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News for and about University of Portland faculty and staff.

12-22-2014

Faculty Development Day Proposals Due Jan. 30

Given the success of last year’s concentration around teaching ethics across the curriculum, the Committee on Teaching and Scholarship welcomes proposals to lead Faculty Development Day on May 5, 2015, around a particular theme. Interested faculty should submit a 1-2 page proposal identifying the keynote speaker and breakout panels for session one of Faculty Development […]

Hey! Where Did They Go?

Printing services and mailing services have moved from their longtime spaces in Buckley Center to Tyson Hall. Due to the move, please remember that any jobs submitted to printing services after December 12 will be available for pickup on January 5, 2015. Other things to remember: Printing services still needs spring course packs. Please send […]

Join the UP Shamrock Run Team

All University community members are welcome to help a great cause by joining UP’s Shamrock Run team. All team members get free UP gear to wear at the race on Sunday, March 15, at Waterfront Park in downtown Portland. To join the UP team, you must register online at http://www.shamrockrunportland.com/ (choose the “team” option; the […]

Howard Hall Workout Hours, Holiday Break

Howard Hall will be on the following winter break hours in the coming weeks, according to Brian Dezzani, recreational services: Thursday, Dec. 11: 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12: 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Dec. 13-14: Closed Monday-Friday, Dec. 15-19: 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Dec. 20-21: Closed Monday-Tuesday, Dec. 22-23: 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 24-Thursday, […]

Nominate Students For Gerhardt Award

The Office of Alumni Relations is accepting nominations for the 2015 Thomas A. Gerhardt Award for Student Leadership, according to Ken Hallen­ius, alumni relations. Criteria for selection: Student must be a graduating senior; Student must have demonstrated leadership throughout his or her undergraduate career; Student must demonstrate consistent dedication to the University and the community […]

Holiday Mass Schedule

The Chapel of Christ the Teacher will be closed during the University’s holiday break, according Theresa McCreary, Campus Ministry. The 12:05 p.m. Mass at the Chapel of Christ the Teacher will be held as usual on Monday, December 22 and Tuesday, December 23. The Chapel of Christ the Teacher will be closed from Wednesday, December […]

Accounting Students Heading To Chicago For Competition

Four University of Portland accounting students took first place in a KPMG Accounting Competition against other Oregon schools. The students – seniors Erika Schlotfeldt and Jessie Robinson and juniors Emily Glaser and Courtney Lemon – placed ahead of teams from University of Oregon, Oregon State University, and Portland State University. The UP team will now compete […]

Christmas Break 2014

Staff offices are scheduled to be shut down for Christmas Break from Wednesday, December 24 through Thursday, January 1, 2015, with employees returning to work on Friday, January 2. For more information on employee holidays contact human resources at 8981 or review the holiday schedule at http://tinyurl.com/kjtkqdj.

Improvements to Flex-Plan FSA Medical Plan

With changes in federal regulations, all savings under the Flexible Spending Account (FSA) medical plan must be used by December 31, 2014, with the exception of a $500 carryover to be used in the new calendar year. This replaces the prior practice of a 2.5 month grace period and allows for more flexibility in how […]