International students and others from the UP community will offer public calls for peace in their native languages on Friday, November 11, at 2 p.m., at the International Peace Garden adjoining the Buckley Center patio. All students, faculty, and staff of all faiths, spiritual traditions, and languages are warmly invited to participate. If you are […]
International Student Services
Prayers for Peace: Call for Participants
International students and others from the UP community will offer public calls for peace in their native languages on Friday, November 11, at 2 p.m., at the Buckley Center International Peace Garden. All students, faculty, and staff of all faiths, spiritual traditions, and languages are invited to participate by offering a prayer for peace in […]
Faculty, Staff Needed for International Education Week, Nov. 14-19
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, the University of Portland will celebrate IEW from November 14-19. The IEW team is seeking […]
International Student Graduation Reception, April 29
International student services will be hosting their annual International Student Graduation Reception on Friday, April 29, from 2:30 to 4 p.m., in the Shiley Hall third floor atrium. Faculty and staff who worked closely with international students who are graduating are welcome to join in the celebration. Questions can be directed to Trisha Elizarde-Miller at […]
Come To International Night, Feb. 26
All are invited to attend the University of Portland’s International Night on Friday, February 26, from 5-8 p.m., in the Bauccio Commons. Enjoy an evening of international sights, sounds, tastes, and smells while traveling around the world with the diverse music and dance of local and regional performers. Professional performances from Filipina singer-songwriter Haley Heynderickx […]
Celebrate International Education Week, Nov. 16-22
International Education Week is here, and from November 16-22, 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; photos can be sent using #UPIEW and #IEW2015 for a chance to win $25; and tickets […]
Prayers for Peace, Nov. 11
In honor of Veteran’s Day, international students and others from the UP community will offer public calls for peace in their native language on Wednesday, November 11, at 2 p.m., at the Buckley Center International Peace Garden. The service is co-sponsored by international student services and the Garaventa Center. For more information or if interested […]
International Education Week, Photo Contest
International Education Week (IEW) will take place on the UP campus from November 16-22, according to Trisha Elizarde-Miller, international student services. All are invited to go to multicultural events on and off campus:watch Riverdance, make sushi, learn Filipino history, listen to Indigenous people’s storytelling, and more. Many clubs and organizations have opportunities lined up for […]
Faculty and Staff Needed for International Education Week
IEW is a joint initiative sponsored by the US 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 16th through 20th. International Student Services and the International Club are seeking faculty, staff, and student group collaboration […]
International Student Graduation Reception, May 2
International student services will be hosting their annual International Student Graduation Reception on Friday, May 1, from 2 to 4 p.m., in the Shiley Hall third floor atrium. Faculty and staff who worked closely with international students who are graduating are welcome to join in the celebration. Questions can be directed to Gwen Sandford at […]








