Faculty members are requested to nominate students for the Udall Undergraduate Scholarship, available to current sophomore or junior students who meet one or more of these criteria: Students who have demonstrated commitment to careers related to the environment; Native American and Alaska Native students who have demonstrated commitment to careers related to public policy; Native […]
11-05-2018
Opus Prize Week Events Open to All
All faculty, staff, students, and guests are welcome to take part in activities planned for this week in celebration of the 2018 Opus Prize, one of the world’s largest faith-based awards for social entrepreneurship. Each year the Opus Prize Foundation selects one Catholic university to help nominate, select, and celebrate three faith-based unsung heroes who […]
UP Open Enrollment Period: November 1- 20
The Open Enrollment period for UP employee benefits is happening now and will end on Tuesday, November 20, at 4:30 p.m. All benefited employees are required to confirm or change their healthcare benefits during this time. During open enrollment, benefited employees can elect new Flex Spending amounts, add or change supplemental life insurance, as well […]
Truman Scholarships: Nominate Now
Faculty are requested to nominate students for Truman Scholarships. The awards, up to $30,000 for graduate school, provide scholarships to current juniors who plan to pursue a career in public service (academia, government, military, or nonprofit service). The awards are based on merit and are made to students who have a track record of working to […]
“Dostoevsky and the Catholic Literary Tradition,” Nov. 12
The Garaventa Center invites all faculty and staff to a free lecture entitled “Dostoevsky’s Engagement with the Catholic Literary Tradition,” presented by Saint Louis University professor Elizabeth Blake, on Monday, November 12, at 7:15 p.m., in Shiley Hall room 319. In her talk, Blake, an assistant professor of Russian, discusses the “Catholic underground” Dostoevsky portrayed […]
Poetry Reading with Matthew Minicucci, Nov. 14
A free poetry reading by Matthew Minicucci will take place on Wednesday, November 14, 2018, at 7:30 p.m., in the UP Bookstore. Minicucci is the author of two collections of poetry: Small Gods, a finalist for the 2016 Green Rose Prize from New Issues Press, and Translation (Kent State University Press, 2015), chosen by Jane […]
“Dr. Faustus” Opening Nov. 14
The performing and fine arts department will present Dr. Faustus by Christopher Marlowe, the classic legend of the Renaissance icon who sold his soul for knowledge and power, from November 14-18, at 7:30 p.m. (2 p.m. Sunday), in Mago Hunt Center Theater. Tickets are available through Mago Hunt Box Office at x7287 or magohuntboxoffice@up.edu.
Wind Symphony & Women’s Chorale, Nov. 17
The University of Portland Wind Symphony and Women’s Chorale will present a concert on Saturday, November 17, at 3 p.m., in Buckley Center Auditorium. No tickets are required. The concert will feature Canadian composer Cait Nishimura for the world premiere of her newest piece, In Dreams, and a performance of Athabasca. In addition, the Women’s Chorale will […]
2018 Silent Auction: Donations Welcome!
The Annual Silent Auction fundraiser to benefit the new Tanzania Immersion service trip is coming up this month, and the Moreau Center needs faculty and staff to help them out. Donations are the backbone to the success of this fundraising event. People can donate individually or as a group. We appreciate a wide range of items, […]
Kristina Walowski Lecture, Nov. 8
Kristina Walowski will present “Before It Blows: The Science Behind Volcanic Eruptions in the Cascade Arc,” on Thursday, November 8, at 7:15 p.m., in Franz Hall room 034. The lecture is free and open to all. Kristina Walowski is an assistant professor of geology at Middlebury College with a specialty in volcanic geochemistry. Her dissertation work focused […]