On Saturday, August 31, University of Portland first-year students will be uniquely immersed in the three hallmarks of our University: Teaching and Learning, Faith and Formation, and Service and Leadership. Faculty and staff members are asked to consider being a part of this endeavor by participating in the ninth annual Building Community: Serving to Learn […]
05-13-2013
Learning Assistance For Summer
The learning assistance program which operates during the academic year will also be available on a limited basis for students taking summer classes. All students interested in developing skills of time management, test taking, reading strategies, note taking, and more are welcome to improve their abilities by contacting the learning assistance counselor, Bro. Thomas Giumenta, […]
$250,000 Renda Gift For RISE
The University of Portland has announced a RISE Campaign gift of $250,000 from Larree M. Renda, an executive with Safeway Inc., based in Pleasanton, Calif., and a member of the University’s board of regents. The gift will help finance improvements of Joe Etzel Field, formerly Pilot Stadium, which was completed prior to the 1988 baseball […]
Chapel Closure Through June 7
The Chapel of Christ the Teacher will be undergoing renovations to the floor and sanctuary and will be closed from Monday, May 6 through Friday, June 7, according to Theresa McCreary, campus ministry. Sunday 10:30 a.m. Masses and weekday 12:05 p.m. Masses will be celebrated in the Moreau Chapel in Christie Hall during this time. […]
From Our Past
Vernia Jane Huffman, who served as dean of the School of Nursing from 1961 until 1973, died on May 14, 2008, at the age of 92. She was first appointed acting dean, but was confirmed to a full appointment in 1962. All previous deans had been Sisters of Providence. She had served as a nurse […]
Course Packs Due
All faculty and instructors must turn in their course pack materials for summer session to the printing services office as soon as possible, according to Kassie Hansen, printing services. Lead time is needed so printing services staff can obtain copyright permissions and organize the packs for production before the start of the summer 2013 semester. […]
Need New Cards?
Staff and faculty who need to order new or replacement business cards can order them through printjobs@up.edu. In the subject line type “business cards.” Orders can be as little as 250, 500 or 1,000. Please allow five business days from the time they are approved to receive your order. For more information, contact printing services […]
Now’s The Time
Now is the time to submit orders for letterhead, envelopes, and forms for the upcoming academic year, according to Bridget Bimrose, marketing and communications. This allows the publication team to schedule production throughout the summer. Please estimate usage for the next academic year and order accordingly. Letterhead is available by the ream (500 sheets) or […]
AmeriCorps VISTA Position
Fr. Mark Poorman, C.S.C., Fr. Gerry Olinger, C.S.C., and Tom Greene have collaborated to sponsor a one-year AmeriCorps VISTA member who will work full-time on developing programming specific to first-generation students at the University of Portland, according to Michele Leasor, honors program and fellowships and grants. Faculty and staff are asked to assist in recruiting […]
New Garaventa Center Directors
The provost’s office has announced the appointment of Karen Eifler and Rev. Charles Gordon, C.S.C., as co-directors of the Garaventa Center for Catholic Intellectual Life and American Culture, effective July 1, 2013. Eifler is well known across campus and involved in many activities that speak to the very essence of the Center. She has been […]