News for and about University of Portland faculty and staff.
One of the most frequently asked questions posed to the University museum and archives is, “Who moved the cannons, and where are they now?” Answers to these and more questions, plus some history of the once-iconic bluff cannons, can be found in the latest post on the museum blog at http://tinyurl.com/mmyu9l5.
Contact Carolyn Connolly, museum coordinator, at piatz@up.edu or 8038 for more information.
The campus community is invited to view two new museum displays for the 80th anniversary of the Beacon and the University’s name change from Columbia University to University of Portland. The Beacon display includes staff photographs and a selection of pages and articles on the display board in the basement of Shipstad Hall across from the computer room. The display on the University’s 1935 change of name is located in the Pilot House lobby near the computer stations, and marks the 80th anniversary of the University’s change from Columbia University to the University of Portland.
The University museum is located in the basement of Shipstad Hall, room 014. Hours are Monday & Tuesday, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; and also by appointment. All are welcome to visit the Museum.
Contact Carolyn Connolly, museum coordinator, at 8038 or piatz@up.edu for more information.
A given life is both seed and fruit for the harvest. One University legend, the late Rev. John A. Molter, C.S.C. (pictured), through his teaching and attention, contributed to the University’s harvest by inspiring students in the classrooms and labs of Old Science—now Romanaggi— Hall. For the story of Fr. Molter and his connection to UP regent and benefactor Don Romanaggi (and their famous bet), and to UP’s Molter Endowed Chair in Science, view the ninth post in the “A Given Life” series from the University archives and museum at this link. For other posts in the series use this link.
Contact Carolyn Connolly, museum coordinator, at piatz@up.edu, or 8038 for more information.
Within a community of given lives some are chosen to lead, not always by choice. The University’s mission, summarized as Teaching and Learning; Faith and Formation; Service and Learning, is not for students alone. The University of Portland has been a cradle of leadership for the religious of Holy Cross, who practice and model what they preach about giving of self to others. In the seventh installment of the “A Given Life” series, the focus is on leaders in Holy Cross who spent time on The Bluff working as administrators before assuming further leadership roles in the congregation. Visit the new post from the University archives and museum at http://tinyurl.com/p4o8l6u. For other posts in the series, go to http://tinyurl.com/m9v6bhm.
Contact Carolyn Connolly, museum coordinator, at piatz@up.edu or 8038 for more information.
Sixth in the University museum’s “A Given Life” series is Rev. John Delaunay, C.S.C., a well-remembered University of Portland figure. His term as dean of men spanned the World War II era. Fr. Delaunay had a good rapport with students, imparting words of wisdom in the form of weekly and witty “Campus Bulletins.” His personal engagement with students continued throughout their lives, in letters to those serving in the armed forces, notes and postcards marking recognition on special occasions, and in solicitations for alumni donations for the University. Fr. Delaunay influenced both the character of the student body and the curriculum, founding the psychology department in 1949. The psychology program later stretched beyond the University to help others through an eponymous institute for clinical psychology.
For more, visit the new post from the University archives and museum. For other posts in the series go to this link. Contact Carolyn Connolly, museum coordinator, at piatz@up.edu or 8038 for more information.
Fifth in the University museum’s “A Given Life” series is a recognition of the hundreds of Holy Cross priests and brothers who serve as both fabric and pattern of the University’s history. This community of men has long served as administrators, professors, physical laborers, advisors, student mentors, office staff, chaplains—each one serving the Church while carrying out the University’s mission. What are they paid? Where is the reward? Visit a new post from the University archives and museum to find out: http://tinyurl.com/mquyzlw.
Contact Carolyn Connolly, museum coordinator, at 8038 or piatz@up.edu for more information.
For wakeful students, a professor nun in the chemistry lab is not a contradiction but a long-term life-altering gift. Fourth in the museum’s “A Given Life” series is Sr. Angela Hoffman, O.S.B., research chemist, distinguished teacher, and consecrated religious. From the River Campus to the classroom, Sr. Hoffman’s yew trees offer University students opportunities to enter into life-saving research projects. Recognized for her achievements in and outside of the classroom, Sr. Angela Hoffman is among the University’s most often awarded current faculty members.
For more, visit the new post from the University Archives and Museum at http://tinyurl.com/lgjqlwf. Contact Carolyn Connolly, museum coordinator, at 8038 or piatz@up.edu for more information.
Among the first buildings on the University campus was St. Mary’s Convent, which served as a residence for the religious sisters who worked in the kitchen and laundry for the University and Columbia Prep students until 1944. Located on what is now part of the quad near the Chapel, Buckley Center, and Commons, St. Mary’s also served as the campus infirmary. For pictures of St. Mary’s Convent and the religious sisters, view a new display from the University Museum located in the display case near the computer stations in the Pilot House.
Contact Carolyn Connolly, museum coordinator, at 8038 or piatz@up.edu for more information.
The second subject for the “A Given Life” series is Rev. George L. Dum, C.S.C., who spent nearly all of his religious life at the University of Portland, arriving here in 1934. While serving as choral director and all-purpose music meister, he was the pride of The Bluff, composing the UP fight song and pep song, and bringing his mother, Charlotte, to campus to teach the boys piano.
For more about Fr. Dum, visit the new post from the University archives and museum. Contact Carolyn Connolly, museum coordinator, at piatz@up.edu or 8038 for more information.
All are welcome to view a Pilot House history display located in the three display cases in Buckley Center Auditorium foyer, according to museum coordinator Carolyn Connolly. The display covers the original Pilot House dating back to the 1930s; a new Pilot House constructed in 1950-51; and an expanded and remodeled Pilot House in 1985-86, with even more changes planned for this year.
The University museum is located in the basement of Shipstad Hall, room 014, and is open Monday and Tuesday, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; and also by appointment. All are welcome to visit the museum and learn more about UP history.
Contact Connolly at 8038 or piatz@up.edu for more information.