The following faculty members have announced their retirement at the conclusion of the spring 2017 semester, according to Kathleen Staten, provost’s office: Matthew Baasten, associate provost, dean of the Graduate School, theology faculty Carol Craig, nursing Wayne Lu, engineering James Male, engineering Zia Yamayee, engineering The late Fr. Ronald Wasowski, C.S.C., who would have retired […]
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New Early Alert Coordinator: Gina Loschiavo
The Office of Student Affairs has hired Gina Loschiavo as the coordinator for Early Alert and special projects. The Early Alert program, co-chaired by Matt Baasten, associate provost and dean of the Graduate School, and Matthew Rygg, associate vice president of student development, is a referral program for faculty, staff, and parents who are concerned […]
2016-2017 University Bulletin Online
The Office of the Provost is pleased to announce that the 2016-2017 interactive University Bulletin is now available. Please access the document by opening the “Academics” menu on the University’s home page and clicking on “University Catalog: The Bulletin.” Smartphone users can access the Bulletin using its mobile site. For more information contact Matt Baasten, provost’s office, at […]
New Title IX Coordinator Appointed
Lauretta Frederking, acting assistant provost and professor of political science, has been appointed as the University’s new Title IX coordinator. Frederking will work with Fr. John Donato, C.S.C., in his capacity as deputy Title IX coordinator for students; Matt Baasten, associate provost, in his position as deputy Title IX coordinator for faculty, and Bill Jenkins, […]
2015-2016 Bulletin Online
The Office of the Provost is pleased to announce that the 2015-2016 interactive University Bulletin is now available. Please access the document by opening the “Academics” menu on the University’s home page and clicking on “University Catalog: The Bulletin.” Smartphone users can access the Bulletin using its mobile site. For more information contact Matt Baasten, […]
UP Hosting 33rd Annual Summer Conference, July 29
The University will host the 33rd annual Summer Conference, “And It Was Good: Creation and the Spirit of God,” on July 29-August 2. The keynote speaker will be Fr. John Haughey S.J., formerly a senior fellow at the Woodstock Theological Center in Washington, D.C., in the Science and Religion program and the Arrupe Program in […]
University names three Title IX deputy coordinators
The University of Portland is committed to ensuring equal access to education in an environment free from discrimination, including sexual harassment and interpersonal violence. Anyone impacted by violence is encouraged to contact the Title IX coordinator, Bryn M. Sopko. The Title IX resources will now include representation for students, faculty and staff. Beginning immediately, the […]
Deadlines For 2014-2015 Bulletin Revisions
Updates to the narrative section of the 2014-2015 University Bulletin (program descriptions, requirements, anything but the course descriptions section) were due to reviewers by Monday, March 17, according to Matt Baasten, associate provost. While all schools and departments are set up differently, in most cases “reviewers” are deans or associate deans; updated bulletin sections are […]