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Campus Ministry Day of The Dead Altar, Mass

October 23, 2020

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 countries. On this day, many families and communities build Ofrendas (altars) in honor of their loved ones. These altares are decorated with photos, flowers, religious symbols, and sometimes food or objects that remind people of the person who has died.

This October, Campus Ministry will build a Day of the Dead altar to commemorate and celebrate the special people in our lives who have died. We invite everyone, regardless of faith and background, to send us a digital photo of any family or friends that you have lost. We will be placing these on our Day of the Dead altar which will be present in the Chapel of Christ the Teacher from Thursday, October 29 through Friday, November 6.  There will also be a Mass for all deceased members of the UP campus community streamed from the Chapel of Christ the Teacher at 5 p.m. on All Souls Day, Monday, November 2.

For the Day of the Dead altar, please send the photos (and names) to Br. Pablo Quan, C.S.C., at quanlope@up.edu.

For the Mass on All Souls Day (5 p.m., 11/2/20) the stream will come through on the Campus Ministry YouTube Channel using this link.

Filed Under: 10-19-2020, 10-26-2020, Campus Ministry, Campus Services Tagged With: Br. Pablo Quan, C.S.C., Campus Ministry, Day of the Dead

Notice About Change to Retirement Plan

September 11, 2020

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 notice about this change mailed to all employees. You can also access a pdf of this notice at this link: Notice About Change of University of Portland’s Employer Contribution Rate for Retirement Plan.

As well, it has been a difficult week with the wild fires in Oregon. If you need any type of support, please let us know in Human Resources so we can support you.

Support available to all employees

Campus Ministry – ministry@up.edu, (503) 943-7131

Employee Assistance Program (free and confidential) – www.up.edu/hr/benefits/eap, (800) 433-2320

Human Resources – hr@up.edu, (503) 943-8484

Sandy – chung@up.edu, (503) 943-8484 (office), (310) 779-2406 (cell phone)

Filed Under: 09-01-2020, Campus Services, Human Resources Tagged With: C.S.C., Eric Barger, Fr. Mark L. Poorman, Human Resources, Sandy Chung

Food Resources Available to the Portland Community

September 4, 2020

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 schedules and locations, is available using this link.

The St. Vincent de Paul Society also runs food pantries throughout the Portland area. Please call  (503) 235-8431 for information on which pantries are closest to you for their hours and scope of operation. Some pantries are by appointment only, others are walk-in pantries, and others offer only home  delivery. When you call they can provide you with this information.

Filed Under: 08-31-2020, 09-07-2020, Campus Ministry, Campus Services Tagged With: C.S.C., Campus Ministry, Fr. Jim Gallagher

PLEASE NOTE: Coronavirus Message from Fr. Poorman, March 12

March 13, 2020

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.

The health and safety of UP community members remain our top priorities. Since the onset of the outbreak, leaders from across campus have continuously evaluated and implemented measures to promote the well-being of students, faculty, and staff. Their goals have been threefold: (1) reduce the risk of COVID-19 exposure among community members; (2) assist community members who have been impacted by the outbreak; and, (3) promote continuity of our University’s academic programs and operations. Throughout our University’s decision-making process, we have considered guidance from public health authorities, members of our Health & Counseling Center team, and best practices in higher education. We have endeavored to make decisions that are data-informed and consistent with our mission. I want to thank all across campus for their tireless, timely, and transparent efforts in responding to this challenge.

In recent days, with the continued spread of COVID-19 in the United States (including in the Greater Portland area), we have determined that additional steps are now necessary to accomplish the three goals stated above. I note that no member of our University community has tested positive for COVID-19. Nevertheless, we believe that the following actions are prudent in light of recent local, state, national, and global developments.

Transition to Online Instruction: The University will initiate a transition to online instruction. This transition will occur as follows. Beginning Monday, March 16th, all face-to-face classroom instruction will be suspended. No classes will be held on Monday, March 16th, and Tuesday, March 17th, in order to allow for faculty online class preparations and student travel. Beginning Wednesday, March 18th, all courses will begin to be held online until further notice. Provost Thomas Greene will send guidance later today to all students, faculty, and staff concerning implementation of this transition. Additional academic updates, as well as information on the resumption of in-person instruction, will be provided as appropriate.

Student Room and Board: We encourage students to return to their permanent addresses while this virtual learning environment is in effect. We appreciate that, for many students, returning to their permanent addresses may present a significant hardship. Other student may have specific, compelling reasons to remain on the UP campus. Residence Halls will remain open and key services, including on-campus dining, will be available. Vice President for Student Affairs Father John Donato, C.S.C., will send guidance to students later today regarding further matters relevant to services and support.

Faculty/Staff: For now, the University campus remains open and will operate under a normal schedule for faculty and staff, including business functions and employee working hours. Vice President for Human Resources Sandy Chung will send additional information on flexible work options in the coming days, and Provost Thomas Greene will have further information for faculty members.

