Break out your bell bottoms and tie-dye or anything colorful! —it’s time to get groovy at our 2025 Wellness Fair Party! This year, we’re throwing it back to the swinging ’60s with good vibes, great tunes, and a whole lot of fun. (Read More)
Events
Boathouse Beats
Join us for Open Mic Nights at the UP Boathouse every Thursday starting May 15 through August 21, 2025, from 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Open to faculty, staff, students, and the community. BYO instruments, NA drinks, blankets, and chairs. Enjoy music, poetry, comedy, and storytelling. (Read More)
2025 Lavender Celebration (May 1)
The Center for Gender and Sexuality invites the community to our first Lavender Celebration! This event is a meaningful way to honor and uplift LGBTQ students and allies, and to create a supportive and inclusive space for them to feel recognized and appreciated. (Read More)
? You’re Invited: 2025 First Generation Pinning Ceremony ?(May 2)
This annual event honors the incredible achievements of our first-gen graduates and the communities that have supported them. All faculty, staff, and campus partners are warmly invited to attend and celebrate with us. (Read More)
How to Get a Marketing Job in Today’s Uncertain Economy: Why Analytics Gives You an Edge (May 15)
The University of Portland School of Business, in partnership with Mac’s List, is pleased to present a panel discussion event. Three marketing experts, including UP professor Ashley Hass, PhD, will explore how marketing analytics skills are becoming essential for standing out in today’s competitive and uncertain job market. (Read More)
A Staged Reading of “Mink River” (May 19)
This dramatic adaptation of Brian Doyle’s masterpiece, Mink River, brings his vivid characters and sparkling stories to life for the stage while honoring the author’s original voice. (Read More)
Senior History Capstone Presentation: “Commemoration and Controversy” (Apr. 16)
Please join the Department of History’s Class of 2025 as they present the findings of their senior capstone group project, which explores the history of a large Bronze monument, commissioned by UP in 1988, to celebrate the Lewis and Clark expedition and its connection to our campus. (Read More)
Earth Day Cleanup at The SLUG (Apr. 23)
University of Portland—lets keep our neighborhood clean! We will meet at the Student Lead Unity Garden (SLUG) for this Earth Day event and everyone is welcome to join! We will fan out into the neighborhood and areas surrounding the university to pick up trash and litter. (Read More)
“Everyday Democracy” and Civic Humanities Showcase (Apr. 23)
The Public Research Fellows and the Civic Humanities Working Group invite all members of the UP and broader local communities to “Everyday Democracy,” a year end civic humanities showcase. The event will feature a roundtable of civic leaders, a project exhibit with reception, and an evening with former Oregon Poet Laureate Anis Mojgani on engaging with the city through poetry. All are welcome for part or all of the evening’s events. (Read More)
School of Nursing & Health Innovations Pinning Ceremony (May 2)
The Pinning ceremony is a special ceremony that commemorates the nursing graduates’ educational accomplishments and their formal entry into the nursing profession. We welcome your attendance to come and celebrate with us! (Read More)