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News for and about University of Portland faculty and staff.

Jeromy Koffler

Free Portland Taiko Performance, Feb. 15

All faculty and staff and families are welcome to enjoy a performance by the critically acclaimed Portland Taiko drumming troupe on Saturday, February 15, at 7 p.m., in Buckley Center Auditorium. Portland Taiko blends the tradition of Japanese taiko drumming with a sense of Asian American identity, creativity, and empowerment. Since its founding in 1994, the group has headlined at arts festivals and concert halls, and has performed at hundreds of community events and school assemblies. Don’t miss this memorable show!

For questions or ADA accommodation requests, please contact Jeromy Koffler or Bryan Dennis, student activities, at x7470 or stuact@up.edu.

2020 Orientation Planning: Suggestions & Ideas Welcome

The planning process for Fall 2020 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); Brad Franco, history (franco@up.edu); or Shazib Vijlee, Shiley School of Engineering (vijlee@up.edu), by Thursday, February 13.

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.