As part of its mission to foster faculty development and engagement, SOPHIA cordially invites all faculty to participate in its first annual book discussion. Participants will receive a free copy of our text selection, The Slow Professor: Challenging the Culture of Speed in the Academy and will convene on Thursday, January 12, at 10:30 a.m., in the Bauccio Commons […]
11-28-2016
Don’t Miss Garaventa Center’s Holiday Thirst Friday, Dec. 2
Need a little holiday cheer before finals? Join us for Thirst Friday on December 2 in the Garaventa Center (Franz 330), any time from 4 to 6 p.m. You’ll find great conversation, holiday libations of all sorts, and best of all, a tasting menu featuring an astonishing number of Oreo options! Extra credit for […]
Date Extended to Submit 3D Ornament Design
It’s not too late to enter your 3D ornament design to the Clark Library’s 3D Ornament Design contest. Entries are now due by Monday, November 28, at 5 p.m. The winning designs will be 3D printed and displayed on the library’s Christmas tree. Unfamiliar with 3D design? The lab provides access to Blender software and tutorials for […]
Last Day for Open Enrollment: Thurs., Dec. 1
Thursday, December 1 is the final day for employees to submit information for 2017 health care benefits. The Open Enrollment Tool and the FSA Enrollment Form are available on the HR website. To access these resources, visit up.edu/hr. You must confirm or change your healthcare coverage by selecting “Open Enrollment Tool.” When you access the Open […]
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) Dissertation Defenses: All Welcome
The School of Education cordially invites UP faculty and staff to attend the following Ed.D. dissertation defenses: Monday, 12/5, 1-2:30 p.m., Franz Hall Murphy Conference Room: Pat Thompson presents “Perspectives on Teacher Quality: Perceptions of Secondary Educators in Public and Private Schools” Monday, 1/23/17, 10-11:30 a.m., Franz Hall Murphy Conference Room: Van Truong presents “Achieving […]
ASUP 18th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, Nov. 28
Come join ASUP in celebrating the holiday season with the 18th Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. There will be holiday treats, refreshments, and the UP Women’s choir will be performing. Additionally, the ceremony will feature a guest speaker from the business school, Naveen Gudigantala. The ceremony will take place in the Bauccio Commons on Monday, […]
TLC Tip of the Week: Early Alert
This week’s TLC Tip of the Week comes from early alert coordinator Gina Loschiavo, who has visited just about every department on campus this fall and fielded several recurring questions from faculty as they strive to implement Early Alert in their teaching and advising with students. We thought doing this in the form of an […]
Author, Musician Willy Vlautin, Nov. 28
Oregon novelist and musician Willy Vlautin joins our campus on Monday, November 28, at 7:30 p.m., at the Pilot House bookstore. Born and raised in Reno, Nev., Vlautin has published four novels of dark literary realism: The Motel Life, Northline, Lean on Pete, and The Free. His bands include Richmond Fontaine and the Delines. Vlautin’s storytelling in both prose […]
Men’s Basketball vs. Colorado, KGW Toy Drive
The University of Portland men’s basketball team is looking to get involved in the season of giving, and has partnered with KGW for the annual KGW Toy Drive. The team has an important upcoming game this Saturday night as they go head-to-head against Colorado, a big name Pac-12 opponent and 2015 NCAA tournament Team. The […]
Women’s Basketball vs. Cross-Town Rival Portland State, Nov. 30
Make plans to come out and support your Pilots women’s basketball team as they take on cross-town rival Portland State this week. The game is scheduled for Wednesday night with a 7 p.m. tip. Tickets for the game are on sale now at PortlandPilots.com/tickets or at the Pilots Box Office. For more information, please visit […]