Maitripa College and the University of Portland are honored to co-sponsor His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, on the University of Portland campus on May 9, 2013 for the first of two public events in Portland as part of The Dalai Lama Environmental Summit on May 9 and May 11, 2013. Maitripa College, […]
Archives for February 2013
State of UP and Alumni Awards
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 […]
Blair Woodard Lecture
Woodard will discuss Cuba’s many religious influences—Catholicism, Santeria, official state atheism—and how they have played a defining role in the formation of Cuba’s cultural heritage and how they will continue to do so in Cuba’s uncertain future. For more information contact Jamie Powell, Garaventa Center, at 7702 or powell@up.edu.
Elayne Shapiro Lecture
Elayne Shapiro, communication studies, will present “Conflict in the Bible: the Communication-Conflict Lens” as part of the Spring 2013 Communication Studies Colloquium Series on Wednesday, February 27, noon to 1 p.m., in Buckley Center room 163. Her talk is free and open to faculty, staff, students, and the public. In addition to her teaching and […]
River Campus Tours Available
Faculty and staff are invited to take a walking tour of the River Campus to see recently completed shoreline work and new plantings, according to Jim Kuffner, community relations. Tours will last about one hour and will start and finish at the overlook near the corner of N. Portsmouth and McCosh. Please select one of […]
TIAA-CREF Representative Visit
Mark Gilgan from TIAA-CREF will be on campus on Tuesday, February 26 to give a brown bag presentation on the state of UP employees’ retirement accounts. The presentation will be held at noon in Buckley Center room 163. All are welcome to bring their lunches and join fellow employees and HR staff for an informative […]
Student Driver Policy Changes
The public safety office has updated their policies for student drivers who operate University owned vehicles or privately owned vehicles on University sponsored activities or business, according to Gerald Gregg, public safety. Please advise all student drivers to check the policies in order to assure that they are in compliance. A complete listing of University […]
Art of Diversity Contest
The Campus Connector program is seeking original art and photos for the “Art of Diversity” exhibition and contest, according to Gwen Guderjohn, international student services. In coordination with Diversity Dialogues Week, students, staff, and faculty are encouraged to submit an original art or photography that represents an aspect of human diversity. Art and photographs will […]
Faith-Based Leadership Program
The Faith-Based Leadership program is an internship experience that will introduce high-achieving juniors to the challenges facing leaders in church and faith-based organizations while also helping them to discern how God may be calling them to a vocation by using their personal gifts and talents in their careers. Faculty and staff are encouraged to nominate […]
RefWorks Workshops
Faculty, staff, and students who are interested in learning to use RefWorks are invited to attend a workshop that will introduce them to this unique tool for formatting bibliographies and footnotes in specific styles (APA, MLA, etc.). Two workshops are scheduled before spring break and two are scheduled for afterward. See the full schedule and […]