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Tsao, Foxhoven earn Academic All-America honors

Nov 17, 2009 University of Portland women’s soccer players Jessica Tsao and Danielle Foxhoven have been named to the ESPN The Magazine Academic All-All-America Team, the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) announced on Tuesday. The duo (more)

University of Portland to host annual International Night, Saturday, Nov. 21

Nov 11, 2009 The University of Portland’s International Club, along with Associated Students of the University of Portland and the Office of International Student Services, presents World Odyssey: International Night, an evening of sights, sounds, and taste (more)

Servant of Two Masters, a comedy about love and deception, set for Mago Hunt Center Theater, Nov. 18-24

Nov 11, 2009 Servant of Two Masters, a zany comedy about love and deception, will be performed Nov. 18-24 in the Hunt Center Theater on the University of Portland campus, 5000 N. Willamette Blvd. All performances are at 7:30 p.m., except the Sunday performance, (more)

Carl Wilkens, witness to Rwanda genocide in 1994, will give talk in Mago Hunt Center at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10

Nov 5, 2009 Carl Wilkens, the only American to stay in Rwanda during the 1994 genocide, will give a talk at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10 in Mago Hunt Center theater on the University of Portland campus, 5000 N. Willamette Blvd. His talk, sponsored by the Moreau Cente (more)

University to host annual Prayer for Peace and Reflections on War Nov. 10-11

Nov 5, 2009 The University of Portland’s annual Prayer for Peace and Reflections on War will take place Tuesday, Nov. 10 through Wednesday, Nov. 11 on campus, 5000 N. Willamette Blvd.  The events honor veterans who gave their lives in the d (more)

School of Nursing receives two grants totaling more than $700,000 to support the University of Portland’s graduate programs

Nov 2, 2009 The University of Portland’s School of Nursing has received two federal grants totaling more than $700,000.  The grants, from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, are designed to support the University’s nursing graduate (more)

University of Portland partners with Roosevelt High School to get out the vote on Oct. 31

Oct 27, 2009 More than 100 students from the University of Portland and Roosevelt High School will canvass neighborhoods in the Portsmouth and St. Johns neighborhoods on Halloween afternoon, Saturday, October 31, to register eligible residents to vote and encoura (more)

Harvard Medical School instructor Nancy Kehoe to speak on religion, spirituality and psychology Oct. 27

Oct 26, 2009 Nancy Kehoe, a Harvard Medical School instructor, will give a lecture entitled Unexplored Terrain: The Interface Between Religion/Spirituality and Psychology. The talk is set for 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27 in Buckley Center Auditorium on th (more)

Poet Chase Twichell to give reading set for Nov. 5

Oct 21, 2009 Award-winning poet and author Chase Twichell will give a reading on Thursday, Nov. 5 at 7:30 p.m. in Room 163 of Buckley Center on the University of Portland campus, 5000 N. Willamette Blvd. The reading is free and open to the public. (more)

UP ranks second nationally among “master’s institutions” with Fulbright Scholarship winners

Oct 20, 2009 The University of Portland ranks second nationally among “master’s institutions” in a listing of top producers of Fulbright Awards for U.S. students in 2009-10, according to this week’s print edition of The Chronicle of Hi (more)

University of Portland to present music-thanatology workshop to assist those involved in end-of-life care, Oct. 27

Oct 19, 2009 The University of Portland will host a workshop entitled, “Living Into Dying: Music-Thanatology and Liminality,” set for Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 4 p.m. in Chapel of Christ the Teacher on campus, 5000 N. Willamette Blvd. The workshop is free a (more)

University Speaker Series to feature Portland Magazine editor Brian Doyle on Wednesday, Nov. 11

Oct 16, 2009 The University of Portland Speaker Series will feature the university’s Portland Magazine editor Brian Doyle at noon Wednesday, Nov. 11 in the Multnomah Athletic Club, 1849 SW Salmon. Doors open at 11:30 a.m., and the program runs from noon (more)

Performing & Fine Arts presents Neil Simon’s Rumors Oct. 7-15

Oct 15, 2009 Rumors, a comedy by Neil Simon, will be performed Oct. 7-11 and 14-15 in the Mago Hunt Center Theater on the University of Portland campus, 5000 N. Willamette Blvd. All performances from Wednesday through Saturday are at 7:30 p.m., except the Sunday, (more)

Philosophy researcher Jon Stewart to lecture on world religions Oct. 15

Oct 15, 2009 Philosophy researcher Jon Stewart will present “Hegel’s Teleology of World Religions and the Disanalogy of the Lectures on the Philosophy of Religion” at 6 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 15 in Room 163 of Buckley Center on the University of P (more)

Concert Band and Jazz Ensemble to perform in BC Auditorium tonight at 7:30 p.m.

Oct 14, 2009 The University Concert Band and Jazz Ensemble will join together in concert Wednesday, Oct. 14 at 7:30 p.m. in Buckley Center Auditorium. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, please contact the Department of P (more)

Portland landscape artist Jamee Linton to be featured in Buckley Center Art Gallery Oct. 26-Nov. 19

Oct 12, 2009 Jamee Linton, a Portland landscape artist, will display her paintings from Oct. 26-Nov. 19 in Buckley Center Gallery on the University of Portland campus, 5000 N. Willamette Blvd. The exhibit is free and open to the public. Linton uses lands (more)

Dedication ceremony celebrates $21.1 million expansion and renovation of Donald P. Shiley Hall engineering building

Oct 10, 2009 Video A spirited dedication ceremony was held Saturday evening to celebrate a $21.1 million expansion and renovation of Engineering Hall, renamed Donald P. Shiley Hall, on the University of Portland campus. “This is a (more)

Author and motivational speaker Zoe Weil to speak today at 4 p.m.

