The past couple of weeks have been busy for the Techtalk blog, featuring four new posts on frequently used platforms and services such as Cascade and Wordpress. Have a look at our blog to see what is going on in the UP Tech world and come back again soon to check for more! (Read More).
2024-04-15
Carrying the Mission Beyond Campus
Our most recent post from Archives & Artifacts explains the PACE program by diagramming the acronym, letter by letter. Students participating in graduate programs at UP’s School of Education through PACE have been extending the University’s mission since 1994. PACE students bring each of these elements directly to underserved Catholic school children across the Pacific region. (Read More)
Spring 2024 Butine Faculty Development Fund Awards
On behalf of the Committee on Teaching and Scholarship (TAS), committee chair Bonnie Parks is pleased to announce the recipients of the Spring 2024 Butine Faculty Development Fund Awards. (Read More).
New to The Bluff—William Atkinson, Associate Director for Housing Operations, Office of Residence Life
William is from Philadelphia and has worked in residence life for over a decade. He was previously the Interim Director of Residence Life at Manhattan College, a Catholic institution in NYC. Before that, he served in roles there including Assistant Director for Housing Operations, Area Coordinator, and Resident Director. (Read More).
New to The Bluff—Rebecca Tangman, Housing Coordinator, Office of Residence Life
Rebecca Tangman joined the Office of Residence Life in February as Housing Coordinator, after moving to Portland from the Bay Area, CA with her family. Rebecca received her BS in Human Services and Psychology from Notre Dame de Namur University. (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).
A Beckman Humor Project Concert Event: Music That Makes You Laugh (Apr. 25)
You’re invited to enjoy an evening of music meant to make us smile, chuckle, and sometimes subvert the status quo performed by vocalists and instrumentalists from UP’s Music faculty and selected students. (Read More).