Please join the physical plant staff as they say goodbye to their much loved assistant director, Fay Beeler, on the occasion of her retirement. Fay has been a University staff member for over 27 years and will be greatly missed by all. Fay will be honored for her contributions to the University of Portland in […]
08-08-2016
Office 2016 Upgrade Plans for Academic Units
Information services is hard at work on the all campus rollout of Microsoft Office 2016. Staff and administrative department trainings are wrapping up and IS staff are looking ahead to rolling out the new software to the academic units. The goal is to complete updates prior to the start of fall term. Information services is […]
Campus Resource Fair, Aug. 17
The Office of Residence Life is hosting a Campus Resource Fair during their hall staff training in August, and all departments are invited to participate. The Resource Fair is on Wednesday, August 17, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., on the quiet side of the Bauccio Commons. This is an excellent opportunity to connect resident assistants […]
Now Accepting Nominations for 2017 Alumni Awards
Do you know a Pilot who deserves to be recognized for his or her work? Through the annual Alumni Awards, the University of Portland recognizes those individuals who embody UP’s mission in their life and work, and demonstrate the power of the University to prepare people who respond to the needs of the world. All […]
One Last Time! Faculty/Staff Kickball Game, Aug. 10
In partnership with University events and recreational services, the faculty/staff kickball game will return before summer ends and the students arrive on campus. Any and all faculty and staff members are welcome to play on Wednesday, August 10, at 4 p.m., in the Shipstad Quad. We hope you can join us to celebrate the end […]
Beauchamp Center Closed Aug. 8-16
The Beauchamp Recreation & Wellness Center will be closed from Monday, August 8 to Tuesday, August 16 for floor refinishing and facility maintenance, according to Brian Dezzani, recreational services. For more information contact recreational services at 7177 or recservices@up.edu.
Fall 2016 Course Reserves
Clark Library staff are looking ahead and ready to tackle fall semester course reserves, according to Jane Scott, library. To ensure that reserves are available by the start of the semester, please e-mail a list of citations to library@up.edu or fill out the online form. Library staff also handle scanning and copyright permissions, so please […]
New Early Alert Coordinator: Gina Loschiavo
The Office of Student Affairs has hired Gina Loschiavo as the coordinator for Early Alert and special projects. The Early Alert program, co-chaired by Matt Baasten, associate provost and dean of the Graduate School, and Matthew Rygg, associate vice president of student development, is a referral program for faculty, staff, and parents who are concerned […]
UP Amateur Athletics Museum Blog Posts
While watching the Summer Olympic games follow the University museum and archives blog for daily posts (August 5-21) featuring amateur athletics on The Bluff which are also sports found at the Summer Olympic games. Posts feature a mix of sports memorabilia from the University museum; athletic photographs from the University archives; and early University Olympians. […]
Fr. Ghyselinck Art Show reception, Aug. 24
There will be an opening reception for Rev. Mark Ghyselinck, C.S.C.’s art show “Look Again,” at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, August 24 in the Buckley Center gallery. The event, hosted by the Garaventa Center, will feature opening remarks from Fr. Ghyselinck as well as wine and refreshments. All are welcome to attend. For more information on […]