Oct 9, 2009 Zoe Weil, president of the Institution for Humane Education and author of Most Good, Least Harm: A Simple Principle for a Better World and a Meaningful Life, will give a talk Friday, Oct. 9 from 4-5:30 p.m. in Room 319 of Shiley Hall on the (more)

Dedication to celebrate expansion and renovation of School of Engineering’s Donald P. Shiley Hall set for Oct. 10

Oct 5, 2009 A dedication ceremony is set for 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10 to celebrate a $21.1 million expansion and renovation of Engineering Hall, renamed Donald P. Shiley Hall, on the University of Portland campus, 5000 N. Willamette Blvd. A Mass at 4 p.m. (more)

Bon Appetit's fifth annual Eat Local Challenge happening today at the Commons and Cove

Sep 29, 2009 The University of Portland, in partnership with food service provider Bon Appétit Management Company, will be a host site for the fifth annual nationwide Eat Local Challenge on Tuesday, Sept. 29. On that day, campus diners will have the option (more)

Public invited to run with legend Alberto Salazar and KGW NewsChannel 8’s Joe Donlon in The Second Home Run 5K run/walk on campus Saturday, Sept. 26

Sep 25, 2009 The University of Portland will host The Second Home Run, a 5K fun run/walk to benefit Martha & Mary Ministries, at 8 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 26 on campus, 5000 N. Willamette Blvd. The legendary Alberto Salazar and KGW NewsChannel 8’ (more)

Memorial service for popular and award-winning biology professor Becky Houck set for Sunday, Sept. 27

Sep 24, 2009 A memorial service has been set for Becky Abildskov Houck, a revered and award-winning biology professor who passed away Friday, Sept. 18 at the age of 58 after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. The memorial will be at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27 at (more)

San Antonio Vocal Arts Ensemble concert set for Saturday, Oct. 3 in BC Auditorium

Sep 23, 2009 The San Antonio Vocal Arts Ensemble (SAVAE) will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3 in the Buckley Center Auditorium on the University of Portland campus, 5000 N. Willamette Blvd. Artistic Director Christopher Moroney will provide a ba (more)

Sharon Kloss Hogan named to Partnership for Philanthropic Planning Board of Directors

Sep 23, 2009 University of Portland director of planned giving Sharon Kloss Hogan has been appointed to a three-year term on the Partnership for Philanthropic Planning Board of Directors. The partnership is a national nonprofit organization (more)

Bon Appétit Management Company Launches Comprehensive Student Garden Guide

Sep 22, 2009 Bon Appétit Management Company is taking action to help student farmers launch careers in sustainable agriculture. Bon Appétit has developed a guide for aspiring student farmers to help them build good business relationships with their bes (more)

Award-winning author John Felstiner to give an afternoon talk and evening reading from his latest book on Tuesday, Oct. 6

Sep 22, 2009 Award-winning author, translator and biographer John Felstiner will lecture on literary translation and read from his latest book on Tuesday, Oct. 6 at the University of Portland, 5000 N. Willamette Blvd. The afternoon lecture begins at 3:4 (more)

Impressionist Chuck Chalberg presents “An Evening with G.K. Chesterton” on Thursday, Oct. 8

Sep 22, 2009 John “Chuck” Chalberg, a Fulbright lecturer who delights audiences with his historical impersonations of American and British characters, will appear in the Buckley Center Auditorium at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8 on the University of Portlan (more)

Lecture on White Supremacists Movement and Obama Administration set for Thursday, Oct. 1 in St. Mary’s Lounge

Sep 21, 2009 “The White Supremacists Movement and the Obama Administration” is the title of an upcoming talk, set for 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1 in St. Mary’s Lounge on the University of Portland campus, 5000 N. Willamette Blvd. T (more)

Pamplin School of Business Administration accepted into landmark social responsibility program administered by United Nations

Sep 21, 2009 The University of Portland’s Robert B. Pamplin, Jr. School of Business Administration recently had its application to adopt the Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) accepted by the United Nations. Launc (more)

Philosophy professor Thom Faller receives religious order’s highest honor

Sep 21, 2009 University of Portland philosophy professor Thompson (Thom) Faller has been awarded the prestigious Gold Palm of Jerusalem by His Eminence John Cardinal Foley, Grand Master of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem. (more)

Oregon artist Allen Kinast to display artwork in Buckley Center Gallery, Sept. 28-Oct. 22

Sep 20, 2009 Artist Allen Kinast will be featured in an exhibit called “Cut Off” and set for Sept. 28-Oct. 22 in Buckley Center Gallery on the University of Portland Campus, 5000 N. Willamette Blvd. The exhibit is free and open to the public (more)

University to hold bell tower dedication ceremony on Friday, September 18

Sep 18, 2009 The University of Portland will christen its new bell tower with a dedication ceremony at 12 noon, Friday, Sept. 18 on campus, 5000 N. Willamette Blvd. Most Rev. John Vlazny, Archbishop of Portland, will preside over the ceremo (more)

University dedicates new bell tower and redesigned Marian Garden

Sep 18, 2009 The University of Portland christened its new bell tower and redesigned Marian Garden with a dedication ceremony on Friday, Sept. 18 in front of more than 300 attendees. Most Rev. John Vlazny, Archbishop of Portla (more)

University Community Orchestra to give concert on Saturday, Oct. 11

Sep 18, 2009 The University Community Orchestra will give its first concert of the 2009-10 season on Sunday, Oct. 11 at 3 p.m. in Buckley Center Auditorium on the University of Portland campus, 5000 N. Willamette Blvd. The event is free and open to the publ (more)

Schoenfeldt Hall and Fields Hall residences formally dedicated on Sept. 13

Sep 17, 2009 The University of Portland dedicated two new residence halls on Sunday, September 13 in honor of late Rev. Arthur Schoenfeldt, C.S.C., and benefactors Suzanne and Frederick Fields. University president, Rev. E. William Beauchamp, (more)

‘Round UP on the Bluff Charity 5K run/walk set for Saturday, September 19

Sep 16, 2009 The University of Portland will host the first annual ‘Round UP on the Bluff 5K Charity Run/Walk at 9 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 19 on campus, 5000 N. Willamette Blvd. The event, sponsored by the University’s Army Reserve Of (more)

Pamplin School of Business Administration celebrates 75th anniversary with gala and inaugural hall of fame class induction on Thursday, September 17

Sep 15, 2009 The University of Portland’s Dr. Robert B. Pamplin, Jr. School of Business Administration will celebrate the beginning of its 75th anniversary year with an evening gala featuring NBC Universal Sports & Olympics chairman Dick Ebers (more)

Brian Doyle, Portland Magazine editor, to deliver Zahm Lecture, Tuesday, Sept. 29

Sep 15, 2009 Brian Doyle, editor of the University of Portland’s renowned Portland Magazine, will deliver the annual Reverend John Zahm, C.S.C., Lecture in American Catholicism. The lecture, entitled, “The Crazy Persistence of and Insistence on Ho (more)

