New York Times columnist David Brooks has accepted an invitation by University president Rev. Mark L. Poorman, C.S.C., to speak at the University of Portland on the evening of March 16, 2016. The event will be open to the public and tickets will be available for sale in fall. There will be special discounted rates […]
President's Office
SOLD OUT – State Of The University, Alumni Awards, March 17
University president Rev. Mark L. Poorman, C.S.C., will give his first State of the University address and present the 2015 Alumni Awards at a sold out event on Tuesday, March 17, at the Sentinel Hotel, 614 S.W. 11th Ave. Doors open at 11:30 a.m., with a program from noon to 1 p.m. With KGW’s Laurel […]
Faculty and Staff Reception With Fr. Mark Poorman, C.S.C.
Please join the University community in officially welcoming Fr. Mark Poorman, C.S.C., as our 20th president on Wednesday, September 24, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., in the Bauccio Commons dining room and patio. This casual reception will feature light snacks (including some of Fr. Mark’s favorites), an assortment of hors d’oeuvres, full bar, and soft […]
Fr. Poorman Becoming 20th UP President, Tuesday July 1
Rev. Mark L. Poorman, C.S.C., becomes the University of Portland’s 20th president this week on Tuesday, July 1, 2014. Fr. Mark has served as executive vice president for the past three years overseeing the divisions of university operations, financial affairs, university relations, and student affairs. In addition, he served as pastoral resident in Schoenfeldt Hall. […]
Fr. Beauchamp Named President Emeritus
University president Rev. E. William Beauchamp, C.S.C., has been honored with a resolution appointing him as President Emeritus for the University of Portland. The resolution was read by president-elect Rev. Mark L. Poorman, soon to be the University’s 20th president, during a farewell gathering for Fr. Bill in Bauccio Commons on Wednesday, June 11.
Faculty/Staff Presidential Forums
Interviews of the two University of Portland presidential candidates will take place on Tuesday, January 14 and Wednesday, January 15. A crucial part of that process is feedback from faculty and staff who have had the opportunity to meet with the candidates and ask questions. To that end, all faculty and staff are invited to […]
Fr. Ed Returns
Rev. Edwin Obermiller, C.S.C., is returning to The Bluff in July to serve as special assistant to the vice president within the university relations division. Fr. Ed will also serve as a pastoral resident in Kenna Hall. Fr. Obermiller left the University in 2006 to serve as the director of the Office of Vocations for […]
Advisory Committee On Inclusion
The Ad Hoc President’s Advisory Committee on Inclusion is hosting community listening sessions at the following times and locations: Tuesday, April 2: Staff Listening Session with Stacey Watanabe and Br. Thomas Giumenta, C.S.C., noon to 1 p.m., Buckley 015 Wednesday, April 3: Faculty Listening Session with Gary Malecha and Elayne Shapiro, noon to 1 p.m., […]
Greene Named UP Provost
University president Rev. E. William Beauchamp, C.S.C. has announced the appointment of Thomas Greene as provost, effective immediately. Greene has served as interim provost since August 2012. Greene’s administrative duties on The Bluff include oversight of all faculty and academic personnel and programs, as well as the Clark Family Library, the Garaventa Center, the Franz […]