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11-02-2015

Synod on the Family Forum, Nov. 12

November 6, 2015

Faculty from the theology department will engage in a forum-style discussion on the outcomes and implications of the 2015 Synod on the Family on Thursday, November 12, at 7:30 p.m., in Shiley Hall Room 301. Many complex issues are being addressed by the Synod, including the status of divorced and remarried Catholics and that of […]

Filed Under: 11-02-2015, 11-09-2015, Events, Theology Department Tagged With: Synod on the Family, Theology Department

Student Threats And Faculty Responsibilities

November 6, 2015

At the May 2015 Faculty Development Day session on responding to student mental health problems, several questions were posed by faculty concerning how they must respond to student threats of self-harm. Specifically, there were questions about whether such self-disclosure on students’ parts should be kept confidential, or are faculty members mandated reporters of such things, […]

Filed Under: 11-02-2015, 11-09-2015, Academics, Garaventa Center Tagged With: Danielle Hermanny, Karen Eifler, Will Meek

“Unfolding Sacred Scripture” with Michael Cameron, Nov. 9

November 6, 2015

UP theology professor Michael Cameron shares from his new book, Unfolding Sacred Scripture: How Catholics Read the Bible, on Monday, Nov. 9, at 7:15 p.m., in the Pilot House Bookstore, in celebration of the 50th anniversary of The Constitution on Divine Revelation from the Second Vatican Council. In his book, Cameron presents a distinctively Catholic […]

Filed Under: 11-02-2015, 11-09-2015, Academics, Events, Theology Department Tagged With: Michael Cameron, Theology

Kenna Women’s Leadership Forum: Joane Moceri, Nov. 10

November 6, 2015

The second Kenna Women’s Leadership Forum of the year will be Tuesday, November 10, at 7 p.m., in Franz Hall Room 120. Nursing dean Joane Moceri will share the story of her path to leadership, the decisions and choices along the way, and the unique gifts and challenges to being a woman in her role. […]

Filed Under: 11-02-2015, 11-09-2015, Academics, Events, Residence Life Tagged With: Joane Moceri, Kenna Womens Leadership Forum, Molly Cullen, Residence Life

Prayers for Peace, Nov. 11

November 6, 2015

In honor of Veteran’s Day, international students and others from the UP community will offer public calls for peace in their native language on Wednesday, November 11, at 2 p.m., at the Buckley Center International Peace Garden. The service is co-sponsored by international student services and the Garaventa Center. For more information or if interested […]

Filed Under: 11-02-2015, 11-09-2015, Campus Services, Garaventa Center, International Student Services Tagged With: Garaventa Center, International Student Services, Prayers for Peace

Lunch & Learn Session, Nov. 10

November 6, 2015

The human resources office’s Lunch & Learn session, “How Optimism Can Improve Your Quality of Life” by Lisa Mitchell of Cascade Centers, will take place on Tuesday, November 10, from noon to 1 p.m., in the Clark Library conference room (no. 222). Mitchell posits that people can change their outlook on life in a positive way, […]

Filed Under: 11-02-2015, 11-09-2015, Campus Services, Human Resources Tagged With: Human Resources, Lisa Mitchell, Lunch & Learn Session

David Brooks Tickets On Sale Monday, Nov. 2

October 30, 2015

New York Times columnist David Brooks will speak on Wednesday, March 16, 2016, at 7 p.m., in the Chiles Center. Tickets go on sale Monday, November 2 and can be purchased by calling the Chiles Center box office at x7525 between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Faculty and staff will be limited […]

Filed Under: 11-02-2015 Tagged With: David Brooks, Dundon Berchtold Institute for Moral Formation and Applied Ethics

Pilot House Open For Business

October 30, 2015

The newly refurbished Pilot House is now open for business, after its official dedication on Thursday, October 29. Bon Appetit will offer food from 11 a.m.-midnight Monday-Thursday; 11 a.m.-1 a.m. Friday; 5 p.m.-1 a.m., Saturday; and 5 p.m.-midnight Sunday. For more information contact Bon Appetit at 7330 or mustain@up.edu.

Filed Under: 11-02-2015, Bon Appetit, Campus Services Tagged With: Bon Appetit, Pilot House

Schoenfeldt Distinguished Writer Martin Flanagan, Nov. 5

October 30, 2015

Renowned Australian writer Martin Flanagan will speak and read from his work as the fall 2015 guest of the Schoenfeldt Distinguished Writers Series. His talk will take place on Thursday, November 5, at 7 p.m., in the Bauccio Commons Boardroom, and is free and open to the public. Flanagan is the author of 13 books […]

Filed Under: 10-26-2015, 11-02-2015, Academics, Events Tagged With: Brian Doyle, Martin Flanagan, Schoenfeldt Distinguished Writers Series

“Retirement Security Solutions” with Ted Wheeler, Nov. 3

October 30, 2015

Oregon State Treasurer Ted Wheeler will discuss how the state and individuals can create justice and security for retirees, one of the fastest growing segments of the population, on Tuesday, Nov. 3, at 7:15 p.m., in Franz Hall Room 120. The event is free and open to all, and is sponsored by the Garaventa Center. […]

Filed Under: 11-02-2015, Events, Garaventa Center Tagged With: Garaventa Center, Ted Wheeler

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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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