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Coronavirus Outbreak

Find COVID-19 Prevention Resources and Information on the Pilots Prevent Website

September 4, 2020

Pilots Prevent

Pilots Prevent is the University’s health initiative that provides resources and information to keep our campus community healthy and safe. Visit the new Pilots Prevent website to learn more about COVID-19 related health and safety practices, find out tips for optimizing health, access downloadable resources, and discover how we can all do our part to […]

Filed Under: 08-17-2020, 08-24-2020, 08-31-2020, 09-07-2020, Health Center Tagged With: Coronavirus Outbreak, Pilots Prevent

A Message From Rev. Mark L. Poorman, C.S.C.

March 20, 2020

The following message was sent to the entire University of Portland community on Friday, March 20, by University president Rev. Mark L. Poorman, C.S.C.: I pray that this message finds you safe, healthy, and weathering the current challenges as best you can. I write today to make two difficult announcements. It was my fervent hope […]

Filed Under: 03-23-2020, President's Office Tagged With: Coronavirus Outbreak, Rev. Mark L. Poorman C.S.C.

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. […]

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

Human Resources Coronavirus Updates, Directives for March 13

March 13, 2020

The following information was shared with the campus community by Sandy Chung, Human Resources, on Friday morning, March 13: Dear staff colleagues, With the Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation, this is a time of uncertainty and stress for all of us. On behalf of UP’s leadership, I want you to know that we care about you, your […]

Filed Under: 03-12-2020, 03-16-2020, Campus Services, Human Resources Tagged With: Coronavirus Outbreak, Human Resources, Sandy Chung

Coronavirus Update for UP Employees from HR

March 6, 2020

All University employees are advised to please review the Coronavirus guidance document at this link. Some of the guidance in this document may be updated or revised at a later time, as appropriate. As the Coronavirus spreads in the Portland/Oregon area, you may have the following question, which is addressed in the FAQ’s question no. […]

Filed Under: 03-09-2020, Academics, Campus Safety, Campus Services, Human Resources Tagged With: Coronavirus Outbreak, Human Resources

Coronavirus Update: Returning Students, Faculty Take Note

March 6, 2020

COVID-19, also called Coronavirus, continues spreading to various parts of the world. Since UP’s spring break more than a week ago, Oregon now has both confirmed and presumed exposures awaiting confirmation. Nearby Washington state has suffered a number of deaths from the virus to date. Anyone with underlying medical conditions that make them especially vulnerable […]

Filed Under: 03-09-2020, Campus Services, Health Center, Marketing & Communications Tagged With: Coronavirus Outbreak, Health & Counseling Center

Coronavirus: UP Monitoring Outbreak, Minimizing Risks

February 28, 2020

Recent announcements issued by the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) indicate that transmission of Coronavirus has continued to spread and will likely affect the United States, however the immediate health risk to the general US public remains low. We encourage students, faculty, and staff traveling for spring break to closely monitor travel advisories […]

Filed Under: 03-02-2020, Campus Services, Health Center, Marketing & Communications Tagged With: Campus Safety, Coronavirus Outbreak, Health and Counseling Center

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Larry Larsen, Performing and Fine Arts, designed the scenery for the production of In Clay for the Broadway Rose Theatre Company. The one woman musical tells the story of French ceramics artist Marie Berthe Cazin and is playing at the theater’s new stage space in downtown Tigard from January 23 – February 15, 2026.

Nicole Harvey, Nursing & Health Innovations, presented “Leveling Up Music History: Teaching Video Game Music in Online and Classroom Settings.” Co-presenter: Tellock, J. Presented at the Music and Gaming Symposium: Super MAGFest 2026. National Harbor, Maryland. January, 2026.

Simon Aihiokhai, Theology, published “‘Ordinary Time is a Period of Altruistic Living.’ Reflections on the Readings for the Second Sunday of Ordinary Time. January 18, 2026.” VoiceAfrique.org. January 17, 2026.

Corey S. Pressman, Public Health & Wellness, will be the featured artist in a solo exhibition of works entitled Aletheia. Presented by Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, the exhibition will be on view from January 30 through April 27, 2026. An artist reception will be held on Sunday, February 8 at 11:30 a.m. and is open to the public.

Naveen Gudigantala, School of Business, presented “Beyond zero-shot: Enhancing LLM financial complaint classification with relevancy-driven RAG-based few-shot prompting.” Presented at the 59th Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences, January 9, 2026.

Susan McDaniel, Performing & Fine Arts, performed as the pianist for the visual album GILGAMESH, now available on all streaming platforms and YouTube. GILGAMESH is the contemporary retelling of an ancient tale and explores themes of friendship and mortality, incorporating song, dance, and film. Featuring music by J. Scott Brubacher and libretto by David James Brock, with direction and production by Four/Ten Media, the project is the result of a decade-long, interdisciplinary collaboration. The performers are baritone Stephen Lancaster, pianist Susan McDaniel, and dancer/choreographer Kyle Marshall (as Enkidu), with additional artistic collaborators Edo Tastic (creative designer), Daniel Stein (audio producer), and Bill Maylone (audio engineer). View the Visual Album, Behind the Scenes footage, and learn more About the Project.

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