Lindie Burgess has been appointed as program manager of service and community partnerships for the Moreau Center for Service and Leadership, according to Dave Houglum, Moreau Center director. Burgess has been serving in an interim capacity since October 2013. She is a 2011 graduate of the Shiley School of Engineering. Prior to her work at […]
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David Houglum Appointed as Director of Moreau Center
David Houglum has been appointed as director of the University of Portland Moreau Center for Service and Leadership, according to Rev. Gerard Olinger, C.S.C, vice president for student affairs. Houglum, who has extensive experience in service learning, has been serving in this role in an interim capacity since September 2013. Houglum has a Ph.D. in […]
Faculty and Staff Invited to Apply for Accompanier Position
Faculty and staff are invited to apply for a 2014-2015 service learning accompanier position by Friday, April 11th using the online application found at http://www.up.edu/moreaucenter/. No experience is necessary. Any 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 […]
Father Thomas C. Oddo, C.S.C. Memorial Scholarship
Shortly after his untimely death in 1989, University of Portland president Rev. Thomas C. Oddo, C.S.C., was memorialized by faculty, staff, students, and friends with the establishment of an endowed scholarship fund named after him. Every year the University awards scholarship funds in Fr. Oddo’s name to one or two students who meet a set […]
President’s Service Honor Roll Submissions Due Feb. 28
The Moreau Center facilitates the University of Portland’s annual application for the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll. The Corporation for National and Community Service created the Honor Roll in 2006 to identify, collect, and recognize the outstanding service taking place at higher education institutions across the nation. To maintain its status on the […]
Campus Leaders Wanted
Students who are interested in applying for campus leadership positions are encouraged to visit www.up.edu/leadership for this year’s common leadership application. A number of positions offered by student activities, the Moreau Center, campus ministry, and information services are listed on the site, and students can apply for up to three positions using one application. Applications […]
Donations Needed for Nicaragua Silent Auction
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 […]
Artisans For Nicaragua Silent Auction
The Artisans for Nicaragua Silent Auction and Gift Basket Raffle is coming soon, according to Theresa McCreary, campus ministry. It will take place from Tuesday, December 3 through Friday, December 6, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., in the Bauccio Commons hallway. Donations are needed! Proceeds of the Silent Auction & Gift Basket Raffle benefit UP […]
East Africa Interns Needed
The Moreau Center for Service and Leadership, in partnership with the Pamplin School of Business and Shiley School of Engineering, is currently seeking applicants for the East Africa Initiative Internship. Applicants can come from any school within the University. This 10-week summer program in Kenya usually begins with an introduction to the work of the […]
Got Service?
All faculty and staff who have been part of a domestic or international service program (Americorps, JVC, Peace Corps, etc.) are invited to share their experiences with students who are interested in service after graduation at the Post-Graduate Service Dinner on Tuesday, November 12, at 6 p.m., in the Terrace Room. Contact Joe Burke at […]