Dear University of Portland Students, Faculty, Staff, and Parents, I write to provide you with an update on the University of Portland’s ongoing response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. I recognize that this communication is lengthy. However, it contains critically important information and I thank you in advance for reading it in its entirety. […]
Rev. Mark L. Poorman
2019 Staff Christmas Luncheon, Dec. 16
The 2019 Staff Christmas Luncheon will take place on Monday, December 16, starting at 11:30 a.m., in the Beauchamp Recreation & Wellness Center. The social will begin at 11:30 a.m., lunch starts at 12:15 p.m., and the formal program begins at 12:45 p.m. This will be a wonderful opportunity to connect with old friends and new, enjoy a delicious holiday […]
New Academic Center Unveiled at State of UP
At the University of Portland’s annual State of UP luncheon, University president Rev. Mark L. Poorman C.S.C., unveiled plans for Dundon-Berchtold Hall, a new academic center with over 63,000 square feet of classrooms, offices, an auditorium, a career center, and the Dundon-Berchtold Institute. A $15 million commitment from regent Amy Dundon-Berchtold and her husband, Jim Berchtold […]
Faculty Research Day Deadline Approaching, Dec. 1
The signup deadline for Faculty Research Day is approaching on Monday, December 1, according to Teaching and Scholarship Committee chair Lauretta Frederking. Each panel in the January 8 event will have faculty from across disciplines and schools who will offer brief five-minute perspectives on the day’s theme, followed by open discussion for new insights and […]