UP staff, faculty, and students are invited to join the Garaventa Center and Outdoor Pursuits for a walk in Washington Park’s Hoyt Arboretum! This hike will explore themes in ReadUP’s visiting author, Cheryl Strayed’s book, Wild, as we hike around the arboretum and enjoy some of the wonderful nature that Portland has to offer. (Read More).
2025-02-03
Pre-Play Reception & Panel for “The Effect” (Feb. 22)
Ticket show holders for The Effect by Lucy Prebble are invited to enjoy a complimentary drinks and small bites reception and an expert pre-show panel discussion, courtesy of the Garaventa Center. (Read More).
Now Accepting Proposals: Faculty Development Day (Due Feb. 24)
The Committee on Teaching and Scholarship welcomes creative and transformational proposals around a particular theme to lead this year’s Faculty Development Day, scheduled for May 6, 2025. (Read More).
Bridging the Divide: Perspectives on Current Times and Social Issues of Today—Black Catholics (Feb. 27)
Join us for a lecture event with Dr. Darren Davis, Snyder Family Mission Professor at the University of Notre Dame. Davis is the author of “Negative Liberty: Public Opinion and the Terrorist Attacks on America,” and his research interests include most areas in public opinion and political behavior. (Read More).
Lenten Staff/Faculty UP Retreat (Mar. 21)
A time for individual and communal spiritual reflection and renewal, this half-day contemplative retreat will explore the poetry of the Lenten Season as a source of spiritual reflection and renewal. (Read More).
New to The Bluff—Jasmin “Jay” Al Rawe: Auto Mechanic, Facilities Services
Jay comes to UP from Carr Subaru and brings a years of auto mechanic experience and trade certifications. Welcome, Jay!
New to The Bluff—Alejandro Ochoa-Villagrana: HVAC Tech I, Facilities Services
Alejandro is currently enrolled in Charter College working on an HVAC certification. Welcome, Alejandro!
RESCHEDULED: Difference Award Honorees 2025 (Feb. 20)
The Athletic department would like to acknowledge this year’s winners of the “Difference Award”! Each year, student-athletes nominate a Professor on campus who they feel has made a difference in their life. (Read More).
Center for Gender and Sexuality Spring Events
Check out the selection of Spring events hosted by the Center for Gender and Sexuality. (Read More).
A Beckman Humor Project Event: “Learning History from Monty Python” (Feb. 11)
What do coconuts and your favorite colo(u)r have to do with the Middle Ages? Funny you should ask! UP Provost, David Mengel, PhD, will lead a lighthearted exploration of the Middle Ages in film—in which the 1975 film, Monty Python and the Holy Grail will rightly occupy center stage. (Read More).