News for and about University of Portland faculty and staff.
Thanksgiving is almost upon us—but first, a Zoom post!
For information on updates and new features, visit our most recent installment on Techtalk. We also invite you to view our other posts while you visit the Techtalk site, as this is where we will announce important updates on tech availability, so keep an eye out for new posts!
Join us for “Microbial Mind Control, Disgusting Brain-Eating Things, and Other Tiny Forces at Work in Our Lives.” This Beckman Humor Project talk dives into biology with UP’s Molly Matty, PhD. Matty’s research is at the intersections of genetics, microbiology and behavioral neuroscience. She aims to inspire everyone to feel empowered to explore biology. (Read More).
The Clark Library values your feedback! We survey the University community every three years to better understand everyone’s needs, and satisfaction with our current services and resources. We invite staff and faculty to take the survey, which will be open through November 27. Responses are anonymous, but you can provide an email to be included in drawings for $25 gift cards. (Read More).
All faculty and staff are invited to enjoy laughter, libations, small bites and great conversations at this Garaventa Center casual, no agenda social! December 6, Franz Hall 3rd Floor, 4-6 p.m. Bring someone who’s never been for extra credit. (Read More).
Are you living under the tyranny of the “to do” list? Reclaim your relationship to reading and spontaneous conversation with this no-tech, low-key event put on by the Public Research Fellows. Read alongside friends, meet some new people, and enjoy hot cocoa and holiday cookies. There will be time for quiet reading as well as discussing and socializing with others. (Read More).
Bring the kids to The Bluff on Saturday, December 7, for an afternoon in Santa’s Workshop! Everyone will be able to write a letter to Santa and have a photo taken with him. There will also be craft building activities and opportunities to participate in service projects for our community. Help celebrate the spirit of the season! (Read More).
Join UP Performing and Fine Arts for our signature concert event of the year featuring the University of Portland Singers, Bel Canto, Chamber Choir and Chamber Orchestra. (Read More).
Are you a new or current faculty or staff member who has not yet had their professional headshot taken for the UP Directory? The Department of Marketing and External Web Services has scheduled a professional photographer on Tuesday, December 10, from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. These headshots will also be available to you for personal and professional use. (Read More).
The Department of Marketing and Web Services has opted to end the licensing of Smartsheet effective December 11, 2024. If you are a registered user within UP’s Smartsheet account, please ensure that you transfer any assets that you wish to retain from Smartsheet before this date. (Read More).
Join us December 11, from 12:45-1:15 p.m. in the Chapel of Christ the Teacher for a contemplative prayer practice using a sacred image from The Saint John’s Bible directly following the noon Mass. (Read More).
