University of Portland faculty and staff are invited to shop at the Columbia Sportswear Company Employee Store from November 30 through December 24. The Columbia employee store has discounted items marked at 40-50 percent off regular retail pricing, with all of the latest product from the Columbia Sportswear family (SOREL, Mountain Hardwear, prAna, and, of course, Columbia Sportswear).
To access the store, please bring the official invitation, printed or digital versions. Also bring your UP ID or business card, paystub, signature of work email, as well as a personal ID. This invitation is valid for each employee plus four guests (you must be present for guests).
Find store location and hours here or on the invitation. To find out more contact Columbia Sportswear at portlandemployeestore@columbia.com or Hannah Pick, university relations, at pick@up.edu.
All faculty and staff are warmly invited to Thirst Friday at the Garaventa Center for festive treats and beverages and good cheer as the semester winds down on Friday, December 7, from 4-6 p.m., in Franz Hall room 330. Come for 10 minutes or 2 hours, and try your courage with the new tasting menu: DormFusion Cuisine! Extra Santa points if you bring someone who’s never been before. For more info: 
A representative from TIAA, which administers the University’s retirement accounts, will be on campus on Tuesday, December 4 through Thursday, December 6, according to Laura Barnard, human resources. Financial counseling appointments with Rebecca Rohleder (pictured) are available during work hours on those days in the Career Center in Orrico Hall. Schedule your appointment today at 
Giving Tuesday, a global day of philanthropy, is coming on November 27, and the University of Portland will take part through the #UPGives Campaign, according to Marie Jobes, development. The UP Giving Tuesday website allows people to donate to any fund of their choice, including colleges, schools, clubs, centers, teams, scholarships, and more.
The annual Silent Auction fundraiser to benefit the Tanzania Immersion service trip is coming up, from Tuesday, November 27 to Friday, November 30, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., in the Bauccio Commons.
All are welcome to join ASUP for their 20th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Wednesday, November 28, at 6 p.m., in the Pilot House. This year’s ceremony will feature the Moreau Center’s program manager for service and community partnerships Tshombé Brown as guest speaker. Come enjoy drink specials at the bar, holiday cookies, a photo booth, and more.
The annual fine arts student exhibit will take place from Tuesday, November 20 through Thursday, December 6 in Buckley Center Gallery. All are encouraged to drop by and browse the incredible works of our talented students.
Students and faculty from the Population Health Nursing program are pleased to invite the UP community to join them in Bauccio Commons on Monday, December 3, from 9-11 a.m., for their fall policy brief poster presentations. Senior nursing students will be presenting posters on pertinent health-related community issues and recommending policy solutions. Issues include a wide range of topics related to both local and state health-related issues and address concerns around housing or lack of housing, vaping and e-cigarette use in youth, local transportation funding concerns, vaccines, paid paternity leave, and more. Please bring your own thoughts about healthy lifestyle choices and preventative care. We welcome your engagement and feedback. Walk-ins are welcome, but RSVPs are accepted at 
Each month, the marketing office schedules a photographer to take a small number of head shots, available on a first-come, first-served basis, for our online directory. The November session is Tuesday, November 27, from 11 a.m. to noon. To schedule an appointment or for questions, please e-mail Suzanne Frey at 
The University of Portland Mock Trial Team competed at the University of Oregon’s annual tournament the weekend of November 17-18, and for the first time in program history, UP’s A team won the tournament, with the B team winning third as well. The University’s C team provided the opportunity to compete and win for the A and B teams, according to Mock Trial president Kelly Krigger, and in addition to the team successes, UP had members take home half of the available individual awards for outstanding witnesses and attorneys.