We invite any staff or faculty who identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community to join the Lavender Affinity Group! (Read More).
2024-04-01
Reading Event with Kesha Ajose-Fisher (Apr. 2)
Portland fiction writer Kesha Ajose-Fisher will visit our campus for a public reading in the UP Bookstore. Ajose-Fisher was raised in Lagos, Nigeria and her collection of short stories No God Like the Mother won the 2020 Oregon Book Award. (Read More).
Reading and Book Signing: “Black Women Navigating the Doctoral Journey” with Bridget Tuner Kelly, PhD. (Apr. 4)
Join us for a special book signing event with UP’s First Lady, Bridget Turner Kelly, PhD, at the Campus Bookstore. Kelly will read selections from her new edited volume “Black Women Navigating the Doctoral Journey.” UP community members receive 10% off their purchase!
Did You Miss Ross Gay’s Public Reading? (Apr. 5)
If you missed Ross Gay’s exuberant reading of his poems and essays at the March Schoenfeldt Lecture, or would like to re-savor that gripping evening, this video link of the event is available to the UP community until April 5. You will need your UP username and password to gain access, but holy moly will it be worth it! (Read More).
Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program Information Sessions (Apr. 5)
The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program will host an in-person information session on Friday, April 5 at Portland State University at 1:00 p.m. and will offer a series of country- and program-specific online information sessions throughout the Spring and Summer. (Read More).
Inaugural Founder’s Forum (Apr. 9)
The Franz Center for Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Innovation is excited to introduce Founder’s Forum. This event aims to bring together dynamic alumni to spotlight their entrepreneurial journeys. Join us for our inaugural talk with athlete and entrepreneur Rachael Rapinoe ’08, followed with a networking reception. (Read More).
UP Theater Presents: The Prom (Apr. 11-21)
Join your friends at UP Theater for the hit musical The Prom! This funny and heartwarming production follows Emma, an Indiana high schooler barred from bringing her girlfriend to the prom. Special bonus: patrons attending The Prom can wear their prom best and take their own prom pics at our selfie station and use the hashtag #UPTheaterProm to be included in the daily contest to be crowned Prom Royalty for that performance! (Read More).
Pre-Play Reception and Panel for The Prom (Apr. 13 & 20)
All show ticket holders for The Prom are invited to enjoy a complimentary small bites and wine reception as campus experts highlight what to look and listen for, courtesy of the Garaventa Center. (Read More).
In Recognition of Our Retiring Faculty (Apr. 17)
The Provost’s Office has announced the list of faculty members who will retire at the conclusion of the Spring 2024 semester. A ceremony and reception for all 2024 retirees will take place in the Bauccio Commons Board Room. (Read More).
Candidate Forum for Environmental Justice and Policy at UP! (Apr. 20)
All candidates running to replace the congressional seat currently held by Rep. Earl Blumenauer have been invited to participate in a candidate’s forum cosponsored by Portland Harbor Community Coalition, University of Portland (UP), 350PDX, NAYA Family Center, Unite Oregon, and many other partners. All students, staff, faculty, and community members are invited to attend. (Read More).