Shaun Shepherd, physical plant, will be featured in the November 7, 2013 episode of OPB’s Oregon Field Guide at 8:30 p.m., which will repeat the following Sunday at 6:30 p.m. After the story airs, it will be viewable on the OPB website at www.opb.org/ofgis. Shepherd is actively involved in a leadership role in the Home Orchard Society, which will be the subject of the segment. For more information contact Shepherd at shepherd@up.edu.
11-04-2013
Women’s Soccer Playing on National TV
Women’s soccer return to Merlo Field for an important WCC game with first place implications on the line as they take on No. 9 Santa Clara on Thursday, November 7, at 8 p.m. The game will be on ESPNU so come out and help pack Merlo Field to show the nation why Pilot fans are tops in the nation. The team will also be in action on Saturday, November 9 at 2:30 p.m., taking on San Francisco. The Saturday game will be UP Senior Day, so make plans to come out and help give the Pilot seniors a proper send off. For more information contact athletics at 7117 or go to www.portlandpilots.com.
Pilot Basketball Home Openers
The Pilots men’s and women’s teams open their regular season play this week as both teams will take part in a doubleheader at the Chiles Center. The action tips-off on Friday at 5:15 p.m. when the women’s team takes the court to play the Eastern Washington Eagles. Immediately following the conclusion of the women’s game, the men will open their season against UC-Davis with a 7:30 p.m. tip-off. For more information, please visit PortlandPilots.com. For tickets, please visit the Pilots Box Office inside the Chiles Center or call 7525.
A Trivial Affair, November 9
Alumni relations invites alumni, faculty, staff, and friends to join in Trivia Night on Saturday, November 9, starting at 7 p.m., in the Cove, according to trivial pursuer Ken Hallenius. This family-friendly evening consists of multiple rounds of questions, each round featuring a different theme. We’ll throw in some UP trivia, video questions, worksheets, and even a bit of math! Teams are welcome to bring snacks, and we welcome up to 10 people per team. A dessert buffet is included with the $7 per person entry fee, and a wine and beer cash bar will be available. RSVP to alumni@up.edu or call 7328. See you there!