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
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 […]
Bon Voyage to Bethany Sills, June 1
After 12 years of service to student activities, Bethany Sills will be leaving The Bluff to start a new chapter in her career as a professional development manager with Audigy Group. Her last day will be June 2, according to Jeromy Koffler, student activities. Bethany was hired as a program assistant in June 2005 and […]
Beacon Wins Six First Place Awards, Advances to National Competition
The University of Portland’s student-run digital news publication, The Beacon, has won six First Place awards in the regional Society of Professional Journalists Mark of Excellence contest, and now advances to the national SPJ competition in the following categories: Digital: Best Digital-only Student Publication (Beacon staff) Online News Reporting: “Portland shark attack survivor begins to pick up […]
International Night at UP, March 3: All Welcome
The University of Portland will celebrate its annual International Night during Diversity Dialogues Week on Friday, March 3, beginning at 4:30 p.m., in the Bauccio Commons. The annual event is a night for the campus and community to come together and celebrate everything that international cultures contribute to the world. The event is free and open to […]