The athletics department would like to acknowledge this year’s winners of the Difference Award. Each year, student-athletes nominate professors on campus who made a difference in their life. The definition is left intentionally vague, allowing students to reflect on the many ways a Professor may have made a difference to them. This year’s professors are: […]
Shannon Mayer
Arrival: A Special Edition of “Bringing Eyes of Faith to Film,” Feb. 21
Join Garaventa Center co-directors Karen Eifler and Fr. Charlie Gordon, C.S.C., as they team up with Shannon Mayer, physics, and Jim Baillie, philosophy, to unpack surprising themes of grace and transcendence in the movie “Arrival.” The screening is on Wednesday, February 21, at 7:15 p.m., in Shiley Hall room 319. Free and open to all; […]
New Faculty Essay Collection: “Awaken the Stars”
Shannon Mayer, physics, and Jacqueline Van Hoomissen, biology, are pleased to announce the publication of Awaken the Stars, their co-edited volume of essays on what faculty really teach in their classrooms, beyond the standard course content. The collection is comprised of reflective writings from 25 faculty from a broad range of disciplines at the University of Portland […]
Science And Religion Lecture
Shannon Mayer, physics, and Rev. Thomas Hosinski, C.S.C., theology, will discuss the possibilities surrounding the integration of science and faith when they present “Science and Religion” on Wednesday, April 10, at 4 p.m., in Buckley Center room 163. Their talk, sponsored by the Garaventa Center, is free and open to all. Mayer will provide examples […]
Science And Religion Lecture
Shannon Mayer, physics, and Rev. Thomas Hosinski, C.S.C., theology, will discuss the possibilities surrounding the integration of science and faith when they present “Science and Religion” on Wednesday, April 10, at 4 p.m., in Buckley Center room 163. Their talk, sponsored by the Garaventa Center, is free and open to all. Mayer will provide examples […]
Faculty Development Proposals
The Committee on Teaching and Scholarship is soliciting proposals from faculty and staff to host workshops, roundtables, and presentations during Faculty Development Day, to be held on Tuesday, May 7, according to Aziz Inan, committee chair. Proposals related in some way to the promotion of teaching, scholarship, or professional development are encouraged. Please contact Inan […]
Faculty Development Proposals
The Committee on Teaching and Scholarship is soliciting proposals from faculty and staff to host workshops, roundtables, and presentations during Faculty Development Day, to be held on Tuesday, May 7, according to Aziz Inan, committee chair. Proposals related in some way to the promotion of teaching, scholarship, or professional development are encouraged. Please contact Inan […]