Class discussions can sometimes be described as “transient instructional events,” according to Karen Eifler, Garaventa Center. They pass through the class, the course, and the educational experiences of students with few lingering effects. Ideas are batted around, often with forced participation; students don’t take notes; and then the discussion ends—it runs out of steam or […]
02-05-2018
“Brothers, Sing On!” Coming Feb. 11
The University Singers, under the direction of Michael Connolly, will be joined by local men’s choirs in a celebration of male choral singing for “Brothers, Sing On!” on Sunday , February 11, at 3 p.m., in Buckley Center Auditorium. Five choirs, ranging from high school age through retirement, will each perform, culminating in a massed […]
New Professional Development Workshops Available
Academic technology services & innovation is pleased to offer a catalog of on-demand professional development workshop opportunities, available on your schedule, and designed to help faculty develop the skills to successfully integrate technology into their practice. The Spring 2018 catalog has been updated with new offerings including training on Moodle, Office 365, WordPress, Padlet, Skype and […]
Fresh Check Day Returns March 23
Fresh Check Day is a carnival-like mental health fair, where different student organizations, offices, and departments host booths with interactive games and activities, according to Matt Connolly, residence life. Last year, UP hosted their first ever Fresh Check Day, and over 300 students, staff, and faculty participated in the event. This year’s Fresh Check Day will […]
Music at Midweek: Jazz Quartet, Feb. 7
The next Music at Midweek performance will feature Don Norton, saxophone, in a jazz quartet, playing and present a master class with a UP saxophone student, on Wednesday, February 7, 12:30 p.m., in Mago Hunt Center Recital Hall. Free and open to all. For more information contact performing and fine arts at x7228 or pfa@up.edu.
Africa’s Contributions to the Catholic Church, Feb. 13
On Tuesday, February 13, Fr. Paul Kollman, C.S.C., will present a free talk, “Africa’s Contributions to the Catholic Church: Past, Present and Future,” at 7:15 p.m., in the Bauccio Commons. In his talk, Fr. Kollman proposes that Africa today represents one the most vital places of growth in the Catholic Church and considers these questions: […]
Thirst Friday: Kicks from Route 66, Feb. 9
Need a little cheer from the winter gloom? Join the Garaventa Center for the next Thirst Friday celebration on Friday, February 9, from 4-6 p.m., in Franz Hall room 330 for generous snacks and libations and great conversation. And don’t miss our themed tasting menu: “Kicks from Route 66: Great Gas Station Food.” An oxymoron? […]
Portside With The Pilots
The latest episode of Portside With The Pilots on NBC Sports Northwest is available now at this link. Individual segments include: Excitement Surrounding the UP Men’s and Women’s Soccer Teams In-Depth Conversation With New UP Volleyball Head Coach Jeff Baxter Men’s Basketball Forward Josh McSwiggan Feature UP Track & Field Alumni Nicole Karr Inducted Into […]
Announcing Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams has come to the University of Portland campus, according to Michelle Sunderland, information services. Teams provides a new way to collaborate and communicate via an interactive chat-based workspace. The idea is to provide 21st-century learners and knowledge workers with a flexible and fun way to stay in sync while cutting down on email overload […]
The Multi-Institutional Study of Leadership is Coming to the University of Portland
The University of Portland is participating in the Multi-Institutional Study of Leadership (MSL), an international research study that provides important insights on the leadership development and learning needs of college students. The students’ responses will help faculty, staff, and administrators at the University of Portland measure how we are doing compared to other peer institutions […]