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2025-05-26

PilotsUP Announcements – New Submission Process for Faculty and Staff

May 27, 2025

Faculty and staff can now submit announcements to the PilotsUP Digest using a Request Announcement form, accessible on the PilotsUP dashboard. This process ensures all required details are captured, to streamline communication and improve tracking. (Read More)

Filed Under: 2025-05-26, 2025-06-09, Issues Tagged With: PilotsUP

Cohort 26 Graduation: Pacific Alliance for Catholic Education (Jun. 20)

May 27, 2025

Commencement for the 26th Cohort of the Pacific Alliance for Catholic Education (PACE) will take place at the Chapel of Christ the Teacher on Friday, June 20, 2025. All University of Portland Faculty and Staff are welcome to attend to help celebrate the success of this year’s graduates. (Read More)

Filed Under: 2025-05-26, 2025-06-09, Academics, Issues Tagged With: PACE

Required Annual Heat and Wildfire Smoke Training

May 27, 2025

As we prepare for summer, it is time to complete the Required Annual Heat and Wildfire Smoke Safety Training for 2025. We ask that you complete this 15 minute training, available for on Moodle, at your earliest convenience. Deadlines for completion of the training are: July 1, 2025 for Staff and September 1, 2025 for Faculty. (Read More)

Filed Under: 2025-05-26, 2025-06-09, Issues Tagged With: Environmental Health and Safety, Heat and Wildfire Smoke Training

10 Habits to Lead a Resilient Life (May 28)

May 12, 2025

Human Resources will host this workshop to help you learn skills to build resilience through daily habits that foster mental, emotional, and physical well-being, empowering you to thrive in any situation. (Read More)

Filed Under: 2025-05-12, 2025-05-26, Human Resources, Issues Tagged With: Human Resources

Now Accepting CISGO Proposals (due Jun. 1)

May 12, 2025

Proposals to lead international programs next year are due June 1! Apply to teach next summer in Salzburg or design a customized program! (Read More)

Filed Under: 2025-05-12, 2025-05-26, Issues Tagged With: CISGO, Study Abroad

Stress Less, Achieve More (Jun. 18)

May 12, 2025

Human Resources will host this workshop focused on how to equip yourself with actionable strategies to reduce stress, enhance focus, and maintain balance in high-pressure environments. (Read More)

Filed Under: 2025-05-12, 2025-05-26, Human Resources, Issues Tagged With: Human Resources

Health & Counseling Center Summer Hours

May 12, 2025

The Health & Counseling Center will be open on a limited schedule during the summer. The phone will continue to be answered Monday through Friday as usual and our medical office administrator will be available to assist in connecting students to off-campus care if needed. (Read More)

Filed Under: 2025-05-12, 2025-05-26, Issues Tagged With: Health & Counseling Center

Columbia Sportswear Employee Store Invitation

April 24, 2025

Take advantage of our exclusive invitation to shop at the Columbia Sportwear Employee store. Our UP Faculty and Staff invitation is valid May 1-May 31, 2025. (Read More)

Filed Under: 2025-04-28, 2025-05-12, 2025-05-26, Issues Tagged With: Columbia Sportswear Employee Store

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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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