The bricks of the Praying Hands Memorial carry the names of UP alumni who lost their lives in war. Each year the University’s Air Force and Army ROTC cadets mark Veterans Day by posting a 24-hour honor guard at the Praying Hands/Broken Wall Memorial for these and the many alumni and alumnae who have served our country in the […]
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Howard Hall Time Capsule Recovered
The Dundon-Berchtold academic building groundbreaking occurs on Thursday, September 21. The previous Howard Hall post on the museum and archives blog mentions the time capsule that was recovered while breaking Howard Hall apart. The blog’s newest post reveals the contents found in the time capsule, now housed at the Clark Library. Contact Carolyn Connolly, museum coordinator, […]
From the Archives: Registering for Classes in 1967
As we welcome the Class of 2021 and new faculty to the UP campus, here is a brief review of campus and academic life from fifty years ago at the beginning of the 1967 school year. For text and images on the museum blog, follow this link. To complement the blog post, the museum also has a photograph and memorabilia display of […]
It’s Time for a Parade! UP’s 1987 Rose Festival Float
Thirty years ago a group of alumni and University volunteers created UP’s float entry for the 79th Rose Festival Parade. For some interesting facts about float construction and a photo gallery of the process, visit the Museum and Archives blog for our latest post. The 1987 Queen’s Trophy, articles, and more float photos are on display […]
In Memory: Rev. Charles David Sherrer, C.S.C., 1935-2017
The University remembers Fr. Charles David Sherrer, C.S.C., for his years of service to the University community as priest, English professor, and administrator. A memorial post from the University Archives and Museum about Fr. Sherrer’s work at the University and a gallery of photos can be found at this link. For more information contact Carolyn Connolly, […]
Congratulations, Zags!
The most recent post from the University Museum and Archives blog is a brief note celebrating March Madness and commending the Gonzaga Bulldogs’ achievement in this year’s NCAA tournament. Follow this link. For more information contact Carolyn Connolly, museum coordinator, at piatz@up.edu or 8038.
How Do You Spell That Again?
One of the “way back in the past” pieces in the University Museum is a vintage library dictionary stand, according to Carolyn Connolly, museum coordinator. It is very old. Maybe even a piece of original campus furniture from the days of Methodist Portland University. All are invited to read a new post about this venerable cradle […]
UP Ski Team: Yes, We Really Had One
Inspired by recent adventures and misadventures when over a foot of fresh powder snow blanketed campus, the University Museum and Archives turn back time to the 1940s and 1950s, when UP had an actual Ski Team. Travel to our blog to read more about the short-lived ski program, witness the cool alpine clothing, snow lodge life with tea […]
Knick-knacks, Doo-dads, Trinkets, and More on Display
A new University museum display features super-cool University of Portland memorabilia, including buttons, ties, pennants, Wally Pilot, and more, all from the collection of the University Museum. See for yourself in the Buckley Center first floor display case near the Studies Abroad office. For more information contact Carolyn Connolly, museum coordinator, at piatz@up.edu, or x8038.
In Memory: Rev. Ronald Wasowski, C.S.C., 1946-2016
The University remembers Fr. Ron Wasowski, C.S.C., for his years of service to the University community as pastoral minister, professor, and scientist. A memorial post from the University Archives and Museum about Fr. Wasowski’s work at the University and a gallery of photos are found at this link. To complement the online display, there is a […]