University Singers and Choral Union to perform on Sunday, October 4

Sep 15, 2009 The University Singers and the Choral Union will join together in concert Sunday, Oct. 4 at 7 p.m. in Buckley Center Auditorium on the University of Portland campus, 5000 N. Willamette Blvd. The event is free and open to the public. (more)

University to dedicate new residence halls on Sunday, September 13

Sep 10, 2009 The University of Portland will dedicate two new residence halls on Sunday, September 13 in honor of late Rev. Arthur Schoenfeldt, C.S.C., and benefactors Suzanne and Frederick Fields. The ceremony will begin at 5 p.m. following 90 minutes (more)

Thousands of cubic yards of fill dirt being transferred from nearby tunnel project to University’s river property

Sep 9, 2009 The University of Portland is receiving and storing thousands of cubic yards of fill dirt from the Portsmouth Force Main sewer tunnel project. The dirt is being transferred to land the University of Portland purchased last year along the Willam (more)

Red Mass and lecture by Dean of Boston College Law School John Garvey set for Monday, Sept. 28

Sep 8, 2009 A celebration of the Red Mass will take place on the University of Portland campus at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 28, and John Garvey, dean of Boston College Law School, will follow with a lecture. The Mass will be held in Chapel of Christ the (more)

Freshmen brave the elements, learn to lead during fifth annual Building Community: Serving to Learn effort

Sep 6, 2009 Steady rainfall did not deter the University of Portland class of 2013 from fulfilling a citywide service commitment to more than 12 organizations, as more than 815 freshmen showed their mettle and persevered to complete a multitude of work projects (more)

Entire freshman class to volunteer throughout city during fifth annual Serving to Learn initiative on Saturday, September 5

Sep 3, 2009 The entire 2009-10 University of Portland freshman class, more than 815 students, will unite to volunteer time and energy throughout the city on Saturday, Sept. 5 during the fifth annual ‘Building Community: Serving to Learn’ initia (more)

The Oregonian - Two friends, a houseboat and a river: A final adventure before real life beckons

Sep 2, 2009 [slink:7962 Sept. 2, 2009: The Oregonian - Two friends, a houseboat and a river: A final adventure before real life beckons] (more)

2009 Service Plunge a success

Sep 1, 2009 More than 150 incoming University of Portland freshmen arrived prior to the start of the academic year to donate time and energy throughout the city on Thursday, Aug. 27 during the Moreau Center for Service and Leadership’s annual Ser (more)

Dean of education Sister Maria Ciriello leaves her mark on University

Aug 31, 2009 When Sister Maria Ciriello, O.P., arrived on the University of Portland campus in the fall of 1996, she wanted to raise the bar for teachers and develop programs to prepare administrators. Thirteen years later, as she prepares to vacate her dean (more)

University welcomes record number of incoming freshmen as classes begin Monday, August 31

Aug 28, 2009 For the third time in four years, the University of Portland welcomes its largest incoming freshman class in history as the 2009-10 academic year commences Monday, August 31 with the start of fall semester. The class is expected t (more)

Notre Dame professor to lecture on Rev. John Zahm, C.S.C., who guided founder of University of Portland

Aug 26, 2009 Rev. David Burrell, C.S.C., the Hesburgh Professor Emeritus in Philosophy and Theology at the University of Notre Dame, will give a talk on Rev. John Zahm, C.S.C., at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 14, in Room 163 of Buckley Center on the University o (more)

Recent media stories featuring the University

Aug 24, 2009 Selected news stories featuring the University and its people:[slink:7927 Aug. 26, 2009: KGW NewsChannel 8 - What the record federal deficit means to you] [slink:7854 Aug. 24, 2009: Daily Journal of Commerce - Willamette River development risks rise (more)

More than 150 incoming freshmen to donate sweat equity around Portland during annual Service Plunge Aug. 27-28

Aug 21, 2009 More than 150 incoming University of Portland freshmen will arrive early to donate time and energy throughout the city on Thursday, Aug. 27 and Friday, Aug. 28 during the Moreau Center for Service and Leadership’s annual Service Plunge. (more)

U.S. News & World Report ranks University of Portland among top ten for 15th consecutive year

Aug 20, 2009 For the 15th consecutive year, the University of Portland received a top-10 ranking by U.S. News & World Report, which today released its “2010 America’s Best Colleges” publication. The University is ranked 10th out of (more)

Blessing ceremony highlights the opening of new childcare facility for those working and attending University of Portland

Aug 17, 2009 The long-awaited opening of a new childcare center was celebrated Friday with a blessing by University of Portland president, Rev. E. William Beauchamp, C.S.C. Parents, children, University staff, and professors joined employees of the center, locate (more)

Childcare facility opens with blessing ceremony on Friday, Aug. 14 at 9 a.m.

Aug 12, 2009 The University of Portland will celebrate the opening of its new childcare center with a blessing by president Rev. E. William Beauchamp, C.S.C. at 9 a.m. Friday, Aug. 14 inside the renovated facility, 5414 N. Willamette Blvd. Refreshments will (more)

Center for Entrepreneurship a key part of Portland’s startup-friendly culture

Aug 10, 2009 Entrepreneur magazine’s recent ranking of Portland as the second-best city in America to start a business is a credible reminder of the University of Portland’s foresight and commitment to fostering student s (more)

BC Gallery exhibit of George Kelly’s pinhole camera photos is set for Aug. 24 – Sept. 24

Aug 3, 2009 Portland photographer George Kelly will present Unnatural Intimacy, an exhibit featuring photos taken with a pinhole camera. The exhibit runs from Monday, August 24 through Thursday, Sept. 24 at Buckley Center Gallery on the University of Portland ca (more)

Engineering alum Jorge Bugarin named Everyday Hero by KATU 2 News

Aug 1, 2009  Click to watch story (more)

University of Portland engineering graduates score high on national exam

Jul 27, 2009 University of Portland engineering students scored a 90 percent passing rate among recent graduates who took the 2009 Fundamentals of Engineering Examination, well above the 78 percent national average. The National Council of Examiners (more)

Recent news stories featuring the University

Jul 14, 2009 Selected news stories featuring the University and its people:[slink:7668 July 29, 2009: The News-Tribune (Tacoma, WA): Rich Puyallup soil helps dream grow (written by future UP student Ian Clark)] [slink:7658 July 26, 2009: The Oregonian - Cash for (more)

Business professor Gary Mitchell receives prestigious publication honor

Jul 10, 2009 The Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE) has awarded University of Portland business professor Gary Mitchell and co-author Ted Klastorin its 2009 IIE Transactions Best Application Paper Award in the Operations Engineering category for th (more)

David Kinsella and Megan Rapinoe named 2008-09 UP Athletes of the Year

Jul 9, 2009 The University of Portland has selected men’s cross country runner David Kinsella and women’s soccer standout Megan Rapinoe as its 2008-09 Male and Female Student-Athletes of the Year. Kinsella, who also won the award during the 200 (more)

University Museum receives federal resources to help care for its memorabilia

Jul 8, 2009 The University of Portland Museum has received resources from a federal agency that will help preserve treasured objects and artifacts well into the future. The resources are being provided by the IMLS Connecting to Collections Bookshelf, a (more)

Best-selling author Jeffrey Smith to present ‘The Documented Health Dangers of Genetically Engineered Foods’ on Wednesday, July 8 at 7 p.m.

