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2025-04-14

Holy Week Schedule for the Chapel of Christ the Teacher (Apr. 14-20)

April 14, 2025

The University will observe its annual celebration of the Paschal Triduum, in which we mark and remember the occasion of the Lord Jesus’ Last Supper, his death on the Cross, and his Resurrection from the dead.  All are most welcome to join us for these special celebrations in which we honor the high holy days of the Christian faith.  All of the liturgies and celebrations will be held in the Chapel of Christ the Teacher. (Read More)

Filed Under: 2025-04-14, Issues Tagged With: Campus Ministry

Senior History Capstone Presentation: “Commemoration and Controversy” (Apr. 16)

April 14, 2025

Please join the Department of History’s Class of 2025 as they present the findings of their senior capstone group project, which explores the history of a large Bronze monument, commissioned by UP in 1988, to celebrate the Lewis and Clark expedition and its connection to our campus. (Read More)

Filed Under: 2025-04-14, Events, Issues Tagged With: College of Arts and Sciences, Department of History

Earth Day Cleanup at The SLUG (Apr. 23)

April 14, 2025

University of Portland—lets keep our neighborhood clean! We will meet at the Student Lead Unity Garden (SLUG) for this Earth Day event and everyone is welcome to join! We will fan out into the neighborhood and areas surrounding the university to pick up trash and litter. (Read More)

Filed Under: 2025-04-14, Events, Issues Tagged With: Environmental Health and Safety

“Everyday Democracy” and Civic Humanities Showcase (Apr. 23)

April 14, 2025

The Public Research Fellows and the Civic Humanities Working Group invite all members of the UP and broader local communities to “Everyday Democracy,” a year end civic humanities showcase. The event will feature a roundtable of civic leaders, a project exhibit with reception, and an evening with former Oregon Poet Laureate Anis Mojgani on engaging with the city through poetry. All are welcome for part or all of the evening’s events. (Read More)

Filed Under: 2025-04-14, Events, Issues Tagged With: Public Research Fellows

Exclusive Discount for UP Employees: Pilots Pre-College (Apply by May 2)

April 14, 2025

Pilots Pre-College! This transformative experience allows rising sophomores, juniors, or seniors to explore academic fields at the undergraduate level, build confidence, and develop essential skills for college and beyond. Use the promo code EMPLOYEE to receive a $2,500 discount, reducing the cost to just $1,500. Don’t miss out—apply by May 2nd to secure your spot in this enriching summer program! (Read More)

Filed Under: 2025-04-14, 2025-04-28, Issues Tagged With: Pilots Pre-College

School of Nursing & Health Innovations Pinning Ceremony (May 2)

April 14, 2025

The Pinning ceremony is a special ceremony that commemorates the nursing graduates’ educational accomplishments and their formal entry into the nursing profession. We welcome your attendance to come and celebrate with us! (Read More)

Filed Under: 2025-04-14, 2025-04-28, Events, Issues Tagged With: School of Nursing & Health Innovations

Please Load Scholarly Activity on the Portal (May 31)

April 14, 2025

Faculty members are reminded to load their scholarly activity on the portal in PilotsUP by May 31. Data obtained through the portal is important as the University applies for grants, honors societies, etc. Faculty members also use their school’s report on the home tab of the Scholarly Activity Portal to send the data to their respective deans as a part of annual self-evaluation. (Read More)

Filed Under: 2025-04-14, 2025-04-28, Academics, Issues Tagged With: Office of Undergraduate Scholarly Engagement, PilotsUP

New Faculty/Staff Directory Photos (May 6)

April 14, 2025

The Department of Marketing and External Web Services will be taking complimentary professional headshots for Faculty and Staff on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. (Read More).

Filed Under: 2025-04-14, 2025-04-28, Issues Tagged With: Directory Photo Sessions, Marketing & Web Services

Summer Learning Program (Jun. 30-Jul. 31)

April 14, 2025

University of Portland School of Education presents the Summer Learning Program. For students entering 2nd–11th grade, the Summer Learning Program offers tutoring from School of Education Graduate Students in the Master of Arts in Teaching Program. Learning focuses on mathematics, language arts (reading, writing, speaking), and any other subjects in which the student needs help. (Read More)

Filed Under: 2025-04-14, 2025-04-28, Issues

College of Arts & Sciences NEW Major: Media, BS

April 14, 2025

The Communication and Media department is excited to announce our new Bachelor’s of Science (BS) in Media undergraduate degree program. The degree is housed in the COM department and weaves in upper-division courses from Performing and Fine Arts, Public Health, Ethnic Studies, and the School of Business. (Read More)

Filed Under: 2025-04-14, Academics, Issues Tagged With: College of Arts and Sciences, Communication and Media

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Larry Larsen, Performing and Fine Arts, designed the scenery for the production of In Clay for the Broadway Rose Theatre Company. The one woman musical tells the story of French ceramics artist Marie Berthe Cazin and is playing at the theater’s new stage space in downtown Tigard from January 23 – February 15, 2026.

Nicole Harvey, Nursing & Health Innovations, presented “Leveling Up Music History: Teaching Video Game Music in Online and Classroom Settings.” Co-presenter: Tellock, J. Presented at the Music and Gaming Symposium: Super MAGFest 2026. National Harbor, Maryland. January, 2026.

Simon Aihiokhai, Theology, published “‘Ordinary Time is a Period of Altruistic Living.’ Reflections on the Readings for the Second Sunday of Ordinary Time. January 18, 2026.” VoiceAfrique.org. January 17, 2026.

Corey S. Pressman, Public Health & Wellness, will be the featured artist in a solo exhibition of works entitled Aletheia. Presented by Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, the exhibition will be on view from January 30 through April 27, 2026. An artist reception will be held on Sunday, February 8 at 11:30 a.m. and is open to the public.

Naveen Gudigantala, School of Business, presented “Beyond zero-shot: Enhancing LLM financial complaint classification with relevancy-driven RAG-based few-shot prompting.” Presented at the 59th Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences, January 9, 2026.

Susan McDaniel, Performing & Fine Arts, performed as the pianist for the visual album GILGAMESH, now available on all streaming platforms and YouTube. GILGAMESH is the contemporary retelling of an ancient tale and explores themes of friendship and mortality, incorporating song, dance, and film. Featuring music by J. Scott Brubacher and libretto by David James Brock, with direction and production by Four/Ten Media, the project is the result of a decade-long, interdisciplinary collaboration. The performers are baritone Stephen Lancaster, pianist Susan McDaniel, and dancer/choreographer Kyle Marshall (as Enkidu), with additional artistic collaborators Edo Tastic (creative designer), Daniel Stein (audio producer), and Bill Maylone (audio engineer). View the Visual Album, Behind the Scenes footage, and learn more About the Project.

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