Congratulations to our retiring faculty! The University Archives and Museum have a new blog post recognizing these nine members of the University faculty for their many years of service. Visit this site for a slideshow of the honored retirees and see how they’ve changed over the years. For more information, contact Carolyn Connolly, museum coordinator, […]
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Latest Academic Update Available Now
Were course evaluations higher or lower this semester? How did grades turn out for this semester? With and without P/NP? How many degree candidates took part in virtual Commencement? If you are interested in these questions and other information, read the latest Academic Update at this link. For more information contact the provost’s office at […]
New Look for My Apps Single Sign On Portal Starting May 13
Information services will transition the My Apps single sign on portal (myapps.up.edu) to a new version on Wednesday, May 13. You will notice a fresh modern look and a new feature called My Account. To preview the new look, you can visit this page. To learn more about the features offered with the My Account link […]
Extraordinary Measures: 1948 Graduation
With the unusual circumstances surrounding the 2020 Commencement exercises, the staff of the University Archives and Museum looked through archive files for other commencement interruptions. We found one, in 1948. Visit this site for the full story. For more information, contact Carolyn Connolly, museum coordinator, at piatz@up.edu.
Moodle Downtime, Fall Course Availability
The academic technology services and innovation office has scheduled a brief downtime for Moodle upgrades on Friday, May 8, from 9 to 10 a.m. We’ll be getting the latest Moodle fixes in place and getting Moodle ready for an online summer semester! Also, the course creation process for fall semester is underway and should be […]
Student Leadership Awards For 2019-2020
The third annual Leadership Awards were celebrated online and announced via the Student Activities Instagram account between April 20 and 24 as well as the University of Portland website. Fifteen student leaders and 2 staff members who exemplified leadership and significantly contributed towards the University’s mission during the 2019 -2020 academic year received awards. Division […]
National Scar Tissue, November 22, 1963
The University Archives and Museum continue to comb through our files for examples of the University community’s response in times of trial and disruption. This post reaches back to November 1963. Click here to see more. For more information, contact Carolyn Connolly, museum coordinator, at piatz@up.edu.
More Patron Saints For The Current Condition: Did You Know?
Did you know that there are patron saints for most anything, even the internet? “Patron saints” in Catholicism are venerable women and men from throughout history who are heavenly advocates for places, professions and people. It is good to know that in the oddest of times there are saints who we can turn to as […]
Virtual Thesis Defense: Carly Volkmer on May 1
The Department of Communication Studies invites all faculty and staff to attend Carly M. Volkmer’s virtual thesis defense on May 1 from 12:30-2 p.m. via Zoom. Carly her thesis, An Empirical (Re)Exploration of Leadership in a Nonprofit: Understanding Leadership as a Perspective and a Practice. Her qualitative study of a nonprofit argues that leadership can […]
Changing Times, Remembered Days: September 11, 2001
The nation came to a standstill in the days following the terrorist attacks on the Twin Towers in New York, the Pentagon in Washington, DC, and United Airlines Flight 93. As we continue with our series to measure the University community’s response in times of trial and disruption, the UP Archives and Museum focus on […]