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11-27-2017

Spring 2018 Course Packs Due Now, Please

December 8, 2017

Spring 2018 course packs, class notes, and other materials were due to printing services no later than Monday, December 4. Any faculty who still need to submit these materials are asked to do so as soon as possible. This allows enough time for obtaining copyright, copying, and binding all the materials, and will ensure that your requests are […]

Filed Under: 11-20-2017, 11-27-2017, 12-04-2017, 12-11-2017, Academics, Printing Services Tagged With: Course Packs, Kassie Hansen, Printing Services

TIAA Representative Visiting Campus Dec. 11, 12

December 8, 2017

A representative from TIAA, which administers the University’s retirement accounts, will be on campus on Monday, December 11 and Tuesday, December 12, in the Career Center located in Orrico Hall lower level, according to Laura Barnard, human resources. Financial counseling appointments with Rebecca Rohleder (pictured) are available during work hours on those days, but appointments must […]

Filed Under: 11-27-2017, 12-04-2017, 12-11-2017, Academics, Campus Services, Human Resources Tagged With: Human Resources, Laura Barnard, Rebecca Rohleder, TIAA

Don’t Miss Thirst Friday Holiday Edition, Dec. 8

December 1, 2017

Come one, come all for a festive Thirst Friday celebration in the Garaventa Center, Franz 330, on Friday, December 8, from 4-6 p.m.  We’ll have a generous assortment of holiday beverages, tasty snacks, and a not-to-be-missed selection of the Great Candies of Our Childhood. Stop by for a few minutes or stay until last call, […]

Filed Under: 11-27-2017, 12-04-2017, Campus Services, Garaventa Center Tagged With: Garaventa Center, Karen Eifler, Thirst Friday

Faculty & Staff Appreciation Day: Dec. 6

December 1, 2017

The Barnes & Noble bookstore will offer its Faculty & Staff Appreciation day on Wednesday, December 6, according to manager Eric Cave. On this day only, faculty and staff will receive an extra 10% discount off their regularly discounted items, bringing the discount to 30%. For more information contact Cave at x7125.

Filed Under: 11-27-2017, 12-04-2017, Bookstore, Campus Services Tagged With: Erin Cave, Faculty Appreciation Day

Nominations Needed: 2017-2018 Excellence in Service Award

December 1, 2017

The Committee on Committees is accepting faculty nominations for the 2017-2018 Excellence in Service Award. The nomination and application process follows the timeline of the Teaching & Scholarship Committee’s faculty awards for teaching and scholarship. The Committee on Committees will accept nominations until noon on Friday, January 26, on the Committee on Committee’s Moodle site […]

Filed Under: 11-27-2017, 12-04-2017, Academics Tagged With: Committee on Committees, Outstanding Service Award, Tammy VanDeGrift

Nominate Now: 2017-2018 Teaching Award, Scholarship Award

December 1, 2017

The Committee on Teaching and Scholarship is accepting faculty nominations for the 2017-2018 Teaching Award and Scholarship Award.  These awards are an opportunity for the University community to recognize and celebrate two of its own for outstanding achievements in teaching and scholarship. The committee will accept nominations until noon on Friday, January 26. Nominations should be […]

Filed Under: 11-20-2017, 11-27-2017, 12-04-2017, Academics, Teaching & Scholarship Tagged With: Committee on Teaching and Scholarship, Matthew Kuhn

Clark Library Food Drive: Now To Dec. 20

December 1, 2017

Have any extra, unused items in your pantry after Thanksgiving? The Clark Library is collecting food donations for the Oregon Food Bank from now until December 20. All faculty and staff are asked to help us reach our 2017 goal of 300 pounds. Any food donation you can make will help the families of Oregon […]

Filed Under: 11-27-2017, 12-04-2017, Campus Services, Library Tagged With: Clark Library Food Drive

Get Ready for #GivingTuesday on November 28

November 24, 2017

On Tuesday, November 28, the University of Portland will join the global movement to celebrate generosity by launching the second UP Giving Tuesday campaign, according to Amy Eaton, development. Last year’s multi-media event resulted in the largest number of gifts to the University ever given in one day, with 258 gifts secured in 24 hours. […]

Filed Under: 11-27-2017, Campus Services, Development Tagged With: Amy Eaton, Development Office, Giving Tuesday

Time To Say Cheese, Please

November 24, 2017

Each month, the marketing and communications office schedules a photographer to take a small number of head shots for the University’s online directory. The November session is Tuesday, November 28, from 11 a.m. to noon. To set up an appointment, please contact Suzanne Frey at freys@up.edu or x8676 no later than 3 p.m. on Monday, November 27. Photos will be […]

Filed Under: 11-20-2017, 11-27-2017, Academics, Campus Services, Marketing & Communications Tagged With: Marketing and Communications, Suzanne Frey

Donations Needed for Nicaragua Silent Auction, Dec. 4-8, 2017

November 24, 2017

Donations from faculty and staff have been the backbone of the success of the annual silent auction fundraiser for the Moreau Center’s Nicaragua Immersion service program. All faculty, staff, students, and UP friends are welcome to participate in the silent auction, either as a donor of items or a bidder. This year’s auction will take […]

Filed Under: 11-06-2017, 11-27-2017, Campus Ministry, Campus Services, Moreau Center Tagged With: Moreau Center, Nicaragua Silent Auction

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