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12-03-2018

2018 Staff Christmas Luncheon: Dec. 17

December 14, 2018

This year’s Staff Christmas Luncheon takes place on Monday, December 17. The social opens at 11:30 a.m., seating starts at 12:15 p.m., and the formal program begins at 12:45 p.m. This year’s luncheon will be held in the Beauchamp Recreation and Wellness Center. This is the time to connect with old friends and new, enjoy a […]

Filed Under: 12-03-2018, 12-10-2018, 12-17-2018, Human Resources Tagged With: 2019 Staff Christmas Party, Human Resources

New Process for All Purchased Class Materials

December 14, 2018

The printing and mailing services office and the Pilot House bookstore are now partnering for the purchase of course packs and lab manuals, according to Mary Scroggins, printing and mailing services. This new process goes into effect for spring 2019 orders. Exams, handouts, and other not-for-purchase items will not be affected. Faculty will still send […]

Filed Under: 12-03-2018, 12-10-2018, 12-17-2018, Academics, Printing Services Tagged With: Kassie Hansen, Linda Gill, Mary Scroggins, Printing Services

Clark Library: Winter Break

December 14, 2018

On Friday, the Library switched to its break schedule and will be closed on weekends and open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Library is also closed from December 22 through January 1. For more information contact the library at x7111 or library@up.edu.

Filed Under: 12-03-2018, 12-17-2018, Academics, Library Tagged With: Clark Library

Columbia Sportswear Employee Store: You’re Invited!

December 14, 2018

University of Portland faculty and staff are invited to shop at the Columbia Sportswear Company Employee Store from November 30 through December 24. The Columbia employee store has discounted items marked at 40-50 percent off regular retail pricing, with all of the latest product from the Columbia Sportswear family (SOREL, Mountain Hardwear, prAna, and, of course, Columbia Sportswear). […]

Filed Under: 11-26-2018, 12-03-2018, 12-10-2018, 12-17-2018, Campus Services, University Relations Tagged With: Columbia Sportswear Employee Store, Hannah Pick, University Relations

Mandatory Cybersecurity Training: Please Complete by Dec. 31

December 14, 2018

Staff and faculty of the University are required to take or re-take certain training tests annually. A new requirement this year is cybersecurity awareness training. This is part of an ongoing effort to help ensure all employees are taking necessary steps to protect sensitive data and keep UP’s computing environment safe and secure. Please complete the […]

Filed Under: 12-03-2018, 12-17-2018, Campus Services, Information Services Tagged With: Cyber Security, Information Services

New UP Academic Network for Mental Health: All Welcome!

December 14, 2018

Are you a faculty member or other academic staff interested in improving your knowledge around student mental health to facilitate working with the diverse range of students in your classes and departments? A group of faculty and academic staff has been developing the UP Academic Network for Mental Health, which will begin work in the […]

Filed Under: 12-03-2018, 12-10-2018, 12-17-2018, Academics Tagged With: Andrew Guest, UP Academic Network for Mental Health

Advent Visio Divina, Dec. 12: All Welcome

December 7, 2018

Campus Ministry and the Garaventa Center invite you to join with others in the campus community for Advent Visio Divina on Wednesday, December 12, at 12:35 p.m., following noon Mass. Visio Divina is an ancient form of Christian prayer in which we allow our hearts and imaginations to enter into a sacred image, in silence, to see what God […]

Filed Under: 12-03-2018, 12-10-2018, Campus Ministry, Campus Services, Garaventa Center Tagged With: Advent Visio Divina, Campus Ministry, Garaventa Center

Come A-Caroling, Dec. 16

December 7, 2018

All faculty and staff are invited to join in caroling at Assumption Village, a North Portland senior and assisted living facility, on Sunday, December 16, from 1 to 2 p.m. There will be treats, song books, and the incomparable Maureen Briare on piano. To join the fun or get more information, contact Ellen Radcliffe, controller’s […]

Filed Under: 12-03-2018, 12-10-2018, Campus Services, Controller Tagged With: Controller's Office, Maureen Briare

Giving Tuesday Gratitude!

November 30, 2018

This year’s Giving Tuesday event was a huge success, according to Amy Eaton, development. It was a record-breaking year for Giving Tuesday, as the UP community: Beat the goal of attaining 400 gifts in a 24-hour period Raised $180,753 from 554 gifts and pledges, from 538 donors for the day Increased the total number of […]

Filed Under: 12-03-2018, Campus Services, Development Tagged With: Amy Eaton, Development, Giving Tuesday 2018

La Posadas Celebration: Dec. 5

November 30, 2018

The Diversity and Inclusion Program will present Las Posadas, a cultural and religious celebration, on Wednesday, December 5, 7 to 9 p.m., in Mehling Ballroom. There will be an information session followed by a celebration with music and authentic treats like aroz con leche. Brought to you by DIP, Campus Ministry, Sigma Delta Pi, M.ECh.A, FASA […]

Filed Under: 12-03-2018, Campus Services, Student Activities Tagged With: Diversity & Inclusion, Las Posadas, Yuri Hernandez Osorio

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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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