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Wanted: Immersion Accompaniers for 2016-2017 Academic Year

September 30, 2016

laird-copyThe 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 to apply. Immersions offered this year include: Rural Immersion (fall break), Urban Immersion (winter break), Border and Habitat for Humanity Collegiate Challenge Immersion (spring break), and Nicaragua Immersion (3 weeks of May).

If you are interested in exploring this possibility or learning more, contact Laurie Laird, Moreau Center, at laird@up.edu or any other Moreau Center staff.

Filed Under: 10-03-2016, Campus Services, Moreau Center Tagged With: Laurie Laird, Moreau Center, Service Learning

Faculty and Staff Invited to Apply for Accompanier Position

March 31, 2014

University of Portland - service dayFaculty 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 in an extended experience with students is welcome to apply.

Service learning immersions offered next year include: Food Justice and Rural Immersions (fall break), Urban Immersion (winter break), Border and Habitat for Humanity Collegiate Challenge Immersion (spring break), and Nicaragua Immersion (3 weeks of May).

Any questions can be directed to Dave Houglum, Moreau Center, at houglum@up.edu or any other Moreau Center staff.

Filed Under: 03-31-2014, Campus Services, Moreau Center Tagged With: Dave Houglum, Moreau Center, Service Learning

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Natalie Nelson-Marsh, communication studies, participated as a panelist at the BizWomen Coalition Thought Leader Forum on January 26. Nelson-Marsh was invited as an expert to participate in the discussion of “Organizational Transformation – The Impact of COVID on the Future of Work.” Nelson-Marsh also attended a Western States Communication Association (WSCA) Teaching Workshop about “Preparing Students to Self-Advocate and Articulate the Value of Communication to Future Employers.”

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Toyin Olukotun, nursing, coauthored “African American Women’s Maternal Healthcare Experiences: A Critical Race Theory Perspective.” Health Communication. 2021 Feb 20:1-2.

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