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12-18-2023

New to The Bluff—Peytyn Kubo, Office Manager of Events and University Relations

December 18, 2023

Peytynn graduated in 2022 with a major in organizational communication. She founded the Japanese Student Association and was involved in DEI programs.

Filed Under: 12-18-2023, Issues Tagged With: New to The Bluff

New Garaventa Center Podcast: Three Local CSCs And Their Vatican II Memories

December 18, 2023

Check out the newest Garaventa Center podcast for some perfect winter break listening. The episode features local Holy Cross priests Dick Rutherford, Dick Berg, and Bob Antonelli sharing their memories with Garaventa Center Director Karen Eifler of what it was like to be a young seminarian in Rome during the momentous changes ushered into the Roman Catholic Church by the Second Vatican Council. (Read More)

Filed Under: 12-18-2023, Issues Tagged With: Garaventa Center

Winter Break Reminder: Close Windows for Cozy Return!

December 18, 2023

Please take a moment before you leave for the break to check and close all windows in your offices, classrooms, and common areas. This simple action will not only contribute to energy conservation but also ensure a welcoming return for everyone in the New Year. Thank you from your friends and Facilities Services! (Read More)

Filed Under: 12-18-2023, Issues Tagged With: Custodial Services

December 2023 Zoom Update

December 18, 2023

The Fall term is drawing to a close, and with it comes our final Zoom update of 2023. Check out our December Zoom Post on the Techtalk Blog (along with several other recent articles in our revamped series). We wish you a wonderful holiday season and look forward to seeing you again in 2024! (Read More)

Filed Under: 12-18-2023, Issues Tagged With: Tech Talk blog, Zoom

Spring 2024 Provost’s Initiative for Undergraduate Research Recipients; Summer Applications Now Open (Due Feb. 15)

December 18, 2023

The Office of the Provost is pleased to announce recipients of the Spring 2024 Provost’s Initiative for Undergraduate Research awards. Applications for Summer 2024 Provost’s Initiative for Undergraduate Research awards are available now in the Undergraduate Research section of PilotsUP. (Read More)

Filed Under: 12-18-2023, Issues Tagged With: Provost's Initiative on Undergraduate Research, Provosts's Office

Card Campaign Supporting Bill Reed ‘72

December 18, 2023

For those that may not know, longtime UP staff member and alum Bill Reed ’72, recently began his treatment journey for bladder cancer. Bill is doing remarkably well and maintaining an incredible spirit throughout this challenging time, and we’ve decided to organize a heartwarming card campaign in response to numerous inquiries about how you can show your support. (Read More)

Filed Under: 12-18-2023, Issues Tagged With: Alumni

University of Portland Medal, 1972-1983

December 18, 2023

The University of Portland medal was an historic award given to members of our UP community who exemplified a commitment to the mission of the University. The Museum & Archives have a new article on PortLog, highlighting families and individuals who received the University’s highest award, along with our perpetual gratitude. (Read More)

Filed Under: 12-18-2023, Issues Tagged With: Museum, PortLog

Upcoming Digital Lab Move

December 4, 2023

The Clark Library’s Digital Lab is relocating to the Shiley-Marcos Center for Design & Innovation over the winter break. The Lab will be closed from December 15 through January 15 for packing, moving, and set up in the new space! It will be fully operational and ready for Spring semester. (Read More)

Filed Under: 12-04-2023, 12-18-2023, Issues Tagged With: Digital Lab

Clark Library: Spring Course Reserves

December 4, 2023

Get some of your Spring semester prep out of the way! Library staff are ready to set up course reserves for your Spring classes! Course reserves can be online material, print items, or films you wish to make available to your students. We also help you with copyright screening and scan materials to meet accessibility standards. (Read More)

Filed Under: 12-04-2023, 12-18-2023, Issues Tagged With: Clark Library, Spring Course Reserves

Committee on Committees Annual Service Survey for 2024-2025

November 20, 2023

The Committee on Committees would like to hear from all faculty regarding their interest and preferences for committee assignments for the 2024-2025 academic year. It is important that everyone completes this short survey to inform the Committee about their service history, interests, and availability. (Read More)

Filed Under: 01-08-2024, 01-22-2024, 11-06-2023, 11-20-2023, 12-04-2023, 12-18-2023, Issues Tagged With: Committee on Committees

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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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