Donations from faculty and staff have been the backbone of the success of the annual silent auction fundraiser for the Moreau Center’s Nicaragua Immersion service program. All faculty, staff, students, and UP friends are welcome to participate in the silent auction, either as a donor of items or a bidder. This year’s auction will take […]
11-06-2017
Columbia Sportswear Employee Store Offer: Nov. 3-26
All University employees are invited to shop at the Columbia Sportswear Employee Store from November 3 to November 26. Each employee can bring four guests to shop and can use the invitation multiple times during the date range listed above. The invitation can be found at this link. The store features employee pricing, and discounts can vary. Items […]
Reading By Leni Zumas, Nov. 15
Author Leni Zumas will read from her work on Wednesday, November 15, at 7:30 p.m., in the Pilot House bookstore. Zumas is the author of the story collection Farewell Navigator and the novel The Listeners, which was a finalist for the Oregon Book Award. She teaches in the MFA program at Portland State University. Her forthcoming novel, Red Clocks, was […]
Brown Bag Session on Student Mental Health, Nov. 15
How would you respond to a student who told you during an office hours visit that they were feeling suicidal? What would you do if you noticed major changes in a student’s demeanor in class, but they didn’t seem inclined to talk to you, even when prompted? UP faculty want to have the knowledge and […]
Truman Scholarship Nominees Needed
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 […]
Udall Scholarship Nominees Needed
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 […]
“Becoming Human” Discussion With L’Arche, Nov. 14
On Tuesday, November 14, the Garaventa Center will host a community conversation about the challenges and opportunities of “Becoming Human” as introduced by Jean Vanier, founder of L’Arche, with a focus on learning how to fail well. The event will take place from 4:30-6 p.m. in the quiet side of the Commons (please note venue change), […]
Pre-Play Panel and Reception, “The Government Inspector,” November 18
All ticket holders to the Saturday, November 18 performance of The Government Inspector are invited to enjoy a wine, cheese, and dessert reception as a panel of experts highlight production details and intriguing themes, courtesy of the Garaventa Center. The reception begins at 6:15 p.m. and the panel will begin at 6:45 p.m. in Mago Hunt Recital […]
Shannen Dee Williams Presents “The Real Sister Act,” Nov. 16
Shannen Dee Williams of the University of Tennessee at Knoxville will present a free lecture, “The Real Sister Act: Black Catholic Nuns and the Long Struggle to Desegregate U.S. Religious Life,” on Thursday, November 16, at 7:15 p.m., in Franz Hall room 120. The event is hosted by the Garaventa Center and is free and […]
Honoring Veterans: Annual Veterans Day Ceremony, Nov. 11
The University will host its annual Veterans Day commemoration ceremony on Saturday, November 11, at 11 a.m., at the Praying Hands/Broken Wall Memorial. The ceremony will commence at the close of a 24-hour vigil at the Praying Hands, and is sponsored by the University’s Air Force and Army ROTC programs. It will recognize campus members who […]