The Committee on Teaching and Scholarship is accepting faculty nominations for the 2014-2015 Teaching Award and Scholarship Award, according to committee chair Lauretta Frederking, political science. These awards are an opportunity for the University community to celebrate publicly two of its own for outstanding achievements in teaching and scholarship. The committee will accept nominations until […]
12-01-2014
New Self-Service Password Reset App: Please Enroll
Information services has launched a new self-service password reset application. All users must enroll in order to use this new tool, which will require updating your security profile by adding an alternate e-mail contact and setting up your security questions. This takes just a few minutes to complete. The new app offers a convenient way […]
Visio Divina Contemplative Prayer Sessions For Advent
The Garaventa Center and Campus Ministry invite all members of the UP community to step away from the frenzy of the season for Visio Divina on Wednesdays during Advent, 12:45 and 7:15 p.m., in the Chapel of Christ the Teacher. Visio Divina, which means “sacred seeing,” is an ancient form of contemplative prayer centered on […]
Teacher Leadership Network Event, Dec. 11
The School of Education’s Teacher Leadership Network (TLN) will present “An Evening with Dr. Karen Eifler” on Thursday, December 11, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The evening will consist of opportunities to network with colleagues, learn about the TLN and future events, and a keynote presentation from Eifler. The Teacher Leadership Network promotes professional growth […]
TIAA-CREF Counselor on Campus, Dec. 8-10
The University’s TIAA-CREF investment counselor for employees, Preston Watts, will be on campus this week for individual financial counseling sessions on December 8, 9, and 10 in Orrico Hall room 101. Go to www.tiaa-cref.org/schedulenow or call TIAA-CREF at (877) 842-2028 (press 5) to schedule an appointment today. For more information contact Andy Sherwood, human resources, […]
Open Enrollment Deadline: Tuesday, Dec. 2
Employees will need to either confirm their current coverage or make changes using our UP online Open Enrollment Tool by Tuesday, December 2, at 3 p.m. The effective date of the elections and new rates will be January 1, 2015. The Flexible Spending Account is an annual election. Employees who had this benefit in 2014 […]
2014 UP Christmas Tree Lighting, Dec. 1
All University community members, including alumni, families, and friends, are invited to gather in Bauccio Commons on Monday, December 1, at 6 p.m., for the 16th annual University of Portland Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. Refreshments will be provided by ASUP. Contact student activities at 7470 or stuact@up.edu for more information.
Faculty & Staff Giving Campaign Concludes Friday, Dec. 5
Each year faculty and staff are asked to help support the University and its students, programs, and spaces. As a part of the Faculty and Staff Giving Campaign, open November 3 to December 5, those who wish to contribute through payroll deduction must re-enroll to continue their donations in January. Employees can donate a minimum […]
Nicaragua Immersion Silent Auction, Dec. 1-5
The Nicaragua Immersion Silent Auction and Gift Basket Raffle will take place from Monday, December 1 through Friday, December 5, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., in the Bauccio Commons hallway. Proceeds of the Silent Auction & Gift Basket Drawing benefit UP students who will be going on the Nicaragua Immersion in May 2015. The students […]
Join The Garaventa Center For Thirst Friday, Dec. 5
The Garaventa Center will hold a Thirst Friday social gathering on Friday, December 5, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. All faculty and staff are invited to celebrate the last day of classes before finals with a glass of wine, tasty appetizers, and fun conversation. For more information contact Karen Eifler, Garaventa Center, at 8014 or […]