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News for and about University of Portland faculty and staff.

Karen Eifler

Final Core Samples Lunch (Mar. 29)

All staff and faculty are welcome to the final Core Samples lunch for this academic year on Wednesday, March 29, from 11:30 a.m–12:15 p.m. in the Teske Room of Bauccio Commons. Let the Garaventa Center and Core Director buy you lunch and then learn from Rachel Wheeler as she offers a slice from THEO 205 (Biblical Texts in Contexts, one of only 6 courses that every single UP undergrad gets to take) called “The Bible & Climate Change (aka Ecological Hermeneutics).” This coincides with an international teach-in on climate change that UP’s CAS is participating in. Learn about a green reading of scripture from a talented colleague! Be part of an international movement! Enjoy a complimentary meal! Please RSVP directly to Karen Eifler, eifler@up.edu by March 24 to secure one of the limited seats. 

Fr. James Martin SJ: Building a Bridge Talk Now Available

If you weren’t able to attend the webinar conversation with Fr. James Martin on practicing Gospel inclusion with the LGBTQ+ community, or would like to re-visit the event, the video link is now available here. Fr. Martin also gave us permission to share the conversation with all who might be interested in the topics explored that evening. Questions? Contact Karen Eifler, eifler@up.edu. 

Thirst Friday: Surf’s Up (Feb. 17) 

Garaventa Center invites you to enjoy laughter, libations, island vibes, and tasty bites on Friday, February 17, 4 p.m.–6 p.m. Come for 10 minutes or till last call! Seventeen extra credit points for anyone who is attending their first Thirst Friday, brings a newbie, or brings their own cup. Garaventa Center, Franz Hall 3rd Floor. Hope to see you!  

Questions? Karen Eifler at eifler@up.edu. An ADA compliant event. 

Invitation to Core Samples Lunch (Feb. 14)

All faculty and staff are invited to the first Core Samples lunch of the semester on Tuesday, February 14, 11:45 a.m.–12:30 p.m. in the Murphy Room, 4th Floor of Franz Hall. Cheri Buck-Perry will offer a 25-minute slice from her new Exploration-level course, Literature and Cultures of Food, “A Feast for The Senses: Lunching with MFK Fisher,” followed by discussion and questions from participants. Learn cool stuff from a great colleague, and enjoy a catered box lunch, compliments of the Garaventa Center and Core Program! Seats are limited; please RSVP directly to Karen Eifler, eifler@up.edu. 

Thirst Friday: Jingle Bells (Dec. 9)

The Garaventa Center invites all faculty and staff to enjoy laughter, libations, live jazz, and round food on Friday, December 9, 4–6 p.m. Come for 10 minutes or ’til last call! 17 extra credit points for anyone who is attending their first Thirst Friday, brings a newbie, or brings their own cup.  

Garaventa Center, Franz Hall 3rd Floor. Hope to see you! Questions? Karen Eifler, eifler@up.edu. An ADA compliant event. 

Core Samples Lunch #2: Seats Going! (Nov. 16) 

All intrigued faculty and staff are invited to the next Core Samples lunch on Wednesday, November 16, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. in the Teske Room of Bauccio Commons. Caery Evangelist will offer a snapshot from her Foundations Level PHL 220 course, called “Twinkies and The Order of Perfection”—exploring core elements of Anselm’s Ontological Argument.” The Garaventa Center and Core Program will treat you to lunch and some cool, assessment-free learning and playing around with ideas. Caery will teach for ~20 minutes, then turn it over to the group for questions and insights.  

Seats are limited, so please RSVP to Karen Eifler (eifler@up.edu). 

Core Samples Lunch: Last Call for Sept. 27

There are 3 seats left for the first Core Sample lunch on Tuesday, September 27, at 11:45 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Andrew Guest will offer a 20-minute excerpt from his X-Level course The World Cup in Mind & Society, called “Performance Under Pressure: Scientific Thinking, Global Consciousness, and the Perfect Penalty Kick,” followed by an open discussion. Learn cool stuff, enjoy a complimentary lunch as a guest of the Garaventa Center and Core Program with a diverse group of staff and faculty colleagues. RSVP by September 26 to Karen Eifler, eifler@up.edu/8014. The next Core Sample lunch will be November 16.

Sign Up for a Core Samples Lunch (Sept. 27)

Engrossing new courses are being offered at the Exploration Level of the revitalized Core. All staff and faculty are invited to attend the first in a series of “Core Samples” lunches on Tuesday, September 27, from 11:45 a.m.–12:30 p.m. in the Teske Room of Bauccio Commons. In this new series, faculty teaching such courses as “Literature & Cultures of Food,” “History of Rock & Roll” and “Global Environmental Justice,” will teach a 20-minute segment from their course, then open it up for discussion among attendees. It’s a great chance to see our colleagues shine, learn cool stuff, find out more about the new Core, and enjoy a complimentary lunch, as a guest of the Garaventa Center and the Core Director. Andrew Guest will offer the first one, “Performance Under Pressure: Scientific Thinking, Global Consciousness, and the Perfect Penalty Kick,” an excerpt from his course The World Cup in Mind & Society. There are 15 seats available; please RSVP to Karen Eifler (eifler@up.edu) by September 23 to reserve a space for the first round. The second Core Samples lunch will be Wednesday, November 16, from 11:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m.

Holy Cross Pilgrimage 2022

After a two-year pandemic-related delay, a group of 14 senior faculty are spending 10 days walking in the footsteps of Blessed Basil Moreau, delving into the history and hopes of the Congregation of Holy Cross in its birthplace of Basse-Normandie, France. While on pilgrimage, they will consider ways to engage the community’s unique commitment to partnering with lay collaborators to bring hope and healing to a bruised, blessed world. Prayers and good thoughts are requested for Eric Anctil, Steve and Shannon Mayer, Herbert Medina, Nicole Hanig, Gregory Pulver, Stephanie Salomone, Andrew Guest, Christi Hancock, Heidi Senior, Shaz Vijlee, Brian Fabien, Casey Shillam, and Karen Eifler.

Weekly Moment of Beauty With “The Saint John’s Bible”: Life in Community

Here is a glimpse of illuminator Aidan Hart’s rendering of early Christian community described in the Book of Acts. At first glance, it looks like a typical icon, but if you look more closely as this 2-minute video allows you to do, Hart’s image of who belongs at the divine table goes way beyond the usual suspects. The music is provided by Rebekah Hanson, of the UP music faculty.

For more information contact Karen Eifler, Garaventa Center, at eifler@up.edu.