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Barbara Braband

Theology Thursday Lecture, April 5: “Preparing Students to Encounter Suffering of Grief & Loss”

University of Portland professors Rebecca Gaudino, Barb Braband, and Anissa Rogers will present the next Theology Thursday lecture, “Preparing Students to Encounter the Suffering of Grief and Loss,” on Thursday, April 5, at 7:30 p.m., in the Terrace Room. The lecture is free and all are welcome.

Gaudino, Braband, and Rogers make up an interdisciplinary research team and will present their award-winning interview and Photovoice project as well as a pedagogical model that has emerged from their research into how to teach students to accompany people who have experienced loss.

For more information contact the theology department at x7274 or theol@up.edu.

“What Does International Education Mean at UP?,” Nov. 18

contreras copy copyA panel discussion, “What does International Education mean at the University of Portland?,” will take place on Wednesday, November 18, from 5-6 p.m., in the Bauccio Commons Terrace Room. Barbara Braband, Rev. James Gallagher, C.S.C., Mike Pelley, and Blair Woodward will take part, moderated by Eduardo Contreras, studies abroad (pictured). At an institution like UP that values teaching highly and focuses on educating the whole student, what is the role of international education? Put differently, in what ways, if at all, does international education impact teaching and learning, faith and formation, and service and leadership at the University of Portland? All are welcome to attend and learn more about international education on The Bluff.

For more information contact international student services at iss@up.edu.

UP Sponsors Third Annual New Columbia Health Fair

Alisha & fair participant.jpgThe University of Portland co-sponsored the third annual New Columbia Health Fair, “Love Your Body, Everybody,” at the Charles Jordan Community Center on Saturday, April 5, according to faculty sponsor Barbara Braband, nursing.

Approximately ten UP nursing students participated in planning, implementing, and evaluation of the event, and worked with 13 community vendors including New Seasons, Red Cross, and Legacy Health Systems. Activities included a book signing of the late Charles Jordan’s book, More than Just Fun and Games, which was overseen by Dion Jordan, Mr. Jordan’s son. The elder Jordan, the community center’s namesake, died on Friday, April 4, one day prior to the health fair. He transformed the community through his passion and belief in land conservation and the Portland Parks and Recreation programs. Many of the health fair participants attended the fair to pay respects to Mr. Jordan’s family and staff at the fair.

Other offerings included health screenings and health information; health promotion activities including food demonstrations and safety education sessions for children’s bike safety; a bike raffle; children’s activities; and more. UP nursing faculty who participated include Patty Cox, Fran Simmons, Amelia Ferrel, and nursing dean Joanne Warner. Other sponsors included Village Gardens, Portland Parks & Recreation, and the City of Portland.

For more information contact Braband at 7172 or braband@up.edu.

Faculty Welfare Meetings

more copy1The Faculty Welfare Committee has two meetings coming up, according to committee chair Tamar More, physics. The committee will meet on Tuesday, April 1 with president-elect Fr. Mark Poorman, C.S.C., for a general conversation regarding faculty priorities and concerns. On Thursday, April 3, the committee will meet with Tom Greene, Bobbi Lindahl, and Matt Baasten to discuss UP’s summer program and scheduling issues.

If you have concerns, suggestions, or comments for the committee, please contact any member: Tamar More (more@up.edu), Mike Eom (Eom@up.edu), Lara Trout (Trout@up.edu), Caroline Mann (mann@up.edu), Ken Kleszynski (kkleszyn@up.edu), and Barbara Braband (braband@up.edu).

Faculty Welfare Committee Meeting, Feb. 4

more copy1The Faculty Welfare Committee’s next meeting will take place on Tuesday, February 4, according to committee chair Tamar More, physics. The committee welcomes issues from faculty; in particular, at this meeting they will be discussing the faculty handbook, senate by laws, and other topics. Any concerns, suggestions, or comments regarding summer classes, or any other matter, can be brought before the committee by contacting any member: Tamar More, Mike Eom, Lara Trout, Caroline Mann, Ken Kleszynski, or Barbara Braband. An anonymous site for submitting information and suggestions for the faculty handbook can be found at https://pilots.up.edu/ group/facstaff/faculty-handbook.

Faculty Welfare Committee Meeting, Nov. 11

staff & faculty portraitsThe Faculty Welfare Committee’s next meeting is on Monday, November 11, according to Tamar More, physics. University provost Tom Greene will be joining attendees at this meeting, and members welcome issues from faculty.

The Faculty Welfare Committeee is the official vehicle whereby policies concerning faculty salary, fringe benefits and working conditions are to be brought to the University administration, and serves as a negotiating team to work directly with the administrative offices on areas of interest to the entire faculty. The committee assists faculty members in cases where a particular faculty member might have a problem which does not seem to be taken care of through the regular channels.

The Committee’s role in handling any matters brought to it under this consideration will be:

  • To inform the faculty member of all the usual channels open to him/her
  • To improve communication (if necessary, to bring the parties together for a better understanding of the situation)
  • To see if correct procedures and processes are followed and that a report, when appropriate, is made to the Senate.

Faculty who would like the committee’s assistance may contact any member: Tamar More, Mike Eom, Lara Trout, Caroline Mann, Ken Kleszynski, and Barbara Braband.

Faculty Welfare Committee Meeting

1aMore150The next meeting of the Faculty Welfare Committee will take place on Monday, Septem­ber 30, according to Tamar More, physics. The committee welcomes input from faculty. The Faculty Welfare Committee is charged with:

  • Serving as the official vehicle whereby policies concerning faculty salary, fringe benefits, and working conditions are to be brought to the University administration.
  • Serving as a negotiating team to work directly with the administrative offices on areas of interest to the entire faculty.
  • Assisting faculty in cases where a particular faculty member might have a problem which does not seem to be taken care of through regular channels. The committee’s role in handling any matters brought to it under this consideration will be: 1) to inform the faculty member of all the usual channels open to him/her, 2) to improve communication (if necessary, to bring the parties together for a better understanding of the situation), and 3) to see if correct procedures are followed and that a report, when appropriate, is made to the Academic Senate.

To secure assistance from the committee please contact any member: Tamar More (more@up.edu), Mike Eom (eom@up.edu), Lara Trout (trout@up.edu), Caroline Mann (mann@up.edu), Ken Kleszynski (kkleszyn@up.edu), and Barbara Braband (braband@up.edu).