Congratulations to both the Pilots men’s and women’s cross country teams for being selected to compete in the 2016 NCAA Cross Country Championships in Terre Haute, Ind. The No. 12 men placed 2nd in the WCC Championships this year, while the No. 10 women took both the individual and team title. This is the men’s 14th and the women’s first ever championship appearance. […]
11-14-2016
Becoming Human: A Community Conversation, Nov. 15
All University community members are invited to join in a community discussion exploring the concept of “Becoming Human” as introduced by Jean Vanier, the founder of L’Arche, and the challenges and opportunities it presents us in our lives, on Tuesday, November 15, from 4:30-6 p.m., in the Chiles Center Hall of Fame Room. The event […]
2016 Bauccio Lecture with Dan Wieden: Nov. 16
The University welcomes Dan Wieden, co-founder and chairman of Wieden+Kennedy, when he delivers the 2016 Bauccio Lecture in Entrepreneurship on Wednesday, November 16, at 7 p.m., in Bauccio Commons. The lecture is free and open to faculty, staff, students, and the public. Wieden will present “I’m Here to Make You Fail.” The Bauccio Lecture Series […]
Religion and Politics Lecture with Fr. Claude Pomerleau, Nov. 16
The Garaventa Center hosts UP political science professor emeritus Fr. Claude Pomerleau, C.S.C., as he presents “Religion & Politics: The Forces of Globalization” on Wednesday, November 16 at 7:15 p.m., in Franz Hall 120. Fr. Pomerleau will examine the political significance and influence of religion and the emergence of diverse theology of liberation movements in […]
TLC Tip of the Week: Using Failure as a Chance to Teach
The Shepard Academic Resource Center supports the learning of all students, and staff are always alert to news of promising classroom practices that get students to take responsibility for their learning. Learning assistance counselor Br. Tom Giumenta, C.S.C., assembled a brief essay that combines emerging insights from neuroscience with the Holy Cross charism of Hope. “So […]
Annual Advent Concert Tickets Now Available
Free tickets are now available for the Advent Concert, a performance by the University Singers and Women’s Chorale at Saint Mary’s Cathedral on Saturday, December 3, at 8 p.m. Choral music for the Advent and Christmas seasons will be interspersed with readings and carols. The featured work is Misa Criolla, by Argentine composer Ariel Ramírez. This […]
Pilots Men’s Soccer Playoff Selection Show Watch Party: Monday at 10 a.m.
Come to the Pilot House at 10 a.m. on Monday, November 14, for the NCAA Men’s Soccer selection show. We will learn if UP’s WCC champions are hosting or traveling for the first round of playoffs. If UP is awarded a home first-round playoff game, it will be held Thursday, November 17, at 7:30 p.m., […]
Science Students Shine at Sigma Xi Conference
University of Portland science students swept the undergraduate awards in the “Earth & Environmental Sciences” category at the Thirteenth Annual Sigma Xi Student Research Symposium, held on Friday, November 4 at Portland State University, according to faculty advisor Ted Eckmann, environmental studies. Summer Grandy won 1st place for her coauthored paper, “Developing New Soils to […]
Tuition Remission Reminder
Employees are reminded that Spring 2017 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 HR offices on the […]
Celebrate International Education Week, Nov. 14-19
International Education Week is here, and from November 14-19, the University of Portland is hosting campus-wide events open to the broader UP community and the public. All during the week, international cuisine will be featured in the Bauccio Commons and more. Please visit www.up.edu/iew for the complete list of events. For more information contact international student […]