The staff of the University Archives and Museum expresses sympathy on the passing of Brian Doyle with a memorial post on the Museum Blog. We invite you to read our post recalling Brian’s own telling of the writer’s life at this link. For more information contact Carolyn Connolly, museum coordinator, at piatz@up.edu or x8038.
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In Memory: Rev. Charles David Sherrer, C.S.C., 1935-2017
The University remembers Fr. Charles David Sherrer, C.S.C., for his years of service to the University community as priest, English professor, and administrator. A memorial post from the University Archives and Museum about Fr. Sherrer’s work at the University and a gallery of photos can be found at this link. For more information contact Carolyn Connolly, […]
2017 Retiring University Faculty Post
Congratulations to our retiring faculty! The University Archives and Museum announces a new post on our blog featuring these five members of the University faculty. Visit our site for a slideshow of the honored retirees and see how they’ve changed over the years. To complement the blog post, the museum also has a photograph display […]
Congratulations, Zags!
The most recent post from the University Museum and Archives blog is a brief note celebrating March Madness and commending the Gonzaga Bulldogs’ achievement in this year’s NCAA tournament. Follow this link. For more information contact Carolyn Connolly, museum coordinator, at piatz@up.edu or 8038.
How Do You Spell That Again?
One of the “way back in the past” pieces in the University Museum is a vintage library dictionary stand, according to Carolyn Connolly, museum coordinator. It is very old. Maybe even a piece of original campus furniture from the days of Methodist Portland University. All are invited to read a new post about this venerable cradle […]
UP Ski Team: Yes, We Really Had One
Inspired by recent adventures and misadventures when over a foot of fresh powder snow blanketed campus, the University Museum and Archives turn back time to the 1940s and 1950s, when UP had an actual Ski Team. Travel to our blog to read more about the short-lived ski program, witness the cool alpine clothing, snow lodge life with tea […]
Knick-knacks, Doo-dads, Trinkets, and More on Display
A new University museum display features super-cool University of Portland memorabilia, including buttons, ties, pennants, Wally Pilot, and more, all from the collection of the University Museum. See for yourself in the Buckley Center first floor display case near the Studies Abroad office. For more information contact Carolyn Connolly, museum coordinator, at piatz@up.edu, or x8038.
In Memory: Rev. Ronald Wasowski, C.S.C., 1946-2016
The University remembers Fr. Ron Wasowski, C.S.C., for his years of service to the University community as pastoral minister, professor, and scientist. A memorial post from the University Archives and Museum about Fr. Wasowski’s work at the University and a gallery of photos are found at this link. To complement the online display, there is a […]
Clark Library Dedication Display
Our most recent installment on the Museum blog highlights an anniversary for the University’s Clark Library, dedicated on November 30, 1958. Follow this link for a brief post and photos. For more information contact Carolyn Connolly, museum coordinator,at piatz@up.edu or x8038.
New University Museum Displays
The University Museum has two new displays on campus for community members to enjoy. For the winter season, a “Winter Scenes” display of snow and winter themed photos of campus and a few from Salzburg are on view in the Buckley Center first floor display case (near the Studies Abroad office). To mark 50 years […]