All faculty and instructors must turn in their course pack materials to the printing services office before leaving campus at the end of fall semester, according to Kassie Hansen, printing services. The lead time is needed so printing services staff can obtain copyright permissions and organize the packs for production before the start of the […]
11-09-2015
Nominate Colleagues for Teaching, Scholarship Awards
The Committee on Teaching and Scholarship is accepting faculty nominations for the 2015-2016 Teaching Award and Scholarship Award, according to committee chair Aaron Wootton, mathematics. These awards are an opportunity for the University community to celebrate publicly two of its own for outstanding achievements in teaching and scholarship. The committee will accept nominations until noon […]
Apply For Spring 2016 Provost’s Initiative Grants
In spring of 2015, the Provost’s Initiative for Undergraduate Research was inaugurated. Faculty members from across the University collaborated with undergraduates on a research project that extended throughout the semester. The provost’s office is committed to increasing opportunities for experiential student learning, and this initiative represents a key element in achieving that goal. Faculty members […]
“Promotion to Professor: A Woman’s Journey,” Nov. 13
The gender and women’s studies program and Committee on Rank and Tenure will present a woman-to-woman mentoring seminar, “Promotion to Professor: A Woman’s Journey,” on Friday, November 13, from 12:30 to 2 p.m., in Buckley Center Auditorium. The event is free and open to all; bring a sack lunch for this informal, conversational event. In […]
First Family STEM Night at UP
The University is sponsoring a free STEM family night on Thursday, November 19, from 7-8:30 p.m., at the Howard Hall gym. All employees and family members are invited to attend the event, which will provide hands-on activities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) to pique everyone’s interest in those fields. For more information contact Patricia […]
“Becoming Human” Interactive Session, Nov. 18
The Garaventa Center will sponsor a community conversation with L’Arche Portland exploring the concept of “Becoming Human,” as introduced by L’Arche founder Jean Vanier, on Wednesday, November 18, 4:30-6 p.m., in Franz Hall Room 120. The event is free and open to all. Refreshments will be served. L’Arche is an international federation dedicated to the creation and […]
“Mirror, Mirror” Pre-Play Panel and Reception, Nov. 21
All ticket holders for the November 21 performance of “Mirror Mirror” are invited to enjoy a complimentary wine and cheese reception as campus experts highlight intriguing themes and production details before the show. The reception begins in Mago Hunt Center recital hall at 6:30 p.m. and the panel starts at 6:45. For theater tickets call […]
Tuition Remission Reminder
Employees are reminded that Spring 2016 tuition remission requests are due by November 15 in order to avoid late charges on students’ accounts. There are separate application forms for undergraduate course work and graduate courses. A tuition remission summary is also available on the HR website at this link. For more information, stop by the […]
Veterans Day Vigil, Ceremony, Nov. 10-11
Colonel Christian Rees, Chief of Staff, Land Component Command of the Oregon Army National Guard, will be the featured speaker at the University’s annual Veterans Day ceremony at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, November 11, at the Praying Hands Memorial. The ceremony, sponsored by the University’s Air Force and Army ROTC programs, will recognize campus members […]
UP Accounting Team In AICPA Semi-Finals: Please Vote!
Junior business students Isaac Mansuetti, Lance Chee, and Connor Ward have qualified for the semi-finals of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) accounting competition. Ten percent of the score to reach the finals is based upon a vote which is open to the public, and the top three teams advance to the finals […]