A team led by Katie Mitchell Franz, alumni relations, in partnership with Joe Kuffner, Trevor Harvey, Anna Horlacher, Adam Guggenheim, Jody Haagenson, Sammy van den Berg, Emily Biggs, Bon Appetit, and the Office of Residence Life has won a National Silver CASE Award for Innovative Alumni Programs for their 2015 Bluff Box Campaign. Through their […]
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New Hire In Alumni Relations: Sara Haley Grzelka
The alumni relations office has hired Sara Haley Grzelka as its new associate director of alumni and parent relations, effective June 16. She has worked for the past eight years at Portland State University, where she is currently serving as the assistant director of alumni relations. For more information, contact alumni relations at alumni@up.edu.
Faculty, Staff Invited To Reunion Weekend, June 23-26
Faculty and staff members are encouraged to join the hundreds of alumni who return to campus to participate in the annual Alumni Reunion, June 23-26. The faculty/staff registration form is available at this link (link will pre-fill the discount code). All events are free for faculty and staff and their families, with the exception of […]
Alumni Benefits Program: Pilot Perks
The Office of Alumni Relations has announced the launch of a new and improved alumni benefits program, titled Pilot Perks. The free program features exclusive benefits and discounts for University of Portland alumni with partners both on campus and across Portland, including Nike, Lardo, Pittock Mansion, BIKETOWN, and more. All you need to access Pilots […]
Alumni Benefits Program: Pilot Perks
The Office of Alumni Relations has announced the launch of a new and improved alumni benefits program, titled Pilot Perks. The free program features exclusive benefits and discounts for University of Portland alumni with partners both on campus and across Portland, including Nike, Lardo, Pittock Mansion, BIKETOWN, and more. All you need to access Pilots […]
Home Sweet Home Workshop, March 31
All faculty, staff, and alumni are invited to learn how to develop a whole-house remodeling plan from local design firm Arciform at the Home Sweet Home Workshop on Thursday, March 31, at 6 p.m., in Franz Hall Room 120. Topics covered include identifying your remodeling needs, setting a budget, creating a timeline, and hiring a […]
Last Call to Nominate Seniors for Leadership Reception
The Office of Alumni Relations is hosting its second annual Senior Leadership Soiree on April 19 to honor senior student leaders across campus. Faculty and staff who have worked with a student who has gone above and beyond in an on-campus leadership role are asked to submit this (very short!) form. For more information contact […]
A Fond Farewell Fête For Ken Hallênius, Feb. 29
Please join the alumni relations staff on Monday, February 29, at 3:30 p.m., in Franz Hall Room 120 to thank Ken Hallenius for 15 years of devoted service to the University of Portland. Hallenius has accepted a position at the University of Notre Dame as communications specialist for the Center for Ethics and Culture. Ken […]
Home Sweet Home Workshop: Feb 24
Thinking of buying your first home? UP staff, faculty, students, and alumni are invited to join the Office of Alumni Relations on Wednesday, February 24, at 6 p.m., in Franz Hall Room 120 for the Home Sweet Home: Rent vs. Buy workshop. This free workshop will feature advice for first-time home buyers who are ready […]
Nominate Students For 2016 Gerhardt Award
The Office of Alumni Relations is accepting nominations for the 2016 Thomas A. Gerhardt Award for Student Leadership. Criteria for selection: 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. […]