Please join us for the annual HALLoween trick-or-treating night on Monday, October 31, from 5–7 p.m., sponsored by the Office of Residence Life. Children through sixth grade are invited to trick-or-treat through the University’s residence halls, a wonderful way for children and their families to enjoy Halloween in a safe and controlled environment. Resident students […]
10-17-2022
Spring Software Requests (Due by Nov. 22)
As we approach the midway point of the Fall term, it is time to think ahead to software needs for Spring. If you have any additional software you will need for your Spring courses that were not already made available for the Fall, please fill out our Software Request Form by the end of the […]
Call for Submission for Digital Ofrenda (Due by Oct. 26)
Diversity and Inclusion Programs is issuing a call for submissions to its digital ofrenda for Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). The digital ofrenda will be displayed on November 1 and November 2 to celebrate the lives and legacies of loved ones who have passed away. The deadline to submit a photo and […]
UP President Robert Kelly Named Aspen Institute Senior Impact Fellow
University of Portland President Robert Kelly has been selected by the Aspen Institute as a Senior Impact Fellow. The Impact Fellowship brings together more than 90 community stakeholders in the U.S.—college presidents, senior leaders, educators and youth—“ in a movement to advance the future of youth leadership development.” The Aspen Index Impact Fellowship aims […]
October Zoom Update
As we approach the halfway point of the semester it’s a great time for Zoom updates! Check out the October Techtalk Blog Post for more information and useful tools.
Holy Cross Dining Room is Open Daily
The Priests and Brothers of Holy Cross would like to invite all faculty and staff to have lunch in the Holy Cross Dining Room (HCDR). Lunch is served from 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. daily and the cost is $10.00. This includes a full buffet of two entrees, a salad bar, dessert, and drinks. HCDR is located […]
The Writing Center Welcomes Your Students!
The UP Writing Center—a terrific peer-tutoring resource that can support student writers from any discipline—is open. Students can meet their Writing Assistant in person in the Learning Commons (BC 163) or online (via Zoom). We count on faculty to get the word out to students about this valuable resource, so please consider encouraging your students […]
UP Museum at 30
The UP Museum fills its narrow space of 30 by 60 feet with exhibits and displays double-stacked and packed. This month the Museum marks 30 years of preserving and displaying treasured pieces of University memorabilia. What began as a storage challenge has evolved from a one-room museum to a web-outreach that reaches a community of […]
Staff Senate Formation
The Staff Senate Working Group is excited to announce the upcoming formation of the UP Staff Senate! We are seeking nominations for the inaugural seating of senators for the Staff Senate. The Staff Senate will work with University administration, advocating for staff in areas related to compensation, benefits, wellness, and workplace culture, and creating community […]
The Diversity Center Is Open After Fall Break!
The Diversity Center will be open for our community after Fall Break! The Diversity Center will be open for communal use from 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. on weekdays. For any meetings after 4:30 p.m., please place a reservation through EMS. For questions or concerns, please contact oiedi@up.edu.