Jessica Murphy Moo has been appointed editor of Portland magazine, the award-winning publication of the University of Portland. A writer, editor, and teacher, Murphy Moo comes to UP from Seattle, where she has been senior communications manager for the Seattle Opera, as well as an adjunct instructor teaching nonfiction writing for the University of Washington’s Professional […]
Archives for April 2018
Fine Arts Student Exhibit, April 9-26, BC Gallery
The performing and fine arts department presents a show of fine arts students’ art projects in Buckley Center Gallery from April 9 to 26. All are welcome to come visit and celebrate our students and their hard work over the spring semester. For more information, contact Pat Bognar, performing and fine arts, at bognar@up.edu.
Staff Forum, April 25, Noon-1 p.m.
A staff forum will take place on Wednesday, April 25, from noon to 1 p.m., in Bauccio Commons, according to Sandy Chung, human resources. The goal of the forum is to uncover shared learnings since the Sunday, April 22 Wally Awards. Our path forward is one that reinforces our values and all that is best in […]
The Earth Day Challenge is Underway!
University president Rev. Mark L. Poorman, C.S.C., and the Presidential Advisory Committee on Sustainability recently issued an Earth Day challenge to the UP community: “What Can You Do To Help?” Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to make a commitment to take at least one tangible step that is within your own control toward increasing […]
TLC From The TLC: So What About Boundaries?
This week’s post to the Teaching and Learning Collaborative blog concerns a topic not every professor finds comfortable: boundaries, and not the dotted lines you see around countries on a map. Why are boundaries important? Where does your responsibility as a professor begin and end? What are the signs that you need a boundary adjustment? […]
Summer Course Packs (Were) Due April 20
All faculty and instructors must turn in their course pack materials for summer classes to the printing services office as soon as possible, as the deadline of April 20 has passed, according to Kassie Hansen, printing services. In addition, course packs for fall 2018 are due before leaving campus at the conclusion of spring semester. […]
University Orchestra Concert: Premier Performances, April 24
The University Orchestra will present Premier Performances on Tuesday, April 24, at 7:30 p.m., in Buckley Center Auditorium. Admission is free and all are welcome. The performance will feature debut guest soloist performances by UP seniors Catherine Jacobs, David Rogers, and Maddie Tran. Jacobs and Tran will sing arias by Handel, Mozart, Donizetti, and Bellini. Rogers […]
Prost with Profs, April 25: Eat, Drink, and Be Merry!
The Class of 2018 invites faculty and staff to eat, drink, and be merry at Prost with Profs on Wednesday, April 25, 7:45-10 p.m., in the Pilot House. The event is meant to celebrate with seniors and toast their success on the Senior Class Campaign. Food and drink will be provided. To join the welcoming […]
Anchors Away: You’re Invited!
All faculty, staff, and their families are invited to Anchors Away on Thursday, May 3, on The Bluff behind Bauccio Commons, from 4-7 p.m. Campus Program Board and university relations invite the entire UP community to gather together to celebrate the conclusion of the academic year with a barbecue, bar, live music, and lots of fun activities for kids. Staff and faculty members will receive a free ticket in campus […]
Women’s Chorale Concert: Treble Night, April 25
The UP Women’s Chorale will be joined by other treble choirs from Clark College, Marylhurst University, Lindfield College, and the women of the University Singers as they celebrate the beauty of the treble voice on Wednesday, April 25, at 7:30 p.m., in Buckley Center Auditorium. The concert is free and open to all. The Women’s […]