The University of Portland will conduct its 2018 Commencement ceremonies during the weekend of May 4-6. A full schedule can be found at this link. Activities will include: Friday, May 4: Commencement rehearsal, 11 a.m., Chiles Center. Rehearsal is for both Commencement ceremonies and all graduates are strongly encouraged to be present. Doors open at […]
Archives for April 27, 2018
Five UP Student Finalists for 2018 Fulbrights
The University has announced that five students have been named finalists for 2018 Fulbright awards to teach English, do research, or attend graduate school abroad. At no. 4, the University of Portland continues to be one of the top producers of Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards in the nation among master’s level institutions, according to […]
Clark Library: Exam Week and Commencement Weekend
During exam week, students have a “Find Your Zone” option where they can choose to be in a quiet study zone or collaborative zone as they wrap up their spring semester studies. Earplugs and headphones are also available at the Service Desk. Library hours will be changing at the end of the week (full schedule). […]
Beacon wins eight Gold Circle Awards for Digital Media
The Columbia Scholastic Press Association, based at Columbia University in New York City, has awarded The Beacon eight Gold Circle Awards for Digital Media. This national competition covers content published by student-run college media organizations during the 2016- 2017 academic year. The Beacon placed in the following categories: spot news photograph, sports photograph, editorial writing, breaking news, […]
Baccalaureate Mass, May 5
The Baccalaureate Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, May 5, at 5 p.m., in the Chiles Center. Graduates and faculty will assemble at 4 p.m. in the north corridors of the Chiles Center. The academic procession will begin promptly at 4:30 p.m. Academic regalia will be worn. According to campus ministry, this will be the only […]