The late Donald P. Shiley was born 97 years ago on January 19, 1920, according to Aziz Inan, engineering. Inan prepared the following birthday brainteasers in celebration of Shiley’s birth and “to express my appreciation for his generosity.” The sum of 97 (Mr. Shiley’s new age) and its reverse, namely 79, equals 176. Coincidentally, If numbers […]
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Don Galarneau, 1924-2016
Don Galarneau ’49, a longtime benefactor and supporter of the University’s mission, passed away on Saturday, August 20. Galarneau graduated from UP with a degree in general science/physics and worked as a field engineer internationally for GE for many years. He gave over $1.5 million dollars over his lifetime (including matching gifts from GE) and was […]
Engineering Alumnus Establishes VanGrunsven Professorship
Dick VanGrunsven, a 1961 engineering graduate of the University of Portland, has pledged $30,000 to establish a new term professorship in the Shiley School of Engineering. Over the three-year term of the project, mechanical engineering professor Timothy Doughty will have the title “The Richard and Diane VanGrunsven Professor of Engineering.” With the VanGrunsven gift, Doughty […]
Engineers E-Week Celebration, Feb. 21-27
The Shiley School of Engineering is celebrating Engineers E-Week from February 21 to 27, and all members of the campus community are invited to take part in the fun and festivities. A sampling: Monday: IEEE: Soldering competition and workshop, 2-3 p.m., Shiley 110 Tuesday: ME Club: Cookies and hot chocolate, Franz Hall Lobby, 1-2 p.m.; […]
SWE Engineering & Computer Science Career Fair, Feb. 26
The SWE Engineering & Computer Science Career Fair is on Friday, February 26, from 1- 4 p.m., in the Shiley School of Engineering. All students and alumni are invited to attend to talk to recruiters about summer jobs, internships, and full-time career opportunities. To see a list of currently registered companies, visit this link. Check […]
Engineering/German Student Lands Germany Internship
Paul Munn, a double major in mechanical engineering and German studies, has been awarded a prestigious Cultural Vistas Summer Internship in Germany for summer 2016. The paid internship will be with a German engineering firm yet to be determined. Munn will join more than 300 students and professionals who take part in Cultural Vistas programs […]
Grants To Fund Research in Environmental and Sustainability Issues
The Shiley School of Engineering has received three grants totaling $45,000 for undergraduate student research projects dealing with environmental and sustainability issues. The research involves collaboration with other schools and organizations, and each project is funded by a $15,000 grant from the Oregon Alliance of Independent Colleges & Universities (The Alliance) and the Katherine Bisbee […]
Three Katherine Bisbee II Fund Grants in Engineering
The Shiley School of Engineering has received three Katherine Bisbee II Fund OCF Grants of $15,000 each to support undergraduate conservation research projects. Heather Dillon, Jordan Farina, and Cara Poor will use the grants to support the following undergraduate conservation research projects: Solar Thermal Energy Production Undergraduate Student Research Collaboration (University of Portland, George Fox […]
UP Students Named University Innovation Fellows by NCE
Two University of Portland students have been named University Innovation Fellows by the National Center for Engineering Pathways to Innovation. Students Ryan Cebula ’16, engineering, and Katie Heitkemper ’17, business, have completed training to join the national program that empowers student leaders to increase campus engagement with innovation, entrepreneurship, creativity and design thinking. Cebula and […]
UP Senior Shannon Danforth Wins Bryon E. Jones Scholarship
Shannon Danforth, a senior in civil engineering, was awarded a Byron E. Jones Scholarship, which supports a student each at Portland State University, University of Portland, Oregon State, and Oregon Institute of Technology with a $1,500 annual scholarship. The award is given through the ASCE (American Society of Civil Engineers) Oregon Section. Byron E. Jones […]