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12-09-2019

Electric Car Charging Station Rule Changes Effective Jan. 13

January 24, 2020

Plug-in hybrid or electric car being recharged. 3D illustration.

The University’s ChargePoint electric car charging stations located at the Clark Library and LP Tennis Center parking lots have been well used. The public safety office is updating the station rules to ensure that the charging stations are accessible and rotating effectively for all UP student, faculty, and staff electric car owners.

Starting on January 13, 2020, students, faculty, and staff can charge at the stations free for the first four hours, with a fee of $1.75 per hour after four hours. Campus guests will pay a fee of $3.00 per hour with no free period.

To access your free charging please email public safety prior to Monday, January 13 for a pin number to update your ChargePoint account. Please provide your UP ID and parking pass number in your email.

For more information contact public safety at x7161 or publicsafety@up.edu.

 

Filed Under: 01-13-2020, 01-20-2020, 01-27-2020, 12-02-2019, 12-09-2019, Campus Services, Public Safety Tagged With: Car Charging Stations, public safety

MLK Day Celebration, Jan. 20: A “Day On” at UP

January 10, 2020

In 2020 the University of Portland will mark national Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a “day on,” not a day off, according to Yuri Hernández Osorio, student activities. As the University community celebrates the legacy of Dr. King, there will be opportunities to engage in events throughout the day and ways to serve the community in the local neighborhood and beyond. The latest information is available at this link.

Keynote speaker Walidah Imarisha will share with participants from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in Buckley Center Auditorium. The Brian Doyle Auditorium will serve as an overflow space as well. Childcare will be provided.

The event is free and open to the public, although tickets are required to manage seating. Please RSVP and sign up here by Wednesday, January 15.

 

Filed Under: 01-06-2020, 01-13-2020, 12-09-2019, 12-23-2019, Campus Services, Diversity & Inclusion Tagged With: Diversity & Inclusion, MLK Day

Scheduling Library and Digital Lab Sessions for Spring 2020

January 3, 2020

The Clark Library offers instruction in two areas: information literacy and multimedia skills. Now is a great time to schedule us to meet with your classes before our calendar fills up. Librarians teach information literacy sessions and collaborate with faculty to make sure key concepts are covered. They also create course guides to support students in their academic research and projects. To schedule a class meeting, please email preferred dates and times to reference@up.edu.

The Digital Lab coordinator provides assistance with creating assignments and instructs classes that have multimedia projects such as creating videos, digital posters, and digital photography. Email José Velazco to arrange multimedia instruction through the Digital Lab.

Filed Under: 01-06-2020, 12-09-2019, 12-16-2019, 12-23-2019, Academics, Campus Services, Library Tagged With: Clark Library, Digital Lab, Jose Velazco

Diversity Dialogues 2020: Jan. 20-31

January 3, 2020

Mark your calendars now for Diversity Dialogues 2020, coming up January 20-31. Diversity Dialogues is programming designed to engage and educate the student body on issues, topics, and events related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Faculty and staff are encouraged to attend and participate in the many engaging events and topics to be covered. Please also, think about giving out extra credit to encourage student participation.

You can check out the line up for this year using this link, and for any questions, contact Yuri Hernández Osorio at hernandy@up.edu.

Filed Under: 01-06-2020, 12-09-2019, 12-16-2019, 12-23-2019, Academics, Campus Services, Diversity & Inclusion Tagged With: Diversity Dialogues Week, Yuri Hernandez Osorio

Staff Christmas Break for 2019-2020

December 20, 2019

Christmas Break for University of Portland staff will be from Tuesday, December 24 through Wednesday, January 1. Staff will return to work on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020.

For more information contact human resources at hr@up.edu.

 

 

Filed Under: 12-09-2019, 12-16-2019, 12-23-2019, Human Resources Tagged With: Human Resources, Staff Christmas Break

You’re Invited: Columbia Sportswear Passes Good Dec. 13-Jan. 5

December 20, 2019

With the holiday season right around the corner, now is a great time to beat the crowds and get ahead of your holiday shopping at the Columbia Sportswear Employee Store. University of Portland employees are exclusively invited to access the store from December 13 to January 5.

