University staff will enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday this year on Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27. All offices will be closed. For more information on UP paid holidays, see the holiday schedule on the HR website or contact HR at 8973 or hr@up.edu.
11-16-2015
2015 Employee Holiday Party, Dec. 21: Save the Date!
All staff members are encouraged to save the date for the University’s 2015 staff holiday party, which will take place on Monday, December 21, in the Bauccio Commons. The social will begin at 11:30 a.m., with seating at 12:15 p.m., and the program begins at 12:45 p.m. Please keep in mind that the holiday party is […]
Rev. Gerard Olinger, C.S.C., and Rev. John Donato, C.S.C., Appointed to Vice President Positions
University of Portland president Rev. Mark L. Poorman, C.S.C., has announced the appointments of Rev. Gerard Olinger, C.S.C., as vice president for University relations, and of Rev. John Donato, C.S.C., as vice president for student affairs. Both appointments become effective January 1, 2016. Fr. Olinger will assume the position currently held by Laurie Kelley, who […]
Mass of Remembrance: Nov. 17, 4:45 p.m.
During the month of November, the University of Portland community has been observing the Catholic tradition of praying for those who are deceased. As a part of this, all faculty, staff, and students are invited to a special Mass of Remembrance on Tuesday, November 17, at 4:45 p.m., in the Chapel of Christ the Teacher. […]
Celebrate International Education Week, Nov. 16-22
International Education Week is here, and from November 16-22, 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; photos can be sent using #UPIEW and #IEW2015 for a chance to win $25; and tickets […]
“What Does International Education Mean at UP?,” Nov. 18
A panel discussion, “What does International Education mean at the University of Portland?,” will take place on Wednesday, November 18, from 5-6 p.m., in the Bauccio Commons Terrace Room. Barbara Braband, Rev. James Gallagher, C.S.C., Mike Pelley, and Blair Woodward will take part, moderated by Eduardo Contreras, studies abroad (pictured). At an institution like UP […]
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 […]
Silent Auction for Nicaragua Immersion Coming Up, Nov. 30 – Dec. 4
The annual Silent Auction fundraiser to benefit the Nicaragua Immersion service trip is coming up, from Monday, November 30 to Friday, December 4, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., in the Bauccio Commons. Thank you to all who have already donated items for the auction. There is still time to make donations for those who are still […]
School of Education Faculty Literacy Panel, Dec. 1
The School of Education’s Teacher Leadership Network (TLN) and Kappa Delta Pi (KDP) will present “Literacy: Utilizing Academic Vocabulary in Multiple Disciplines,”a focused academic vocabulary panel presentation with Rich Christen, Tisha Morrell, and Peter Thacker, on Tuesday, December 1, at 6:30 p.m., in Franz Hall Room 120. The panel will benefit teachers across all disciplines. […]