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International Student Services
Gwen Sandford: Good Luck & Bon Voyage
A note from international students services director Mike Pelley: After 13 great years, a farewell to Gwen Sandford, program manager for the Office of International Student Services (ISS). Gwen has accepted a new position as director of international student services at Reed College, a well-deserved promotion and a very smart move by her new employer. […]
International Education Week Begins Nov. 18
International Education Week (IEW) is a joint initiative sponsored by the US Department of State and Department of Education. It celebrates internationalization and diversity on college campuses across the nation each November. This year, UP will celebrate IEW from November 18 to 22. Please join your colleagues and student organizations in recognizing and celebrating international […]
Seeking Staff and Faculty Collaboration for International Education Week
International Education Week (IEW) is a global initiative to celebrate international education and exchange, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State and Department of Education. IEW celebrates internationalization and diversity on college campuses across the nation each November. This year, UP will celebrate IEW from November 18-22. The IEW team is seeking faculty, staff, and […]
International Night, March 22: All Welcome!
The University of Portland will celebrate its annual International Night in support of continuing Diversity Dialogues on Friday, March 22, beginning at 5 p.m., in the Bauccio Commons. The annual event is a night for the campus and community to come together and celebrate everything that international cultures contribute to the world. The event is free and […]
Prayers for Peace, Nov. 9
All students, faculty, staff, and religious of all faiths, spiritual traditions, and languages are warmly invited to participate in this year’s Prayers for Peace event on Friday, November 9, at 2 p.m., at the International Peace Garden by Buckley Auditorium. As part of the event, international students and others from the UP community will offer […]
Seeking Staff, Faculty Collaboration for International Education Week
International Education Week (IEW) is a global initiative to celebrate international education and exchange, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State and Department of Education. IEW celebrates internationalization and diversity on college campuses across the nation each November. This year, UP will celebrate IEW from November 12 through 16. The IEW team is seeking faculty, staff, […]
International Night, March 2
The University of Portland will celebrate its annual International Night in support of Diversity Dialogues programming on Friday, March 2, from 5 to 8 p.m., in the Bauccio Commons. The annual event is a night for the campus and greater Portland community to come together and celebrate international and cultural exchange at UP. The event is free, family-friendly, […]
Celebrate International Education Week, Nov. 13-17
In 2013, UP celebrated its 50th Anniversary of participating in International Education Week (formerly known as International Week). This week the University takes part in International Education Week once again. Please check the calendar of events at up.edu/iew and feel free to attend any events. Faculty are asked to also share this information with students. […]
Celebrate International Education Week, Nov. 14-19
International Education Week is here, and from November 14-19, the University of Portland is hosting campus-wide events open to the broader UP community and the public. All during the week, international cuisine will be featured in the Bauccio Commons and more. Please visit www.up.edu/iew for the complete list of events. For more information contact international student […]