The UP Shuttle will follow a different schedule over winter break, according to Jeff Rook, public safety. Shuttles will run Monday through Thursday, Decem ber 17-20, from 6:55-9:30 a.m. and 3:55-7 p.m., and there will be no service from Saturday, December 22 through Sunday, January 6. Reduced service will resume on Monday, January 7 and […]
Issues
Flex Spending Year End Reminder
Faculty and staff who signed up for Flex Spending accounts for 2012 are reminded that the 2012 balance on their Benny Cards can be used through December 31, 2012. Any remaining funds may be accessed through the normal claim reimbursement process from January 1 to March 15, 2013. All claims for 2012 must be filed […]
Winter Break Hours
During the University’s holiday break the Terrace Room Interim Library will be closed on weekends and from December 24 through January 1, and will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on weekdays (see full schedule at http://tinyurl.com/3cxvc88). Library staff will still be working behind the scenes on weekdays between the hours of 8 […]
Course Packs Due, Please
Course packs for the spring 2013 semester are due to printing services as soon as possible, according to Kassie Hansen, printing and mailing services. New copyright restrictions often result in a clearance time of four weeks or more, and in order for printing services staff to provide needed course materials, they must have books and […]
Debate and Speech Union
The University of Portland’s Speech and Debate Union successfully participated in the Orv Iverson & Krista Bacon-Vickery Memorial Forensics Tournament at Clark College in Vancouver, Washington, over the weekend of December 8-9, according to Brian Simmons and Bohn Lattin, communication studies: Anna Murphy (business) won 1st place speaker in the Novice Division of Debate with […]
Know When To Hold ’Em
The Residence Hall Association (RHA) would like to invite all faculty and staff to consider volunteering at Casino Night on Friday, February 1, according to Jon Merchant, residence life. Faculty and staff are needed to serve as dealers and to assist with craps, roulette, blackjack, and bingo (instruction will be provided). Shifts are from 8:45 […]
Winter Break Workout Times
Howard Hall will be on the following winter break hours, according to Brian Dezzani, recreational services: Friday, Dec. 14: 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Dec. 15-16: Closed Monday, Dec. 17-Friday, Dec. 21: 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 22-Monday, Jan. 1: Closed Wednesday, Jan. 2-Friday, Jan. 4: 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Jan. 5-6: Closed Monday, Jan. 7-Friday, […]
Position Open
The human resources office is recruiting for a new benefits administrator, according to director Bryn Sopko. Carol Welch will be transitioning to the university events office in January. The position is posted on the UP job listings site at https://up.hiretouch.com/. Applications will be accepted through January 7, 2013.
Reduced Hours For Break
The Pilot House bookstore will operate on reduced hours during the week leading up to the University’s Christmas break, according to manager Erin Bright. The bookstore will be open Monday, December 17 to Friday, December 21 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and closed on Saturday, December 22. The bookstore will reopen on Wednesday, January […]
Christmas Break Schedule
The Christmas season Mass schedule for the Chapel of Christ the Teacher will be as follows, according to Theresa McCreary, campus ministry: Sunday Masses on December 23 and December 30 at 10:30 a.m. No weekday 12:05 p.m. Masses from December 24 to December 31 Feast of the Mother of God Mass will be celebrated on […]