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Big Change for Maureen Briare: Welcome (Back) to Nursing

April 10, 2020

Maureen Briare will be returning to her nursing career by joining the School of Nursing faculty as an instructor for fall 2020. Maureen states, “I am beyond excited for the privilege of being able to accompany students on their journey of self-discovery, synthesis of skills and information, and especially their growth as caring, loving, human beings […]

Filed Under: 04-13-2020, Academics, Campus Ministry, School of Nursing Tagged With: Campus Ministry, Maureen Briare, School of Nursing

Bells in the Ballroom Concert, Dec. 6

November 27, 2019

Come enjoy the festive sounds of the Chapel Handbell Choir, Chapel Choir, and ‘Bluff Boys’ Barbershop Quartet at the annual Bells in the Ballroom concert on Friday, December 6, at 7 p.m., in the Mehling Ballroom. The Hallelujah Chorus will also be sung, and if you’ve ever sung it, you will be invited to join […]

Filed Under: 12-02-2019, Campus Ministry Tagged With: Bells in the Ballroom, Maureen Briare

Help Send UP Chapel Choir to New Orleans: Spring Break 2020

October 25, 2019

The UP Chapel Choir will travel to New Orleans to spread the joy and mission of UP by singing at schools founded by the Marianite Sisters of Holy Cross during spring break, according to Maureen Briare, Campus Ministry. The Marianites were founded by Blessed Basil Moreau, C.S.C. Briare and her student choir look forward to […]

Filed Under: 10-21-2019, 10-28-2019, Academics, Campus Ministry, Campus Services Tagged With: Campus Ministry, Chapel Choir, Maureen Briare

Come A-Caroling, Dec. 16

December 7, 2018

All faculty and staff are invited to join in caroling at Assumption Village, a North Portland senior and assisted living facility, on Sunday, December 16, from 1 to 2 p.m. There will be treats, song books, and the incomparable Maureen Briare on piano. To join the fun or get more information, contact Ellen Radcliffe, controller’s […]

Filed Under: 12-03-2018, 12-10-2018, Campus Services, Controller Tagged With: Controller's Office, Maureen Briare

Come Enjoy Bells In The Ballroom, Dec. 7

November 30, 2018

Christmas bells are (or will be) ringing in the Mehling Ballroom on Friday, December 7, starting at 7 p.m. All UP employees and their families are invited to come enjoy the festive sounds of the season with performances by the Chapel Handbell Choir, Chapel Choir (with orchestra members), and “The Bluff Boys” UP Barbershop Quartet. […]

Filed Under: 12-03-2018, Campus Ministry Tagged With: Bells in the Ballroom, Maureen Briare

Everyone Welcome For “Bells In The Ballroom,” Dec. 8

December 1, 2017

Christmas bells will indeed be ringing in the Mehling Ballroom during the annual Bells In The Ballroom” concert and celebration on Friday, December 8, at 7:30 p.m. All UP employees and their families are invited to come enjoy the festive sounds of the season with performances by the Chapel Handbell Choir, Chapel Choir (with University Orchestra members), […]

Filed Under: 12-04-2017, Campus Ministry, Campus Services Tagged With: Bells in the Ballroom, Campus Ministry, Maureen Briare

Hallelujah Chorus, Anyone?

November 17, 2017

Anyone who has sung the Hallelujah Chorus before, or who might like to learn it, is welcome to lend their voice with the Chapel Choir at this year’s Bells in the Ballroom Concert. The concert, featuring the sounds of the Chapel Handbell Choir, Chapel Choir, and the UP Acapella Choir, will definitely get you in the […]

Filed Under: 11-20-2017, Campus Ministry, Campus Services Tagged With: Bells in the Ballroom, Campus Ministry, Maureen Briare

Hallelujah Chorus, Anyone?

