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Laurie Laird Appointed as Director of Moreau Center

Laurie Laird copyLaurie Laird has been appointed as director of the University of Portland Moreau Center. Laird comes to The Bluff after two years with Jesuit Volunteer Corp Northwest and fifteen years of service in higher education at Santa Clara University. Laurie has collaborated with campus ministry and residence life to develop living and learning communities. Laird will begin her role on Monday, Oct. 26.

Laurie has master’s degree in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages from San Jose State University and a bachelor’s degree from Santa Clara University.  She has also worked for Global Fund for Women, personally studied and traveled internationally, and accompanied students on domestic and international immersion service trips.

For more information contact the Moreau Center at 7132 or moreaucenter@up.edu.

David Houglum named director for leadership of the Franz Center

houglumNew-copyDavid Houglum was named the director for leadership in the Franz Center. He was actively involved in the Franz Center programs while serving as the Director of the Moreau Center, which will make for a seamless transition.

Houglum came to the University as interim director of the Moreau Center in 2013 and was named director the following year.

Houglum has a Ph.D. in leadership studies and a master’s degree in organizational leadership from Gonzaga University and received an undergraduate degree from Pacific Lutheran University. He has previously served as associate director of Student Leadership and Development and director of the Ignatian Leadership Institute at Loyola Marymount University. He has also served as both adjunct professor and faculty capacities at Gonzaga University and Loyola Marymount University.

Kick-start Into Service Initiative

service2015 copyThe Moreau Center and Office of Residence Life are implementing a new initiative during the 2015-16 academic year to continue cultivating the campus culture of service through the creation of the “Kick-start into Service” initiative. The new program replaces the “Building Community: Serving to Learn” service project that has traditionally occurred over Labor Day weekend.

Each residence hall will be provided kick-starter funds to develop a hallmark service program at the local, national, or global level. These programs will be unique for each hall depending on the passion and gifts of each residence hall team (hall director, resident assistants, sustainability coordinators, intercultural coordinators, faith and formation ambassadors, service and justice coordinators, and pastoral residents). The programs will encourage an intentional discernment process for the one-time or ongoing service/social justice related initiative. Additional mini-grant funds will be available for residence hall leadership teams to apply for and to increase the impact of their service initiative.

The Kick-start into Service initiative is rooted in the mission and values of Holy Cross, which promote service to and with others in multiple cultural contexts. By building a greater capacity and culture for students to live out service and social justice, this program provides key experiential transformative learning opportunities.

For more information, contact Dave Houglum, Moreau Center, at 8559 or houglum@up.edu.

Applications Still Available For Immersion Accompaniers

New employee and staff portraitsFaculty and staff members who have a desire to walk alongside students during service and learning immersions trips still have time to apply for positions as Moreau Center immersion accompaniers for 2015-16. Those who have a commitment to service, a desire to encourage student formation, and a willingness to live simply while immersed in an extended experience with students should consider this unique opportunity. Several domestic and international opportunities are available over fall, winter, spring, and summer breaks and most travel costs are covered. Accompaniers only need to cover costs for any personal items or food outside of group meals and any necessary passports, visas, or immunizations. No experience is necessary.

For more information contact Dave Houglum, Moreau Center, at houglum@up.edu. Details and application can be found at up.edu/moreaucenter.

Immersion Accompanier deadline extended to April 17

service2There’s still time to apply for an Immersion Accompanier position for the 2015-16 year. The application deadline has been extended to Friday, April. 17. If you have a desire to walk alongside students serving and learning from other cultures, socio-economic groups and countries, you are encouraged to apply. All that is required is a commitment to service, a desire to encourage student formation and a willingness to live simply while immersed in an extended experience with students. Several domestic and international opportunities are available over Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer breaks. Accompaniers only need to cover costs for any personal items or food outside of group meals. All other food and travel costs are covered (with the exception of passports, visas and immunizations). Details and application can be found at up.edu/moreaucenter.

Questions? Contact Dave Houglum at houglum@up.edu.

Father Thomas C. Oddo, C.S.C., Memorial Scholarship

oddoTomShortly after his untimely death in 1989, Univer­sity of Portland president Rev. Thomas C. Oddo, C.S.C., was memorialized by faculty, staff, students, and friends with the establishment of an endowed scholarship fund named after him. Every year the University awards scholarship funds in Fr. Oddo’s name to one or two students who meet a set of criteria which includes demonstrated commitment to service and to service learning. Nominations are welcome at this time for the next awards to students, and are due by March 27. A nomination form is available at http://tinyurl.com/m936kyp.

Needed: Service Immersion Accompaniers

service2Faculty and staff who would like to walk alongside students in serving and learning from other cultures, socio-economic groups and even other countries are invited to apply for a 2015-16 service learning accompanier position. Several domestic and international opportunities are available over fall, winter, spring, and summer breaks. Accompaniers only need to cover costs for any personal items or food outside of group meals. All other food and travel costs are covered (with the exception of passports, visas and immunizations). No prior experience is necessary.

For more information contact Dave Houglum, Moreau Center, at houglum@up.edu. Deadline to apply is Thursday, April 2. Details and application can be found at up.edu/moreaucenter.

Seeking Exemplary Service Projects, Programs

houglumThe Moreau Center facilitates the University’s annual application for the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll, according to Ann Shultz, Moreau Center. The Corporation for National and Community Service created the honor roll in 2006 to identify, collect, and recognize the outstanding service taking place at higher education institutions across the nation. To maintain UP’s status on the honor roll, the Moreau Center is required to submit three exemplary service projects or programs with measurable results that occurred during the period of July 1, 2013 to July 30, 2014.

Faculty and staff are asked to assist in identifying exemplary service project/programs from their areas to be included in the application. Contact Dave Houglum, Moreau Center, at houglum@up.edu or 8559 prior to March 6. A gift card for $25 in the UP bookstore will be given to anyone whose project is included in the top three. For more information contact Shultz at 7033 or shultz@up.edu.

It’s Tamale Time! Support Border Immersion Trip

TamalesThe Moreau Center will offer a tamale sale in support of the Border Immersion Trip on Tuesday, February 17 and Wednesday, February 18. Vegeta­rian and chicken tamales will be sold at $2 each and $20 a dozen in the Bauccio Commons between 11:20 a.m. and 12:45 p.m., and 5 to 7 p.m. on both days. Questions can be directed to border.immersion@up.edu.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration, Jan. 19

MLKAll faculty, staff, and students are invited to join student activities, the diversity multicultural programs office, and the Moreau Center to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, January 19, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., in the Bauccio Commons, Franz Hall lobby, and the Pilot House. Each location will offer sign-up stations for community service opportunities throughout spring 2015, free t-shirts, and other giveaways.

For more information, contact Bethany Sills, student activities, at 7470 and mulitculturalprograms@up.edu, or Lindie Burgess, Moreau Center, at 7132 or moreaucenter@up.edu.