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Fr. John Donato C.S.C.

New Public Safety Director: Sara Westbrook

The Division of Student Affairs welcomes Sara Westbrook as the new director of the Department of Public Safety. Westbrook comes to UP with over 33 years of law enforcement experience, with 25 served in the Portland Police Bureau. She served as Commander of the Central Precinct, East Precinct, and the Transit Police Division. Westbrook is passionate about serving people and helping create a safe community for all of us to live, work, and study. We thank her for coming out of retirement to take on the great work of public safety at UP. All are invited to stop by and say hello to her at her office or as she is out and about getting to know the campus community.

For more information contact Fr. John Donato, C.S.C., vice president for student affairs, at donato@up.edu.

Farewell Party for Gerry Gregg, June 26

All University community members are invited to wish public safety director Gerry Greg a fond farewell on Wednesday, June 26, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., in the Pilot House. Gerry is retiring at the end of the month. Please come by and offer your personal thanks for all that he and the Department of Public Safety  have done for UP faculty, staff, and, in particular, our students. A short program will start at about 4:15 p.m.

Gerry Gregg’s leadership has centered on supporting the work of his team and instilling a culture of service.  One of his mottos has been “No call is too small.” Gerry has been a champion for the critical role Public Safety plays in the life of the University, and in particular in the education of our students.  It is during these formative encounters with students that important lessons and a good deal of adult learning happens. According to Rev. John Donato, C.S.C., “Gerry really epitomizes a Holy Cross education of the mind and heart.”

For more information contact Fr. Donato at donato@up.edu.

Leadership Awards Banquet Honors 2018-2019 Student Leaders

The second annual Leadership Awards Banquet was hosted by the Division of Student Affairs and the Associated Students of the University of Portland on Friday, April 12. A group of 250 student leaders and staff attended the dinner and awards ceremony, which honored students and student affairs staff who have exemplified leadership and significantly contributed towards the University’s mission during the 2018 -2019 academic year.

The event was emceed by Matt Rygg, associate vice president of student development, and senior Chloe Tanega. Rev. John Donato C.S.C., vice president for student affairs, offered remarks to honor the contributions and accomplishments of all of the student leaders on The Bluff, and University president Rev. Mark L. Poorman, C.S.C., presented the highest Student Affairs student leadership award, The Rev. John Van Wolvlear C.S.C. Award For Outstanding Involvement in Student Affairs, to Annie Voegele ’19 (pictured).

This year, the Division of Student Affairs introduced their own Leadership Pin worn by those who have given a year or more of leadership service in a student organization. Students wearing this pin have performed one year or more of selfless service.

For a full listing of categories and winners, please use this link. For photos from the event, use this link.

Fields Hall Trivia Night: Friday, Nov. 4

fields-signFields Hall will present its signature event, the annual Trivia Night, a fundraiser for the Holy Cross Missions, on Friday, November 4, from 10 to 11:30 p.m., in the Pilot House. Faculty, staff, and students are advised to form their five-member teams early. It’s great fun and open to all members of the UP community. Prizes include Meal Points from Bon Appétit, gift certificates, and a study week package given by provost Tom Greene and Sr. Sue Bruno, residence life. There will be five game prizes including Holy Cross packages such as dessert at the president’s house with Fr. Mark Poorman, C.S.C.; a tour and history of the Bell Tower with Fr. Gerry Olinger, C.S.C., and Fr. Jim Gallagher, C.S.C., followed by dessert; a dessert extravaganza at Papa Haydn with Fr. John Donato, C.S.C., and Fr. Edwin Obermiller C.S.C.; and a spaghetti dinner with Sr. Sue Bruno.

For more information contact Sr. Bruno at x8476 or bruno@up.edu.