Rev. Mark L. Poorman, C.S.C., will be inaugurated as University of Portland’s 20th president on September 26, 2014. The Inauguration Mass at 11:45 a.m. and the ceremony at 3 p.m. in the Chiles Center will cap two days of public celebration honoring the new president. All University of Portland community members are invited to celebrate […]
Rev. Mark Poorman C.S.C.
Faculty and Staff Reception With Fr. Mark Poorman, C.S.C.
Please join the University community in officially welcoming Fr. Mark Poorman, C.S.C., as our 20th president on Wednesday, September 24, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., in the Bauccio Commons dining room and patio. This casual reception will feature light snacks (including some of Fr. Mark’s favorites), an assortment of hors d’oeuvres, full bar, and soft […]
Opening Convocation Changes for Presidential Inauguration
The University will not hold its usual Opening Convocation for faculty and staff this fall, according to Tom Greene, provost. Rev. Mark Poorman, C.S.C., will address faculty, staff, students, and guests as part of the Presidential Inauguration on Friday, September 26. New faculty members who are ordinarily introduced as part of the Convocation will introduced […]
Fr. Poorman Becoming 20th UP President, Tuesday July 1
Rev. Mark L. Poorman, C.S.C., becomes the University of Portland’s 20th president this week on Tuesday, July 1, 2014. Fr. Mark has served as executive vice president for the past three years overseeing the divisions of university operations, financial affairs, university relations, and student affairs. In addition, he served as pastoral resident in Schoenfeldt Hall. […]
Fr. Beauchamp Named President Emeritus
University president Rev. E. William Beauchamp, C.S.C., has been honored with a resolution appointing him as President Emeritus for the University of Portland. The resolution was read by president-elect Rev. Mark L. Poorman, soon to be the University’s 20th president, during a farewell gathering for Fr. Bill in Bauccio Commons on Wednesday, June 11.
An Open Invitation
University president-elect Rev. Mark Poorman, C.S.C., invites the University community to nominate candidates for the University’s annual presentation of honorary doctorates. Such men and women have in a remarkable way encapsulated the University’s dedication to teaching and learning, faith and formation, and service and leadership in the classroom, residence halls, and the world, and are […]
President-Elect Reception, Jan. 27
Please join the University community at 10:30 a.m. today, Monday January 27, in the Bauccio Commons Board Room as we welcome Rev. Mark L. Poorman, C.S.C. as the 20th president-elect. University regent Tom Arndorfer, who led the presidential search committee, will give brief remarks and Father Poorman will also speak. Please also stay afterwards to […]
Nondiscrimination Statement
Among the many topics discussed by the regents and officers of the University during their recent meeting was the University’s legal nondiscrimination statement. As a statute of the University of Portland, the Equal Opportunity and Nondiscrimination Policy may be changed or amended only if the proposed changes or amendments are presented and discussed at the […]
AmeriCorps VISTA Position
Fr. Mark Poorman, C.S.C., Fr. Gerry Olinger, C.S.C., and Tom Greene have collaborated to sponsor a one-year AmeriCorps VISTA member who will work full-time on developing programming specific to first-generation students at the University of Portland, according to Michele Leasor, honors program and fellowships and grants. Faculty and staff are asked to assist in recruiting […]