UPbeat

News for and about University of Portland faculty and staff.

2024-03-18

Self-Discovery and Transformations: Four Women Scholars Reflect on Their Work in Africa (Mar. 19)

The Garaventa Center invites you to join us for a special conversation in honor of Women’s History Month. UP Faculty Azeb Madebo, Isabelle Soule, Claire McKinley Yoder and Anne Santiago—women from vastly different academic disciplines—will discuss their ongoing work in various countries on the continent of Africa and how it has shaped their teaching, perspectives on the broader world, and even their sense of self. (Read More).

Faculty & Staff Lenten Retreat (Mar. 22)

The Committee on Mission, Campus Ministry, the Office of the Provost, and Human Resources invite you to attend a half-day spiritual retreat for Faculty and Staff on Friday, March 22, 2024. The retreat will be held on campus beginning at 8:30 a.m. and run through lunch (provided in the Holy Cross Dining Room). Retreat leaders will be Karen Eifler, PhD, and Fr. Peter Walsh. (Read More).

Faith and Intellectual Life Discussion Group Meeting (Apr. 5)

At our next meeting of the Faith and Intellectual Life Discussion Group we will be discussing three readings by Vandana Shiva, who will be giving the September 2024 Zahm Lecture: “Everything I know I Learned in the Forest,” “Women and the Gendered Politics of Food,” and Introduction to Earth Democracy: Justice, Sustainability and Peace. (Read More).

Announcing “Possibilities in Palliative Care” A Fall Elective for All Majors

“Possibilities in Palliative Care: Interprofessional Perspectives” is a 2-credit course introducing students across disciplines to care within the context of serious illness and end-of-life. Students will develop skills in interdisciplinary coordination and communication using diverse learning strategies while exploring concepts surrounding humanities, spirituality, grief, and more. (Read More).

Columbia Sportswear Employee Store Invitations: Shop and Support Outdoor Pursuits

Take advantage of two opportunities to shop at the Columbia Employee store! In addition to our regular store invitation, University of Portland’s Outdoor Pursuits Program is partnering with Columbia Sportswear to access the Columbia Employee Store from March 1 – 31, where 10% of your purchase will be donated back to the Outdoor Pursuits Program! (Read More).

Mary Bruno: “An American River” (Events Mar. 13-21)

The College of Arts and Sciences is pleased to announce an event series with aquatic ecologist Mary Bruno. Bruno is the author of “An American River: From Paradise to Superfund, Afloat on New Jersey’s Passaic.” She will join us on campus, along with local environmental leaders, to discuss science, nature, and our human relationship with the natural environment. (Read More).

Seeking Nominations for the Oddo Scholarship (Mar. 29)

Faculty and staff are encouraged to nominate students for the Oddo Scholarship. This significant scholarship is awarded each year to one or two students who demonstrate a commitment to learning with and from others through service and community engagement grounded in their faith. (Read More).

Entrepreneurship Scholars Program Now Accepting Applications

The Entrepreneurship Scholars Program is now accepting applications from students across all majors and disciplines to join the 2024-25 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, and build their network, all while developing their own venture. (Read More).