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Faith-Based Leadership Program

prayerNov1The University’s Faith-Based Leadership Program is designed for students who want to experience the challenges facing leaders in the Church and other faith-based organizations. Interning as an executive assistant for a senior leader in one of these organizations, students will be immersed in the reality of its day-to-day operations while, at the same time, discerning how God may be calling them to use their gifts and talents.

Faculty and staff are encouraged to nominate qualified sophomores who have a demonstrated interest, aptitude, and ability to thrive in a church or faith-based organization and encourage them to apply for the program. Student applications are due no later than March 31. More information is available at the Franz Center: Faith-Based Leadership Program (http://tinyurl.com/k3fzkmq), or by contacting campus ministry at 7131 or ministry@up.edu.

Connecting Mentors to Mentees

University of Portland, upAll are welcome to join the upcoming graduate Christmas networking event, “Connecting Mentors to Mentees,” on Thursday, December 5, from 6 to 8 p.m., in Buckley Center room 163, according Pete Rooks, Franz Center. This is an opportunity for graduate students, alumni, and friends of UP to network and connect. We are looking forward to a festive event and hope you can join us. Please register at http://tinyurl.com/mltulre. For more information contact Rooks at 8914 or rooks@up.edu.

Connecting Mentors to Mentees

University of Portland, upAll are welcome to join the upcoming graduate Christmas networking event, “Connecting Mentors to Mentees,” on Thursday, December 5, from 6 to 8 p.m., in Buckley Center room 163, according Pete Rooks, Franz Center. This is an opportunity for graduate students, alumni, and friends of UP to network and connect. We are looking forward to a festive event and hope you can join us. Please register at this link. For more information contact Rooks at 8914 or rooks@up.edu.

Women In Leadership Workshop

1gaskill150The University of Portland, the Franz Center for Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation, and the Pamplin School of Business will host the fall Graduate Workshop: Women in Leadership, on Saturday, September 21, from 9 to 11:30 a.m., in Franz Hall room 214. The guest speaker will be Julia Gaskill (pictured), executive director of the Young Musicians Foundation and longtime nonprofit professional. Those who attend will have opportunities to network, ask questions, and enjoy food and refreshments. Registration information can be found at http://tinyurl.com/m2mxoxz. For more information or to RSVP, contact Pete Rooks, Franz Center, at 8914 or rooks@up.edu.

What’s Your Big Idea?

light bulb design by cogs and gearsAll University of Portland students in all major programs are invited to explore their big ideas at the Discover Innovation@UP Workshop, sponsored by the Franz Center for Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation, on Saturday, September 21, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., in Buckley Center room 163. Lunch will be provided. To register go to http://tinyurl.com/m4lzzfm. For more information contact Eric Anctil, Franz Center, at 7690 or anctil@up.edu.