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State of the University Address, Alumni Awards, March 1

February 5, 2016

Fr. Mark Poorman, CSC

University president Rev. Mark L. Poorman, C.S.C., will deliver the annual State of the University Address and present the 2016 Alumni Awards on Tuesday, March 1, at the Sentinel Hotel (614 SW 11th, Portland). Doors open at 11:30 a.m., with the program from noon to 1 p.m. Seating is limited; cost is $20 per person […]

Filed Under: 02-08-2016, Events, University Relations Tagged With: Jamie Berger, Joe Hollman, Julie Johnson, Rev. Mark L. Poorman C.S.C., Shane Deckert, Shelley West, State of UP Address

Nominations For Annual Alumni Awards Due By Dec. 14

December 8, 2014

Each year the University of Portland Alumni Association presents awards to alumni for their outstanding contributions to their professional fields, for their dedication to volunteer endeavors, and for their ongoing support of the University and its mission. Alumni may be nominated in the following three categories by Sunday, December 14: Dinstinguished Alumni Award: Established in […]

Filed Under: 12-08-2014, Alumni, Campus Services, Events, University Relations Tagged With: Alumni relations, State of UP Address

State of UP Address, Alumni Awards Sold Out

March 24, 2014

Tickets to Rev. E. William Beauchamp, C.S.C.’s final State of the University Address on Tuesday, April 1 have sold out, according to Mary Beebe, marketing and communications.

Filed Under: Events, University Relations Tagged With: Rev. E. William Beauchamp, State of UP Address

State of UP and Alumni Awards, April 1

March 17, 2014

University president Rev. E. William Beauchamp, C.S.C., will give his final State of the University Address and present the Alumni Awards on Tuesday, April 1, at the Multnomah Athletic Club, 1849 S.W. Salmon. Doors open at 11:30 a.m., with the program from noon to 1 p.m. Seating is limited. Cost is $20 per person ($5 […]

Filed Under: Alumni, Events, Marketing & Communications, University Relations Tagged With: Annual Alumni Awards, Rev. E. William Beauchamp C.S.C., State of UP Address

State Of UP And Alumni Awards

March 10, 2013

University president Rev. E. William Beauchamp, C.S.C., will give his annual State of the University Address and present the 2013 Alumni Awards on Tuesday, March 19. The luncheon is at the Multnomah Athletic Club, 1849 S.W. Salmon. Doors open at 11:30 a.m., with the program from noon to 1 p.m. Seating is limited. Cost is […]

Filed Under: Events Tagged With: Alumni Awards, C.S.C., Rev. E. William Beauchamp, State of UP Address

State of UP and Alumni Awards

March 4, 2013

University president Rev. E. William Beauchamp, C.S.C., will give his annual State of the University Address and present the Alumni Awards on Tuesday, March 19. The luncheon is at the Multnomah Athletic Club, 1849 S.W. Salmon. Doors open at 11:30 a.m., with the program from noon to 1 p.m. Seating is limited. Cost is $20 […]

Filed Under: Alumni, Development, University Relations Tagged With: Beauchamp, State of UP Address

State of UP and Alumni Awards

February 25, 2013

Campus aerial with Chiles Center

University president Rev. E. William Beauchamp, C.S.C., will give his annual State of the University Address and present the Alumni Awards on Tuesday, March 19. The luncheon is at the Multnomah Athletic Club, 1849 S.W. Salmon. Doors open at 11:30 a.m., with the program from noon to 1 p.m. Seating is limited. Cost is $20 […]

Filed Under: Featured Tagged With: Alumni Awards, C.S.C., Rev. E. William Beauchamp, State of UP Address, University president

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Larry Larsen, Performing and Fine Arts, designed the scenery for the production of In Clay for the Broadway Rose Theatre Company. The one woman musical tells the story of French ceramics artist Marie Berthe Cazin and is playing at the theater’s new stage space in downtown Tigard from January 23 – February 15, 2026.

Nicole Harvey, Nursing & Health Innovations, presented “Leveling Up Music History: Teaching Video Game Music in Online and Classroom Settings.” Co-presenter: Tellock, J. Presented at the Music and Gaming Symposium: Super MAGFest 2026. National Harbor, Maryland. January, 2026.

Simon Aihiokhai, Theology, published “‘Ordinary Time is a Period of Altruistic Living.’ Reflections on the Readings for the Second Sunday of Ordinary Time. January 18, 2026.” VoiceAfrique.org. January 17, 2026.

Corey S. Pressman, Public Health & Wellness, will be the featured artist in a solo exhibition of works entitled Aletheia. Presented by Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, the exhibition will be on view from January 30 through April 27, 2026. An artist reception will be held on Sunday, February 8 at 11:30 a.m. and is open to the public.

Naveen Gudigantala, School of Business, presented “Beyond zero-shot: Enhancing LLM financial complaint classification with relevancy-driven RAG-based few-shot prompting.” Presented at the 59th Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences, January 9, 2026.

Susan McDaniel, Performing & Fine Arts, performed as the pianist for the visual album GILGAMESH, now available on all streaming platforms and YouTube. GILGAMESH is the contemporary retelling of an ancient tale and explores themes of friendship and mortality, incorporating song, dance, and film. Featuring music by J. Scott Brubacher and libretto by David James Brock, with direction and production by Four/Ten Media, the project is the result of a decade-long, interdisciplinary collaboration. The performers are baritone Stephen Lancaster, pianist Susan McDaniel, and dancer/choreographer Kyle Marshall (as Enkidu), with additional artistic collaborators Edo Tastic (creative designer), Daniel Stein (audio producer), and Bill Maylone (audio engineer). View the Visual Album, Behind the Scenes footage, and learn more About the Project.

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