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Alumni and Parent Relations

Introducing: Pilot Family Portal

September 30, 2024

We are excited to introduce the Pilot Family Portal, an online platform launching this month. This portal will replace the monthly UP Parent & Family Newsletter and will continue to provide valuable resources including campus updates, information on upcoming events, and other timely information to enhance the Pilot Family experience. (Read More).

Filed Under: 2024-09-30, 2024-10-14, Issues Tagged With: Alumni and Parent Relations

New Director for Office of Alumni and Parent Relations: Gina Amato Yazzolino

March 25, 2021

Gina Amato Yazzolino ’96 has been named director of alumni and parent relations effective April 12.  Yazzolino succeeds Craig Swinyard, Ph.D. ’98, who stepped away from the position last December to resume teaching as an associate professor in the Department of Mathematics. “Our University of Portland community will benefit from Gina’s strong non-profit experience and […]

Filed Under: 03-29-2021, Alumni, Alumni & Parent Relations, University Relations Tagged With: Alumni and Parent Relations, Bryce Strang, Gina Amato Yazzolino

Reunion 2020 Canceled: UP Community Is Always Here For You

April 17, 2020

The alumni and parent relations office has reached the difficult decision to cancel Alumni Reunion Weekend for 2020. While current reports from the CDC suggest that June 25–28 may be safe for large gatherings, we asked ourselves, “What is the best way to serve our alumni in the coming months?” Our decision to cancel this […]

Filed Under: 04-20-2020, Alumni, Campus Services Tagged With: Alumni and Parent Relations, Reunion 2020

Columbia Sportswear Offer for UP Alumni, Faculty, Staff, Friends

March 6, 2020

Spring will be here before you know it, and we want to let you know about a great deal for University of Portland alumni, faculty, staff, and friends currently being offered at the Columbia Sportswear Employee Store. The invite only runs from now to March 15, so sign up today using this link. The offer features […]

Filed Under: 02-24-2020, 03-02-2020, 03-09-2020, Alumni, Campus Services Tagged With: Alumni and Parent Relations, Columbia Sportswear Employee Store

Nominate Students For 2020 Gerhardt Award

February 21, 2020

The Office of Alumni & Parent Relations is accepting nominations for the 2020 Thomas A. Gerhardt Award for Student Leadership. Criteria for selection include: 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 through service to God […]

Filed Under: 02-17-2020, 02-24-2020, Alumni, Campus Services Tagged With: Alumni and Parent Relations, Craig Swinyard, Thomas Gerhardt Award

First-Year and Sophomore Family Weekend, Feb. 14-16

February 7, 2020

The University will soon welcome approximately 800 participants in the inaugural Family Weekend for first-year and sophomore students. Parents and family members will arrive on Friday afternoon, February 14, complete their registration at the UP bookstore, and are welcome to attend a full slate of academic showcases and social events throughout the weekend. This weekend […]

Filed Under: 02-03-2020, 02-10-2020, Alumni, Campus Services, Student Activities Tagged With: Alumni and Parent Relations, First-Year and Sophomore Family Weekend, Student Activities

You’re Invited: Columbia Sportswear Employee Store Access, Now to Dec. 1

November 15, 2019

All UP employees are welcome to stock up on winter outdoor gear and potential Christmas presents at the Columbia Sportswear Employee Store from now until Sunday, December 1. Be sure to register here in order to be sent the official invitation and further instructions. Brought to you by the alumni and parent relations office and […]

Filed Under: 11-11-2019, 11-18-2019, Alumni, Athletics, Campus Services Tagged With: Alumni and Parent Relations, Athletics, Columbia Sportswear Employee Store

NIKE Employee Store Access: Sign Up By Nov. 15

November 8, 2019

University employees will have the opportunity to shop in the Nike Company Store in Beaverton during one visit between November 18–December 15. You must be signed up by 4 p.m. on Friday, November 15 in order to access the store during this period. Register here for your pass and more information. Brought to you by […]

Filed Under: 11-11-2019, Alumni, Athletics, Campus Services Tagged With: Alumni and Parent Relations, Athletics, Nike Employee Store

2020 Alumni Award Nominations Due Oct. 15

October 10, 2019

The University of Portland’s mission centers on teaching and learning, faith and formation, service and leadership. Through the annual Alumni Awards, we honor those individuals who embody this mission in their life and work, and demonstrate the power of the University to prepare people who respond to the needs of the world and its human […]

Filed Under: 10-07-2019, 10-14-2019, Alumni, Campus Services Tagged With: Alumni and Parent Relations, Alumni Awards

New Family Weekends Coming in 2019-2020

June 28, 2019

Inspired by the University’s Holy Cross values of hospitality and community, and in response to frequent requests from family members, the Office of Alumni and Parent Relations and the Office of Student Activities are partnering to expand opportunities for parents and family members to experience life on campus with their students. Traditionally this has been […]

Filed Under: 06-17-2019, 07-01-2019, Alumni, Campus Services, Student Activities Tagged With: Alumni and Parent Relations, Student Activities

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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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