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05-13-2019

Are You First In Your Family to Go to College?

May 10, 2019

A First-Generation (FGEN) college student is defined as when an individual attends college when neither their mother nor father earned a 4-year college degree. The Shepard Academic Resource Center supports programming specifically for UP First-Generation (FGEN) students, and can use the help of faculty and staff. We would love to update our master roster of […]

Filed Under: 05-13-2019, Academics, Campus Services, Shepard Academic Resource Center Tagged With: FGEN, Matt Daily, Shepard Academic Resource Center

Clark Library: Scheduling Summer Instruction

May 10, 2019

Are you teaching a course this summer? As you plan, remember that the librarians are available to provide library instruction. We will collaborate with you to make sure key concepts are covered and can also create course guides to support your students in their academic research and projects. To schedule a class meeting, please email […]

Filed Under: 05-06-2019, 05-13-2019, Academics, Library Tagged With: Clark Library, Jose Velazco, Scheduling Summer Instruction, Stephanie Michel

Compassionate Listening Basics Intensive Workshop, May 17-19

May 10, 2019

The theme of Faculty Development Day this year was “Compassionate Listening.” As speakers Joanie Levine and Yehuda Winter mentioned, they will be holding a Compassionate Listening Basics Intensive Workshop on Friday, May 17 to Sunday, May 19 at Trinity Episcopal Church in Portland. This three-day workshop in Compassionate Listening will help attendees learn a powerful […]

Filed Under: 05-13-2019, Academics Tagged With: Academics, Joanie Levine, Louisa Egan Brad, Yehuda Winter

Summer 2019 Faculty, Staff, Alumni Trips

May 10, 2019

Hey, faculty and staff! This summer the Outdoor Pursuits program has some pretty neat trips for you!  The trips and programs are designed for faculty, staff, and alumni to attend. Whether you are looking for a casual day hike or want to learn a new skill such as backpacking, Outdoor Pursuits has got the trips for […]

Filed Under: 05-13-2019, Athletics, Campus Services, Recreational Services Tagged With: Matthew Libby, Outdoor Pursuits, Recreational Services

Clark Library: Faculty Research Support

May 10, 2019

Will you be working on your own research projects over the summer? The Clark Library has resources that faculty might find helpful. If you have a project involving data collection, visit our guide on data management practices and planning. If you are writing for publication, learn more about choosing where to publish and ensuring your rights […]

Filed Under: 05-13-2019, Academics, Library Tagged With: Clark Library, Faculty Research Support

Faculty, Staff to Attend National Conference on Race & Ethnicity

May 10, 2019

In support of the University’s diversity and inclusion efforts, Tom Greene and Fr. John Donato, C.S.C., have sponsored participation of 20 faculty and staff members at this year’s National Conference on Race and Ethnicity (NCORE), the leading and most comprehensive national forum on issues of race and ethnicity in American higher education. The conference focuses […]

Filed Under: 05-13-2019, Academics, Provost's Office Tagged With: Diversity & Inclusion Program, Eduardo Contreras Jr.

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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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