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10-03-2016

Operations & Tech Management Symposium, Oct. 20

October 13, 2016

The Pamplin School of Business will present the inaugural Operations & Tech Management Symposium on Thursday, October 20, from 4 to 7 p.m., in the Shiley Hall Atrium. The symposium will feature keynote speaker Fred Pond, former CIO of Columbia Sportswear, and other industry leaders. There will also be a Q&A panel and networking reception. Please register at […]

Filed Under: 10-03-2016, 10-17-2016, Academics, Franz Center for Leadership Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Pamplin School of Business Tagged With: OTM Syposium, Pamplin School of Business

Franz Center ThinkTank Innovation Lab Dedication, Oct. 12

October 7, 2016

The Franz Center will formally launch the new ThinkTank innovation lab, along with upcoming programs, workshops, and introductory course offering, at a special event on Wednesday, October 12, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., in Franz Hall Room 120. The program, hosted by University provost Tom Greene, will include a short talk by John Sherry ’85, director […]

Filed Under: 10-03-2016, 10-10-2016, Academics, Franz Center for Leadership Entrepreneurship and Innovation Tagged With: Franz Center for Leadership Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Peter Rachor, ThinkTank Innovation Lab, Thom Greene

Holy Cross Wine & Cheese Social, Oct. 14

September 30, 2016

The Holy Cross Community is again delighted to invite all faculty and staff to the ever-popular Wine and Cheese Social on Friday, October 14, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., at the Holy Cross Court lounge, located at the lower level of 5410 N. Strong St. All are invited to join the Holy Cross Community for a relaxing and […]

Filed Under: 10-03-2016, Campus Services, Congregation of Holy Cross Tagged With: Holy Cross Community, Kaley McCauley, Wine and Cheese Social

Malika Andrews Appearing on ESPN, Oct. 12

September 30, 2016

Beacon editor-in-chief Malika Andrews will take part in a TV panel discussion on ESPN2 and ESPN Deportes on Wednesday, October 12. Andrews will appear with two other panelists discussing women in sports during the four-minute segment, which will be taped at ABC studios in New York City on October 9. The segment will be part […]

Filed Under: 10-03-2016, Academics, Student Activities Tagged With: ESPN, Malika Andrews, The Beacon

Faculty, Staff Needed for International Education Week, Nov. 14-19

September 30, 2016

International Education Week (IEW) is a global initiative to celebrate international education and exchange, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State and Department of Education. IEW celebrates internationalization and diversity on college campuses across the nation each November. This year, the University of Portland will celebrate IEW from November 14-19. The IEW team is seeking […]

Filed Under: 10-03-2016, Academics, Campus Services, International Student Services Tagged With: Gwen Sandford, International Education Week, International Student Services

Lecture by Artist K.A. Colorado, Oct. 4

September 30, 2016

International award-winning artist K.A. Colorado will present “Drawing From Laudato Si’: The Moral Implications of Deep Cold and Polar Ice on the Climate Change Debate” on Tuesday, October 4, at 7:15 p.m., in Franz Hall Room 120.  The event features a short film and images by the artist as he discusses the moral imperative of recognizing […]

Filed Under: 09-26-2016, 10-03-2016, Academics, Garaventa Center Tagged With: Garaventa Center, KA Colorado

Shuttle Service Connecting River Campus, Main Parking Lot

September 30, 2016

To order to help address parking concerns in the University’s main lot, a new shuttle service will connect the main campus with the river campus parking lot starting October 3. All commuters are encouraged to take advantage of this expanded parking and the free shuttle.  The shuttle will run continuously from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m., […]

Filed Under: 10-03-2016, Campus Services, Public Safety, University Operations Tagged With: Jim Ravelli, public safety, Shuttle Service, University Operations

Poetry Reading: Kate Gray, Oct. 5

September 30, 2016

Portland poet and writer Kate Gray will visit the UP campus on Wednesday, October 5, at 7:30 p.m., in the Pilot House bookstore to read from her work. Gray is the author of the Oregon Book Award nominated Another Sunset We Survive (poems) and the novel Carry the Sky.  Her work thinks through conditions of vulnerability, loss, and ethical […]

Filed Under: 10-03-2016, Academics, English Tagged With: English Department, Kate Gray, Lars Larson

Wanted: Immersion Accompaniers for 2016-2017 Academic Year

September 30, 2016

The Moreau Center is looking for faculty and staff who are interested in accompanying students on service immersions this year. Any exempt UP faculty or staff member who has a commitment to service, a desire to encourage student formation, and a willingness to live simply while immersed in an extended experience with students is welcome […]

Filed Under: 10-03-2016, Campus Services, Moreau Center Tagged With: Laurie Laird, Moreau Center, Service Learning

Music at Midweek: Dan Balmer Trio, Oct. 5

September 30, 2016

The next Music at Midweek performance takes place on Wednesday, October 5, at 12:30 p.m., in Mago Hunt Center Recital Hall, featuring the Dan Balmer Trio. The performance is free and open to all. Dan Balmer is a jazz guitarist and UP faculty member who has long been considered one of the finest guitarists, composers, […]

Filed Under: 10-03-2016, Academics, Performing & Fine Arts Tagged With: Dan Balmer, Music at Midweek, Performing and Fine Arts

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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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