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This Issue: October 27, 2024
NETWORK MAINTENANCE (Oct. 17)
Information Services will be performing network maintenance from 5 a.m. to 7 a.m. on Thursday, October 17. This will impact both wired and WiFi connections and users may experience intermittent issues accessing the internet through the campus network. UP internet resources, such as PilotsUP and the UP website will also be inaccessible intermittently during this maintenance window. (Read More).
“Making Strides Against Breast Cancer” (Oct. 20)
In partnership with the American Cancer Society, UP will host the “Making Strides Against Breast Cancer” walkathon on October 20 starting at 9 a.m. Making Strides of Oregon and SW Washington is the premier breast cancer walk in the area. (Read More).
Tibetan Nuns Jangchub Jamtse USA Tour (Oct. 21)
Campus Ministry, in partnership with Wholistic Peace Institute, will host a special event on campus with the Tibetan nuns of Jangchub Choeling Buddhist Nunnery in India, on their first-ever USA tour. Their performance will encompass profound Buddhist spiritual practices with Tibetan tradition and symbolism. (Read More).
The Schoenfeldt Distinguished Writers Series Welcomes Viet Thanh Nguyen (Oct. 23)
The Schoenfeldt Distinguished Writers series is delighted to welcome novelist and memoirist Viet Thanh Nguyen to our campus for a talk on Wednesday October 23. Nguyen is the author of the Pulitzer-Prize-winning novel “The Sympathizer” and works as a professor at the University of Southern California. (Read More).
2024 Fall Pillers Lecture (Oct. 24)
The Shiley School of Engineering cordially invites you to join us at this fall’s Pillers Lecture, with guest lecturer Dan Patla PE ’06. Patla is a Senior Mechanical Engineer with over 20 years of experience in hydropower engineering and serves as a National and International Technical Expert for USACE. (Read More).
Screening of OPB documentary, “Road to Sunrise: A Journey to Reconcile Oregon’s Racist History,” featuring Taylor Stewart ’18 (Oct. 28)
Join us for a screening and discussion of OPB’s documentary “Road to Sunrise: A Journey to Reconcile Oregon’s Racist History,” featuring the racial justice work of UP alum Taylor Stewart ’18. Taylor will be joining us for the discussion. (Read More).
Health & Counseling Center Vaccine Clinic (Oct. 28)
The Health & Counseling Center is partnering with Safeway to bring flu and COVID vaccines to campus. This vaccination clinic will be held in Clark Library and is open to students and employees. Safeway will bill your insurance for the vaccines and most major insurance plans are accepted. Kaiser is accepted for the flu vaccine only. (Read More)
Pilot Games (Oct. 26)
Mark your calendars for the event of the semester—The Pilot Games! The Health Holistic and Fitness (UPH2F) club in partnership with Army ROTC will be hosting a fitness competition that will test your endurance, strength, and overall fitness through five different events. (Read More).
The English Department Reading & Lecture Series Welcomes UP Alumnus Mark Pomeroy (Oct. 30)
The English Department Reading & Lecture Series will be hosting UP alumnus Mark Pomeroy for a reading from his second novel, “The Tigers of Lents” on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 5-6 p.m. in Brian Doyle Auditorium. “The Tigers of Lents” takes place in Southeast Portland and on The Bluff, as it details a family of sisters moving beyond their poverty-strained years of high school. (Read More).
Social Justice Immersions (Oct. 31)
The Moreau Center would like to invite all students to apply by October 31 to go on one of our four remaining Social Justice Immersions for the year. There are local and national immersion experiences to choose from, each focused on different social justice issues. (Read More).
Faculty & Staff Autumn Retreat (Nov. 8)
The Mission Committee, the Office of the Provost, and Human Resources invite all faculty and staff to attend a day-long spiritual retreat on Friday, November 8, 2024. The retreat will be held on campus and will highlight themes of Catholic Social Teaching. (Read More).
Student Wellness Highlights: Dating Violence Awareness Month
October is Dating Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) and Student Wellness is providing a month full of activities to promote Pilots Protecting Pilots in collaboration with our campus partners. (Read More).
PortLog: Fitness & Wellness Initiatives
Our campus has always offered many health and wellness opportunities for faculty and staff. This month’s edition of PortLog features selections from our archives that highlight the history of staying fit at UP. (Read More).
Be UP’s Collegium Participant in June 2025! (Apply by Oct. 20)
Faculty of all disciplines are invited to be part of Collegium, an annual week-long colloquy that integrates faith and intellectual life, held on the campus of St. John’s University. All travel, accommodations, and fees are covered by UP’s annual dues. (Read More).
OUTober Celebration and the NEW Center for Gender and Sexuality
October is LGBTQ+ History Month! Uniquely known as OUTober, it is a time to recognize and celebrate the rich history, contributions, and struggles of the LGBTQ+ community. University of Portland’s Center for Gender and Sexuality (CGS) will celebrate OUTober with a series of programs and events for our campus community. (Read More).
Introducing: Pilot Family Portal
We are excited to introduce the Pilot Family Portal, an online platform launching this month. This portal will replace the monthly UP Parent & Family Newsletter and will continue to provide valuable resources including campus updates, information on upcoming events, and other timely information to enhance the Pilot Family experience. (Read More).