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UP Recognized for Commitment to Clean Wind Power

The University of Portland has once again been recognized for its environmental impact commitment by virtue of participation in the Portland General Electric Clean Wind program, according to André Hutchinson, physical plant. A certificate was presented to UP representatives on Wednesday, February 28. Every year, UP self-directs the maximum percentage of public purpose charge toward […]

See A Problem? Submit a Request to iService Desk

The physical plant would like to remind faculty and staff that if they encounter maintenance issues in campus buildings, they should please submit a request via iService desk on the physical plant website. According to assistant director Joe Cates, only emergencies like active leaks or security issues merit a call to the main physical plant […]

Virginia Asuncion Farewell Reception, May 2

Please join the physical plant staff as we say goodbye to Mehling Hall housekeeper Virginia Asuncion. Virginia has been a University of Portland staff member for 44 years, and will be missed by colleagues and residents alike. She will be honored for her contributions to the University in a farewell reception to be held in the Terrace Room […]

UP Hosting Strategic Energy Management Cohort Workshop, November 16

The University of Portland will host the final Strategic Energy Management (SEM) workshop, “Report Out & Celebration,” on Wednesday, November 16. UP has been participating in a two-year SEM cohort sponsored by the Energy Trust of Oregon (ETO), according to physical plant director André Hutchinson. Other participants in the cohort, which focuses on organizations with large, complex campuses, […]

UP Hosting Strategic Energy Management Cohort Workshop, Sept. 14

The University of Portland has been participating in a two-year Strategic Energy Management (SEM) cohort sponsored by the Energy Trust of Oregon (ETO), according to physical plant director André Hutchinson. The University will host the next SEM workshop, “Sustaining Strategic Energy Management,” on Wednesday, September 14. The University’s commitment toward strategic energy management has been spearheaded by […]

Fay Beeler Farewell Reception, September 8

Please join the physical plant staff as they say goodbye to their much loved assistant director, Fay Beeler, on the occasion of her retirement. Fay has been a University staff member for over 27 years and will be greatly missed by all. Fay will be honored for her contributions to the University of Portland in […]

Holy Cross and Teske Dining Room Closure, May 16-20

The Holy Cross and Teske Dining Rooms will be closed during the week of May 16, according to physical plant director Andre Hutchinson. Workers will be replacing air conditioning units and also performing other scheduled maintenance and repairs. The Holy Cross dining room will reopen on Monday, May 23. For more information contact the physical […]

University Honored By PGE For Sustainability

Physical plant director André Hutchinson reports that Portland General Electric presented the University of Portland with a certificate acknowledging UP’s 2015 environmental impact. The certificate states, “You have made a positive impact on our environment through your purchase of Clean Wind renewable power. Thank you for your commitment to the environment.” Hutchinson points out that […]

UP Joins Energy Trust of Oregon’s Strategic Energy Management Program

The University of recently joined a newly formed cohort in the Energy Trust of Oregon’s Strategic Energy Management (SEM) program, according to physical plant director André Hutchinson. One of the initial steps in the SEM program is the Energy Management Assessment (EMA); the EMA session is not a technical audit, but rather takes a business […]