November 23, 2016

Anyone who has sung the Hallelujah Chorus before, or who might like to learn it, is welcome to lend their voice with the Chapel Choir at this year’s “Bells in the Ballroom” concert. The concert, “Encores Away!,” featuring the sounds of the Chapel Handbell Choir, Chapel Choir, and the UP Acapella Choir, will definitely get you […]

Filed Under: 11-21-2016, 11-28-2016, Campus Ministry, Campus Services Tagged With: Campus Ministry, Chapel Handbell Choir, Maureen Briare

Don’t Miss “Bells In The Ballroom” Holiday Concert, Celebration

December 4, 2015

University faculty, staff, and family members are invited to the Mehling Ballroom on Saturday, December 12, at 7:30 p.m., to enjoy festive music of Christmas. The “Bells in the Ballroom” concert includes performances by the Chapel Handbell Choir, the Chapel Choir, and the all-male acapella sensation “Call Our Bluff.” The Hallelujah Chorus will be sung, […]

Filed Under: 12-07-2015, Campus Ministry, Campus Services Tagged With: Bells in the Ballroom, Campus Ministry, Maureen Briare

A Spring Break Song For The Road, March 7-9

March 2, 2015

The University’s Chapel Music Ensemble will be going on tour from March 7 to 9, according to Maureen Briare, Campus Ministry. The ensemble will be sharing music and song with St. Paul Parish in Silverton, St. Mary Parish in Mt. Angel, Mt. Angel Abbey, and a Benedictine nursing center. On March 9 they will perform […]

Filed Under: 03-02-2015, Campus Ministry, Campus Services Tagged With: Campus Ministry, Chapel Choir Ensemble, Maureen Briare

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Natalie Nelson-Marsh presented “From fieldnotes to futures: Organizational communication in the age of AI”. National Communication Association Pre-Conference, Elevating Organizational Communication in the Age of Artificial Intelligence. November, 2025.

Ian Parkman, Business, published “Lead Value Design Insight: Leveraging the Van Westendorp PSM for Design for Meaningfulness Pricing Strategies.” Co-author: Arto Ruokonen. Design Management Review (Vol. 36, No.4)

Three faculty members from International Languages and Cultures participated in the 122nd annual conference of the Pacific Ancient and Modern Language Association (PAMLA), November 20-23 in San Francisco. Verena Hutter presented “Embodied Memory: Holocaust Tattoos and Postmemory,” served as presiding officer of all three sessions of Austrian Studies, and chaired one of them. María Echenique presented “A Precursor of ‘Feminism from the Zulos’ by Dahlia de la Cerda” and served as presiding officer and chair of the session Spain, Portugal, and Latin America: Jewish Culture and Literature in Trans-Iberia. Matthew Warshawsky presented “A ‘Tenth Muse’ in 1600s Sephardic Amsterdam: Isabel Rebeca Correa, Translator, Poet, and Feminist” and served as presiding officer and chair of the Jewish Literature and Culture session. 

Andra Davis, Nursing & Health Innovations, published “Nursing faculty perceptions and Integration of primary palliative care content in undergraduate education: National and local institution assessments.” Co-authors: Lippe, M., Wolf, A., Cormack, C. L., Ehrlich, O., Glover, T. L., and Kirkpatrick, A. J.  Journal of Hospice and Palliative Nursing, 27(6), 280-289.

Don Norton, Performing and Fine Arts, performed a Tour of Louisiana with jazz quartet Facing West, with performances at Nicholls State University (Thibodaux), University of Louisiana at Monroe, and Louisiana Tech University (Ruston). November 5-7, 2025.

Kristin Sweeney, Environmental Science, published “Topographic, climatic, and age controls on the reworking of volcanic debris avalanche deposits.” Co-author: Major, J.J. Bull Volcanol 87, 115 (2025).

Simon Aihiokhai, Theology, published “Rethinking Advent Hope as Covenantal Bond. Reflections on the Readings for First Sunday of Advent.” VoiceAfrique.org. November 30, 2025. Aihiokhai also published “A Disruptive Content of Hope: Awakening the Human Imagination to New Possibilities. Reflections on the Readings of the Second Sunday of Advent.” VoiceAfrique.org. December 7, 2025. 

Rachel Wheeler, Theology, presented “Traces in the Sand: Wisdom from the Christian Desert Tradition for a Time of Collapse.” Aldo & Estella Leopold Writing Residency lecture presented at the Harwood Museum of Art, Taos, NM, November 18, 2025.

Daniel Bulek, Nursing & Health Innovations, presented “Difficult-To-Treat Depression: Bottlenecks, Evolving Biology, and Where Ketamine-Class Treatments Fit.” An invited presentation for the Behavioral Health Integration ECHO, Arizona State University, Phoenix, AZ (virtual). December, 2025.

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