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Bethany Sills

Bon Voyage to Bethany Sills, June 1

May 26, 2017

After 12 years of service to student activities, Bethany Sills will be leaving The Bluff to start a new chapter in her career as a professional development manager with Audigy Group. Her last day will be June 2, according to Jeromy Koffler, student activities. Bethany was hired as a program assistant in June 2005 and […]

Filed Under: 05-29-2017, Campus Services, Student Activities, Student Affairs Tagged With: Bethany Sills, Jeromy Koffler, Student Activities

Diversity Dialogues Week: Feb. 27 to March 3

February 24, 2017

Diversity Dialogues Week will offer discussions regarding topics and issues of diversity and inclusion that are pertinent to our community, nation, and world. For more information regarding the schedule and events, please use this link. The event is organized by diversity coordinators Antonella Mantanguin (matanguc20@up.edu) and Antonella Fillet (fillet19@alumni.up.edu). For more information, contact Bethany Sills student activities, at […]

Filed Under: 02-20-2017, 02-27-2017, Campus Services, Student Activities Tagged With: Bethany Sills, Diversity Dialogues Week

Honoring Martin Luther King Day: A Vigil for Peace, Jan. 16

January 13, 2017

All community members are welcome to join University of Portland’s community peace vigil honoring the justice, compassion, and love of Dr. Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., on Monday, January 16, 2017, at 7:15 p.m., in the Chapel of Christ the Teacher.  If you cannot attend, stop by the Commons to see the peace intentions that will […]

Filed Under: 01-02-2017, 01-09-2017, 01-16-2017, Campus Services Tagged With: Bethany Sills, Martin Luther King Day, Moreau Center, Student Activities

A Lecture With Tim Wise, April 21

April 15, 2016

Anti-racism writer and educator Tim Wise will speak on the University campus on Thursday, April 21, at 4 p.m., in the Bauccio Commons (quiet side). Due to space limitations, this is a private event for UP students, faculty, and staff only; please bring University of Portland ID to enter the event. Wise he has given […]

Filed Under: 04-18-2016, Academics, Events Tagged With: Bethany Sills, Student Activities, Tim Wise

6th Annual Diversity Dialogues Week

February 19, 2016

The diversity coordinators in student activities present Diversity Dialogues Week 2016 from Monday, February 22 to Friday, ​February 26​. Through a variety of events planned by diversity-related student clubs and student leaders, Diversity Dialogues Week celebrates and builds awareness about diversity, inclusion, cultural difference, and social justice. For a detailed list of events and current […]

Filed Under: 02-22-2016, Campus Services, Student Activities Tagged With: Bethany Sills, Diversity Dialogues Week, Student Activities

Celebrate Black History Month at UP

January 29, 2016

In celebration of Black History Month, the University of Portland hosts their Annual African American Read-In on Tuesday, February 2 in the quiet side of Bauccio Commons, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The event is an opportunity for students and faculty to read and celebrate the writings of African American poets, authors, and artists. The […]

Filed Under: 02-01-2016, Campus Services, Student Activities Tagged With: African American Read-in, Bethany Sills, Black History Month

New Diversity & Inclusion Website

January 15, 2016

After a year of research of peer and aspirant schools and feedback from students, faculty, and staff, the Division of Student Affairs is pleased to launch its new Diversity & Inclusion website at this link. All are encouraged to visit the site to find opportunities for student involvement, important University and educational resources, ways to […]

Filed Under: 01-18-2016, Academics, Campus Services, Student Affairs Tagged With: Bethany Sills, Diversity & Inclusion Website, Student Affairs

Day of the Dead Celebration, Oct. 29

October 23, 2015

All faculty and staff and their families are welcome to celebrate Dia De Los Muertos, or “Day of the Dead,” on Thursday, October 29, from 5 to 7 p.m., in the Bauccio Commons. The event is free and open to students and neighbors as well. Activities will include arts and crafts, music, dancing, and more. […]

Filed Under: 10-26-2015, Events, Student Activities Tagged With: Bethany Sills, Day of the Dead

5th Annual Diversity Dialogues Week

March 2, 2015

The multicultural ​and diversity programs office will present Diversity Dialogues Week 201​5, from Monday, ​March 2 to Friday, ​March 6, according to Bethany Sills, student activities. Through a variety of events, this week celebrates, encourages discussion, and builds awareness about diversity, cultural difference, and social justice. For a detailed list of events, see www.up.edu/activities/diversity. For […]

Filed Under: 03-02-2015, Campus Services, Student Activities Tagged With: Bethany Sills, Diversity Dialogues Week, Student Activities

African American Read-In, Feb. 19

February 16, 2015

In celebration of Black History Month, the University is hosting its annual African American Read-In and free cultural dinner on Thursday, February 19, at 5:30 p.m., in the Terrace Room. The African American Read-In is a national dedication to literary guests sponsored by the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE). Multicultural programs, student activities, […]

Filed Under: 02-09-2015, Campus Services, Events, Student Activities Tagged With: African American Read-in, Bethany Sills, 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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