Deirdre Katz, psychological sciences, presented a poster titled “Transgenerational Prosociality: The Relationship between Resilience and Respiratory Sinus Arrhythmia during Moral Elevation Induction in Mother-Infant-Grandmother Triads” at the International Convention of Psychological Sciences (ICPS) in Paris, France, on March 9, 2019, with preliminary analyses from an early career grant belonging to Sarina Saturn, from the National Science Foundation grant […]
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Brian Doyle Scholarship for Creative Writing: 2019-2020 Applications Welcome
The Brian Doyle Scholarship for Creative Writing was established in 2018 by University of Portland regent Ralph Bliquez in memory of Brian Doyle, who passed away in May 2017. One aspiring writer will receive a $35,000 scholarship award for the 2019-2020 academic year. Applications are being accepted from now until April 1, 2019. Faculty and staff are […]
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Karen Eifler, Garaventa Center, offered the opening keynote address at the national gathering of LaSallian Schools’ Chief Administrators at their annual meeting in Houston, Texas on February 25. Her talk was titled “Oui, Whee, We: Cultivating a Heart For Ministry.” Matthew Kuhn, Shiley School of Engineering, published “Stress fluctuations during monotonic loading of dense three-dimensional […]
University Ranks High in 2018-2019 Fulbrights
The University of Portland is one of the top producers of Fulbright awards in the nation among master’s level institutions, according to an annual study just released by the Chronicle of Higher Education. The University was ranked 4th nationally in student Fulbright awards for the academic year 2018-2019, with five students who have received the prestigious […]
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Dann Pierce, communication studies, conducted a lecture/workshop on “Metaphors, Meaning, and Culture” with graduate students from Doshisha University and the Kyoto University Graduate School of Management in Kyoto on February 12, 2019. Laura Dyer, biology, and her research student Allegra VanderWilde (junior biology major), received an Education Grant from the Society for Developmental Biology. This grant will provide […]
“Angel of the Amazon,” A New American Opera, Feb. 23
All are invited to a free performance of Angel of the Amazon, a new American opera by Evan Mack, on Saturday, February 23, at 7:30 p.m., in Buckley Center Auditorium. The opera presents the riveting story of Sr. Dorothy Stang and her 2005 martyrdom as she worked to help the poor in the Brazilian rainforest, and […]
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Briana Rotter, nursing, wrote “How can faith be integrated into palliative home-based care?” in Journal of Christian Nursing 36(1) doi: 10.1097/CNJ. 0000000000000564 (2019). Halina Wyss and Amber Vermeesch, nursing, wrote “Inappropriate Patient Sexual Behavior in Nursing Education” in ARCH Women Health Care Volume 2(1): 1–1 (2019). Karen Eifler, Garaventa Center, gave three invited presentations at the Association of Catholic Colleges […]
Upcoming Thirst Friday, Feb. 8
All staff and faculty are warmly invited to enjoy tasty food, drinks, and good company at the next Thirst Friday on February 8 from 4-6 p.m. in the Garaventa Center (Franz 330). Celebrate friendships old and new, discover potential cross-campus collaborations, and try this month’s tasting menu. Accompanying our usual array of snacks and beverages […]
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Irene Routté, Moreau Center, was selected as a Fellow with the New Leaders Council (NLC) Institute, the leading leadership development program for progressive young professionals across the country. This six-month program trains Fellows in the skills needed to run for public office, start a non-profit, or launch a business. Laura Blackhurst and Chris Blackhurst, nursing, co-authored […]
Remembering MLK: Interpretations of Change, Jan. 21
The University will celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Day on Monday, January 21, featuring Diversity Dialogues at 4:15 p.m. in the Chapel of Christ the Teacher. The guest speaker will be Erin Jones, a longtime educator and former administrator with Tacoma Public Schools, who will speak about her experience as a black woman in her […]