Join the Department of Political Science and Global Affairs, in partnership with Constructive Dialogues, for “The Constitution and the Culture War: Cases from the ’24-’25 SCOTUS Term,” a special talk with Professor Bill Curtis.
2025-09-15
Proper P-Card Usage (Sep. 17)
This presentation will provide clear guidance on proper corporate card usage to ensure compliance, accountability, and responsible spending.
Learn Blue Ocean Strategy: Examples from Wine, Beer & Spirits (Sep. 18)
An interactive workshop about the business approach for creating new, uncontested market spaces where competition is irrelevant.
Brand Refresh and Website Presentation (Sep. 19)
Introducing the new brand refresh! Learn about the “UP” campaign and get a jump start on changes to the website rolling out this fall.
Atoms & Artifacts (Sep. 19-21)
Join New Wave Opera for “Atoms & Artifacts,” an exploration of the perceptions & experiences of historical women. This production features the West Coast premieres of two operas: “Marie Curie Learns to Swim” and “Alice Tierney.” Free for UP students, staff, and faculty!
Call for Course Syllabi Submissions: Ethical AI Initiative (Sep. 22)
The Steering Council on Ethical AI invites faculty to submit course syllabi for the Ethical AI designation for spring 2026. Courses should include meaningful components related to AI critical literacy, AI ethics, AI’s societal impacts, and/or AI responsible use and development. Courses with the EAI designation will be searchable during registration and visible to students.
Homecoming & Family Weekend 2025 (Sep. 26-28)
Family Weekend & Homecoming 2025 are coming up next weekend! Click here or visit PortlandPilots.com/Homecoming for details on exciting events for all UP students, alums, families, staff, and faculty!
Using IMPROV to Improve Teaching (Oct. 1)
Generosity, flexibility, and confidence—those are attributes associated with IMPROV. Discover how improv techniques can make your classroom more engaging, help students think on their feet, and reduce your own teaching anxiety.
Ian’s Coffee Shop: Jump into Qualtrics (Oct. 2)
Join this interactive workshop led by Dr. Ian Parkman and conduct a fun survey design activity!
Spring 2026 Provost’s Initiative for Undergraduate Research Applications Open! (Due Oct. 6th by Midnight)
Applications for Spring 2026 Provost’s Initiative for Undergraduate Research awards are available now on the Provost’s Initiative webpage. Applications for Spring 2026 are due October 6th by Midnight.