Large University Events: In accordance with recently-issued directives from state and local authorities, several signature University events which attract large crowds will be canceled. This includes, but is not limited to, Founders’ Day, the Scholarship Luncheon, Weekend on The Bluff, Rock The Bluff, the “We Are Portland” Student-Athlete Awards Dinner, and the Hawaiian Luau. Attendance at UP on-campus athletic events will generally be restricted to student-athletes, officials, essential staff, and credentialed media; however, all are encouraged to visit the University’s Athletics webpage for further details. Individuals with questions about whether a particular event has been canceled should contact event organizers for further information. At present, there are no plans to cancel the University’s Commencement Exercises in May.

Small Events, Gatherings, and Lectures Sponsored by Departments, Clubs, and Organizations: Smaller events, gatherings, and lectures sponsored by departments, clubs, and organizations will be canceled or postponed until further notice. Smaller events may be allowed to take place on an exceptional basis with advance written approval from the Provost and/or a University Vice President.

Travel: All University-sponsored and/or -reimbursed travel must either be canceled or postponed until further notice, unless a written exception is granted by the Provost and/or a University Vice President. This does not apply to community members who are currently abroad and are traveling back to the United States. Personal travel to international locations is strongly discouraged.

The above-referenced communications from Provost Thomas Greene, Vice President for Student Affairs Father John Donato, C.S.C., and Vice President for Human Resources Sandy Chung, as well as additional information concerning the University’s COVID-19 response, will be posted to the University’s coronavirus webpage as it becomes available. We appreciate your patience and flexibility as resources are added to this webpage over the course of the coming days.

These are difficult times, and I invite you to join me in praying for all who have been impacted around the world by the COVID-19 outbreak. I also ask that you join me in praying for our University of Portland community and for all who labor in support of the safety and well-being of our Pilot students, faculty, and staff. I am confident that through action, resilience, and God’s grace, we will emerge from these present challenges.

As a University guided by the Congregation of Holy Cross, we are called to be people “with hope to bring.” May we now unite in a spirit of hope and an abiding confidence in the value and indispensability of our sacred mission.

Sincerely,
Father Mark

Rev. Mark L. Poorman, C.S.C.
President

 

Filed Under: 03-12-2020, 03-16-2020, Campus Services, President's Office Tagged With: C.S.C., Coronavirus Outbreak, Rev. Mark L. Poorman

2019 Staff Christmas Luncheon, Dec. 16

December 13, 2019

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 buffet, enter to win prizes, and celebrate the achievements of your coworkers. University president Rev. Mark L. Poorman, C.S.C., will offer his annual Christmas message and well wishes. 
In keeping with tradition, we will once again present a photo slideshow. Please send photos of your department and staff to santa@up.edu. Christmas-themed photos are especially welcome. RSVP with regrets only to santa@up.edu.

Filed Under: 12-09-2019, 12-16-2019, Campus Services, Human Resources Tagged With: C.S.C., Human Resources, Rev. Mark L. Poorman, Staff Holiday Luncheon

“The Reaction” Featuring Carl DuPont, Oct. 23

October 17, 2019

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 Mago Hunt Center Recital Hall.

Co-sponsored by performing and fine arts and the Garaventa Center. For ADA accommodations or more information contact PFA at x7228 or pfa@up.edu.

Filed Under: 10-07-2019, 10-14-2019, 10-21-2019, Academics, Garaventa Center, Performing & Fine Arts Tagged With: C.S.C., Carl DuPont, Fr. Claude Pomerleau, Garaventa Center, Memorial Concert Series, Performing and Fine Arts

Meet Our New Faculty Members

November 2, 2018

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.

Filed Under: 11-05-2018, Academics, Provost's Office Tagged With: C.S.C., Fr. James King, Jodine Blankenship, Nermine Ramadan, Office of the Provost

“Passing Over: Migration and the Eucharist,” Oct. 3

September 28, 2018

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 and polarizing rhetoric around migrants and refugees today, what does it mean to be witness to the Body of Christ? Co-sponsored by the Garaventa Center and Catholic Charities of Oregon. For ADA accommodations or more information call x7702 or email garaventa@up.edu.

Filed Under: 09-24-2018, 10-01-2018, Academics, Garaventa Center Tagged With: C.S.C., Fr. Dan Goody, Garaventa Center

Opening Convocation Set For August 30

August 26, 2016

Poorman Headshot approvedThe 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 Provost, 7105.

Filed Under: 08-29-2016, Events, Provost's Office Tagged With: C.S.C., Fr. Mark L. Poorman, Opening Convocation

Faculty Research Day Deadline Approaching, Dec. 1

November 24, 2014

faculty research dayThe 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 potential collaboration. University president Rev. Mark L. Poorman, C.S.C., and University provost Tom Greene will host a lunch to begin the afternoon, and a cocktail hour with hors d’oeuvres will complete the day.

Register for Faculty Research Day by following this link (http://tinyurl.com/pyxdxro). Registration should not take more than 2 minutes. Please contact Frederking at tas@up.edu for more information.

Filed Under: 11-24-2014, Academics, Events, Provost's Office, Teaching & Scholarship Tagged With: C.S.C., Faculty Research Day, Lauretta Frederking, Rev. Mark L. Poorman, Teaching & Scholarship, Tom Greene

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