Diversity and inclusion programs and the Filipino American Student Association will present Valerie Francisco-Menchavez, who will lecture on her recent book, The Labor of Care, on Thursday, October 25, at 6 p.m., in the Pilot House bookstore. Francisco-Hernandez teaches at San Francisco State University in the sociology department, and her book covers Filipina migrant workers and the role […]
Student Activities
New Hire in Student Activities: Elizabeth Aguilera
Elizabeth Aguilera will join the Office of Student Activities on October 1 as the new administrative assistant, according to Jeromy Koffler, student activities. She has taught as an adjunct instructor in art history at the collegiate level in California and moved to Oregon to become director of education at Sylvan Learning Center of Beaverton. At […]
New Weekend and Late Night Program Coordinator Hired
Jacob Murphy will be joining the Office of Student Activities on August 20 to serve as the new weekend and late night program coordinator. He recently completed his master’s of leadership for student affairs in higher education at University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, where he served as graduate assistant for student activities and programming in […]
“Interrupting Interpersonal Oppression” Training, Aug. 20
Spots are available for “Transgender Inclusion and Interrupting Interpersonal Oppression Moments,” a training session provided by Basic Rights Oregon, according to Yuri Hernández Osorio, student activities. The training session takes place on Monday, August 20, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., in the Beauchamp Wellness Center 2nd floor classroom. To reserve a spot please e-mail Yuri at hernandy@up.edu. […]
Student Activities Names Zimmerman to New Post
Tyler Zimmerman has been promoted to the role of associate director of student engagement in the Office of Student Activities, according to Jeromy Koffler, director. He will primarily work to support ASUP, the implementation of the new Engage platform, and the many programs within student activities. Many faculty and staff may recognize Zimmerman through his […]
The Beacon Earns National Mark of Excellence Awards
The University’s student-run news source, The Beacon, has won six national Mark of Excellence Awards from the Society of Professional Journalists. Winners include: Hannah Sievert, Feature Writing (Small School Division), “Call to the Church“ Ben Arthur, Sports Writing (Small School Division), “Tall Standards: Despite Being Undersized, Wintering and Johnson are one of the Top Backcourts in […]
Beacon wins eight Gold Circle Awards for Digital Media
The Columbia Scholastic Press Association, based at Columbia University in New York City, has awarded The Beacon eight Gold Circle Awards for Digital Media. This national competition covers content published by student-run college media organizations during the 2016- 2017 academic year. The Beacon placed in the following categories: spot news photograph, sports photograph, editorial writing, breaking news, […]
Spring 2018 Orientation: Welcome New Students!
Orientation for new students begins on Friday, January 12, at 9 a.m., in the Pilot House, according to Jeromy Koffler, student activities. For a complete schedule of events, go to this link. Be sure to welcome our nearly 100 new students and their families! Questions? Contact the Office of Student Activities at x7470 or stuact@up.edu.
Invitation to Latinx Employees: Let’s Get Together
All University community members who identify as Latinx (Latino/Latina/Chicano/a/Hispanic, etc.) and work at UP in any capacity, including adjunct, faculty, staff, and administration, are invited to contact Yuri Hernández Osorio, who serves as diversity & inclusion program coordinator in students activities. Hernández Osorio hopes to form an informal group for Latinx employees. She hopes to […]
New Diversity and Inclusion Coordinator: Yuridia Hernandez-Osorio
Yuridia Hernandez-Osorio joined the Office of Student Activities on August 3, 2017, as the new coordinator for diversity and inclusion programs, according to Jeromy Koffler, student activities. She is a 2015 University of Portland graduate with a bachelor of arts in social work, and won the Joseph S. Gallegos Award for Outstanding Service and Leadership […]