News for and about University of Portland faculty and staff.
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Students participating in UP School of Education’s Master’s programs through PACE have been living and extending the University’s mission – Teaching & Learning; Service & Leadership; Faith & Formation – since 1994. PACE students bring each of these elements directly to underserved Catholic school children across the Pacific region.
Our most recent post from Archives & Artifacts explains the components informing the PACE program by diagramming the acronym, letter by letter.
For more information contact Carolyn Connolly, museum coordinator, museum@up.edu.
On behalf of the Committee on Teaching and Scholarship (TAS), committee chair Bonnie Parks announces the recipients of the Spring 2024 Butine Faculty Development Fund Awards:
William Atkinson joined the Office of Residence Life in March as Associate Director for Housing Operations. 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. William earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from La Salle University, a master’s degree in education from Saint Joseph’s University, and an MBA from Manhattan College.
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. Bringing with her experience in housing, teaching, and non-profit work, Rebecca is committed to ensuring the success of every student residing here at UP. Rebecca enjoys exploring Portland with her two young children, trying most every pastry she comes across, and staying active by walking everywhere she can.
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. Four Broadway actors pledge to help bring justice to Emma (and a little publicity to themselves). With her new Broadway friends, Emma is reluctantly made a courageous rallying force for LGBTQ youth, bringing together her classmates and the whole town to discover that love is what unites them all.
Celebrate in style! Dress to the nines and wear your prom best to the Prom. Patrons attending The Prom can 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! Winners will be announced via the PFA Instagram the next day!
Performances are April 11-13 and 17-20 at 7:30pm and April 14 and 21 at 2:00pm in the Mago Hunt Theater.
Tickets are $12 for adults and $8 for students.
We invite our queer community and allies to join us on Thursday, April 18, for Pride Night!
Faculty and staff are eligible for half-price tickets with the promo code HALF4FACSTAFF and students are eligible for free student rush tickets on Wednesday, April 17 starting at 7:00 at the Box Office window.
Go to up.edu/theater for more information. The Prom is presented through special arrangement, with all authorized performance materials supplied by Theatrical Rights Worldwide: 1180 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 640, New York, NY 10036. www.theatricalrights.com
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.
Saturdays, April 13 & 20, Mago Hunt Center.
Reception at 6:15 p.m., Pre-Play Panel at 6:45 p.m., Show at 7:30 p.m.
Info: up.edu/garaventa or 503-943-7702. ADA compliant event.
The following faculty members have announced their retirement at the conclusion of the spring 2024 semester, according to Kathleen Staten, provost’s office:
A ceremony and reception for all 2024 retirees will take place on Wednesday, April 17, at 3:30 p.m., in the Bauccio Commons Board Room.
For more information contact Staten at x7105 or staten@up.edu
All students, staff, faculty, and community members are invited to attend a Candidate Forum on April 20 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in BC Auditorium.
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. The purpose of this forum is to allow UP students, community organizations, and constituents to civically engage with candidates, centered on the many environmental and climate justice issues facing populations in District 3, where UP is located. Professor Lizz Schallert and their students in the Organizing for Environmental Justice SW456/X-Course are co-organizing the forum.
This event is free, and we encourage everyone to pre-register and learn more about the event at the link below.
For questions or ADA accommodations please contact Professor Lizz Schallert: schaller@up.edu.
Vocalists and instrumentalists of UP’s Music faculty and selected students perform pieces meant to make us smile, chuckle, and sometimes subvert the status quo.
Thursday, April 25, 7:00 p.m., Mago Hunt Recital Hall.
Co-sponsored by the UP Music Department. Info at up.edu/garaventa or 503-943-7702. ADA compliant event.