All faculty and staff are invited to attend the dedication of the University’s new Faculty and Staff Memorial Garden on Tuesday, October 4, at 4 p.m., beginning at the Chapel of Christ the Teacher. The blessing of the garden will be followed by a presidential reception in Bauccio Commons. Many units across campus took part […]
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Michael Cameron, theology, presented a paper on September 17 at Villanova University for Reconsiderations V: A Conference on the Thought and Legacy of Augustine of Hippo. The paper, entitled “Johannine Trends in Augustine’s Formation ad Confessiones,” analyzed how Augustine read the New Testament Gospel of John in his early career, before writing his famous Confessions. Simon Aihiokhai, theology, wrote “Embracing […]
Pilots Basketball WCC tournament semi-finals watch party Mon., March 9
Join fellow Pilots fans at the Lloyd Center Buffalo Wild Wings (1200 NE Broadway) as the men’s basketball team plays BYU in Las Vegas for the WCC tournament semi-finals at 8:30 p.m. Special offers and giveaways will be plentiful for this exciting game. Children are welcome on the restaurant side of Buffalo Wild Wings. Those who […]
Michael Andrews Lecture on Edith Stein, Feb. 10
Michael F. Andrews, the University’s McNerney-Hanson Endowed Chair in Ethics and dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, will give a lecture on Edith Stein in the Holy Cross Lounge on the 3rd floor of Franz Hall on Tuesday, February 10, at 7:15 p.m. His talk is free and open to faculty, staff, students, […]
UP prepares to welcome largest freshman class in its history
University of Portland will welcome the largest class in school history this week when the Class of 2018 arrives on campus for Orientation. Approximately 1,090 new freshmen are expected to begin classes this fall, and the University’s total overall registered full-time undergraduate students is about 170 more than last year at this time. “The University […]
Clark Library Open House
The University will host an open house for the newly opened and renovated Clark Library on Friday, September 27, from 2 to 5 p.m. All faculty, staff, students, and the public are welcome to attend. The open house will feature guided tours on the hour and readings by Brian Doyle, award winning author and editor […]
Emergency Response Training
University of Portland Campus Community Emergency Response Team (CCERT) training is available for all faculty, staff, and students, according to Jeff Rook, public safety. Volunteers are trained by the University’s CCERT trainers and Portland Fire and Rescue to provide emergency disaster assistance on campus and in the immediate surrounding neighborhood. Public safety offers CCERT classes […]
Are You Ready for Some Kickball?
The first annual faculty/staff kickball game on August 14 was a raucous, spirited contest. By most accounts the game between the “Don’t wake the Snake” Snakes and the “Hands off my kickballs” Ballers ended in a tie. By some accounts it didn’t. View or download game photos from our SmugMug gallery.
Say Cheese, Please
The next staff/faculty photo shoot for new employees or those who would like to update their photos will be on Tuesday, August 20, from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., in the Holy Cross Lounge on the third floor of Franz Hall, according to Mary Beebe, marketing and communications. Photos take no more than five minutes. […]
Faculty Deferred Pay Option
All nine-month faculty members can opt in to be paid over a 12 month span, according to Debbie Schwartzkopf, payroll. This process begins with September paychecks and holds a portion aside for nine months, then pays out over June, July, and August of the following summer. To sign up for this option please contact payroll […]