Día de los Muertos is a special day of the year when family, friends, and loved ones who have passed away are remembered with gratitude and joy. It is a tradition that its origins in Aztec rituals and has grown to merge with Catholic and Christian celebrated in places throughout North America and Latin American […]
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Notice About Change to Retirement Plan
University president Fr. Mark Poorman, C.S.C.. and interim VP for financial affairs Eric Barger have notified the UP community that, in the face of unprecedented financial shortfalls due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the University would be pausing employer contributions to retirement plans. Consistent with these prior messages, the Office of Human Resources will have a […]
Food Resources Available to the Portland Community
The Archdiocese of Portland, working through a grant from the USDA, is making food boxes available at parishes throughout the archdiocese, according to Fr. Jim Gallagher, C.S.C., Campus Ministry. There is no requirement to be a member of a parish, just stop by when they are distributing and pick up a box. More information, including […]
PLEASE NOTE: Coronavirus Message from Fr. Poorman, March 12
Dear University of Portland Students, Faculty, Staff, and Parents, I write to provide you with an update on the University of Portland’s ongoing response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. I recognize that this communication is lengthy. However, it contains critically important information and I thank you in advance for reading it in its entirety. […]
2019 Staff Christmas Luncheon, Dec. 16
The 2019 Staff Christmas Luncheon will take place on Monday, December 16, starting at 11:30 a.m., in the Beauchamp Recreation & Wellness Center. The social will begin at 11:30 a.m., lunch starts at 12:15 p.m., and the formal program begins at 12:45 p.m. This will be a wonderful opportunity to connect with old friends and new, enjoy a delicious holiday […]
“The Reaction” Featuring Carl DuPont, Oct. 23
In this second performance of the Fr. Claude Pomerleau, C.S.C., Memorial Concert Series, widely celebrated bass-baritone Carl DuPont of the Peabody Conservatory, whose research focuses on transformative inclusion in higher music education, offers a free recital of African-American art song, accompanied by pianist Gregory Thompson. The concert is Wednesday, October 23, at 7 p.m., in […]
Meet Our New Faculty Members
This week, the Office of the Provost is pleased to introduce three more new faculty members: Jodine Blankenship, instructor, School of Nursing Fr. James King, C.S.C., instructor of theology Nermine Ramadan, visiting instructor of mathematics. Visit the 2018 New Faculty Profiles page and get to know all our new faculty members.
“Passing Over: Migration and the Eucharist,” Oct. 3
Fr. Dan Groody, C.S.C., of the Kellogg Institute for International Studies at Notre Dame, will offer a lecture titled “Passing Over: Migration and the Eucharist” at 7:15 p.m. on Wednesday, October 3, in the Bauccio Commons Dining Room. The event is free and open to all. In his talk Fr. Groody asks, amidst the divisive […]
Opening Convocation Set For August 30
The Opening Convocation takes place Tuesday, August 30, at 4 p.m., in Buckley Center Auditorium. All faculty and staff are invited to attend. Fr. Mark L. Poorman, CSC, president, will be presenting the University’s new strategic plan, Vision 2020. A reception in the Bauccio Commons Boardroom will follow. For more information, contact the Office of the […]
Faculty Research Day Deadline Approaching, Dec. 1
The signup deadline for Faculty Research Day is approaching on Monday, December 1, according to Teaching and Scholarship Committee chair Lauretta Frederking. Each panel in the January 8 event will have faculty from across disciplines and schools who will offer brief five-minute perspectives on the day’s theme, followed by open discussion for new insights and […]