The Office of Alumni and Parent Relations is accepting nominations for the 2021 Thomas A. Gerhardt Award for Student Leadership. Criteria for selection include: Student must be a graduating senior; Student must have demonstrated leadership throughout his/her/their undergraduate career; Student must demonstrate consistent dedication to the University and the community through service to God and […]
Alumni & Parent Relations
Anna Horlacher: Good Luck and Thank You!
Anna Horlacher, associate director of alumni and parent relations, has accepted a position with a consulting firm in Portland, and will be wrapping up her service at the University during the first week of February. Anna is a proud UP alumna from the Class of 2012. She joined the alumni and parent relations team in […]
Leadership Position Open in Alumni & Parent Relations: Your Help Appreciated!
The Office of Alumni and Parent Relations is seeking applicants for a leadership position and asks that faculty and staff who can think of alumni that they believe would be a good fit contact them and help spread the word. The full job description and requirements can be found using this link. For more information […]
NIKE Employee Store: Faculty & Staff Welcome Nov. 8-19
The Office of Alumni and Parent Relations and the Office of Athletics are excited to provide all UP faculty and staff access to the Nike Employee Store from November 8 to November 19. Please register by Wednesday, November 4 for store access. More information and registration can be found at this link. Contact Anna Horlacher, […]
UP Month of Remembrance
For many centuries, the Catholic Church has dedicated November as a month of prayer for the deceased. Since its founding in 1901, the University of Portland has observed this ancient custom. On behalf of the University and Holy Cross community on The Bluff, we invite faculty, staff, alumni, families and friends to join with us […]
Switchboard – UP’s Online Community Platform
Alumni & parent relations moderates a community platform called Switchboard, which serves as a closed community space for faculty, staff, parents, students, and alumni to ask for what they need and offer what they have. Craig Swinyard, director, encouraged current Switchboard users to lean in to the power of connection. In these times of uncertainty, […]
Nominate Students For 2019 Gerhardt Award
The Office of Alumni Relations is accepting nominations for the 2019 Thomas A. Gerhardt Award for Student Leadership. Criteria for selection include: Student must be a graduating senior; Student must have demonstrated leadership throughout his or her undergraduate career; Student must demonstrate consistent dedication to the University and the community through service to God and neighbor. […]
Caring for Aging Parents Workshop: April 19
The Nursing Alumni Chapter and Office of Alumni & Parent Relations invite you to join us for an educational workshop featuring a panel of healthcare and social work professionals. Learn how best to support aging family members and have your questions answered. The Caring for Aging Parents Workshop will take place on Wednesday, April 19, […]