Erin Cave, UP bookstore manager, has accepted a position with Portland State University, and will be wrapping up her service at the University on April 26. Erin has been at the University of Portland bookstore for over 18 years and has been a wonderful campus partner to many within the UP community. Keeping the “Dream […]
04-12-2021
Fulbright Grant Candidates Wanted
Now is the time to start sending the Office of Undergraduate Scholarly Engagement (OUSE) the names of current juniors who would be strong candidates to apply for Fulbright Grants. Fulbright offers grants to countries around the world, and in many cases, the applicant is not expected to have studied the language of the host country. […]
UP Museum: A Canopy of Blossoms
A canopy of beautiful pink blossoms heralds the arrival of spring on our campus. For some background about these flowering trees and selfie-magnets, the University Archives and Museum share some photos and write about these flowering cherry trees in their most recent post for the Museum blog. Follow this link. For more information, contact Carolyn […]
ReadUP Conversation With Dr. Ibram X. Kendi Available Until April 15
The culmination of this year’s Read UP series on How To Be An Anti-Racist was a wide-ranging conversation between author Dr. Kendi and the UP community, deftly facilitated by student Grace Adams and Dr. Eduardo Contreras on March 31. Their questions and Dr. Kendi’s responses were recorded in this 1 hour video now available for […]
TLC From The TLC: “Thank God for the Poets”
For this week’s Teaching & Learning tip, Lars Larson, English, suggests reading Margaret Renkl’s recent New York Times piece “Thank God for the Poets”: Deep in the bloom of spring, we are all tired from a hard year. Here in National Poetry Month, Renkl’s short essay invites instructors to reflect on the role of the lyric […]
Rhodes & Marshall Scholarship Nominations Needed
Faculty members are encouraged to send the names of academically and experientially exceptional, ambitious rising seniors who would benefit from attending graduate school at Cambridge, Oxford, or one of the other premier UK institutions, to the Office of Undergraduate Scholarly Engagement, according to John Orr, assistant to the provost. Students applying for these awards must […]
Last Call for Student Entries for Pilot Venture Challenge
The 2021 Pilot Venture Challenge, UP’s premier invention, business, and social venture competition hosted by the Franz Center for Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, is still accepting applications from students across all majors and disciplines. Invention Track entries were due by Sunday, April 11 by midnight. For-Profit and Social Track entries are due by Sunday, April […]
Flexible Spending Account Changes
University of Portland is happy to announce some unique opportunities for Flexible Spending Accounts benefits this year per the Consolidated Appropriations Act which allows temporary changes to Section 125 cafeteria plans due to the COVID-19 pandemic: All Medical and Dependent Care FSA unused 2020 account balances will automatically rollover into 2021 accounts and will be […]
Faculty, Staff Yoga Classes Available at Beauchamp Center
Interested in taking a faculty/staff yoga class at Beauchamp? Kaitlin Bourne is teaching on Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m. Class size is reduced and participants are spaced 9 feet apart. Registration is required. If you would like to join, please email Kaitlin at: bourne@up.edu. Recreational Services continues to offer virtual fitness classes on MS Teams. If you […]
Last Call for Entrepreneurship Scholars Applications
Spots are still available for next year’s Entrepreneurship Scholars Program, so get your application in. You can’t dream if you don’t apply! E-Scholars is a highly selective program that accepts up to 25 students from across all majors and disciplines each year. The year-long academic program challenges students to find their passions, explore outside the […]