Donations from faculty and staff have been the backbone of the success of the annual silent auction fundraiser for the Moreau Center’s Nicaragua Immersion service program. All faculty, staff, students, and UP friends are welcome to participate in the silent auction, either as a donor of items or a bidder. This year’s auction will take […]
Archives for October 30, 2015
Advent Concert, Dec. 5: Get Your Tickets Now
The Advent Concert is scheduled for Saturday, December 5, at 8 p.m., at St. Mary’s Cathedral. The Advent Concert is the highlight of the year for the University Singers, directed by Michael Connolly, and Women’s Chorale, directed by Kathryn Briggs. The featured composition is “A Ceremony of Carols” by Benjamin Britten, accompanied by UP faculty […]
Schoenfeldt Distinguished Writer Martin Flanagan, Nov. 5
Renowned Australian writer Martin Flanagan will speak and read from his work as the fall 2015 guest of the Schoenfeldt Distinguished Writers Series. His talk will take place on Thursday, November 5, at 7 p.m., in the Bauccio Commons Boardroom, and is free and open to the public. Flanagan is the author of 13 books […]
Sarina Saturn, psychological sciences, presented a workshop at Unfold Studios on “Building Trauma Resilience with Living Yoga,” on November 1. Unfold Studios is an organization that brings the study and practice of yoga to children, youth, and adults in correctional facilities, drug treatment centers, and behavioral/mental health facilities. UP alumna Kristina Houck was also a […]
David Brooks Tickets On Sale Monday, Nov. 2
New York Times columnist David Brooks will speak on Wednesday, March 16, 2016, at 7 p.m., in the Chiles Center. Tickets go on sale Monday, November 2 and can be purchased by calling the Chiles Center box office at x7525 between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Faculty and staff will be limited […]
Pilot House Open For Business
The newly refurbished Pilot House is now open for business, after its official dedication on Thursday, October 29. Bon Appetit will offer food from 11 a.m.-midnight Monday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-1 a.m. Friday; 5 p.m.-1 a.m., Saturday; and 5 p.m.-midnight Sunday. For more information contact Bon Appetit at 7330 or mustain@up.edu.
Schoenfeldt Distinguished Writer Martin Flanagan, Nov. 5
Renowned Australian writer Martin Flanagan will speak and read from his work as the fall 2015 guest of the Schoenfeldt Distinguished Writers Series. His talk will take place on Thursday, November 5, at 7 p.m., in the Bauccio Commons Boardroom, and is free and open to the public. Flanagan is the author of 13 books […]
“Retirement Security Solutions” with Ted Wheeler, Nov. 3
Oregon State Treasurer Ted Wheeler will discuss how the state and individuals can create justice and security for retirees, one of the fastest growing segments of the population, on Tuesday, Nov. 3, at 7:15 p.m., in Franz Hall Room 120. The event is free and open to all, and is sponsored by the Garaventa Center. […]
Open Enrollment Coming Nov. 2-Dec. 1
The 2016 open enrollment period will run from Monday, November 2 through Tuesday, December 1 at 3 p.m. This is the time to either confirm or change medical and dental coverage and flexible spending account (FSA) elections. The Open Enrollment Tool and the FSA Enrollment Form are available on the HR website. To access these resources, visit “up.edu/hr”. To […]
Summer Research Celebration, Tuesday, Nov. 3
The second annual Summer Research Celebration will occur on Tuesday, November 3, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the Franz Hall lobby. All are welcome to come see the amazing research opportunities many students had this past summer, both at UP and all across the nation and the world. Students will be presenting posters […]