Jul 2, 2009 International best-selling author and filmmaker Jeffrey Smith will present ‘The Documented Health Dangers of Genetically Engineered Foods’ at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 8 in the Buckley Center Auditorium on the University of Portlan (more)

Business professor Nicole DeHoratius receives prestigious publication honor

Jun 30, 2009 The Manufacturing and Service Operations Management Society of the Institute for Operations Research and Management Sciences (INFORMS) has awarded University of Portland faculty member Nicole DeHoratius and her co-authors Adam Mersereau and Linus (more)

Four E-Scholars honored at international business competition

Jun 26, 2009 Four University of Portland Entrepreneur Scholar students were honored for their respective business plan proposals at the 2009 Global Enterprise Experience, an international business competition comprised of college student (more)

Center for Entrepreneurship announces 2009-10 Entrepreneur Scholars Program class

Jun 22, 2009 The University of Portland’s Center for Entrepreneurship is pleased to announce that 20 undergraduate students have been accepted into the Entrepreneur Scholars Program for the 2009-10 academic year. The E-Scholars Program i (more)

News stories featuring the University

Jun 20, 2009 What does the news media have to say about the University and its people? Find out here:[sLink:7570 July 2, 2009: Catholic Sentinel - Jesuit High teacher embarks on expedition][sLink:7552 July 1, 2009: Contra Costa Times (CA): Only six mont (more)

Storied ‘Fr. Rigley’s Tree’ splits and falls, no damage reported

Jun 19, 2009 With a mixture of sadness and a nod to the inevitable, grounds crew personnel cut down the large Bigleaf Maple tree near Waldschmidt Hall after it split nearly in half under its own weight on the afternoon of Wednesday, June 17, at approxim (more)

Watch Paul Hawken's critically acclaimed commencement address here

Jun 19, 2009 View the 2009 University of Portland commencement address given by renowned environmentalist Paul Hawken here:  MPEG formatiTunes U Hawken received critical acclaim for his speech on May 3rd as part of the instituti (more)

Athletics - Six Pilots named to West Coast Conference Spring All-Academic teams

Jun 17, 2009 The West Coast Conference announced the 2009 Spring All-Academic teams and six University of Portland student-athletes were recognized. Rocky Gale, Bryant Kraus and Chase Powell were named to the WCC All-Academic Baseb (more)

Kinsella Awarded WCC Postgraduate Scholarship

Jun 15, 2009 University of Portland cross country and track and field standout David Kinsella is the male recipient of the sixth-annual West Coast Conference Postgraduate Scholarship award, as announced by WCC Commissioner Jamie Zaninovich on June 4.Complet (more)

Rev. James M. Lies, C.S.C., appointed Executive Director of the Garaventa Center for Catholic Intellectual Life and American Culture

Jun 11, 2009 University of Portland president Rev. E. William Beauchamp, C.S.C., has appointed Rev. James M. Lies, C.S.C., as executive director of the Garaventa Center for Catholic Intellectual Life and American Culture. Lies will succeed Margaret Hogan, wh (more)

Mock’s Crest Productions presents A Little Night Music, June 5-28

Jun 4, 2009 Stephen Sondheim’s A Little Night Music, featuring Portland actress and newspaper columnist Margie Boulé, is this summer’s Mock’s Crest Production offering at the University of Portland. The musical is based on a film by In (more)

Four University of Portland graduates awarded prestigious Fulbright grants to work and study abroad

Jun 2, 2009 Four University of Portland graduates from the recent class of 2009 have been awarded prestigious Fulbright grants to work and study abroad. The four awards are equal to the University’s number of Fulbrights in 2006 and one short of the all-tim (more)

Fundraising Contributions at the University of Portland 3rd highest ever in the University’s 108-year history

May 29, 2009 The University of Portland announced it has raised more than $19 million at the close of its fiscal year, the 3rd largest single-year amount in the University’s 108-year history. “Despite the challenges in the overall economy, we are ext (more)

Paul Hawken's recent commencement speech hailed as one of the best of last 75 years

May 26, 2009 Environmental activist Paul Hawken has received critical acclaim for his keynote address at the University of Portland on May 3rd as part of the institution's 108th Commencement. In an address Humanity.or (more)

Men's Basketball - Pilots tour Australia May 16-26

May 18, 2009 (Courtesy Athletics) With all 13 players returning to the 2009-10 University of Portland men’s basketball roster after one of the best seasons in school history, the summer of 2009 is a perfect chance for the team to embark on an o (more)

Rev. Gary S. Chamberland, C.S.C., appointed Director of Campus Ministry

May 18, 2009 University of Portland president Rev. E. William Beauchamp, C.S.C., has appointed Rev. Gary S. Chamberland, C.S.C., as the new director of Campus Ministry. Chamberland will succeed Rev. John Donato, C.S.C., who has served as in (more)

University promotes chief information officer Jim Ravelli to vice president for information services, effective June 1

May 12, 2009 University of Portland president, Rev. E. William Beauchamp, C.S.C., has announced that chief information officer Jim Ravelli has been promoted to vice president for information services, effective June 1. Ravelli, a resident o (more)

University valedictorian Rachel Prusynski challenges fellow graduates to “pay back the debt we owe” to those less fortunate

May 5, 2009 University of Portland valedictorian Rachel Prusynski, from Boise, Idaho, spoke recently on the worldwide necessity of community service and outreach to combat poverty, starvation and other global epidemics. Prusynski, summa cum laude graduate in (more)

Archbishop Desmond Tutu to speak in the Chiles Center tonight

May 4, 2009 Nobel Peace Laureate Archbishop Desmond Tutu will present “The Transformative Power of Reconciliation in Society” tonight in front of a sellout crowd at the Chiles Center on campus, 5000 N. Willamette Blvd.  Tutu’ (more)

University confers 644 bachelor’s and 171 master’s degrees at 2009 commencement

May 3, 2009 Noted environmentalist and author Paul Hawken gave the keynote address to the 2009 University of Portland graduating class at the commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 3. Hawken spoke before a capacity crowd of more than 4,800 that included (more)

Beaverton brothers from Colombia overcome odds, start over in the U.S., and graduate from UP

May 2, 2009 Beaverton residents Teddy and Christian Acuna graduated from the University of Portland on May 3 with degrees in Engineering Management and Global Finance, respectively. Their journey to Beaverton from their home country of Co (more)

Environmental activist and author Paul Hawken to speak at University of Portland’s commencement exercises on Sunday, May 3

Apr 29, 2009 Paul Hawken, renowned entrepreneur and passionate environmental activist, will address the 2009 University of Portland spring commencement exercises, set for 2 p.m. Sunday, May 3 at the Earle A. and Virginia H. Chiles Center on campus, 5000 N. Wi (more)

Archbishop Desmond Tutu to speak in the Chiles Center on Monday, May 4

Apr 28, 2009 Nobel Peace Laureate Archbishop Desmond Tutu will present “The Transformative Power of Reconciliation in Society” at 6:30 p.m. Monday, May 4 in front of a sellout crowd at the Chiles Center on campus, 5000 N. Willamette Blvd.
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Bell tower taking shape on campus

Apr 24, 2009 Fourteen bells were hoisted by a crane onto a new bell tower as part of a Blessing of the Bells ceremony that took place at the Marian Garden on campus Friday morning,  April 24. The ceremony began at 9 a.m. with music by t (more)

Four high school students receive cash awards in fifth annual Garaventa Center Catholic High School Essay Contest

Apr 24, 2009 Four high school students recently received cash awards as part of the fifth annual Garaventa Center Catholic High School essay contest at the University of Portland. The awards, along with certificates, were presented in an event held earlier on cam (more)

Business professor Arjun Chatrath recognized as one of the world’s top finance research scholars

Apr 23, 2009 University of Portland finance professor Arjun Chatrath has been recognized as one of the world’s top finance research scholars of the past 50 years, according to the Journal of Finance Literature. Chatrath, the Arthur Schulte Distinguis (more)

University Community Orchestra and Choral Union to perform in Buckley Center Tuesday night at 7:30 p.m.

Apr 20, 2009 The University of Portland Choral Union and Community Orchestra will give a perform to celebrate the spring season and coming of summer on Tuesday, April 21 at 7:30 p.m. in Buckley Center Auditorium on campus, 5000 N. Willamette Blvd. The event (more)

University Concert Band and Jazz Ensemble to perform in Buckley Center on Wednesday night

Apr 19, 2009 The University Concert Band and Jazz Ensemble will give a “spring fling” concert on Wednesday, April 22 at 7:30 p.m. in Buckley Center Auditorium on campus, 5000 N. Willamette Blvd. The event is free and open to the public. (more)

Fourth annual American Cancer Society Relay for Life takes place in Academic Quad on Friday and Saturday

Apr 16, 2009 The University of Portland will hold its fourth annual American Cancer Society Relay for Life on Friday, April 17 and Saturday, April 18 at the Academic Quad on campus, 5000 N. Willamette Blvd. Participation is open to the public, as campus o (more)

Center for Entrepreneurship $16K Challenge Business Plan Competition takes place Saturday in Buckley Center

Apr 16, 2009 The University of Portland Center for Entrepreneurship will hold its sixth annual $16K Challenge Business Plan Competition from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 18 in the Buckley Center on campus, 5000 N. Willamette Blvd. The event is free and (more)

University hosts Willamette River Fest in Academic Quad today from 3 to 7 p.m.

Apr 15, 2009 University students will facilitate and host the Willamette River Fest, an educational workshop about the river’s attributes, its current environmental state, and its future health, on Wednesday, April 15 from 3 to 7 p.m. in the Academic (more)

Fourteen bells for a new tower arrive on campus, ceremony to bless the bells set for 9 a.m., Friday, April 24

Apr 15, 2009 Fourteen bells were hoisted by a crane today and set down at a construction site on the University of Portland campus. The bells will be installed in upcoming weeks as part of a new bell tower, due to be dedicated in September. (more)

Performing & Fine Arts presents Tony Award-winning play Marat/Sade April 15-19

Apr 8, 2009 The University of Portland Department of Performing & Fine Arts presents the Tony Award-winning play Marat/Sade Wednesday, April 15 through Sunday, April 19 in the Mago Hunt Center Theater on campus, 5000 N. Willamette Blvd. (more)

University of Portland president Rev. E. William Beauchamp, C.S.C., to talk about current campus improvements, expansion projects today

Apr 6, 2009 University of Portland president Rev. E. William Beauchamp, C.S.C., will talk about campus improvements and current expansion projects in a State of the University presentation at the Multnomah Athletic Club Wednesday, April 8, as part of the Uni (more)

University celebrates Founders Day today

Apr 6, 2009 Senior students are presenting and displaying their academic progress today as part of the University's annual Founders Day. A special schedule will be observed so students and faculty can partake in the day’s events. Only classes begin (more)

Fr. Charlie Gordon's annual lecture to feature the work of novelist Evelyn Waugh at 4 p.m., Tuesday, April 7

Apr 4, 2009 University of Portland assistant professor of theology Rev. Charles Gordon, C.S.C., is set to give his annual lecture at 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 7 in Room 163 of Buckley Center on campus, 5000 N. Willamette Blvd. Gordon’s l (more)

University of Portland hosts annual Jazz Festival April 8-9

Apr 4, 2009 The University of Portland will host its 44th annual two-day Jazz Festival on Wednesday, April 8 and Thursday, April 9 in the Chiles Center on campus, 5000 N. Willamette Blvd. The event is free and open to the public. (more)

Holocaust survivor and artist Alice Lok Cahana to give a talk at 3 p.m., Thursday, April 16 in BC 163

Apr 3, 2009 Alice Lok Cahana, a Holocaust survivor and artist now living in Houston, will give a talk at 3 p.m., Thursday, April 16 in Room 163 of Buckley Center on the University of Portland campus, 5000 N. Willamette Blvd.  (more)

