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September 1, 2017

Blair Woodard, history, presented his paper “The Mission of Protest: Visual Diplomacy and the U.S. Embassy in Havana, 1953-2015” at the Pacific Coast Branch, American Historical Association in Northridge, CA in August 2017. Karen Eifler, Garaventa Center, was invited to provide full-day retreats on the topics “Truth(iness), Technology and Totalitarianism,” “Greening With Hildegard of Bingen,” and […]

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TLC Tip of the Week: See It Right Here!

September 1, 2017

As the year gets underway, all faculty are reminded that the Teaching and Learning Collaborative exists to provide a range of resources and tips to help us hone our teaching craft. Each week, upbeat will publish a Tip of the Week; these will be archived in the very searchable TLC website, www.up.edu/tl. There you will find […]

Filed Under: 09-04-2017, Academics, Teaching & Learning Collaborative Tagged With: Karen Eifler, Teaching and Learning Collaborative

UP Faculty and Staff Invited to Columbia Employee Store, Aug. 18 to Sept. 10

September 1, 2017

All University of Portland faculty and staff are invited to shop at the Columbia Sportswear Employee Store from August 18 to September 10, according to Rev. Gerry Olinger, C.S.C., university relations. Each employee can bring four guests with them to shop and use the invitation multiple times during that date range. Click this link to access […]

Filed Under: 08-07-2017, 08-14-2017, 08-21-2017, 08-28-2017, 09-04-2017, Campus Services, University Relations Tagged With: Columbia Sportswear, Rev. Gerry Olinger C.S.C., University Relations

2017 Zahm Lecture in American Catholic Education, Sept. 6

September 1, 2017

The 2017 Zahm Lecture in American Catholic Education will take place on Wednesday, September 6, at 7:15 p.m., in Buckley Center Auditorium. Christine Firer Hinze, PhD, Professor of Christian Ethics at Fordham University, will present “Against the Grain: Could Zeal for Solidarity be UP’s Gift for our Fractious Time?” The Zahm Lecture is free and […]

Filed Under: 08-28-2017, 09-04-2017, Academics, Events, Garaventa Center Tagged With: Garaventa Center, Sarah Nuxoll, Zahm Lecture

An Evening with the Music of David Haas, Sept. 8

September 1, 2017

Join us for a concert by renowned liturgical musician David Haas on Friday, September 8 at 7 p.m. in the Chapel of Christ the Teacher. The concert is free and open to all, with a reception to follow. Haas is the composer of sacred favorites “We are Called,” “You are Mine,” “Blest are They” and […]

Filed Under: 08-28-2017, 09-04-2017, Events, Garaventa Center Tagged With: Garaventa Center

Teaching With Technology Workshops: Fall 2017 Lineup

September 1, 2017

Academic technology services and innovation is pleased to announce a lineup of Teaching with Technology Workshops for Fall 2017. There is an exciting array of topics including Windows 10 Basics, What’s New with Moodle, Snagit for Capturing Screen Shots, Office 365 Basics, and more. All workshops below will take place in the Clark Library Digital Lab (on […]

Filed Under: 09-04-2017, Academics, Information Services Tagged With: Academic Technology Services, Teaching With Technology Workshop

Music at Midweek: Lisa Chisholm, “The Physiology of Fight/Flight”

September 1, 2017

The next Music at Midweek performance will take place on Wednesday, September 6, 12:30 to 1:30, in Mago Hunt Center recital hall, and will feature Lisa Chilsholm, a Juilliard trained bassoonist and professional orchestral musician who is also certified in psychology and counseling. She teaches “preparation techniques and mental skills to artists so they can […]

Filed Under: 09-04-2017, Academics, Performing & Fine Arts Tagged With: Lisa Chisholm, Music at Midweek, Performing and Fine Arts

Remembering Howard Hall: New Library Gallery Space

September 1, 2017

The Clark Library has a new gallery space on the main floor. We invite you to visit the first exhibit, which features Howard Hall images and artifacts. Howard Hall was at the intersection of campus life for nearly a century and the historic photographs capture its construction and uses over the years. The exhibit also […]

Filed Under: 09-04-2017, Academics, Campus Services, Library, Uncategorized Tagged With: Clark Library, Howard Hall

Master Class With Liturgical Musician David Haas, Sept. 9

September 1, 2017

David Haas, renowned liturgical musician and composer of many well-loved hymns, will be offering a master class open to students and special guests on Saturday, September 9, from 10-12:30 p.m., in the Chapel of Christ the Teacher, with a picnic lunch to follow. Free for students, $15 for special guests (includes lunch). Please RSVP by […]

Filed Under: 09-04-2017, Campus Ministry, Campus Services, Garaventa Center Tagged With: Campus Ministry, David Haas, Garaventa Center

Technology Services Update: It’s Been A Busy Summer

September 1, 2017

As the University starts a new academic year, information services is proud to provide an update regarding technology services on campus, according to Curt Pederson, chief information officer. Information services staff have continually worked to modernize technology infrastructure and application layers to support growing campus needs. With expanded networks, a new website, innovative technology in […]

Filed Under: 09-04-2017, Academics, Information Services Tagged With: Curt Pederson, Information Services

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Susan Mcdaniel and Nicole Hanig, Music, will be performing on the concert series “Chatter PDX” on June 1 at 10:30 a.m. at the Pacific Center with Hilary Oseas, viola and James Shields, clarinet, both of the Oregon Symphony. There will also be spoken word from former professional football player and writer, Marcus Lattimore, in the hour-long concert. Tickets and information at ChatterPDX.

Maureen Briare, Nursing & Health Innovations, published Fountain of Life Mass Setting, with a special dedication to the priests and brothers of the Congregation of Holy Cross at the University of Portland. GIA Publications. Released April, 2025 

Mohammadhadi Hajilou, Engineering, presented “Effect of fuel size, ignition energy, and wind speed on smoldering to flaming transition of Douglas fir lumber.” Co-presenters: R. Spring, N. Bolden, A. Henry, T. Rowley, A. Burton. 14th US Combustion Meeting, Boston, MA. March 16-19, 2025. Hajilou also published “Fire Whirl Emissions and Burning Rates for Crude Oil Slicks of Varying Thickness.” Co-authors: J. Dowling, W. Cui, M. Gollner. Fuel, 393 138482 (2025).

Kiya Riverman, Environmental Science, was awarded a grant for $489,935.00 on behalf of the U.S. Department of Defense, for her research “Impacts of spatial-temporal precipitation, snowpack properties, and snowmelt variability on alpine landscapes and runoff.” February 15, 2025.

Christina Astorga, Theology, served as a Member of the Editorial Board for the Journal of Moral Theology. February 26 – July 7, 2019. Astorga also served as the Head of the Local Arrangement Committee for the Catholic Theological Society of America. June 13, 2024 – June 15, 2025

Mohammad Arbabian, Business, published “Optimal Inventory Management Policies When Supply Is Bundled.” 9th North American Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, Washington D.C. June, 2024. Arbabian also published “Evaluating the Role of 3D Printing in Decentralized Supply Chains: A Stackelberg Framework for Optimal Manufacturing Decisions.” 15th International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management. February, 2025.

Aziz Inan, Engineering, has been credited for his research on palindrome dates in multiple news outlets including: USA Today, NDTV, NBC New York, News9live, Courier Journal, 13newsnow.com, Ozarksfirst.com, Inquirer.net, Austin American-Statesman, and The News of Israel.

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