News for and about University of Portland faculty and staff.
The Diversity and Inclusion Programs will team with Portland Magazine to bring New York Times writer and UP alumnus Walter Thompson-Hernández to campus through a virtual presentation on Thursday, October 8, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. The event will consist of an hour-long presentation, followed by a 30-minute Q&A session. The talk will be free and open to faculty, staff, students, and the public. Members of the public can register using this link.
Keynote speaker Walidah Imarisha will share with participants from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in Buckley Center Auditorium. The Brian Doyle Auditorium will serve as an overflow space as well. Childcare will be provided.
Yuri Hernández Osorio, diversity and inclusion programs, is looking for faculty, staff, and administrators who would like to join an informal soccer group, “UP Fútbol.” The group plays on Prusynski Pitch from noon to 1 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays. No need to sign up, just show up! All levels welcome, as this is a decidedly no-judgement group. If you would like to be added to the GroupMe (group text thread) please email Hernandez Osorio at hernandy@up.edu.
Eduardo Contreras has been invited by Frontiers: The Interdisciplinary Journal of Study Abroad to be a guest editor for two special issues on “Diversity and Inclusion in Education Abroad,” along with Lily López-McGee (Howard University), David Wick (Middlebury Institute of International Studies), and Tasha Willis (Cal State Los Angeles). The virtual issue highlights the most important articles related to diversity, equity, and inclusion that Frontiers has published since it began in 1995. The introductory article and virtual issue can be read here.
The guest editors also invite scholars to submit their own original research for a forthcoming special issue featuring new research on diversity, inclusion, and equity in education abroad to this peer-reviewed journal. The call for articles is available here.
For more information contact Contreras at contrera@up.edu.
As part of ongoing efforts to foster and sustain an inclusive environment for all members of the campus community, UP is participating in the Higher Education Data Sharing Consortium (HEDS) Diversity and Equity Campus Climate Survey. The survey will take 10-15 minutes to complete with your anonymous feedback on the campus climate. It is open to students, faculty, and staff in order to gather a representative overview of campus experiences.
The partnership with HEDS is being conducted in order to ensure that no identifying information will be sent to any UP official, ensuring complete anonymity of responses. Importantly, results from the survey will be compared to national averages to gain better insight about UP, making it critical that you share your feedback.
Invitations and reminders generated from HEDS will be sent via campus email starting on Tuesday, February 5. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Eduardo Contreras, assistant provost for international education, diversity, and inclusion at contrera@up.edu.
The Diversity and Inclusion Program will present Las Posadas, a cultural and religious celebration, on Wednesday, December 5, 7 to 9 p.m., in Mehling Ballroom. There will be an information session followed by a celebration with music and authentic treats like aroz con leche. Brought to you by DIP, Campus Ministry, Sigma Delta Pi, M.ECh.A, FASA sa UP, and Women of Color. For questions or ADA accommodations email Yuri Hernandez Osorio, student activities, at hernandy@up.edu. The celebration is free and open to all.