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07-23-2018

Free Performance of “SCARS,” August 15

August 10, 2018

Fr. Richard Berg, C.S.C., is happy to announce the performance of the new therapy version of his play, SCARS, on Wednesday, August 15, 7-9 p.m., in Buckley Center Auditorium. The performance is free and all are welcome. Drama therapist Elliot Maxwell from Montreal will play the role of Eric. SCARS is a play based on interviews with active […]

Filed Under: 07-16-2018, 07-23-2018, 07-30-2018, 08-06-2018, 08-13-2018, Academics, Campus Services Tagged With: Fr. Richard Berg C.S.C>, SCARS

Course Packs Due NOW, Please

August 3, 2018

To ensure your classes have course packs on Monday, August 27, please submit your materials today! Packets received after Monday, July 30 cannot be guaranteed completion because of the time it can take to confirm copyright information. If you have any questions, please contact Kassie Hansen, printing services, at x8101 or printjobs@up.edu.

Filed Under: 07-23-2018, 07-30-2018, 08-06-2018, Academics Tagged With: Course Packs, Kassie Hansen, Printing Services

Have You Considered Becoming a Franz Center Leadership Fellow?

August 3, 2018

The Franz Center is providing free leadership training and development during the 2018-19 academic year for faculty and staff who want to learn more about becoming a Leadership Fellow. There have been over 100 faculty and staff from across the university who have been trained as Leadership Fellows and the Franz Center is seeking to include […]

Filed Under: 07-16-2018, 07-23-2018, 07-30-2018, 08-06-2018, Academics, Franz Center for Leadership Entrepreneurship and Innovation Tagged With: Dave Houglum, Franz Center for Leadership Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Franz Center Leadership Fellows

Pilot Soccer is Coming! Get Your Tickets Now

August 3, 2018

The 2018 Pilots soccer season is quickly approaching for the men’s and women’s teams and now is the best time to buy tickets. Come out to support your student-athletes on the men’s soccer team as they look to repeat as West Coast Conference Champions and be there for all of the women’s soccer action as […]

Filed Under: 07-16-2018, 07-23-2018, 07-30-2018, 08-06-2018, Athletics Tagged With: Athletics, Soccer Tickets

Say Cheese, Please: July 31

July 27, 2018

Each month, the marketing and communications department schedules a photographer to take a small number of head shots, available on a first-come, first-served basis, for our online directory. The July session is Tuesday, July 31, from 11 a.m. to noon. To set up an appointment, please e-mail freys@up.edu no later than 3 p.m. on Monday, July 30. Photos will be taken in […]

Filed Under: 07-23-2018, 07-30-2018, Campus Services, Marketing & Communications Tagged With: Marketing and Communications, Suzanne Frey

Space Available for Aug. 6-10 Pilot Kids Camp

July 27, 2018

There are still spaces available in the August 6-10 Pilot Kids Camp, according to Brian Dezzani, recreational services. 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 […]

Filed Under: 07-23-2018, 07-30-2018, Athletics, Recreational Services Tagged With: Brian Dezzani, Pilot Kids Camp

Order Regalia for Orientation Mass by July 23

July 20, 2018

Faculty and staff who need to rent regalia for the Orientation Opening Mass are asked to please place your order online by Monday, July 23. Faculty should visit this link. Orientation Mass is on Saturday, August 25, at 5 p.m., with the academic procession starting at 4:45 p.m. Rented regalia will be available on Saturday, August 25, from […]

Filed Under: 07-16-2018, 07-23-2018, Academics, Campus Services, University Events Tagged With: Orientation Mass, University events

Finalists for $1 Million Opus Prize Announced

July 20, 2018

The three finalists for the 2018 Opus Prize, a $1 million award which recognizes individuals or organizations who address critical social issues within their communities, were announced on Monday, July 16, by the Opus Prize Foundation and the University of Portland. Hailing from Chennai, India; Lima, Peru; and Chicago, Illinois, the three finalists will be […]

Filed Under: 07-16-2018, 07-23-2018, Academics, Provost's Office Tagged With: Dan McGinty, Office of the Provost, Opus Prize

Fine Arts Student Exhibit, BC Gallery, June 21-August 2

July 20, 2018

The fine arts student art exhibit is open from now until Thursday, August 2, in Buckley Center Gallery, according to Pat Bognar, performing and fine arts. All are encouraged to visit and celebrate the hard work and incredible talents of UP students. For more information contact Bognar at bognar@up.edu.

Filed Under: 06-25-2018, 07-02-2018, 07-09-2018, 07-16-2018, 07-23-2018, Academics Tagged With: Fine Arts, Pat Bognar

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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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