UP faculty and staff will receive the Columbia Sportswear employee discount, meaning items are marked with employee pricing of 40 to 50 percent off retail for all of the latest products from the Columbia Sportswear Company family (SOREL, Mountain Hardwear, prAna, and of course Columbia Sportswear) .

Bring the UP employee invitation (print here or download to mobile phone), UP ID, personal ID, and feel free to bring up to four guests as long as you are present. The discount cannot be used for online sales.

Find store location and hours here or on the invitation.

Filed Under: 12-09-2019, 12-16-2019, 12-23-2019, Campus Services, Development Tagged With: Columbia Sportswear Employee Store, Development

2019 Staff Christmas Luncheon, Dec. 16

December 13, 2019

The 2019 Staff Christmas Luncheon will take place on Monday, December 16, starting at 11:30 a.m., in the Beauchamp Recreation & Wellness Center.

The social will begin at 11:30 a.m., lunch starts at 12:15 p.m., and the formal program begins at 12:45 p.m. This will be a wonderful opportunity to connect with old friends and new, enjoy a delicious holiday buffet, enter to win prizes, and celebrate the achievements of your coworkers. University president Rev. Mark L. Poorman, C.S.C., will offer his annual Christmas message and well wishes. 
In keeping with tradition, we will once again present a photo slideshow. Please send photos of your department and staff to santa@up.edu. Christmas-themed photos are especially welcome. RSVP with regrets only to santa@up.edu.

Filed Under: 12-09-2019, 12-16-2019, Campus Services, Human Resources Tagged With: C.S.C., Human Resources, Rev. Mark L. Poorman, Staff Holiday Luncheon

TIAA Representative Campus Visits, Dec. 17-18

December 13, 2019

A representative from TIAA, which administers the University’s retirement accounts, will be on campus the following dates and times:

  • Tuesday, December 17, 2019 – Waldschmidt 3rd floor Conference Room #300
  • Wednesday, December 18, 2019 – Waldschmidt 3rd floor Conference Room #300

Financial counseling appointments with Rebecca Rohleder are available between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. on those days. Schedule your appointment today at www.tiaa-cref.org/schedulenow or by calling call TIAA at 877.842.2028 (press 5 to schedule an appointment).

Please email benefits@up.edu with questions.

Filed Under: 12-09-2019, 12-16-2019, Campus Services, Human Resources Tagged With: Human Resources, Rebecca Rohleder, TIAA

Please Load Scholarly Activity On The Portal

December 13, 2019

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 from their portal to their respective deans as a part of the annual self-evaluation process, and they can also use the data entered to develop their personal curriculum vitae.

You can find the link to the Scholarly Activity Portal in the Academic menu of PilotsUP or you can go directly here. You will have to enter your username and password to login to the Scholarly Activity Portal until it moves from PilotsClassic to the new portal.

For any questions about uses of the portal, please contact John Orr (orr@up.edu); for questions about how to use the tool, please contact Michele Leasor (leasor@up.edu).

Filed Under: 12-09-2019, 12-16-2019, Academics, Provost's Office Tagged With: John Orr, Michele Leasor, Office of the Provost, Scholarly Activity Portal

Retirement Reception for Pamela Potter, Dec. 16

December 13, 2019

Pamela Potter, associate professor of nursing, will retire at the end of fall semester. She came to the Bluff in 2007 with a BS from Northern Illinois University, an MA from the University of New Mexico, and a DNS from Yale University. Potter is well-known for her work in facilitating the development of the School of Nursing’s new undergraduate degree in integrative health and wellness studies.

A farewell reception for Pamela Potter will be held on Monday, December 16, in Franz Hall’s Murphy conference room, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. All are welcome to attend the reception, thank Pamela for her years of service, congratulate her, and wish her a fond farewell.

Filed Under: 12-09-2019, 12-16-2019, Academics, School of Nursing Tagged With: Pamela Potter, School of Nursing

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