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2024-07-08

Staff Senate Elections—Voting Opens July 22

July 22, 2024

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Staff Senate will be holding their first elections this summer. Applications will open on Wednesday, June 26, and close Wednesday, July 3. To be eligible, staff must have completed at least 6 months of employment at the University. Join us in our pursuit of creating community and fostering communication on campus! (Read More).

Filed Under: 2024-06-24, 2024-07-08, 2024-07-22, Issues Tagged With: UP Staff Senate

Supporting Student Wellness Newsletter

July 8, 2024

The Wellness Center will be sending out a monthly Student Wellness newsletter with answers to frequently asked questions, updates about campus resources, and timely information on how to support students as staff/faculty. We encourage any faculty or staff to subscribe to this excellent support resource for everyone. (Read More).

Filed Under: 2024-07-08, Issues Tagged With: Health & Wellness Center

Heat and Wildfire Smoke Training Course Reminder

July 8, 2024

It is time for the University of Portland’s annual Heat Safety and Wildfire Smoke Training as required by Oregon OSHA (Occupations Safety and Health Administration). This training is required for ALL employees, including those who work indoors. (Read More).

Filed Under: 2024-07-08, 2024-07-22, Issues Tagged With: EHS, Heat and Wildfire Smoke Training

New to The Bluff—Cassie Wonderlick ’23–Donor Services Specialist, University Relations

July 8, 2024

We are very excited to welcome Cassie Wonderlick back to The Bluff! She has joined the Office of Advancement as a Donor Services Specialist. Cassie graduated from the University of Portland in May of 2023. On campus, she served as an RA in Fields Hall and was an Events Student Coordinator. She also worked in the University Relations department for three years as a Student Representative for the Office of Advancement. (Read More).

Filed Under: 2024-07-08, Issues Tagged With: New to The Bluff

Stay Fit with Beauchamp—Summer Hours and Classes

June 24, 2024

Beauchamp offers a variety of ways to stay active and engaged, even during the summer months! Check out our summer schedule for classes, hours, and more.

Filed Under: 2024-06-24, 2024-07-08, 2024-07-22, Issues Tagged With: Beauchamp Recreation Center

2024-2025 Cybersecurity Training Reminder

June 24, 2024

The Cybersecurity Training Course for 2024-2025 is now available for all faculty, staff, and student workers in the Moodle dashboard.  This annual training program is focused on educating users on computer security best-practices and reducing cyber risk to the University. The training is required by the Department of Education to maintain our ability to provide student loans and it is strongly encouraged for student workers. (Read More).

Filed Under: 2024-06-24, 2024-07-08, Issues Tagged With: Cyber Security, Information Services

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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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