Bring the kids to The Bluff for an afternoon in Santa’s Workshop! Everyone will be able to write a letter to Santa and have a photo taken with him. There will also be craft building activities and opportunities to participate in service projects for our community. Help celebrate the spirit of the season! (Read More)
12-04-2023
Saint John’s Bible Moment of Beauty
As our campus community prays for a swift and enduring end to the suffering and violence in the Holy Land, the Garaventa Center would like to share a 90-second visual contemplation of the text “Are Any Among You Suffering?” from UP’s treasured illuminated Saint John’s Bible, as an offering of solace in difficult times. (Read More)
UP to Host 2024 Oregon Science Olympiad
University of Portland will once again host the annual Oregon Science Olympiad on March 16, 2024. We are currently seeking volunteers to assist with this incredible STEM event for middle and high school students. (Read More)
Thirst Friday – Just Like Grandma Used to Make! (Dec. 8)
The Garaventa Center invites all UP staff and faculty to enjoy laughter, libations and tasty bites inspired by the theme: Just Like Grandma Used to Make. Join us for 10 minutes or till last call! 17 extra credit points for anyone who is attending their first Thirst Friday, brings a newbie or brings their own cup. (Read More)
Advent Visio Divina (Dec. 13)
Join us for a contemplative prayer practice using a sacred image from The Saint John’s Bible on Wednesday, December 13, 12:45 p.m. (directly following the noon Mass), in the Chapel of Christ the Teacher. (Read More)
Fall 2023 Butine Faculty Development Fund Awards Recipients
On behalf of the Committee on Teaching and Scholarship (TAS), committee chair Bonnie Parks is pleased to announce the recipients of the Fall 2023 Butine Faculty Development Fund Awards. (Read More)
CTL Teaching Grant UPDATE
Due to an error, previous submissions for the CTL Innovation Grant Program via Qualtrics were not saved. We apologize for the issue and respectfully request that you please resubmit your grant application materials to the updated application link. (Read More)
Inclusive Teaching Community
Curious about inclusive teaching and the positive effects it can have on your students and classroom environment? Consider joining the Inclusive Teaching Community book group, where we will delve into the enriching strategies for promoting equity in the classroom outlined in Inclusive Teaching, by Kelly Hogan and Viji Sathy. (Read More)
Teaching and Scholarship Awards – Call for Nominations
The Committee on Teaching and Scholarship (TAS) is accepting nominations for the 2024 Teaching Award and Scholarship Award. The nomination process is as simple as sending an email to the TAS committee. (Read More)
Congratulations to Bobbi Lindahl!
After much discernment, Bobbi Lindahl, University of Portland’s Registrar, will retire on December 31. Bobbi is a longtime member of the UP community, having been in the Registrar’s Office since 1996 and serving as Registrar since 2000. (Read More)