With the construction of Dundon-Berchtold Hall well underway, it might be a good time to look back on the building site’s original occupant, Howard Hall. The following passages are from Jim Covert’s 1976 University history, A Point of Pride: “The University constructed one building and demolished another during that era [1922-1935]. Due to the severe […]
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Howard Hall Time Capsule Recovered
The Dundon-Berchtold academic building groundbreaking occurs on Thursday, September 21. The previous Howard Hall post on the museum and archives blog mentions the time capsule that was recovered while breaking Howard Hall apart. The blog’s newest post reveals the contents found in the time capsule, now housed at the Clark Library. Contact Carolyn Connolly, museum coordinator, […]
The Walls Came Tumbling Down: New Museum Blog Post
The University Archives and Museum have produced a new blog entry, according to Carolyn Connolly, museum curator. With the recent deconstruction of Howard Hall, it’s time for taking a look at the 90 year history of the building, sampling historical photos found in the Clark Library Digital Collections. Also visit the The Clark Library Gallery to see these photos and […]
Remembering Howard Hall: New Library Gallery Space
The Clark Library has a new gallery space on the main floor. We invite you to visit the first exhibit, which features Howard Hall images and artifacts. Howard Hall was at the intersection of campus life for nearly a century and the historic photographs capture its construction and uses over the years. The exhibit also […]
Upcoming Howard Hall Farewell Events
With the impending demolition of Howard Hall, a number of events have been planned to bid farewell to the old weathered hulk which has served the University above and beyond the call of duty these past 90 years: Faculty and Staff Hoops: Monday, April 24, noon to 2 p.m. Relive the dead spots and drafts of […]
Howard Hall Opens as Temporary Shelter for Fire Victims
University of Portland has opened Howard Hall as a temporary shelter for 51 of the 64 people displaced by the January 4 SW Alder apartment fire in downtown Portland. The shelter opened January 6 and will remain open until January 13. The University worked with the American Red Cross and Central City Concern and other community […]
Hey! Where Did The Gym Go?
The Beauchamp Recreation and Wellness Center will open for all faculty, staff, and students on Monday, August 24, according to Liz Winters, recreational services. In the meantime, a condensed version of the Howard Hall workout equipment has been set up on the stage of the basketball court upstairs in Howard Hall. For more information contact […]
Howard Hall Workout Hours, Holiday Break
Howard Hall will be on the following winter break hours in the coming weeks, according to Brian Dezzani, recreational services: Thursday, Dec. 11: 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12: 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Dec. 13-14: Closed Monday-Friday, Dec. 15-19: 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Dec. 20-21: Closed Monday-Tuesday, Dec. 22-23: 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 24-Thursday, […]
From Our Past: Howard Hall Fire of 1949; Feast of St. Joseph
The University museum has posted new entries on its WordPress site at http://wordpress.up.edu/museum/. One contains information on the 1949 fire that did heavy damage to Howard Hall; the other is about the Feast of St. Joseph and St. Andre Bessette, C.S.C. See the Howard Hall story at https://wordpress.up.edu/museum/march-19-1949-howard-hall-fire/ and the Feast of St. Joseph post […]
Winter Break Workout Times
Howard Hall will be on the following winter break hours in the coming weeks, according to Brian Dezzani, recreational services: Monday-Friday, Dec. 16-20: 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Dec. 21-22: Closed Monday, Dec. 23: 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday-Wednesday, Dec. 24-Jan. 1: Closed Thursday-Friday, Jan. 2-3: 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Jan. 4-5: Closed Monday-Friday, Jan. 6-10: 7 […]