UPbeat

News for and about University of Portland faculty and staff.

12-15-2014

Faculty, we need your feedback!

The University is asking faculty to complete two surveys. The Committee on Faculty Welfare requests feedback from UP faculty about issues and areas of concern. They can speak with the administration on behalf of the UP faculty. Please respond to the following anonymous survey by Friday, December 19: https://uportland.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_eDNOR12i7u5W17f For more information, please contact Tamar More, physics, […]

TLC from TLC

The Teaching and Learning Collaborative (TLC) is launching a weekly online series related to its ongoing quest to support superb teaching and learning in all classrooms. Look for a link to a quick article or video right here in upbeat each Monday. Each article and video is designed to take as long to read or […]

Trinity Academy Concert, Dec. 19

Trinity Academy and its choir director, UP alumnus Chris Fotinakis, cordially invite all to enjoy a celebration in word and song of the birth of Christ on Friday, December 19, at 7 p.m., in the Chapel of Christ the Teacher. The evening will feature the choir accompanied by a professional strings quartet, readings from Scripture, […]

Alex Hermanny to become Associate Director for Community Standards

Alex Hermanny, who has served as associate director for housing, has been named associate director for community standards, according to the Office of Residence Life. In his new role, Alex will be responsible for managing the student conduct process for on-campus and off-campus students. Alex has worked on The Bluff since 2011 and has served […]

Alison Knoedler to be Director of Academic & Student Athlete Development

Alison Knoedler, who has served as student development coordinator in the athletic department, has been named director of academic and student athlete development, according to Thomas Greene, provost. In this role, Alison will serve as the primary contact for all student-athlete academic affairs at UP providing day-to-day advising services to students, serving as a liaison […]

Visio Divina Contemplative Prayer Sessions For Advent

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 Wednesdays during Advent, 12:45 and 7:15 p.m., in the Chapel of Christ the Teacher. Visio Divina, which means “sacred seeing,” is an ancient form of contemplative prayer centered on […]

Holiday Payday Information

Due to the Christmas holiday there are some changes to the regular payroll schedule that employees and student workers need to know, according to Debbie Schwartzkopf, payroll. Monthly (exempt) employees must submit their time records by Wednesday, December 17, for the entire month of December, and will be paid on Tuesday, December 23. Note that […]

Please Help T.I.P. Program

As the semester draws to a close, faculty are asked to take a moment to reflect on freshmen and sophomores who might be strong candidates for University-endorsed awards such as Fulbright grants. The Office of Undergraduate Scholarly Engagement’s Talent Identification Program (T.I.P.) uses faculty to help identify high achieving students early in their careers, marking […]