Student diversity coordinators are compiling a list of students, faculty, and staff members who are interested in engaging in interfaith programming and dialogue. Possible ideas include “speed-faithing,” religious and interfaith site visits, interfaith dialogues, interfaith and community service projects, interfaith literacy, interfaith cooperation, and more. If you are interested in participating, please contact Elvia Gaona, […]
Bethany Sills
Day of the Dead Celebration, Oct. 30
All faculty and staff and their families are welcome to celebrate Dia De Los Muertos, or “Day of the Dead,” on Thursday, October 30, from 6 to 8 p.m., in St. Mary’s Student Center lounge. The event is free and open to students and neighbors as well. Activities will include arts and crafts, music, dancing, […]
Holocaust Remembrance Day, April 25
Holocaust survivor Anneke Bloomfield will speak on campus in honor of Holocaust Remembrance Day on Friday, April 25, at 4 p.m., in Buckley Center room 163. She will share her experience as a hidden child in the Netherlands during World War II. The event is free and open to all and light refreshments will be […]
Diversity Dialogues Week
The multicultural programs office presents Diversity Dialogues Week 2014, from Monday February 24 to Friday, February 28, according to Bethany Sills, student activities. Through a variety of events, this week celebrates, encourages discussion, and builds awareness about diversity, cultural difference, and social justice. For a detailed list of events, see www.up.edu/activities/diversity. For more information, contact […]
UP’s Annual African American Read-in
In celebration of Black History Month this February, the University of Portland is honored to host its annual African American Read-In and cultural dinner on Thursday, February 6, at 5 p.m., in the Terrace Room. The African American Read-In is a national dedication to literary guests sponsored by the National Council of Teachers of English […]
Dream UP: Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Jan. 20
All faculty, staff, and students are invited to join multicultural programs and the Moreau Center on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, January 20, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., in the Bauccio Commons. There will be opportunities to sign up for community service projects throughout spring 2014, plus a DJ, free t-shirts for individuals […]
Day of the Dead Celebration
Día de los Muertos (“Day of the Dead”), Mexico’s colorful and festive holiday to honor departed loved ones, will be recreated on campus on Friday, November 1, 6-8 p.m., in St. Mary’s Student Center lounge, according to Bethany Sills, student activities. The celebration will include music, dance, arts and crafts, and snacks. All University community […]
Miriam Greenstein Lecture
In honor of Holocaust Remembrance Day, local Holocaust survivor Miriam Greenstein will speak on Friday April 19, at 4 p.m., in Buckley Center room 163. Her talk is free and open to all. Light refreshments will be provided. Greenstein will be bringing her autobiography In the Shadow of Death, A Young Girl’s Survival in the […]