All University community members are welcome to help a great cause by joining UP’s Shamrock Run team. All team members get free UP gear to wear at the race on Sunday, March 15, at Waterfront Park in downtown Portland. To join the UP team, you must register online at http://www.shamrockrunportland.com/ (choose the “team” option; the […]
11-24-2014
2014 UP Christmas Tree Lighting, Dec. 1
All University community members, including alumni, families, and friends, are invited to gather in Bauccio Commons on Monday, December 1, at 6 p.m., for the 16th annual University of Portland Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. Refreshments will be provided by ASUP. Contact student activities at 7470 or stuact@up.edu for more information.
New IRS Retirement Limits
On October 23, 2014, the Internal Revenue Service announced its 2015 adjustments to contribution limits for 403(b) plans. Employees may contribute up to $18,000 to their 401(k) plans in 2015. For those age 50 and over, an increased “catch-up” contribution limit will mean $6,000 in additional allowable employee contributions. Those wishing to change their current […]
Annual Alumni Employees Luncheon, Dec. 4
The Office of Alumni Relations cordially invites all UP employees who are also UP alumni to attend the 8th Annual UP Alumni Employee Luncheon on Thursday, December 4, from 11:30 p.m. to 1 p.m., in the Bauccio Commons Terrace room. Please RSVP to alumni@up.edu or 7328 by Monday December 1. All degreed and non-degreed UP […]
A Conversation With WWII Veteran Dale Bowlin, Dec. 2
The University will host a conversation with Dale Bowlin, a World War II veteran and prisoner of war, on Tuesday, December 2, at 7 p.m., in Buckley Center room 163. After participating in the second phase of the Battle of the Bulge in 1944, Bowlin was injured and captured in Germany in 1945 and spent […]
Campus Ministry Events, Services, Celebrations
Thanksgiving Mass will be celebrated in the Chapel of Christ the Teacher at 10:30 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day. This will replace the 12:05 p.m. daily Mass. All are invited to attend. Voice for Life will be hosting their annual Stuff the Crib drive, to benefit the Mother & Child Education Center, from Monday, November 24 […]
Join Campus Ministry For Bells In The Ballroom, Dec. 5
All faculty, staff, students, alumni, and friends are welcome to come to Bells in the Ballroom, an annual musical celebration of the Christmas season, on Friday, December 5, at 7 p.m., in Mehling Ballroom. The event will feature Christmas cookies, cocoa, and music from the UP Chapel Choir, Handbell Choir, and the groups Call Our […]
Be A Part Of UP: Get Your Beauchamp Center Pavers Now
In honor of the new Beauchamp Recreation and Wellness Center, this week UP is launching its Legacy Paver Program. By purchasing a specially engraved paving stone, students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends of the University will have the chance to leave their personal and permanent legacy as a physical part of the UP campus. Paver […]
Pilot Cross-Country Teams Make History
Portland’s Scott Fauble is an All-American for the third straight year and the Pilots made history on Saturday with a third-place finish at the NCAA Men’s Cross Country Championships, the best finish in Portland program history. In the women’s race, senior Tansey Lystad (pictured) finished in 15th place to earn All-America honors. It is the highest […]
Open Enrollment Concludes Tuesday, Dec. 2
The open enrollment period for UP employees started on Monday, November 3, and will conclude on Tuesday, December 2. This will be your opportunity to make changes to your plan choices, review the dependents you have covered, and sign up for a medical or dependent care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for 2015. Please login to […]