We invite you to a Lunch and Learn on March 25, 12-1 p.m. in the Teske room for a discussion on Trauma Informed Educational Practices (TIEP) and Inclusive Leadership Library Guides. All faculty and staff on campus are invited to explore the LibGuides with us! (Read More).
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Person to Person Connections This Week
Joy Hunt, a member of the School of Education faculty, is the most recent person to have their name pulled from the raffle basket after reporting on making some Person to Person connections. She’ll enjoy a Starbucks gift card, as well as the satisfaction of nourishing the human relationships that make UP a special place. […]
Nicole Ralston Named Engineering Unleashed Fellow
Nicole Ralston, education, has been named as a 2020 Engineering Unleashed Fellow by the Kern Family Foundation. According to the foundation, “The designation as Engineering Unleashed Fellow recognizes leadership in education. Dr. Ralston is truly an ambassador of excellence for the University of Portland and is distinguished both through a Fellows Project and through interactions […]
Family STEM Day, KDP Literacy Fair: Feb. 23
Kids and their families are invited for fun, hands-on reading and STEM activities at the Literacy and STEM fair hosted by KDP, the School of Education, and the UP STEM Education and Outreach Center on Sunday, February 23, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., in the Chiles Center. Every child will leave with a book, crafts, […]
MA HESA Information Session, July 23
The master of arts in higher education and student affairs (MA HESA) program offers a professional pathway to advance your career goals as an effective administrator, educator, and leader in higher education. With a rolling admissions process, students can begin in fall, winter, or summer terms. Read more on our program page. All are welcome to […]
Watzke Accepts Graduate School Dean Position
School of Education dean John Watzke has agreed to accept an additional appointment as Dean of the Graduate School, according to University president Rev. Mark L. Poorman, C.S.C. His appointment is effective immediately. Watzke has ably led the School of Education (SOE) since 2010. During that time, the SOE has frequently been home to the […]
2019 Summer Learning Program: July 1 to Aug. 1
Each summer, the School of Education sponsors a tutoring program for later elementary, middle, and high school students. The program is held on campus and, this year, it will run Monday-Thursday, July 1-August 1, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Students entering grades 4-11 in 2019-20 will work with tutors who are master of arts in teaching […]
Why Theology Needs Hipsters, Feb. 6
School of Education doctoral fellow Danielle Trollinger presents a humorous look at what hipsters have to offer the field of theology in her Beckman Humor Project event on Wednesday, February 6, at 7:15 p.m., in Franz Hall room 120. Hipsters are drawn to craft beer, obscure cheeses, organic farms, hand-dipped candles, unconventional socks, and homemade […]
Stacey Boatright Farewell Party, Sept. 7
The School of Education is hosting a farewell gathering for Stacey Boatright on Friday, September 7, at 3:30 p.m., in Franz Hall room 120. All are welcome to come wish Stacey good luck and farewell as she transitions to a new position as director of administration and strategic communication at the Oregon Alliance for Independent […]
School of Education Summer Learning Program
Each year, the School of Education sponsors a tutoring program for later elementary, middle, and high school students in the summer. The program is held on campus and this year it will run July 2-August 2, Monday-Thursday, 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Students entering grades 4-11 in 2018-19 will work with tutors who are master of arts […]