Faculty members are requested to nominate students for the Udall Undergraduate Scholarship, available to current sophomore or junior students who meet one or more of these criteria: Students who have demonstrated commitment to careers related to the environment; Native American and Alaska Native students who have demonstrated commitment to careers related to public policy; Native American and […]
11-25-2013
Join the UP Shamrock Run Team
All faculty and staff are invited to show their UP pride and help out a great cause by joining the University’s Shamrock Run team. The run/walk takes place on Sunday, March 16, 2014, at Waterfront Park in downtown Portland. Those who join the team will get some great UP gear and will be able to […]
Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass, Dec. 11
Our Lady of Guadalupe Vigil Mass will be celebrated in the Chapel of Christ the Teacher on Wednesday, December 11, at 7 p.m., followed by hand-made tamales and Mexican hot chocolate under the portico of the Chapel of Christ the Teacer. All are invited to attend this celebration. For more information contact campus ministry at […]
Time to Stuff the Crib
Voice for Life is hosting the annual Stuff the Crib benefit for the Mother & Child Education Center, according to Theresa McCreary, campus ministry. A crib has been set up in the Pilot House with tags labeled with the most needed items. These items will then be given to pregnant women and mothers of babies […]
Advent Visio Divina, Dec. 4
All University community members are invited to prayerfully enter into the Advent Season and experience the beautiful images in the Clark Library’s Heritage Edition of The Saint John’s Bible. Please join campus ministry and the Garaventa Center for an Advent Visio Divina, praying with images from The Saint John’s Bible, on Wednesday, December 4, at […]
Christmas Bells in the Ballroom
Come enjoy the festive music of the season with the Chapel Handbell Choir and Chapel Choir on Friday, December 6, at 7 p.m., in the Mehling Hall Ballroom. “Hallelujah Chorus,” “Carol of the Bells,” carols by request, and a special guest performance of the UP all-male singing sensation, Call Our Bluff, will be part of […]
Home Buying Basics Brown Bag, Dec. 5
The University will host the Portland Housing Center (PHC) for a brown bag discussion on home buying basics on Thursday, December 5, from noon to 1 p.m., in Buckley Center room 163. The PHC is a local non-profit committed to sustainable home ownership. The topics will include educational resources on preparing yourself for home ownership, […]
Paul E. Wack, 1919-2013
Physics professor emeritus Paul E. Wack passed away in the morning on Tuesday, November 19, at the age of 94. He came to The Bluff in fall of 1949 and was one of the first faculty to move into the newly-completed Engineering building (now Donald E. Shiley Hall). His contemporaries included legendary campus physics teachers […]
Pilot Accountants Going to National Finals
The University of Portland’s Competitive Pilot Accountants team has been chosen to compete in the finals round of the 2013 American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Competition in Washington, D.C., on December 19-21, according to team faculty advisor Ellen Lippman, business administration. After producing a video and putting it out for public voting earlier […]
Turkey Day Holiday, Nov. 28-29
University employees will enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday this year on Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29. Classes will not be held and offices will be closed. For more information on UP paid holidays, see the 2013 Holiday Schedule at http://tinyurl.com/n7jo7mq or contact HR at 8981 or hr@up.edu.