This year’s Staff Christmas Luncheon takes place on Monday, December 17. The social opens at 11:30 a.m., seating starts at 12:15 p.m., and the formal program begins at 12:45 p.m. This year’s luncheon will be held in the Beauchamp Recreation and Wellness Center. This is the time to connect with old friends and new, enjoy a […]
12-03-2018
New Process for All Purchased Class Materials
The printing and mailing services office and the Pilot House bookstore are now partnering for the purchase of course packs and lab manuals, according to Mary Scroggins, printing and mailing services. This new process goes into effect for spring 2019 orders. Exams, handouts, and other not-for-purchase items will not be affected. Faculty will still send […]
Clark Library: Winter Break
On Friday, the Library switched to its break schedule and will be closed on weekends and open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Library is also closed from December 22 through January 1. For more information contact the library at x7111 or library@up.edu.
Columbia Sportswear Employee Store: You’re Invited!
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). […]
Mandatory Cybersecurity Training: Please Complete by Dec. 31
Staff and faculty of the University are required to take or re-take certain training tests annually. A new requirement this year is cybersecurity awareness training. This is part of an ongoing effort to help ensure all employees are taking necessary steps to protect sensitive data and keep UP’s computing environment safe and secure. Please complete the […]
New UP Academic Network for Mental Health: All Welcome!
Are you a faculty member or other academic staff interested in improving your knowledge around student mental health to facilitate working with the diverse range of students in your classes and departments? A group of faculty and academic staff has been developing the UP Academic Network for Mental Health, which will begin work in the […]
Advent Visio Divina, Dec. 12: All Welcome
Campus Ministry and the Garaventa Center invite you to join with others in the campus community for Advent Visio Divina on Wednesday, December 12, at 12:35 p.m., following noon Mass. Visio Divina is an ancient form of Christian prayer in which we allow our hearts and imaginations to enter into a sacred image, in silence, to see what God […]
Come A-Caroling, Dec. 16
All faculty and staff are invited to join in caroling at Assumption Village, a North Portland senior and assisted living facility, on Sunday, December 16, from 1 to 2 p.m. There will be treats, song books, and the incomparable Maureen Briare on piano. To join the fun or get more information, contact Ellen Radcliffe, controller’s […]
Giving Tuesday Gratitude!
This year’s Giving Tuesday event was a huge success, according to Amy Eaton, development. It was a record-breaking year for Giving Tuesday, as the UP community: Beat the goal of attaining 400 gifts in a 24-hour period Raised $180,753 from 554 gifts and pledges, from 538 donors for the day Increased the total number of […]
La Posadas Celebration: Dec. 5
The Diversity and Inclusion Program will present Las Posadas, a cultural and religious celebration, on Wednesday, December 5, 7 to 9 p.m., in Mehling Ballroom. There will be an information session followed by a celebration with music and authentic treats like aroz con leche. Brought to you by DIP, Campus Ministry, Sigma Delta Pi, M.ECh.A, FASA […]