The Shiley School of Engineering has received a $100,000 gift from Greg and Gloria Shean of San Antonio, Texas, according to the development office. Greg Shean received a bachelor’s degree in engineering from the University in 1969 and earlier had established the Greg Shean ’69 Engineering Endowed Financial Aid Fund, which now totals more than […]
University Relations
New Alumni Relations Director
Craig Swinyard has been selected as the director of alumni relations, according to Laurie Kelley, VP for university relations. Swinyard has a long association with the University which began in 1994, his freshman year. He graduated from the University with a bachelor of arts in mathematics in 1998. As a student, he was a member […]
Inauguration of the 20th UP President, September 26
Rev. Mark L. Poorman, C.S.C., will be inaugurated as University of Portland’s 20th president on September 26, 2014. The Inauguration Mass at 11:45 a.m. and the ceremony at 3 p.m. in the Chiles Center will cap two days of public celebration honoring the new president. All University of Portland community members are invited to celebrate […]
Faculty and Staff Reception With Fr. Mark Poorman, C.S.C.
Please join the University community in officially welcoming Fr. Mark Poorman, C.S.C., as our 20th president on Wednesday, September 24, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., in the Bauccio Commons dining room and patio. This casual reception will feature light snacks (including some of Fr. Mark’s favorites), an assortment of hors d’oeuvres, full bar, and soft […]
New Gift From Estate of Elizabeth James ’77
The University of Portland has received an additional $293,477 from the estate of Elizabeth James, which brings the total gift from her estate to $1.64 million. A portion of the gift, more than $1 million, was dedicated to the renovated Clark Library, where a state-of-the-art conference room was named in her honor. In addition, the […]
Say Cheese, Please
A professional photo shoot for new faculty and employees or those who would like to update their headshot photos will be on Tuesday, August 19, from 8 a.m. to noon, in Shiley Hall Vollum Study Room on the second floor. Photo sessions should take no more than five minutes. To make an appointment, e-mail mktg@up.edu […]
$250,000 Keck Foundation Grant
The University of Portland has received a $250,000 grant from the W.M. Keck Foundation to enhance the laboratory experiences of undergraduate students in the Shiley School of Engineering. The grant will allow the Shiley School of Engineering to develop 10 new laboratory modules that support developmental and technical learning objectives. Engineering professor Heather Dillon is […]
Main Entrance Updates
Work is progressing on the University’s main Willamette Boulevard entrance and exit. Over the past weeks much of the new drainage system has gone into the ground on the Shipstad side of the drive. In addition, a bioswale has been excavated and its connections to the main drive have been completed. Over the next three […]
Wednesday Ticket Happy Hour
Every Wednesday until August 13, from 2 to 3 p.m., the Pilots Box Office will be running a “Happy Hour” with exclusive ticket deals for the upcoming 2014 men’s and women’s soccer season. On Wednesday, July 23, general admission mini-packs are on sale for $25. The mini-pack features 1 ticket to each of the following […]
RISE Campaign Closes, Exceeds Goal by $7 Million
University of Portland has successfully completed its RISE Campaign, raising nearly $182 million and exceeding its goal by almost $7 million, making it one of the largest funding campaigns ever for a Pacific Northwest private college or university. The campaign, which began in 2007 and was publically launched in 2010 with a goal of raising […]