The Department of Marketing and Communications will be taking complimentary professional headshots for Faculty and Staff on Tuesday September 10, 2024. (read More).
2024-08-19
World Premiere Film Screening of SCARS (Sept. 11)
Join us for the world premiere viewing of SCARS, a movie about a combat medic veteran with PTSD who, upon his return from Afghanistan, fights to save himself and his family’s vineyard. The film is based on the book Scars: The Effects of Post Traumatic Stress on Family, Relationships, and Work, by Fr. Richard Berg. (Read More).
BEECN Training (Sep. 17)
A BEECN is a temporary emergency radio communications site staffed by volunteers. As a BEECN site, UP Faculty, Staff, and Students are invited to join the Portland Bureau of Emergency Management’s training so that they could volunteer in the event of an emergency on campus. (Read More)
PSOB Soccer Night (Aug. 23)
Mark your calendars for August 23 as we get together for Pamplin School of Business Soccer Night!
Come enjoy some snacks and beverages with PSOB alumni, faculty, and students before heading into the stadium to cheer on the UP Pilots Men’s team vs. Washington. (Read More).
Upcoming Fire Drills (Aug. 26-Sep. 6)
Fire drills will occur in all campus buildings at the beginning of the Fall 2024 semester. All fire drills will occur during the first two weeks of the academic year. Faculty and staff are required to exit the building in the event of a fire alarm. All fire alarms should be treated like a real emergency. (Read More)
Pacific International Academy Open House (Aug. 28)
Pacific International Academy (PIA) moved to the campus of the University of Portland this summer! We’ve been warmly welcomed to our new home, and now that we’ve gotten settled, we’d like to invite you to join us for an open house. Refreshments will be served, and a number of PIA’s faculty, staff, and students will be in attendance. Come by to say hi and learn about our programs! (Read More).
Retirement Farewell for Kathleen Staten! (Aug. 28)
Kathleen Staten (Provost’s Office), a member of the UP community for over 25 years, will retire at the end of August. Please stop by the Dundon-Berchtold Lounge on the 1st floor of DB Hall on Wednesday afternoon, August 28, 3:30 p.m.-5 p.m. to wish her well! Light refreshments will be served.
Vandana Shiva In Person at UP for the 2024 Zahm Lecture! (Sep. 10)
Don’t miss this special evening with Dr. Vandana Shiva for her talk “Earth Democracy: The Democracy of All Life.” Dr. Shiva is the author of over 20 books and was identified by Time Magazine as an environmental “hero” and by Forbes Magazine as one of the “Seven most Powerful Women on the Globe”. (Read More).
Find Student Support Resources at The Wellness Center
Looking for clarity in supporting students? We have solutions! This year, the Student Wellness Promotion team is launching a newsletter and collaboration team so folks around campus can get information and give input about effective student support practices. (Read More).
Regular Wellness Events for AY 24-25
The Wellness Center is adding several recurring events to their regular programming offerings: Recovery Meetings, Guided Meditations, and Friday Strolls. (Read More).