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 […]
Archives for September 1, 2017
TLC Tip of the Week: See It Right Here!
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 […]
UP Faculty and Staff Invited to Columbia Employee Store, Aug. 18 to Sept. 10
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 […]
2017 Zahm Lecture in American Catholic Education, Sept. 6
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 […]
An Evening with the Music of David Haas, Sept. 8
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 […]
Teaching With Technology Workshops: Fall 2017 Lineup
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 […]
Music at Midweek: Lisa Chisholm, “The Physiology of Fight/Flight”
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 […]
Remembering Howard Hall: New Library Gallery Space
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 […]
Master Class With Liturgical Musician David Haas, Sept. 9
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 […]
Technology Services Update: It’s Been A Busy Summer
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 […]