News for and about University of Portland faculty and staff.
Faculty and staff members have probably seen Eco-Action stickers put up by the College Ecology Club and ASUP Committee on Sustainability, located in the academic buildings and the Bauccio Commons hallways and bathrooms. If you find yourself wondering, “So what in the heck is Eco-Action, anyway?,” you can find out more in this article by Ruby Beauchamp in the Beacon Online.
Please come for a taste of paradise at the Hawaii Club 43rd Annual Lu’au on Saturday, March 23, at the Chiles Center. Doors open at 4 p.m. and dinner will be served at 5:30, with entertainment to follow at 7 p.m. This year’s theme is “E alu like no ka pono o ke Ao,” which translates to “coming together for the betterment of our world.” We hope to share with the community the idea of coming together from different backgrounds and working towards a common goal.
You may purchase tickets online at www.portlandpilots.com/LUAU, in person at the Chiles Center Box Office (M-F 11-5), or at the door on the night of the event. When purchasing your tickets online, use the promo code “UPLUAU” to access student/faculty/staff/alumni ticket options. We hope to see you there! If you have any questions please email upluau@gmail.com.
The planning process for Fall 2019 new student Orientation programs and activities is underway, according to Jeromy Koffler, student activities. Any suggestions, recommendations, proposals, requests, or other “we should really do that!” ideas will be gratefully accepted by Koffler (koffler@up.edu), Cara Hersh, College of Arts and Sciences (hersh@up.edu), or Shazib Vijlee, Shiley School of Engineering (vijlee@up.edu), by Friday, March 1
The diversity and inclusion program will offer the following events as part of Diversity Dialogues, with UP clubs and organizations hosting an array of events to educate the community on diversity and inclusion. All events are free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be provided. Please offer as extra credit to your students! For ADA accommodations contact Yuri Hernández Osorio at hernandy@up.edu.
Reminder: All events are free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be provided. Please offer as extra credit to your students! For ADA accommodations contact Yuri Hernández Osorio at hernandy@up.edu.
Orientation for new students begins on Friday, January 11, at 8 a.m., in the Pilot House, according to Jeromy Koffler, student activities. For a complete schedule of events, go to this link. Be sure to welcome our nearly 50 new students and their families! Questions? Contact the Office of Student Activities at x7470 or stuact@up.edu.
The University’s digital student run news source, The Beacon, is among twenty-five digital publications chosen as finalists for the Columbia Scholastic Press Association (CSPA) Crown Awards, to be presented in March 2019 at ceremonies in New York City. The digital publications were published during the 2017-18 academic year.
The Crown Awards honor top student publications chosen from CSPA’s members. Crowns are selected for overall excellence in a head-to-head comparison. Student publishing in news, magazine, yearbook or digital (online) formats are all eligible. During Crown consideration, publications are judged on their excellence as shown by their design, photography, concept, coverage and writing. A total of 1,100 publications were eligible for judging. This latest honor comes on the heels of Beacon wins in the College Media Association Pinnacle Awards in November.
For more information contact Nancy Copic, student activities, at copic@up.edu.
La Virgen de Guadalupe Midnight Mass will be offered on Wednesday, December 12, at midnight (Tuesday night going into Wednesday morning). The Mass will be offered in Spanish with English following along, and pan dulce and hot champurrado will be available for people to grab after Mass. Please feel free to bring family, friends, and loved ones.
For questions/ADA accommodations e-mail Yuri Hernandez Osorio, student activities, at hernandy@up.edu.
The Diversity and Inclusion Program will present Las Posadas, a cultural and religious celebration, on Wednesday, December 5, 7 to 9 p.m., in Mehling Ballroom. There will be an information session followed by a celebration with music and authentic treats like aroz con leche. Brought to you by DIP, Campus Ministry, Sigma Delta Pi, M.ECh.A, FASA sa UP, and Women of Color. For questions or ADA accommodations email Yuri Hernandez Osorio, student activities, at hernandy@up.edu. The celebration is free and open to all.
All are welcome to join ASUP for their 20th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Wednesday, November 28, at 6 p.m., in the Pilot House. This year’s ceremony will feature the Moreau Center’s program manager for service and community partnerships Tshombé Brown as guest speaker. Come enjoy drink specials at the bar, holiday cookies, a photo booth, and more.
For more information contact Tyler Zimmerman, student activities, at x7516 or zimmerma@up.edu.
Please save the dates for upcoming presentations by the Diversity and Inclusion Program: