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UP to celebrate Black History Month with African American Read-In and cultural dinner on Feb. 7

Feb 1, 2012 In celebration of Black History Month, University of Portland is hosting its 10th annual African American Read-In and cultural dinner on Tuesday, Feb. 7, at 5:30 p.m. Reading is not required for attendance, though it is encouraged that participants r (more)

Lecture on first American black priest to be given by University of Portland's Public Safety Director at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7

Jan 31, 2012 “Augustine Tolton: From Slave to Priest” is the upcoming lecture by Harold Burke-Sivers at the University of Portland. Burke-Sivers, the University of Portland Director of Public Safety, will present his lecture at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7 (more)

A CISGO Event: Digital-storytelling project screening of the Moreau Center's 2011 Nicaragua Immersion program set for Friday, Feb. 3

Jan 27, 2012 What happens when eighteen students and three faculty and staff members travel to Nicaragua for three weeks to learn about the political, economical, and social situations of the country? University of Portland’s Collaborative for Intern (more)

UP alumnus Joe Womac recognized at the White House as a “Champion of Change”

Jan 27, 2012 Joe Womac, a 2000 graduate of the University of Portland, was recognized this week at the White House as a “Champion of Change.” The Champions of Change program honors “ordinary Americans doing extraordinary things in their comm (more)

Professor Renee Heath honored at Oregon Women in Higher Education conference

Jan 27, 2012  Communication studies professor Renee Heath was presented with the “She Flies with her own Wings" Service to Women Award at the Oregon Women in Higher Education (OWHE) conference today, Friday, Jan. 27. Heath was honored for her pre (more)

Makoto Fujimura’s “The Four Holy Gospels” art exhibit set for Feb. 1 – March 2

Jan 26, 2012 Acclaimed artist, writer, and speaker Makoto Fujimura brings his abstract art exhibit “The Four Holy Gospels,” to the University of Portland campus, 5000 N. Willamette Blvd., from Feb. 1 – March 2. The exhibit, free and op (more)

Entrepreneur Scholars program wins national award

Jan 17, 2012 University of Portland’s innovative Entrepreneur Scholars (E-Scholars) program has won yet another prestigious national award, being named the 2012 “Outstanding Specialty Entrepreneurship Program” by the United States (more)

Theology professor Rev. Jeffrey Allison, C.S.C., to give lecture on sacramental theology, set for 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2

Jan 17, 2012 University of Portland theology professor Rev. Jeffrey Allison, C.S.C., will present “Drawn into God’s Life: An Approach to Sacramental Theology” as part of the University’s Theology Thursday lecture series. T (more)

UP to celebrate Blessed Basil Moreau Day with presentation of Spirit of Holy Cross Award to Bill Reed, lecture by Michael Andrews

Jan 16, 2012 University of Portland is celebrating Blessed Basil Moreau Day with the presentation of the Spirit of Holy Cross Award to long-time events director Bill Reed and the installation of Michael F. Andrews as the McNerney-Hanson Endowed Chair in Ethics. (more)

Acclaimed fiction author Mary Rechner to give reading on Tuesday, Jan. 31

Jan 16, 2012 Fiction author Mary Rechner will give a reading at the University of Portland campus, 5000 N. Willamette Blvd., at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 31. The reading, free and open to the public, will be in Room 163 of Buckley Center and is sponsored by the (more)

School of Education and Roosevelt High School team to host Freedom Riders exhibit, recognizing the civil rights movement and today's Portland-area activists

Jan 13, 2012 The University of Portland School of Education and Roosevelt High School will be hosting “Freedom Riders,” a national traveling exhibition that tells the story of the 1961 freedom rides to integrate buses and trains in the South. (more)

Danielle Hermanny named executive assistant to the president

Jan 13, 2012 Danielle E. Hermanny has been appointed executive assistant to the president, it was announced by University president Rev. E. William Beauchamp, C.S.C. Hermanny will assist with legal affairs, coordinate the affairs of the University’s Boa (more)

The Collins Foundation awards $300,000 gift for the renovation of the Wilson W. Clark Memorial Library

Jan 12, 2012 University of Portland has announced a gift of $300,000 from The Collins Foundation for the renovation project of the Wilson W. Clark Memorial Library. The renovations and gift are part of the University of Portland’s RISE Campa (more)

Exhibition by University of Portland alumnus, staff member David G. Pickett features Oregon coast photography; set for University of Portland Buckley Center Gallery Jan. 16 to Feb. 9

Jan 11, 2012 University of Portland alumnus and staff member David G. Pickett will display his photographs in an exhibit called "Anthropomorphisms on the Oregon Coast," which will run from Jan. 16 to Feb. 9 in Buckley Center Gallery on the University of Portland (more)

University of Portland announces a gift of $250,000 from Meyer Memorial Trust for the renovation of the Wilson W. Clark Memorial Library

Jan 5, 2012 University of Portland has announced a gift of $250,000 from Meyer Memorial Trust for the renovation project of the Wilson W. Clark Memorial Library. The renovations and gift are part of the University of Portland’s RISE Campaign. Start (more)