Faculty members are invited to apply on behalf of themselves and an undergraduate student researcher for stipend support for an intensive undergraduate research experience during summer 2016. Students are expected to work full-time (35 hours/week) for 6 weeks on the project or the equivalent of 6 weeks over the course of one or both summer […]
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Founders’ Day: Tuesday, April 12
The University’s annual Founders’ Day celebration will take place on Tuesday, April 12. Four sessions of student presentations will be held in place of regularly scheduled classes, and all students and faculty are encouraged take part in the day’s events, featuring senior presentations, undergraduate research, panel discussions, recitals, and more. Classes scheduled to begin after […]
Strategic Plan Survey: Your Ideas, Please
Vision 2020, a new strategic plan, will propel the University of Portland toward being its best: a dynamic, mission-centered, comprehensive Catholic university with a liberal arts focus known for its academic strength and preparation of world citizens through teaching and learning, faith and formation, and service and leadership. University president Rev. Mark. L. Poorman, C.S.C., […]
ReadUP’s “The Moor’s Account” Available in Clark Library
This year’s ReadUP book, The Moor’s Account by Laila Lalami, is still available for free in the Clark Library. ReadUP discussion groups facilitated by Fr. Charlie Gordon, C.S.C., and Brian Doyle will be open to all faculty and staff: Wednesday, February 3, noon Thursday, February 4, 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 9, 3:30 p.m. All book […]
Apply For Spring 2016 Provost’s Initiative Grants
In spring of 2015, the Provost’s Initiative for Undergraduate Research was inaugurated. Faculty members from across the University collaborated with undergraduates on a research project that extended throughout the semester. The provost’s office is committed to increasing opportunities for experiential student learning, and this initiative represents a key element in achieving that goal. Faculty members […]
Meg Jay To Present “The Defining Decade,” Sept. 27
Author, TEDxTalk speaker, and professor Meg Jay will speak about the “twentysomething” years on Sunday, September 27, at 7 p.m., in the Chiles Center. Jay will explain why the twenties are such a rich and important time when the things people do—and don’t do—have an enormous effect across years and opportunities to come. Her talk […]
2015-2016 Bulletin Online
The Office of the Provost is pleased to announce that the 2015-2016 interactive University Bulletin is now available. Please access the document by opening the “Academics” menu on the University’s home page and clicking on “University Catalog: The Bulletin.” Smartphone users can access the Bulletin using its mobile site. For more information contact Matt Baasten, […]
Texas Instruments Leadership Summit, May 29
The provost’s office, School of Education, mathematics department, and Shiley School of Engineering invite faculty to attend a free conference on campus, the Texas Instruments Leadership Summit: College and Career Readiness in STEM Education, on Friday, May 29, from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., in the Bauccio Commons boardroom. While the summit is oriented towards […]
2015 Faculty Awards
The University’s 2015 Faculty Awards were presented on Tuesday, May 5, at the Faculty Awards Dinner, with the following results: The James Culligan Award, established in 1953 in memory of a dedicated servant of the University and presented annually to a faculty member in recognition of distinguished service, was presented to Norah Martin, philosophy. She […]
An Evening With Dr. Tom Greene, May 13
The Teacher Leadership Network and the School of Education will present “An Evening With Dr. Tom Greene” on Wednesday May 13, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., in the Terrace Room. All are invited to engage in a thought-provoking and inspiring evening with University provost Tom Greene, who rose through the ranks as a beloved and […]