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 […]
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New Campus Museum Displays
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 […]
A Given Life: Return on Investment
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 […]
A Given Life: Called To Serve
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 […]
A Given Life: Exuberant & Overflowing
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 […]
A Given Life: How Are They Paid?
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 […]
A Given Life: Sr. Angela Hoffman, O.S.B.
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 […]
St. Mary’s Convent: 1903-1959
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 […]
A Given Life: Rev. George Dum, C.S.C.
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 […]
Pilot House History Display
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, […]