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News for and about University of Portland faculty and staff.

12-07-2015

Faculty Development Day 2016

Given the success of previous year’s concentrations around specific themes, the Committee on Teaching and Scholarship welcomes proposals to lead Faculty Development Day on May 3, 2016, around a particular theme. Interested faculty should submit a 1-2 page proposal identifying the keynote speaker and breakout panels for session one of Faculty Development Day. Sessions later […]

Don’t Miss “Bells In The Ballroom” Holiday Concert, Celebration

University faculty, staff, and family members are invited to the Mehling Ballroom on Saturday, December 12, at 7:30 p.m., to enjoy festive music of Christmas. The “Bells in the Ballroom” concert includes performances by the Chapel Handbell Choir, the Chapel Choir, and the all-male acapella sensation “Call Our Bluff.” The Hallelujah Chorus will be sung, […]

Say “Cheese” At The UP Christmas Photobooth, Dec. 10

All University faculty and staff are invited to participate in a Christmas-themed photobooth on Thursday, December 10, from 11 a.m to 2 p.m., in the Bauccio Commons. All are welcome to stop by for a photo and a cookie to celebrate the holiday season. For more information, Bridget Bimrose, marketing and communications, at bimrose@up.edu or […]

Holiday Payroll News, Alerts

The payroll office is working to assure that employees are paid in a timely and efficient manner over the upcoming holiday break, according to Shiromani Narayan, payroll. Employees are asked to enter their true hours using web time entry daily, including any vacation, sick, or holiday time. Review the hours before your supervisor approves them […]

Experience The Divine Through “Visio Divina,” Dec. 9

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 Wednesday, December 9, during Advent, at 12:45 p.m., in the Chapel of Christ the Teacher. Visio Divina, which means “sacred seeing,” is an ancient form of contemplative prayer centered […]

Global Learning Outcomes

The Curriculum and Academic Regulations (CAR) Committee recently passed the Global Learning Outcomes and modifications to the University Core Curriculum Goals and Embedded Elements. These learning outcomes will be incorporated in faculty-led study abroad programs. A link to UP’s Global Learning Outcomes is provided here. While support will be provided for incorporation into study abroad […]

New Museum Displays: Women’s Soccer Champs, KDUP

The University museum invites faculty and staff to view two new displays, according to Carolyn Connolly, museum coordinator. 2005 National Women’s Soccer Championship: Celebrate the 10 year anniversary (December 4) of the second national championship for UP women’s soccer. Pictures and articles are available for viewing on the display board in the basement hallway of […]