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06-04-2018

Fall 2018 Tuition Remission Application Deadline: July 2

June 29, 2018

Faculty and staff applications for tuition remission for Fall 2018 are due by Monday, July 2. Forms can be accessed through the human resources website at www.up.edu/hr/. Since deadlines need to match those in student accounts, employees are asked to please keep the following deadlines in mind: Fall term: July 2 Spring term: November 15 Summer term: April 5 Please […]

Filed Under: 06-04-2018, 06-11-2018, 06-18-2018, 07-02-2018, Academics, Campus Services, Financial Aid, Human Resources Tagged With: Human Resources, tuition remission

Pilot Kids Camps Are Here!

June 15, 2018

Pilot Kids Camp registrations are still being accepted by the recreational services office for all sessions. The ever-popular camps offer games, arts and crafts, sports, and tons of fun for kids who will be in grades 1-6 in fall 2018.  Camp runs 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. […]

Filed Under: 03-26-2018, 04-02-2018, 04-09-2018, 04-11-2016, 05-14-2018, 05-21-2018, 05-28-2018, 06-04-2018, 06-18-2018, Athletics, Campus Services, Recreational Services Tagged With: Brian Dezzani, Pilot Kids Camps, Recreational Services

New Lower Prices on Pilots Soccer Season Tickets

June 15, 2018

The athletics office has announced all new lowered season ticket prices on top of the usual 5 percent faculty and staff discount. You can now attend all 26 home matches for just $100 for chair seats, $62.50 for bench seats, and $37.50 for bleachers. Secure your seats to the best college soccer experience in the country […]

Filed Under: 06-04-2018, 06-11-2018, 06-18-2018, Athletics Tagged With: Athletics, Soccer Season Tickets

Clark Library Gallery: “Perspectives”

June 8, 2018

“Perspectives” is on display through August and celebrates the creative endeavors of Clark Library faculty and staff. The works encompass a broad range of media from paintings to photographs to fiber art, exploring each artist’s view of the natural and human world around us. From bold patterns to the softest of embroidery, the pieces provide […]

Filed Under: 05-28-2018, 06-04-2018, 06-11-2018, Academics, Campus Services, Library Tagged With: Clark Library, Clark Library Gallery

High School Graduations Coming in Chiles Center

June 8, 2018

Portland area high schools will be holding their commencement rehearsals and exercises in the Chiles Center through June 13, and parking is likely to be impacted on campus as well as in the surrounding neighborhood. June 11: Aloha High School graduation ceremony, 7:30-9:30 p.m., Chiles Center. June 12: Milwaukie High School graduation ceremony, 7-9:30 p.m., Chiles Center. […]

Filed Under: 06-04-2018, 06-11-2018, Campus Services, Events Tagged With: High School Commencements

Mock’s Crest Presents “The Light in the Piazza”

June 8, 2018

Mock’s Crest Productions will present The Light in the Piazza, a contemporary musical operetta based on a 1962 film of the same name, on June 9-10, 14-17, and 21-24. Performances will take place at 7:30 p.m. (2 p.m. on Sundays) in Mago Hunt Center Theater. Like Mock’s Crest’s usual Gilbert and Sullivan fare, The Light in […]

Filed Under: 06-04-2018, 06-11-2018, Academics, Campus Services Tagged With: Light In The Piazza, Mock's Crest Productions

Saturday Academy Offering Discount to UP Faculty, Staff

June 8, 2018

Saturday Academy is now offering a $15 discount to UP faculty and staff who would like to sign up their children for classes and summer camps. The organization values UP’s partnership and the campus community for its continued support. Register using this link. Please use code STEM18 to receive the discount. Saturday Academy has served […]

Filed Under: 06-04-2018, 06-11-2018, Academics, Campus Services, Saturday Academy Tagged With: Saturday Academy

Celebrate the Feast of The Sacred Heart of Jesus, June 7

June 1, 2018

The Congregation of Holy Cross will celebrate the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in June, according to Bro. Thomas Giumenta, C.S.C., acting superior, Congregation of Holy Cross. It is the patronal feast of the Priests of Holy Cross, and there will be a celebration on Thursday, June 7, with a Mass at 5 p.m. […]

Filed Under: 05-28-2018, 06-04-2018, Campus Ministry, Campus Services, Congregation of Holy Cross Tagged With: Bro. Tom Giumenta, Congregation of Holy Cross, Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

2018-2019 University Bulletin Online

June 1, 2018

The Office of the Provost is pleased to announce that the 2018-2019 online University Bulletin is now available. You may access the Bulletin on the registrar’s website, or directly at “University Catalog: The Bulletin.” Smartphone users can access the Bulletin using its mobile site. For more information contact Jericho Knight, associate provost’s office, at x7848 or knight@up.edu; or Marc Covert, marketing and communications, […]

Filed Under: 06-04-2018, Academics, Provost's Office Tagged With: Jericho Knight, Marc Covert, Office of the Provost, University Bulletin

Come Say Farewell to Andrea Nelin-Roth, June 7

June 1, 2018

After 16 years of faithful service to the University of Portland and Office of Development, Andrea Nelin-Roth will retire on Thursday, June 7, according to Bryce Strang, development. Andrea has spent thousands of hours on research and prospect management in support of development officers, administration leadership, and alumni relations. She has been a steadfast partner with […]

Filed Under: 06-04-2018, Campus Services, Development, University Relations Tagged With: Andrea Nelin-Roth, Development

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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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