The Office of International Education, Diversity, and Inclusion invites all UP community members to take part in “MLK Day On: Reconciliation, Reparation, Renewal,” a celebration of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday, January 18, 6-7:30 p.m., with a virtual keynote address by Taylor Stewart ’18. Stewart’s work confronts the legacy of racism in Oregon […]
12-07-2020
Mandatory COVID-19 Training Sessions: Dec. 7, 8 Via Zoom
According to Sandy Chung, vice president of human resources, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has a new requirement that employees take a COVID-19 training. Sarah Schmits, environmental health and safety officer, will provide two training sessions this week via Zoom. Both sessions are the same; please select the time that works best for […]
Entrepreneurship Scholars Program Accepting Applications Now
The Entrepreneurship Scholars Program is now accepting applications from students across all majors and disciplines to join the 2021-22 cohort. E-Scholars is a highly selective program that accepts up to 25 students each year. The year-long academic program challenges students to find their passions, explore outside the classroom, build their network and develop their own […]
Final Person to Person Raffle Winner: Amy Wruck
In the final drawing this semester for a Starbucks gift card, employee Amy Wruck’s name was chosen randomly from among those who notified the Garaventa Center about making a personal human connection (or two, or three) in this oddest of semesters. Thanks to Amy and many others, well over a hundred Person to Person interactions […]
Outdoor Pursuits Program: Hey, We’re Open Over Here!
The Outdoor Pursuits Program currently remains open for outdoor equipment rentals, bike rentals, and bike repairs. Outdoor pursuits has equipment for every adventure. From bikes to tents, sleeping bags to ice axes, rent the gear you need to opt outside without breaking the bank. Current hours of operation are Monday, Wednesday, Friday noon to 6 […]
Virtual Fitness on Microsoft Teams: Ends Dec. 13
Virtual Fitness for Fall 2020 ends on Sunday, December 13. Make sure to take a class before the holidays! Ten classes are offered per week. All classes stream live with Beauchamp instructors. To join the Rec Service’s Virtual Fitness Team, email Kaitlin at bourne@up.edu. After becoming a team member, to join a virtual class simply […]
Moreau Center Holiday (Virtual) Open House: Dec. 9
The Moreau Center is continuing our tradition of hosting a Holiday Open House, though it will be virtual this year according to director Laurie Laird. Join us for a cup of cider and some holiday cheer (BYOC-bring your own cider :)). Join us on Wednesday, December 9, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m., using this link. Stop […]
UP Music Program Virtual Showcase Concert: Thursday, Dec. 10
All faculty and staff are invited to attend the UP Music Program Virtual Showcase Concert on Thursday, December 10, at 6 p.m., according to David De Lyser, performing and fine arts. The concert will stream on Zoom using this link. Featuring virtual performances by the UP Orchestra, Bel Canto, Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Combo, Wind Symphony, […]
Spring 2021 Provost’s Initiative for Undergrad Research Recipients (Summer Applications Due Feb. 15)
The provost’s office is pleased to announce recipients of the Spring 2021 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 2021 spring semester: Sherry Abbasi, Shiley School of Engineering: “Brain imaging and psychological self-assessment correlation in PTSD […]
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 […]