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Jeromy Koffler

Christmas Tree Lighting, Dec. 2

Join ASUP for the 21st Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Monday, December 2, at 6:30 p.m., at the Dundon-Berchtold lawn. This year’s ceremony will feature special guest speaker Thomas Greene, provost.  There will a performance from the Chapel Choir and the Jazz Ensemble, and Christmas treats and refreshments will be provided as well. Students, staff, and faculty are invited to welcome and celebrate the conclusion of the semester and the upcoming holiday season!

For further questions or ADA accommodations please contact Jeromy Koffler at koffler@up.edu or Nick Owen at asup.president@up.edu.

 

Tyler Zimmerman Farewell Party, Sept. 13

The student activities office will be hosting a farewell party for Tyler Zimmerman, associate director for student engagement, on Friday, September 13, at 4 p.m., in the Pilot House. Tyler began as an assistant hall director in Christie Hall in fall 2012. He was hired as coordinator for weekend and late night programming in fall 2014, and was promoted to his current position the summer of 2018. Please come wish Tyler well as he moves on to a position at a marketing firm in the Pearl District.

For more information contact Jeromy Koffler, student activities, at koffler@up.edu.

Fall 2019 Orientation Planning: Suggestions & Ideas Welcome

The planning process for Fall 2019 new student Orientation programs and activities is underway, according to Jeromy Koffler, student activities. Any suggestions, recommendations, proposals, requests, or other “we should really do that!” ideas will be gratefully accepted by Koffler (koffler@up.edu), Cara Hersh, College of Arts and Sciences (hersh@up.edu), or Shazib Vijlee, Shiley School of Engineering (vijlee@up.edu), by Friday, March 1

Spring 2019 Orientation: Welcome New Students!

Orientation for new students begins on Friday, January 11, at 8 a.m., in the Pilot House, according to Jeromy Koffler, student activities.  For a complete schedule of events, go to this link. Be sure to welcome our nearly 50 new students and their families! Questions? Contact the Office of Student Activities at x7470 or stuact@up.edu.

New Hire in Student Activities: Elizabeth Aguilera

Elizabeth Aguilera will join the Office of Student Activities on October 1 as the new administrative assistant, according to Jeromy Koffler, student activities. She has taught as an adjunct instructor in art history at the collegiate level in California and moved to Oregon to become director of education at Sylvan Learning Center of Beaverton. At Sylvan, Elizabeth managed the office, maintain records, and communicated regularly with students, parents, faculty, and staff. Please welcome Elizabeth to the UP community.

 

Student Activities Names Zimmerman to New Post

Tyler Zimmerman has been promoted to the role of associate director of student engagement in the Office of Student Activities, according to Jeromy Koffler, director. He will primarily work to support ASUP, the implementation of the new Engage platform, and the many programs within student activities.  Many faculty and staff may recognize Zimmerman through his role as weekend and late night program coordinator, and previously as the assistant director of Christie Hall. He is also a graduate of the University’s master of communication studies program and has been on The Bluff since 2012. Please join us in welcoming Tyler to his new role starting July 2.

 

2018 Orientation Planning: Suggestions & Ideas Welcome

The planning process for Fall 2018 new student Orientation programs and activities is underway, according to Jeromy Koffler, student activities. Any suggestions, recommendations, proposals, requests, or other “we should really do that!” ideas will be gratefully accepted by Koffler (koffler@up.edu), Cara Hersh, College of Arts and Sciences (hersh@up.edu), or Shazib Vijlee, Shiley School of Engineering (vijlee@up.edu), by Thursday, March 1.

 

 

Spring 2018 Orientation: Welcome New Students!

Orientation for new students begins on Friday, January 12, at 9 a.m., in the Pilot House, according to Jeromy Koffler, student activities.  For a complete schedule of events, go to this link. Be sure to welcome our nearly 100 new students and their families! Questions? Contact the Office of Student Activities at x7470 or stuact@up.edu.

 

19th Annual UP Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony, Nov. 27

Join ASUP for the 19th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Monday, November 27, at 6 p.m., in the Bauccio Commons Dining Room. This year’s ceremony will feature special guest speaker Lauretta Frederking. There will a performance from the Chapel Choir, and Christmas treats and refreshments will be provided, as well. Students, staff, and faculty are invited to welcome and celebrate the upcoming holiday season.

For further questions or ADA accommodations please contact Jeromy Koffler at koffler@up.edu or Kaity Sullivan at sullivak19@up.edu.

Bon Voyage to Bethany Sills, June 1

After 12 years of service to student activities, Bethany Sills will be leaving The Bluff to start a new chapter in her career as a professional development manager with Audigy Group. Her last day will be June 2, according to Jeromy Koffler, student activities.

Bethany was hired as a program assistant in June 2005 and was promoted to assistant director and multicultural programs coordinator in 2007.  In her time at UP, Bethany has collaborated with students, faculty, and staff to develop countless events that educate about identity and celebrate cultural, racial, and religious heritage. She was also invited to serve on the Presidential Advisory Committee for Inclusion and to assist the Division of Student Affairs in the development of a diversity and inclusion website and strategic plan.

There will be a celebration on Thursday, June 1, in the Bauccio Commons Terrace Room, at 3 p.m., to appreciate and thank Bethany for her service to the students and the University community. For more information contact Koffler at koffler@up.edu.