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02-05-2018

Final ReadUP Discussion Group, Feb. 22

February 16, 2018

All UP faculty, staff and students are invited to discuss this year’s ReadUP selection, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks, in a final discussion group facilitated by Fr. Charlie Gordon, C.S.C., on Thursday, February 22, from noon to 1 p.m., in the Library Conference Room. Philosophy professor Thompson Faller, beloved retired member of our UP community, […]

Filed Under: 01-29-2018, 02-05-2018, 02-12-2018, 02-19-2018, Academics, Campus Services, Garaventa Center Tagged With: David Wynne, Fr. Charlie Gordon, ReadUP, Susan Murray

Announcing 2018 Commencement Speaker and Honorees

February 9, 2018

The University of Portland has announced the honorees to be recognized during the 2018 Commencement ceremonies on Sunday, May 6. Commencement I begins at 10 a.m. and is for all graduates of the College of Arts and Sciences and the School of Education. Commencement II starts at 2 p.m. and is held for undergraduate and […]

Filed Under: 02-05-2018, 02-12-2018, Academics, Events Tagged With: Commencement 2018 Honorary Doctorates

Dundon-Berchtold Hall Construction Begins

February 2, 2018

Construction on Dundon-Berchtold Hall will begin on Monday, February 5, according to Jim Ravelli, university operations. This will be the first construction of a new building in the middle of campus since Franz Hall was built in 1995 and, as with any major building project in such a central location, there will be some impacts […]

Filed Under: 02-05-2018, Campus Services, University Operations Tagged With: Dundon-Berchtold Hall, Jim Ravelli, University Operations

Outstanding Educator Award for Jacquie Van Hoomissen

February 2, 2018

Biology professor Jacquie Van Hoomissen has been selected as the Oregon Academy of Sciences (OAS) Outstanding Educator in Higher Education for 2018. She was cited for her “considerable contributions to life science education at the University of Portland.” She will be presented with the award on Saturday, March 3, at a ceremony at George Fox […]

Filed Under: 02-05-2018, Academics, Biology Department Tagged With: Ami Ahern-Rindell, Jacqueline Van Hoomissen

Women’s Basketball Back at Home, Thursday & Saturday

February 2, 2018

The women are back in action this week as they look to score two home victories versus San Francisco and Pacific. The first game will take place this Thursday versus San Francisco. The game is set to begin at 7 p.m. Come back again on Saturday as the Pilots take on Pacific at 2 p.m. […]

Filed Under: 02-05-2018, Athletics Tagged With: Athletics, Pilot women's basketball

The Saint John’s Bible: Did You Know?

February 2, 2018

The Saint John’s Bible is a stunning resource and a too-hidden jewel at UP. To mark the new millennium, the Benedictine monks of St. John’s Abbey in Collegeville Minnesota commissioned this work—the first fully hand-calligraphed, illuminated Bible manuscript to be crafted since the invention of the printing press, which is why it’s called The Saint John’s Bible. […]

Filed Under: 02-05-2018, Academics, Campus Ministry, Campus Services, Garaventa Center Tagged With: Campus Ministry, Did You Know?, Garaventa Center

UP Hosts National Association of Teachers of Singing Competition

February 2, 2018

The University recently hosted the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) classical competition for high school and college students from all of Oregon and Southwestern Washington, according to Nicole Hanig, performing and fine arts. UP senior Catherine Jacobs won first place in her division and then won first amongst all college students, earning her a […]

Filed Under: 02-05-2018, Academics, Performing & Fine Arts Tagged With: Catherine Jacobs, Madeleine Tran, Nicole Hanig, Performing and Fine Arts

UPCrossroads Discussion, Feb. 14

February 2, 2018

UPCrossroads continues exploring the intersection of technology and ethics with its first discussion of the spring semester on Wednesday, February 14, at 3 p.m., in the Digital Lab. Rebecca Gaudino, theology, will lead a conversation about “Using Technology for a More Human Classroom.”  She will explain her personal philosophy concerning holistic and active learning and will then share […]

Filed Under: 02-05-2018, 02-12-2018, Academics, Events Tagged With: Rebecca Gaudino, UPCrossroads

Palanca for Encounter With Christ Students, Please

February 2, 2018

During the February Encounter with Christ (EWC) Retreat, 48 students will be attending along with 26 student leaders from February 9-11. Would you consider writing a note (palanca) to the students you know on the list? This is an opportunity to encourage students and express appreciation for them outside the classroom. Each retreatant will receive an envelope of surprise palanca. […]

Filed Under: 02-05-2018, Campus Ministry, Campus Services Tagged With: Beth Barsotti, Campus Ministry, Palanca

Hey, UP Parents! Need a Night Out?

February 2, 2018

University parents are invited to take the opportunity to enjoy four hours of free time with their significant others while the UP onsite daycare watches their children on Parents Night Out, Friday, February 9, from 6-10 p.m. This service is provided by Vermont Hills Family Life Center daycare/preschool. The cost is $40 for one child […]

Filed Under: 02-05-2018, Academics, Campus Services Tagged With: Desiree Moan, Parents Night Out, Vermon Hills Family Life Centers

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Susan Mcdaniel and Nicole Hanig, Music, will be performing on the concert series “Chatter PDX” on June 1 at 10:30 a.m. at the Pacific Center with Hilary Oseas, viola and James Shields, clarinet, both of the Oregon Symphony. There will also be spoken word from former professional football player and writer, Marcus Lattimore, in the hour-long concert. Tickets and information at ChatterPDX.

Maureen Briare, Nursing & Health Innovations, published Fountain of Life Mass Setting, with a special dedication to the priests and brothers of the Congregation of Holy Cross at the University of Portland. GIA Publications. Released April, 2025 

Mohammadhadi Hajilou, Engineering, presented “Effect of fuel size, ignition energy, and wind speed on smoldering to flaming transition of Douglas fir lumber.” Co-presenters: R. Spring, N. Bolden, A. Henry, T. Rowley, A. Burton. 14th US Combustion Meeting, Boston, MA. March 16-19, 2025. Hajilou also published “Fire Whirl Emissions and Burning Rates for Crude Oil Slicks of Varying Thickness.” Co-authors: J. Dowling, W. Cui, M. Gollner. Fuel, 393 138482 (2025).

Kiya Riverman, Environmental Science, was awarded a grant for $489,935.00 on behalf of the U.S. Department of Defense, for her research “Impacts of spatial-temporal precipitation, snowpack properties, and snowmelt variability on alpine landscapes and runoff.” February 15, 2025.

Christina Astorga, Theology, served as a Member of the Editorial Board for the Journal of Moral Theology. February 26 – July 7, 2019. Astorga also served as the Head of the Local Arrangement Committee for the Catholic Theological Society of America. June 13, 2024 – June 15, 2025

Mohammad Arbabian, Business, published “Optimal Inventory Management Policies When Supply Is Bundled.” 9th North American Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, Washington D.C. June, 2024. Arbabian also published “Evaluating the Role of 3D Printing in Decentralized Supply Chains: A Stackelberg Framework for Optimal Manufacturing Decisions.” 15th International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management. February, 2025.

Aziz Inan, Engineering, has been credited for his research on palindrome dates in multiple news outlets including: USA Today, NDTV, NBC New York, News9live, Courier Journal, 13newsnow.com, Ozarksfirst.com, Inquirer.net, Austin American-Statesman, and The News of Israel.

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