, diversity, and inclusion, at seibert@up.edu.

Filed Under: 10-19-2020, 10-26-2020, Campus Services, International Education Tagged With: Community Conversations, Office of International Education Diversity & Inclusion, Rebecca Seibert

All Souls Day Mass, Nov. 2

October 23, 2020

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.

November 2nd marks the Commemoration of All Souls, a particular day during which we pray for our beloved departed. All are invited to participate in the All Souls Mass that will be streamed from the Chapel of Christ the Teacher on Monday, November 2, at 5 p.m. All are also welcome to submit names of their deceased family and friends to be prayed for at the All Souls Mass and throughout the month of November.

The stream will be carried on the Campus Ministry YouTube Channel using this link.

May the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. For more information contact Campus Ministry at x7131 or mccreary@up.edu.

Filed Under: 10-26-2020, Campus Ministry, Campus Services Tagged With: All Souls Day, Campus Ministry

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