Saint Vincent College president Jim Towey to give annual McNerney-Hanson Ethics lecture in BC Auditorium on Thursday, March 26

Mar 24, 2009 Jim Towey, president of Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, Penn., will give the University of Portland’s annual McNerney-Hanson Ethics lecture on Thursday, March 26 at 4 p.m. in the Buckley Center Auditorium on the campus, 5000 N. Will (more)

Symposium: Let Faith Serve the City set for Friday, March 27

Mar 23, 2009 Let Faith Serve the City is the theme of a symposium set for all day Friday, March 27 at the University of Portland, 5000 N. Willamette Blvd. The event is free and open to the public. The symposium, presented by the University’s Garaventa Cent (more)

University to host events during Africa Week, March 23-29

Mar 23, 2009 The University of Portland will host a series of events as part of Africa Week, set for March 23-29. All events take place on the University campus, 5000 N. Willamette Blvd. The week-long celebration is jointly sponsored by Moreau C (more)

University of Portland professor awarded Fulbright Scholar grant to study abroad in 2009-10 academic year

Mar 23, 2009 Theology professor, Rev. Richard Rutherford, C.S.C., was selected as a research scholar grantee for the 2009-10 academic year by the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board. Established in 1946, the Fulbright program’s mission (more)

UCLA professor to give keynote lecture for the Northwest Undergraduate Conference on Literature on April 4

Mar 22, 2009 UCLA professor of literature Eric J. Sundquist will give the keynote lecture, titled “Philip Roth’s Holocaust,” for the Northwest Undergraduate Conference on Literature (NUCL) at the University of Portland. The lecture, free a (more)

Local journalist Debra Gwartney to give reading in St. Mary's Center at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 19

Mar 11, 2009 Renowned essayist and journalist Debra Gwartney will read from her acclaimed memoir Live Through This on Thursday, March 19 at 7 p.m. in St. Mary’s Student Center on the University of Portland campus, 5000 N. Willamette Blvd. (more)

Portland-based artist MaryAnn Puls to be featured in Buckley Center Art Gallery, March 16-April 19

Mar 10, 2009 MaryAnn Puls, a Portland-based artist and painter, will display her work at the University of Portland in an exhibit called “Formations.” The exhibit is set for March 16-April 9, with an opening on Thursday, March 16 at 5 p.m. i (more)

Engineering professor Aziz Inan's mathematical discovery featured on KOIN Local 6

Mar 6, 2009 Engineering professor Aziz Inan recently published an article in The Beacon (Feb. 26) chronicling his mathematical discovery of 'Perfect Square' dates. His discovery was featured on KOIN Local 6 News on Thursday, March 5, the first Perfect Square dat (more)

Kevin Kallaugher, award-winning editorial cartoonist for The Economist, to speak at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 5 in BC Auditorium

Mar 3, 2009 Editorial cartoonist Kevin Kallaugher will speak on “Cartoons and Satire in the New Media Age” at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 5 in the Buckley Center Auditorium on the University of Portland campus, 5000 N. Willamette Blvd. His talk, the in (more)

Closing talk for ZoomUganda art exhibit, featuring Julie Resnick and Thomas Lwebuga set for 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 3 in BC Gallery

Mar 1, 2009 The lives of 12 orphaned girls will be authentically revealed through the photographic images and journals they share in ZoomUganda are on display through Thursday, March 5 in the Buckley Center Gallery on the University of Portland campus, 5000 (more)

University captures 1st place at 2009 Ethics Bowl

Mar 1, 2009 The University of Portland defeated Willamette University to win the fourth annual Ethics Bowl of the Oregon Independent College Foundation (OICF) held at Marylhurst University on Saturday, Feb. 28. The 2009 Ethics Bowl matched (more)

FOX 12 Oregon feature on University track & field coach Rob Conner

Mar 1, 2009 Rob Conner's kidney donation exchange for his mother featured on FOX 12's Oregon Sports Final (more)

Basketball - Pilots reign in plethora of West Coast Conference honors

Mar 1, 2009 Pilot basketball head coaches Eric Reveno and Jim Sollars have been named the 2009 West Coast Conference men's and women's basketball coaches of the year, respectively, after guiding their squads to impressive upper-division finishes i (more)

Environmental activist Paul Connett to present “Zero Waste: A Key Move Towards a Sustainable Society” on Monday, March 2 at 1:30 p.m. in Buckley Center 163

Feb 27, 2009 Environmental activist Paul Connett will discuss his latest article “Zero Waste: A Key Move Towards a Sustainable Society,” at 1:30 p.m. Monday, March 2 in Room 163 of the Buckley Center on the University of Portland campus, 500 (more)

Annual International Night - Saturday, Feb. 28 from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Commons

Feb 22, 2009 The public is invited to an electric evening of ethnic sights, sounds, aromas and flavors at the University of Portland’s annual International Night, set for Saturday, Feb. 28 from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Commons on campus, 5000 N. Willamette Bl (more)

Irish poet Eamon Grennan to give reading at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, March 5 in 163 Buckley Center

Feb 20, 2009 Acclaimed Irish poet Eamon Grennan is set to give a reading at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 5 in Room 163 of Buckley Center on campus, 5000 N. Willamette Blvd. The event is free and open to the public. Grennan has won grants fr (more)

University Singers and Community Orchestra concert - Sunday, March 1 at 6 p.m. in Chapel of Christ the Teacher

Feb 19, 2009 The University of Portland Community Orchestra and University Singers will join together for a program of sacred music set for 6 p.m. Sunday, March 1 in the Chapel of Christ the Teacher on campus, 5000 N. Willamette Blvd. The event is free and (more)

University Concert Band and Jazz Ensemble to perform at 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 4 in BC Auditorium

Feb 19, 2009 The University of Portland Concert Band and Jazz Ensemble will give a concert at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4 in the Buckley Center Auditorium on campus, 5000 N. Willamette Blvd. The event is free and open to the public. The co (more)

Iconographer Lynne Bissonette-Pitre to discuss her work at 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26 in the Chapel of Christ the Teacher

Feb 17, 2009 Locally-trained iconographer Lynne Bissonette-Pitre will share her work and explain the art form of iconography Feb. 24-26 at the University of Portland, 5000 N. Willamette Blvd. She will write an icon and answer questions during the process f (more)

