The Health and Counseling Center and School of Nursing will be hosting a flu shot clinic for students on Thursday, November 12, from 11-2 p.m., at The Anchor (Haggerty Hall). Flu shots cost $20 or are free for students with coverage under Pacific Source student health insurance. Students can pay cash or charge the amount […]
11-02-2020
Humanities Faculty: Apply For Kate Regan Faculty Development Fund Grants
The Collaborative for International Studies and Global Outreach (CISGO) is pleased to announce the continuation of the Kate Regan Faculty Development grants for 2021–2022. A generous donor has created a grant to support faculty in the humanities (English, History, International Languages and Cultures, Performing and Fine Arts, Philosophy, and Theology) whose teaching and scholarship encompasses […]
National First Gen Day is Coming, Nov. 8
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 […]
Innovation Minor Accepting Applications Now
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 […]
NIKE Employee Store: Faculty & Staff Welcome Nov. 8-19
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, […]
Honors Program Mentors Needed
Faculty members are invited to serve as Honors Program mentors. Faculty mentors assist with selecting the incoming honors class, are assigned two incoming honors student mentees, and are encouraged to meet with them on a regular basis during the students’ first two years at the University. Those who would like to learn more about being […]
Career Center Hosting “Job Search 401 for Class of ’21,” Nov. 5
The Career Center is hosting “Job Search 401 for the Class of ’21,” a three-part series to help graduating students prepare now for life after graduation. Topics include: career exploration, job search strategies, wellness, resumes/cover letters, which employers are hiring, and transitioning to life after college. The program begins on Thursday, November 5 from 2:30-3:30 […]
A Moment of Beauty: Esther
This week’s 90 seconds of quiet beauty from The Saint John’s Bible takes us to Esther. Illuminator Donald Jackson strove to convey Esther’s dual identities as steadfast Jewish woman and queen of Babylon, as well as ongoing violence in the Middle East. There is also a nod to the work of Gustav Klimt. If these […]
Recommendations Requested for Spring 2020 Leader Certificate Program
The Leader Certificate Program is seeking recommendations from faculty and staff for students who might benefit from starting with the program in Spring 2021. Please send recommendations to Dave Houglum (houglum@up.edu) by Friday, November 13. The Leader Certificate Program is designed to help students cultivate the knowledge, skills, and mindsets to lead themselves and others during these complex […]
UP Month of Remembrance
For many centuries, the Catholic Church has dedicated November as a month of prayer for the deceased. Since its founding in 1901, the University of Portland has observed this ancient custom. On behalf of the University and Holy Cross community on The Bluff, we invite faculty, staff, alumni, families and friends to join with us […]