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11-25-2013

Udall Scholarship Nominees Needed

November 3, 2014

220px-Morris_Udall copyFaculty 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 Alaska Native students who have demonstrated commitment to careers related to Native American health care.

Nominations are due by Friday, December 5. To submit a nomination or for more information contact John Orr, assistant to the provost, at 7286 or orr@up.edu.

Filed Under: 10-27-2014, 10-28-2013, 11-03-2014, 11-18-2013, 11-25-2013, 12-02-2013, Academics, Campus Services, College of Arts & Sciences Tagged With: honors program, John Orr, Udall Scholars

Join the UP Shamrock Run Team

January 20, 2014

shamrock2 copyAll 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 pick up their race packets with official race shirt, race bib, and UP gear, on campus a week before the race.

Registration information for the Shamrock Run can be found here (choose the “team” option; the UP team code is 1070). Race registration closes on Wednesday, January 22.

Last year, the UP team was the 8th largest at the Shamrock Run, consisting of 157 runners and walkers. Because of the great turnout, we were able to raise $785 for the Bill Reed Scholarship Fund. This year, if we have at least 75 members on the UP team, Shamrock Run will donate $5 per person to the University’s Recreation and Wellness Center, which will break ground in May 2014. More information can be found here. Questions? Feel free to contact Amy Shelly (shelly@up.edu), Roya Ghorbani-Elizeh (ghorbani@up.edu), or Bridget Bimrose (bimrose@up.edu) in marketing and communications.

Filed Under: 01-06-2014, 01-20-2014, 11-25-2013, 12-02-2013, 12-09-2013, Marketing & Communications, University Relations Tagged With: Amy Shelly, Bill Reed Scholarship, Bridget Bimrose, Marketing & Communications, Roya Ghorbani-Elizeh, Shamrock Run

Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass, Dec. 11

December 6, 2013

PHOTO-Guadalupe-framed copyOur 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 7131 or ministry@up.edu.

Filed Under: 11-25-2013, 12-02-2013, 12-09-2013, Campus Ministry, Campus Services, Events Tagged With: Campus Ministry, Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass

Time to Stuff the Crib

November 27, 2013

baby needs copyVoice 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 and toddlers who come to the center seeking help and support. Please take a tag or two and bring back your donations the week after Thanksgiving break, and thanks in advance for your generosity. For more information contact McCreary at 7131 or mccreary@up.edu.

Filed Under: 11-25-2013, 12-02-2013, Campus Ministry, Campus Services Tagged With: Campus Ministry, Stuff the Crib, Theresa McCreary

Advent Visio Divina, Dec. 4

November 27, 2013

St John BibleAll 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 7:15 p.m., in the Chapel of Christ the Teacher. For more information contact Theresa McCreary, campus ministry, at 7131 or mccreary@up.edu.

Filed Under: 11-25-2013, 12-02-2013, Campus Ministry, Campus Services, Events, Garaventa Center Tagged With: Advent Visio Divina, Campus Ministry, Clark Library, Garaventa Center, Saint John's Bible, Theresa McCreary

Christmas Bells in the Ballroom

November 27, 2013

choir2Nov25Come 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 this fun evening for all UP students, community, and families. Christmas cookies, hot cocoa, and prizes will be served. Please contact Maureen Briare, campus ministry, at briare@up.edu for additional information.

Filed Under: 11-25-2013, 12-02-2013, Campus Ministry, Campus Services, Events Tagged With: Campus Ministry, Chapel Choir, Chapel Handbell Choir, Maureen Briare

Home Buying Basics Brown Bag, Dec. 5

November 27, 2013

for saleThe 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, where to find financial resources, current classes and programs, and more. For more information contact Bryn Sopko, human resources, at 8987 or sopko@up.edu.

Filed Under: 11-18-2013, 11-25-2013, 12-02-2013, Human Resources Tagged With: Bryn Sopko, Human Resources, Portland Housing Center

Paul E. Wack, 1919-2013

November 22, 2013

Wack Paul 1986 M3A Retirement Party B copyPhysics 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 Br. Godfrey Vassallo, C.S.C., and Merle Starr, namesake of a small observatory which once was located behind the Bauccio Commons.

Paul retired officially in May of 1986, but continued to teach until 1999, making him the longest-serving active faculty member in University history at 50 years. His various duties included serving as chair of the Deparment of Physical and Life Sciences from 1966 to 1973; membership on the Academic Senate from 1978 to 1983, and chairing the Rank & Tenure Commi­ttee from 1977 to 1979. He won the Culligan Award, the University’s highest faculty honor, in 1961.

Services will take place at Holy Cross Catholic Church on Tuesday, November 26, at 11 a.m. Immediately following the service there will be a reception in the school hall. Paul is survived by his son Edwin Wack; daughters Mary Branden­burg and Ellen Wack; grandchildren Lauren Wack, Kelly, Kendall, and Bobby Brandenburg, and Paul Alan Wack; and his sister, Elizabeth Doyle (Aunt Liz). His wife of 56 years, Mary Ellen, passed away in 2009, as did his eldest son, Paul Wack Jr., in 2010. Through all of life’s trials Paul was unfailingly positive and upbeat, and a devout and humble member of the Catholic faith. Our prayers and condolences to his family and colleagues.

Filed Under: 11-25-2013, Academics, College of Arts & Sciences, Physics Tagged With: Paul E. Wack, Physics

Pilot Accountants Going to National Finals

November 22, 2013

pilot accountingThe 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 this month, UP will join Santa Clara and Southern Indiana University in competing for first prize. For more information contact Amanda Walsh, business administration, at 7224 or walsha@up.edu.

Filed Under: 11-25-2013, Academics, Pamplin School of Business Tagged With: Amanda Walsh, Competitive Pilot Accountants team, Pamplin School of Business

Turkey Day Holiday, Nov. 28-29

November 22, 2013

Pumpkin Pie Thanksgiving dreamstime_m_11313927 copy copyUniversity 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.

Filed Under: 11-18-2013, 11-25-2013, Human Resources Tagged With: Human Resources, Thanksgiving Holiday

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