The University of Portland’s Mock Trial Team attended the Emerald City Open over the weekend of November 9-10 in Seattle, according to team advisor Aaron Johnson, political science. One squad placed 5th with a win/loss record of 6-2. Several students also won individual awards. Freshman Daniel Schultz was awarded most outstanding witness of the tournament with a perfect ranking; senior Amanda Danforth placed 2nd overall for witnesses with a nearly perfect score; senior Brendan Bewley was awarded an outstanding attorney award with a near perfect score; and junior Nic Barradas received the Most Outstanding Attorney award of the tournament after achieving a perfect ranking over the course of the weekend, the third year in a row that a UP mock trial team member has taken that award. For more information contact Johnson at 7274 or jonsocu@up.edu.
11-18-2013
Bringing Eyes of Faith to Film: “Argo,” Nov. 20
The next Bringing Eyes of Faith to Film movie will be “Argo” on Wednesday, November 20, beginning at 7:15 p.m., in Shiley Hall room 319. The screening is free and open to all; movie-themed snacks will be provided. In this popular series, hosts Karen Eifler and Fr. Charlie Gordon, C.S.C., illuminate unexpected themes of grace and redemption in popular contemporary movies. In the 2012 film “Argo,” based on a declassified true story, a CIA agent acts under the cover of a Hollywood producer scouting a location for a science fiction movie in an attempt to rescue six Americans in Tehran during the U.S. hostage crisis in Iran in 1980. “Argo” won the 2012 Academy Award for Best Picture. For more information contact the Garaventa Center at 7702 or powell@up.edu.
History of Football on The Bluff
Cliffdwellers, Irish, Pilots—these were all names for the University’s football teams from 1902 to 1950. For a bit of football history, pictures of teams from the early days, stories, and the game ball from the Pilot victory over nationally ranked St. Mary’s, visit the display in the basement hallway of Shipstad Hall across from the computer room. And for more football history, stop in the museum to see football helmets from the 1940s, uniforms from the 1930s, game balls from the 1930s and 1940s, and more. The University museum is located in the basement of Shipstad Hall, room 014. Open Monday & Tuesday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Wednesday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; and also by appointment. All are welcome to visit the museum and see the display in the hallway, which is available outside of museum hours. Contact Carolyn Connolly, museum coordinator, at 8038 or piatz@up.edu for more information.
An Evening At The Theater
Students of vocal music and theater will join forces in “An Evening at the Theater: Highlights from Operas and Musicals” on Friday, November 22, at 7:30 p.m., in Mago Hunt Recital Hall, according to Nicole Leupp Hanig, performing and fine arts. The program will include music from The Magic Flute, Cabaret, Guys & Dolls, Little Women, Hansel & Gretel, Into the Woods, West Side Story, and others. Admission is free and open to all. For more information contact Hanig at 7858 or hanign@up.edu.
Hallelujah Chorus, Anyone?
All musically minded and inspired UP faculty, staff, alumni, and friends are invited to lend their voices to the UP Chapel Choir’s annual Christmas concert, the “Bells in the Ballroom” on Friday, December 6, at 7 p.m., in the Mehling Ballroom lounge, according to Maureen Briare, campus ministry. The choir will be singing the “Hallelujah Chorus” as the finale, and all who have sung it before are invited to join in the choir. Members of the University Orchestra will be accompanying several of the selections.
The concert is a fun time for UP families to enjoy Christmas cookies, hot cocoa, and the musical joy of the season, including the all-male UP accapella sensation, “Call Our Bluff.” Please contact Briare at 7335 or briare@up.edu if you would like to be a part of this chorus. All members will receive the musical score, and a web link to re-learn their parts.