Shirley owned a private cleaning company prior to UP and is the loving mother of four beautiful boys.
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Have you been wondering how you can get involved to make our world a better place for future generations? Or maybe you just want to make UP a safer place for students, faculty, and staff to live, learn and work? UP Wellness has options for you! (Read More).
HR Workshop: Conflict Management—Navigating Workplace Disputes (Jan. 15)
Conflicts arise everywhere—at work, at home, and in everyday life. Join us to learn practical tools to navigate disputes effectively, fostering healthier relationships and stronger collaboration in any setting. This engaging session will provide actionable strategies to turn challenges into opportunities for growth. (Read More).
Wags & Whiskers: Two O-paw-ras about Family for All Ages (Jan. 18-19)
New Wave Opera, in partnership with University of Portland and Oregon Humane Society, is pleased to present “Wags & Whiskers,” a double-bill of family-friendly operas about pets. (Read More).
Faith and Intellectual Life Discussion Group Meeting (Jan. 31)
At the next FILDG meeting we will be discussing the introduction and conclusion from Marcia Bjornerud’s book “Timefulness: How Thinking Like a Geologist Can Help Save the World.” Refreshments will be served and all faculty and staff are welcome. (Read More).
Family Weekend 2025!
We’ll be welcoming parents and families to campus for Family Weekend on February 14-16, 2025. This year we will be combining all class years into one exciting weekend. Visit the Family Weekend page for a list of events.
2024 University Staff Awards
Congratulations to the recipients of this year’s University Staff Awards, honoring the remarkable contributions and dedication of team members who consistently demonstrate excellence and make UP a special place to work and learn. (Read More).
AI Faculty Sandbox (Jan. 10)
Join Terry Favero, CTL, and Hannah Highlander, CAS, for this two-part workshop focused on using AI to improve your teaching and student learning. (Read More).
Spring 2025 Lunchtime Learning Sessions
Lunchtime sessions are created to foster continuous learning, collaboration, and personal growth through engaging, informal educational programs to learn about a specific topic or skill. Hear speakers from across the UP community as they cover a variety of subjects, such as leadership development, professional development, wellness, and much more. (Read More)
Spring 2025 Provost’s Initiative for Undergraduate Research Recipients; Summer Applications Now Open! (Due Feb. 16 by Midnight)
The Office of the Provost is pleased to announce recipients of the Spring 2025 Provost’s Initiative for Undergraduate Research awards. Applications for the Summer 2025 awards are now open through February 16, 2025. (Read More).