University president Fr. Mark Poorman, C.S.C.. and interim VP for financial affairs Eric Barger have notified the UP community that, in the face of unprecedented financial shortfalls due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the University would be pausing employer contributions to retirement plans. Consistent with these prior messages, the Office of Human Resources will have a notice about this change mailed to all employees. You can also access a pdf of this notice at this link: Notice About Change of University of Portland’s Employer Contribution Rate for Retirement Plan.
As well, it has been a difficult week with the wild fires in Oregon. If you need any type of support, please let us know in Human Resources so we can support you.
Support available to all employees
Campus Ministry – ministry@up.edu, (503) 943-7131
Employee Assistance Program (free and confidential) – www.up.edu/hr/benefits/eap, (800) 433-2320
Human Resources – hr@up.edu, (503) 943-8484
Sandy – chung@up.edu, (503) 943-8484 (office), (310) 779-2406 (cell phone)
The University’s Opening Convocation takes place Tuesday, August 27, at 4 p.m., in Buckley Center Auditorium. All faculty and staff are invited to attend, starting the year off right by being informed and celebrating our campus community. Following the remarks of President Fr. Mark L. Poorman, all are welcome to attend a reception in the Bauccio Commons Boardroom. 
The Opening Convocation takes place Tuesday, August 28, at 4 p.m., in Buckley Center Auditorium. All faculty and staff are invited to attend. Following the remarks of President Fr. Mark L. Poorman, all are welcome to attend a reception in the Bauccio Commons Boardroom. 
The Opening Convocation takes place Tuesday, August 30, at 4 p.m., in Buckley Center Auditorium. All faculty and staff are invited to attend. Fr. Mark L. Poorman, CSC, president, will be presenting the University’s new strategic plan, Vision 2020. A reception in the Bauccio Commons Boardroom will follow.