The Provost’s office is pleased to announce recipients of the Spring 2019 Provost’s Initiative for Undergraduate Research awards. These faculty members have been selected to collaborate with and mentor an undergraduate on a co-designed research experience during the 2019 spring semester: Martin Cenek, computer science: “Cell pathology decision support tool” with Julian Donovan Lara-Zuzan Golesorkhi, […]
12-03-2018
Pilots Volleyball Makes Third Round of National Invitational
The Portland Pilots volleyball squad has advanced to the third round of the National Invitational Volleyball Challenge, as they took a five-set thriller over the Utah Valley Wolverines on Friday. The Pilots won the match with set scores of 25-19, 16-25, 29-27, 27-29, and 19-17. Portland’s 20th victory of the 2018 season breaks the previous record […]
Celebrate Thirst Friday, Dec. 7
All faculty and staff are warmly invited to Thirst Friday at the Garaventa Center for festive treats and beverages and good cheer as the semester winds down on Friday, December 7, from 4-6 p.m., in Franz Hall room 330. Come for 10 minutes or 2 hours, and try your courage with the new tasting menu: […]
Title IX Brown Bag Lunch Sessions
Title IX is offering three brown bag lunch sessions for staff and faculty to learn more about Title IX. To attend, please join in one of the upcoming informational sessions: Thursday, December 6, noon to 1 p.m., quiet side of the Commons Friday, December 7, noon to 1 p.m., 5th floor conference room, Waldschmidt Hall Friday, […]
Scholarly Activity Portal – New Home with PilotsUP Upgrade
The Scholarly Activity Portal is always live and ready for faculty input on PilotsUP under the “Academics” menu. The data obtained via the portal is used to populate A Community of Scholars (published annually by the Provost’s office), the Clark Library’s annual celebration of UP authors, and annual self-evaluations. Faculty members will send a report […]
Clark Library Photo Contest: Share Your Work!
It’s time to refresh the Clark Library Juried Photography Exhibit, which showcases fine art photography by members of the UP community. Do you have photographs that could be contenders? Current students, staff, and faculty are eligible to participate and can enter up to five photos taken anywhere at any time. The entry deadline is Friday, […]
Feast Of The Immaculate Conception Mass, Dec. 8
Campus Ministry will offer Masses on the Feast Day of the Immaculate Conception on Saturday, December 8, at 10:30 a.m., in the Chapel of Christ the Teacher. The Feast of the Immaculate Conception celebrates the conception of Mary, who became the mother of Jesus Christ. It is one of the most important Marian feasts celebrated in […]
Parents Night Out, Dec. 7: You Know You Need It
University parents are invited to take the opportunity to enjoy four hours of free time with their significant others while the Vermont Hills Family Life Center daycare/preschool watches their children during Parents Night Out on Friday, December 7, from 6-10 p.m. The cost is $40 for one child or $50 for two kids or more, […]
2018-19 Ignite Grants: Deadline Coming Up
There is still time to apply for the 2018-19 round of Ignite Grants for Faculty Innovation in Teaching and Learning, as proposals are due on January 18, 2019. Ignite Grants, which range up to $5,000, are designed to encourage faculty to explore new ideas that have the potential to reshape the classroom experience and to […]
Submit Faculty Award Nominations through Moodle
The Committee on Teaching and Scholarship is accepting faculty nominations for the 2018-2019 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 25. Nominations should be […]