The University museum will be open for special hours on Friday, June 26, from 1 to 4 p.m., and Saturday, June 27, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., during the 2015 Alumni Reunion. All University employees, alumni, and friends are welcome to visit the museum in the basement of Shipstad Hall, room 014. The museum […]
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In Memoriam: Martha Wachsmuth, 1921-2015
Former archivist assistant and longtime University employee Martha Wachsmuth passed away on the morning of May 4 at 94 years of age. The University archives and museum mourn her passing while remembering Martha for her faithful service to the University for 41 years. Martha retired in September 2012 at the age of 91. A post […]
A Given Life: Rev. Richard Berg, C.S.C.
In every aspect of their work, Holy Cross religious carry out at least one of the elements of the University’s mission on a daily basis – Teaching and Learning, Faith and Formation, Service and Leadership. Fr. Richard Berg, C.S.C., professor emeritus and former College of Arts and Sciences dean, incorporates all these elements in his […]
Silent Sentinels On The Bluff: New Museum Blog Entry
One of the most frequently asked questions posed to the University museum and archives is, “Who moved the cannons, and where are they now?” Answers to these and more questions, plus some history of the once-iconic bluff cannons, can be found in the latest post on the museum blog at http://tinyurl.com/mmyu9l5. Contact Carolyn Connolly, museum […]
New Campus Museum Displays
The campus community is invited to view two new museum displays for the 80th anniversary of the Beacon and the University’s name change from Columbia University to University of Portland. The Beacon display includes staff photographs and a selection of pages and articles on the display board in the basement of Shipstad Hall across from […]
Science/Romanaggi Hall Display
All are invited to view a new display on venerable Old Science Hall (renamed Romanaggi Hall), located in the display case across from the Shepard Freshman Resource Center on the first floor of Buckley Center. Included in the display of photographs and memorabilia are a microscope (ca. 1937) and a few of the furnishings from […]
A Given Life: Return on Investment
A given life is both seed and fruit for the harvest. One University legend, the late Rev. John A. Molter, C.S.C. (pictured), through his teaching and attention, contributed to the University’s harvest by inspiring students in the classrooms and labs of Old Science—now Romanaggi— Hall. For the story of Fr. Molter and his connection to […]
A Given Life: Out of Exile
Those called to a life of service in the Church sometimes face opposition to their work. In 1901, the Sisters of Mary of the Presentation in France found themselves without home or work after the French government enacted anti-clerical legislation aimed at the Catholic Church. Through the Congregation of Holy Cross, some of these sisters […]
A Given Life: Called To Serve
Within a community of given lives some are chosen to lead, not always by choice. The University’s mission, summarized as Teaching and Learning; Faith and Formation; Service and Learning, is not for students alone. The University of Portland has been a cradle of leadership for the religious of Holy Cross, who practice and model what […]
A Given Life: Exuberant & Overflowing
Sixth in the University museum’s “A Given Life” series is Rev. John Delaunay, C.S.C., a well-remembered University of Portland figure. His term as dean of men spanned the World War II era. Fr. Delaunay had a good rapport with students, imparting words of wisdom in the form of weekly and witty “Campus Bulletins.” His personal […]