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Teacher Leadership Network Panel Discussion, Dec. 7

November 23, 2016

The School of Education Teacher Leadership Network will present a panel discussion, “Inclusion with a Focus on High Performing Students,” on Wednesday, December 7, 6:30 to 8 p.m., in the Chiles Center Hall of Fame Room. Panelists will discuss how to identify, include, and challenge high performing students in classrooms at the elementary and secondary […]

Filed Under: 11-21-2016, 11-28-2016, Academics Tagged With: Amy Kwong-Kwapisz, School of Education, Teacher Leadership Network

Gordon Patterson Memorial Bike Ride/Run/Walk, Sept. 17

September 9, 2016

All are invited to take part in the Gordon Patterson Memorial Bike Ride, Run, and Walk on Saturday, September 17, starting at 8 a.m., at Fort Vancouver Library District Headquarters (1007 E. Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver). All proceeds go to the University of Portland School of Education’s Gordon Patterson Memorial Scholarship, according to Amy Kwong-Kwapisz, […]

Filed Under: 09-12-2016, Campus Services, School of Education Tagged With: Amy Kwong-Kwapisz, Gordon Patterson Memorial Scholarship, School of Education

The Good, the New, and the Ever-Changing Dimensions in Education, April 18

April 8, 2016

The School of Education invites all education students, as well as faculty and staff, for an in-depth discussion on current issues that educators at all levels are facing and what expectations administrators have for new teacher graduates. “The Good, The New, and the Ever-Changing Dimensions in Education” takes place on Monday, April 18, at 6:30 […]

Filed Under: 04-04-2016, 04-11-2016, Academics, School of Education Tagged With: Amy Kwong-Kwapisz, School of Education

An Evening With Dr. Tom Greene, May 13

May 11, 2015

The Teacher Leadership Network and the School of Education will present “An Evening With Dr. Tom Greene” on Wednesday May 13, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., in the Terrace Room. All are invited to engage in a thought-provoking and inspiring evening with University provost Tom Greene, who rose through the ranks as a beloved and […]

Filed Under: 05-04-2015, 05-11-2015, Academics, Provost's Office, School of Education Tagged With: Amy Kwong-Kwapisz, Provost, School of Education, Tom Greene

Neuroeducation Conference Set For May 16

May 11, 2015

The School of Education will present “Neuroeducation: The Road to Inclusive Practices,” a full-day conference dedicated to answering the question, “How do we learn?” through a neuroeducation lens, on Saturday, May 16, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., in Mago Hunt Center. All are welcome; a $15 fee includes lunch and the opportunity to receive […]

Filed Under: 05-04-2015, 05-11-2015, Academics Tagged With: Amy Kwong-Kwapisz, Neuroeducation, School of Education

Teacher Leadership Network Event, Dec. 11

December 8, 2014

The School of Education’s Teacher Leadership Network (TLN) will present “An Evening with Dr. Karen Eifler” on Thursday, December 11, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The evening will consist of opportunities to network with colleagues, learn about the TLN and future events, and a keynote presentation from Eifler. The Teacher Leadership Network promotes professional growth […]

Filed Under: 12-01-2014, 12-08-2014, Academics, School of Education Tagged With: Amy Kwong-Kwapisz, Karen Eifler, School of Education, Teachers Leadership Network

50th Anniversary Celebration

June 24, 2013

The University of Portland School of Education will celebrate its 50th anniversary with a gala reception and dinner on Thursday, June 27, beginning at 6 p.m., in the Bauccio Commons. All faculty, staff, alumni, and friends are welcome to attend. Individual tickets are $50 ($35 for graduates of the past decade), and tables of 10 […]

Filed Under: 06-10-2013, 06-17-2013, 06-24-2013, Academics, Events, School of Education Tagged With: Amy Kwong-Kwapisz, Anne Storm, Bonnie Robb, James Popham, Karen Eifler, Laurie Espenel, School of Education 50th Anniversary

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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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