Faculty and staff are invited to apply to be an immersion accompanier with the Moreau Center for the 2017-18 academic year. The opportunity is open to UP faculty or staff members in full-time, exempt positions who have a commitment to service and community engagement, a desire to encourage student formation, and a willingness to live […]
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Border Immersion Tamale Sale, Feb. 20-22
Students who will be participating in this year’s Border Immersion are selling tamales to help raise money for the costs of the trip. They will be taking orders this week, Monday, February 20 through Wednesday, February 22, in the Baccio Commons from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Orders can also be made in the Moreau Center during business […]
Honoring Martin Luther King Day: A Vigil for Peace, Jan. 16
All community members are welcome to join University of Portland’s community peace vigil honoring the justice, compassion, and love of Dr. Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., on Monday, January 16, 2017, at 7:15 p.m., in the Chapel of Christ the Teacher. If you cannot attend, stop by the Commons to see the peace intentions that will […]
Did You Participate in Post-Grad Service? Let Us Know
If you or a colleague have ever participated in post-graduate service, the Moreau Center would like to know. Please email us at moreaucenter@up.edu. Why do we want to know? Possibilities: to let students know how many UP faculty and staff have participated in post-graduate service, perhaps to connect a student with you if they have questions about […]
Donations Needed for Nicaragua Silent Auction, Nov. 28-Dec. 2
Donations from faculty and staff have been the backbone of the success of the annual silent auction fundraiser for the Moreau Center’s Nicaragua Immersion service program. All faculty, staff, students, and UP friends are welcome to participate in the silent auction, either as a donor of items or a bidder. This year’s auction will take […]
Wanted: Immersion Accompaniers for 2016-2017 Academic Year
The Moreau Center is looking for faculty and staff who are interested in accompanying students on service immersions this year. Any exempt UP faculty or staff member who has a commitment to service, a desire to encourage student formation, and a willingness to live simply while immersed in an extended experience with students is welcome […]
Civil Rights Immersion Fundraiser: Spring Cleaning
The Moreau Center’s Civil Rights Immersion group is hosting a fundraiser in the form of spring cleaning during the month of April. Students and staff are willing to work hard and get grubby; jobs that have been completed in the past include washing/cleaning cars, scrubbing windows, gardening, pulling weeds, spreading bark, mowing lawns, and painting. […]
Faculty and Staff Immersion Accompaniers Needed for 2016-2017
Faculty and staff are invited to apply to be an immersion accompanier for the 2016-17 academic year. Applications are due by Monday, April 18, using the online application found here. The opportunity is open to UP faculty or staff members in full-time, exempt positions who have a commitment to service and community engagement, a desire […]
Servant Leadership Discussion, Feb. 22
Those who would like to learn about the concept of servant leadership are invited to attend a with Chris Yarco, executive director for Willamette Christian Church, on Monday, February 22, at 7:10 p.m., in Buckley Center Auditorium. Among Yarco’s duties are staff leadership, growth and development plans for ministry and capital expansion, creating and casting vision, […]
Silent Auction for Nicaragua Immersion Coming Up, Nov. 30 – Dec. 4
The annual Silent Auction fundraiser to benefit the Nicaragua Immersion service trip is coming up, from Monday, November 30 to Friday, December 4, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., in the Bauccio Commons. Thank you to all who have already donated items for the auction. There is still time to make donations for those who are still […]