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12-02-2019

Electric Car Charging Station Rule Changes Effective Jan. 13

Plug-in hybrid or electric car being recharged. 3D illustration.

The University’s ChargePoint electric car charging stations located at the Clark Library and LP Tennis Center parking lots have been well used. The public safety office is updating the station rules to ensure that the charging stations are accessible and rotating effectively for all UP student, faculty, and staff electric car owners.

Starting on January 13, 2020, students, faculty, and staff can charge at the stations free for the first four hours, with a fee of $1.75 per hour after four hours. Campus guests will pay a fee of $3.00 per hour with no free period.

To access your free charging please email public safety prior to Monday, January 13 for a pin number to update your ChargePoint account. Please provide your UP ID and parking pass number in your email.

For more information contact public safety at x7161 or publicsafety@up.edu.

 

2019-2020 Excellence in Service Award: Nominations Needed

The Committee on Committees is now accepting faculty nominations for the 2019-2020 Excellence in Service Award. This award allows the University community to recognize and celebrate outstanding dedication and accomplishment in service. The committee will accept nominations until noon on Friday, January 24.

Nominations should be submitted to the Service Award Moodle site. Submission of supporting materials by nominees will be due by noon on Friday, March 13. Visit both the Moodle site and the C on C Faculty Awards Criteria and Submission Information page accessed from the Academic Senate resources page for information regarding the nomination process, award criteria, and supporting materials that will be needed by the committee.

Contact Mark Meckler at meckler@up.edu for more information.

Men’s & Women’s Holiday Basketball: Kids Get In Free!

All faculty, staff, and Pilots fans are invited to join the men’s and women’s teams over the holiday break, according to Matthew Coffey, athletics. As an added bonus to great basketball action, all kids 12 and under get in free for the following games:

  • Jan. 9: Women vs. Pacific, 7 p.m.
  • Jan. 11: Women vs. St. Mary’s, 2 p.m.

For more information contact athletics at x7117 or go to portlandpilots.com.

 

 

UP’s 25 Days ’til Christmas Advent Calendar Is Here

This Advent season, count down to Christmas with UP’s 25 Days ’til Christmas online calendar. Share Advent prayers, cookie recipes, historical winter photos of campus, and more with the rest of the UP community. Be sure to visit the site for a new surprise each day leading up to Christmas. Find the calendar here at giving.up.edu/25days.

Advent Visio Divina: A Time of Peaceful Quiet

All members of the community are invited to step aside from holiday madness for 25 minutes of a silent prayer form known as Visio Divina, “sacred seeing,” in the Chapel of Christ the Teacher following the noon Mass, about 12:35-1 p.m., on Thursday, December 12. This ancient contemplative form of prayer asks only our quiet presence as we are guided through an experience of a sacred image from our illuminated Saint John’s Bible. Sponsored by the Office of Campus Ministry and the Garaventa Center. Contact Karen Eifler (eifler@up.edu) with any questions.

Christmas Tree Lighting, Dec. 2

Join ASUP for the 21st Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Monday, December 2, at 6:30 p.m., at the Dundon-Berchtold lawn. This year’s ceremony will feature special guest speaker Thomas Greene, provost.  There will a performance from the Chapel Choir and the Jazz Ensemble, and Christmas treats and refreshments will be provided as well. Students, staff, and faculty are invited to welcome and celebrate the conclusion of the semester and the upcoming holiday season!

For further questions or ADA accommodations please contact Jeromy Koffler at koffler@up.edu or Nick Owen at asup.president@up.edu.

 

Don’t Miss Moreau Center Silent Auction, Dec. 3-6

The Silent Auction is fast approaching, to be held Dec. 3-6, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., in Bauccio Commons. Don’t miss out on the great offerings; there are affordable things to purchase outright, and a wide range of wonderful items to bid on, including an autographed Timbers soccer ball! Don’t forget to purchase a raffle ticket in support of the Tanzania and Peru Immersions – you could be the happy winner of $165 in gift cards. We hope to see you there and we appreciate your support.

For more information, please contact Theresa McCreary, Moreau Center, at mccreary@up.edu or x7131.

#GivingTuesday, Dec. 3: Together We Can Shine!

This Tuesday, December 3 is #GivingTuesday, a day of global generosity when millions of people around the world give in support of the causes that matter most to them. On the UP campus, we will celebrate the generosity of the donors who have supported our mission of teaching and learning, faith and formation, service and learning.

We get to see philanthropy in action every day at UP, whether it be while teaching students in the newest building on campus, Dundon-Berchtold Hall, cheering on our Portland Pilots cross country teams from the Pilot House, or by enjoying a reflective moment in the Marian Garden. Our experiences and ability to make a difference in the world around us through teaching, research, and service have been enhanced by the thousands of donors who support UP and our mission each year.

This #GivingTuesday, one special family has challenged the UP community to come together and secure gifts from 1,000 donors. When we do, we will unlock $100,000 in funding for student scholarships.

Make your gift online here (giving.up.edu/givingtuesday) or consider inviting others who believe in UP’s mission. Donors can give to any area of campus that matters most to them, and every donor counts toward the 1,000 donor goal, no matter the amount.

Other ways you can help us celebrate #GivingTuesday this year:

Thank you for celebrating #GivingTuesday and the generosity of UP donors. When the UP community comes together, it is amazing what we can achieve.

Faculty and Staff Giving: Sending A Powerful Message

Each year some 8,000 donors — including more than 300 staff and faculty members — give financially to support UP students and programs. Gifts from faculty and staff, totaling more than $100,000 annually, send a powerful message to alumni, businesses, foundations, and friends of the University, that those closest to UP believe in this community and choose to support it beyond giving of their time and talent.

When you give to UP, you can designate your gift to an area that you are passionate about, including scholarships, a particular school or program, Campus Ministry, athletics programs, and more.

One of the easiest ways to give is through a payroll deduction. To sign up for or renew a payroll deduction gift, please use this link. For more information about giving opportunities, visit the Giving UP page here.

Thirst Friday: Christmas Edition, Dec. 6

All staff and faculty are invited to celebrate Thirst Friday in the Garaventa Center on December 6 from 4 to 6 p.m. Along with the usual convivial mingling with colleagues from all over campus, enjoy a live jazz ensemble and a tasting menu of “Only At Christmas” noshes, crafted by several members of the campus community. Come for 10 minutes are stay till the lights are turned off, but do come! 17 extra credit points for anyone who brings a first-timer. Questions? Contact Karen Eifler, eifler@up.edu.