The University of Portland Orchestra will present “The Snowman” on Sunday, November 22, at 3 p.m., in Buckley Center Auditorium. All faculty, staff, students, and the public are welcome. As the performing and fine arts department’s all-English concert season continues, “The Snowman,” will be narrated by All Classical radio personality Edmund Stone, who also hosts […]
11-16-2015
Open Educational Resources Information, Links
Faculty are increasingly concerned about the cost of textbooks for students. In response, Open Educational Resources (OER) laws are being passed across the country in order to provide an additional option of open-licensed or open-copyright textbooks, available to students free or at low cost. OER textbooks are flexible in format, they are available electronically, and […]
Retirement Activities with TIAA-CREF
The University’s TIAA-CREF representative, Andrew Martinez, will be on campus on Tuesday, December 8 and Wednesday, December 9. To schedule a meeting, go to www.tiaa-cref.org/schedulenow or call TIAA-CREF at (877) 842-2028, and press 5 to schedule an appointment.
A New Face in Payroll
Shiromani Narayan has joined the University as the new payroll office supervisor, according UP controller Eric Barger. She brings with her 20 years of payroll experience from RipCity Management. As a resident of North Portland, she is excited to become part of the University community. Please stop by the payroll office and welcome her to […]
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” Performances in Mago Hunt, Nov. 18-22
The performing and fine arts department will present Sarah Treem’s “Mirror, Mirror” from Wednesday, November 18 to Sunday, November 22, at 7:30 p.m. (2 p.m. Sunday) in Mago Hunt Center Theater. Treem’s “Mirror, Mirror” is a brooding and fanciful comedy deeply inspired by the classical tale of Snow White. Set in a far-off kingdom teeming […]
“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 […]
Two Home Basketball Events This Week
Make plans to join the Pilots men’s and women’s basketball team this week for two home games in the Chiles Center. The women’s team starts the action Monday, November 16 in the Chiles Center, taking on in-state rival Oregon State. Tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m. Then over the weekend the men’s basketball team will […]