Off-Broadway comedic hit Fuddy Meers runs Feb. 25 through March 1 in Mago Hunt Center Theater

Feb 12, 2009 Fuddy Meers, an off-Broadway comedic hit where nothing is quite what it seems, will be performed Feb. 25-March 1 in Mago Hunt Center Theater on the University of Portland campus, 5000 N. Willamette Blvd. Performances will (more)

School of Nursing's Alternate Entry Master’s students score a 100-percent first-time pass rate on a national licensure

Feb 11, 2009 University of Portland School of Nursing Alternate Entry Master’s students who completed their pre-licensure courses in December had a 100-percent pass rate on the national licensing exam, according to dean of nursing Joanne Warner. Oreg (more)

Choral Union and Jazz Ensemble to give concert Feb. 21

Feb 10, 2009 University of Portland Choral Union and Jazz Ensemble will give a concert set for 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21 in Buckley Center Auditorium on campus, 5000 N Willamette Blvd. The event is free and open to the public. The choir, conducted by (more)

ZoomUganda, ‘a day in their lives through their eyes,’ on display in the Buckley Center Gallery Feb. 9 – March 5

Feb 9, 2009 The lives of 12 orphaned girls will be authentically revealed through the photographic images and journals they share in ZoomUganda, on display Monday, Feb. 9 through Thursday, March 5 in the Buckley Center Gallery on the University of Portland campu (more)

Novelist and screenwriter Ron Hansen to read and give Schoenfeldt Series lecture in Chapel of Christ the Teacher at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19

Feb 9, 2009 Ron Hansen, a noted Catholic author, screenwriter, and professor at Santa Clara University, is the University of Portland’s spring semester Schoenfeldt Series Visiting Writer. Hansen will read and give a talk at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. (more)

Men's Basketball: Pilots host 18th-ranked Gonzaga tonight at 8 p.m. with first place on the line

Feb 5, 2009 Athletics News Release The Oregonian: game preview The Columbian: Nick Raivio feature   OregonLive.com: Team Frenchie mention (more)

Award-winning author Anna Keesey to give reading in Buckley Center on Wednesday, Feb. 4 at 7:30 p.m.

Feb 4, 2009 Fiction author Anna Keesey will give a reading from her work and answer questions on Wednesday, Feb. 4 at 7:30 p.m. in Room 163 of Buckley Center on campus, 5000 N Willamette Blvd. The event is free and open to the public. Keesey has wo (more)

Performing & Fine Arts hosts Portland Clarinet Symposium and Concert on Wednesday, Feb. 4

Feb 4, 2009 University clarinet instructor Igor Shakhman and the Concert Band will be featured in the Portland Clarinet Symposium and Concert set for Wednesday, Feb. 4 on campus, 5000 N Willamette Blvd. The event is free and open to the public, and  (more)

Lecture on how liturgical theology relates to sacred art set for 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 23 in Room 163 of Buckley Center

Feb 4, 2009 David Fagerberg, a theology professor at the University of Notre Dame, will discuss liturgical theology as it relates to sacred art (iconography) in a talk set for 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 23 in Room 163 of Buckley Center on the University of Portland (more)

Lecture on salmon migration set for 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 6 in Room 163 of Buckley Center

Feb 2, 2009 Joseph Taylor, a professor at Simon Fraser University and author of Making Salmon, will give a lecture on environmental history at 4:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6 in Room 163 of Buckley Center on the University of Portland campus, 5000 N. Willamette Blv (more)

Retired U.S. Ambassador Timothy Carney to present “Iraq: Reconstruction and Resolution” in 163 Buckley Center on Friday, February 6 at 1 p.m.

Jan 27, 2009 Retired U.S. Ambassador Timothy Carney will give a lecture titled “Iraq: Reconstruction and Resolution” at 1 p.m., Friday, Feb. 6 in Room 163 of the Buckley Center on the University of Portland campus, 5000 N. Willamette Blvd. Carn (more)

University Singers perform in Old World Eastern Europe over holiday season

Jan 27, 2009 The University of Portland Singers celebrated the holiday season by touring Eastern Europe Dec. 28 through Jan. 10 to perform at some of the most historical sites in Hungary, Czech Republic and Germany. Comprised of student mus (more)

George Mason University professor to lecture on “Abortion and the Supreme Court,” at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 26 in BC Auditorium

Jan 26, 2009 Helen Alvaré, professor of law at George Mason University, will give a lecture called, “Abortion and the Supreme Court: The Recent Past and the Uncertain Future.” The talk is free and open to the public and set for 7 p.m. Monday, (more)

Friends of William Stafford will host birthday celebration for the late poet at 7 p.m. Thursday Jan. 22 in Room 163 of Buckley Center

Jan 22, 2009 The Friends of William Stafford (FWS) will once again celebrate the birthday of Oregon's most famous poet with poetry readings at more than 51 venues this January in Oregon, Washington, and at least nine other states. The public is invited to the (more)

Morgan Atkinson’s documentary, Soul Searching: The Journey of Thomas Merton to screen in Buckley Center Auditorium on Wednesday, Jan. 21 at 4 p.m.

Jan 9, 2009 A screening of award-winning producer Morgan Atkinson’s latest documentary, Soul Searching: The Journey of Thomas Merton, will take place at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21 in the Buckley Center Auditorium on the University of Portland campus, 50 (more)

Lecture on how Jews read and interpret the Bible is set for 4 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15 in Buckley Center, Room 163

Jan 8, 2009 Jewish scholar Rabbi Leila Gal Berner will give a lecture titled “How Jews read the Bible: Interpreting and living a sacred text.” Her talk is set for 4 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 15 in Room 163 of Buckley Center on the University of Portland ca (more)

Civil rights activist Joe Rogers to present The Dream Alive Program, in honor of Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., in Chapel of Christ the Teacher at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21

Jan 5, 2009 Former Colorado Lieutenant Governor Joe Rogers will present his Dream Alive Program in remembrance of civil rights leader Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Wednesday, Jan. 21 at 7 p.m. in the Chapel of Christ the Teacher on (more)

University of Portland closed Tuesday, Dec. 23 due to inclement weather conditions

Dec 23, 2008 The University of Portland is closed Tuesday, Dec. 23, due to inclement weather conditions, and will remain closed until Monday, Jan. 5 for the annual holiday break. For the lat (more)

