News for and about University of Portland faculty and staff.
All are welcome to join ASUP for their 20th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Wednesday, November 28, at 6 p.m., in the Pilot House. This year’s ceremony will feature the Moreau Center’s program manager for service and community partnerships Tshombé Brown as guest speaker. Come enjoy drink specials at the bar, holiday cookies, a photo booth, and more.
For more information contact Tyler Zimmerman, student activities, at x7516 or zimmerma@up.edu.
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 role as weekend and late night program coordinator, and previously as the assistant director of Christie Hall. He is also a graduate of the University’s master of communication studies program and has been on The Bluff since 2012. Please join us in welcoming Tyler to his new role starting July 2.
All faculty, staff, and their families are invited to Anchors Away on Thursday, May 3, on The Bluff behind Bauccio Commons, from 4-7 p.m. Campus Program Board and university relations invite the entire UP community to gather together to celebrate the conclusion of the academic year with a barbecue, bar, live music, and lots of fun activities for kids. Staff and faculty members will receive a free ticket in campus mail. Additional tickets for partners and family members will be available for $5 at the Commons during the event and the week before the event. Children under 10 do not need a ticket. If you have questions or ADA accommodation requests, please email Tyler Zimmerman at zimmerma@up.edu.
Campus Program Board (CPB) presents Rock the Bluff, featuring Louis the Child and Big Wild, on Saturday, April 7, at 8 p.m., in the Chiles Center. CPB has a limited number of faculty/staff tickets available from the Chiles Center Box Office (open 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday). Faculty and staff must show their UP ID to get mezzanine tickets. Limit of two tickets per person (one faculty/staff plus one guest). Guests must accompany their faculty/staff host and are also limited to the mezzanine. A beer garden is open for guests over 21.
For more information, contact Tyler Zimmerman, student activities, at zimmerma@up.edu or x7516.
All faculty and staff and their families are invited to Anchors Away on Thursday, May 4, on the bluff behind Bauccio Commons, from 4:30 to 7:30 pm. Please join the Campus Program Board and the entire UP community as we gather together to celebrate the conclusion of the 2016-17 academic year with a barbecue, beer garden, live music, and lots of other fun activities. Please bring your families—there will be activities for kids. Ticket information will be available soon. If you have questions or ADA accommodation requests, please email Tyler Zimmerman at zimmerma@up.edu.
All faculty and staff are invited to take part in Riverboat, the annual student activities late-night campus tradition, immediately following the men’s soccer Ohio State game on Friday, September 2. The fun goes from 9 p.m. to midnight. Just follow the Villa Drum Squad to the River Campus for food carts, live music, carnival games, photo booths, henna tattoos, and a cash bar. Access to the River Campus will be from behind the President’s House; a shuttle will be available at the Beauchamp Center entrance.
For more information contact Tyler Zimmerman, weekend and late night program coordinator, at x7516 or zimmerma@up.edu.
Tyler Zimmerman has joined the student activities team as weekend and late night programming coordinator, according to Jeromy Koffler, student activities. He will primarily work to support Pilots After Dark, the Campus Program Board, and Pilot Audio and Lighting. Many faculty and staff may recognize Zimmerman through his role as assistant director of Christie Hall, and as an active participant of Moreau Center immersion programs. Tyler is currently studying for his master of arts in communication studies here at the University as well as serving as an intern for the National Association of Campus Activities, where he is working to increase conference engagement through the use of social media. Please join in welcoming Tyler to his new role.
For more information contact student activities at 7470 or stuact@up.edu.