University web site will be unavailable this weekend due to maintenance

Dec 19, 2008 The University of Portland public web site will be inaccessible from 5 p.m. Friday, December 19 through Sunday night, Dec. 21 as the institution's Information Services department relocates the network data center on campus. In addition, all int (more)

University finalizes landmark purchase of 35 acres of adjacent land on Willamette River

Dec 18, 2008 The University of Portland has completed a landmark agreement to purchase 35 acres of property along the Willamette River and adjacent to its 115 acre campus in north Portland. The agreement comes nearly five years since the University first publ (more)

Staff Christmas Luncheon postponed until Tuesday, January 6

Dec 18, 2008 Due to the ongoing inclement weather and to ensure safety for all employees, the annual Staff Christmas Luncheon scheduled for Friday, Dec. 19, has been postponed until Tuesday, January 6 at 12 noon. All current (more)

Associate provost Tom Greene reappointed to Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission

Dec 11, 2008 Associate provost and graduate school dean Thomas G. (Tom) Greene, Ed.D., has been reappointed to the Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission by Gov. Ted Kulongoski and subseqently confirmed by the state senate. The commission is the licen (more)

University of Portland receives $400,000 grant from The Collins Foundation to help engineering building expansion and renovation

Dec 9, 2008 The Collins Foundation recently awarded the University of Portland a $400,000 three-year grant for the expansion and renovation of the University’s 60-year-old School of Engineering building. The completed building, to be named Shiley Hall and (more)

Center for Entrepreneurship’s E-Scholar program obtains $50,000 gift from the A.J. Frank Family Foundation

Dec 9, 2008 The University of Portland’s Center for Entrepreneurship has received a $50,000 grant from the A.J. Frank Family Foundation to help fund the Center’s Entrepreneur Scholars (E-Scholars) program. The grant consists of ann (more)

University graduate Bonnie Robb honored with national educator award

Dec 5, 2008 University of Portland graduate Bonnie Robb, a first-grade teacher in Portland, has received the Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award. Robb was notified of the award, which comes with a $25,000 cash prize, during a (more)

University physics professor and undergraduate student make waves in prestigious science journal

Dec 4, 2008 Patrick Odenthal, a senior at the University of Portland, and Barbara Breen, a professor of physics at the University, are part of a team of researchers making waves in the world of physical science. The researchers developed a mechanical arrangement (more)

University Singers to give Advent Lessons and Carols Concert on Sunday, Dec. 7

Dec 3, 2008 The University of Portland’s University Singers will give their annual seasonal concert on Sunday, Dec. 7 at 8 p.m. at St. Mary’s Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 1716 NW Davis St. The University Singers will be joined by the (more)

Choral Union and Community Orchestra to give The Sounds of Christmas concert on Saturday, Dec. 6

Dec 1, 2008 The University of Portland Choral Union and Community Orchestra will present The Sounds of Christmas Concert on Saturday, Dec. 6 at 7:30 p.m. in Buckley Center Auditorium on campus, 5000 N Willamette Blvd. A large crowd is expected, so early arrival (more)

Civil engineering students place first in annual Traffic Bowl competition

Dec 1, 2008 A team of University of Portland students placed first in the annual student Traffic Bowl competition held recently in Troutdale and organized by the Institute of Transportation Engineers. It was the seventh 1st-place finish for a University of (more)

Public Safety Director Harold Burke-Sivers cited by Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski for service to the state

Nov 26, 2008 Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski cited Harold Burke-Sivers, director of public safety at the University of Portland, recently for his leadership and years of service to the state. Burke-Sivers recently completed a two-year term as chair of Oregon (more)

Jazz Ensemble and Concert Band to perform Wednesday, Dec. 3 in BC Auditorium

Nov 26, 2008 The University of Portland Jazz Ensemble and Concert Band will perform at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3 in Buckley Center Auditorium on campus, 5000 N. Willamette Blvd. The concert is free and open to the public. The concert feature (more)

University of Portland Choral Union to perform at the Grotto Dec. 1

Nov 24, 2008 The University of Portland’s Choral Union will present a concert Monday, Dec.1 at 8 p.m. in the chapel of the Grotto, 8840 NE Skidmore St. The concert is part of the Grotto’s Christmas Festival of Lights. The festival is set for Nov. 28 t (more)

NCAA Men's Cross Country Championship: Pilots finish 7th nationally led by David Kinsella's 4th-place showing

Nov 24, 2008 University of Portland senior David Kinsella bested his own school record by finishing fourth individually at the 2008 NCAA Cross Country Championships on Monday and the Pilots matched another school record by finishing seventh as a team. Kinsella, (more)

NCAA Women's Soccer: Pilots earn 3-2 victory over James Madison, advance to national quarterfinals at Stanford on Friday, Nov. 28

Nov 23, 2008 The Portland Pilots earned a hard-fought 3-2 win over the visiting James Madison Dukes in an NCAA Third Round game on Saturday night at a sold-out Merlo Field. The Pilots, who have won a program-best 19 straight games, advance to the quarterfinals fo (more)

Performing and Fine Arts presents Eleemosynary at Mago Hunt Center Theater Dec 3-4

Nov 23, 2008 The University of Portland Department of Performing & Fine Arts will present Lee Blessing’s Eleemosynary at 7:30 p.m. both Wednesday, Dec. 3 and Thursday, Dec. 4 at the Mago Hunt Center Theater on campus, 5000 N. Willamette Blvd. This show (more)

School of Engineering hosts Open House and Freshman Design competition on Saturday, Nov. 22 in the Chiles Center

Nov 20, 2008 The University of Portland’s School of Engineering will hold its annual Open House and Freshman Design competition on Saturday, Nov. 22 in the Chiles Center on campus, 5000 N. Willamette Blvd. The open house is available to a (more)

Shakespeare’s comedy Much Ado About Nothing runs Nov. 19-23 in Mago Hunt Center Theater

Nov 19, 2008 William Shakespeare’s comedy Much Ado About Nothing will be performed Nov. 19-23 in Mago Hunt Center Theater on the University of Portland campus, 5000 N. Willamette Blvd. The show will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, (more)

Honor society names newly created study abroad scholarships after College of Arts & Sciences associate dean Jim Stemler

Nov 19, 2008 The National Council of Alpha Lambda Delta (ALD) National Honor Society for First Year Students has honored retiring ALD president and University of Portland associate dean Jim Stemler by naming ten new study abroad scholarships in his name. (more)

Bishop William S. Skylstad to discuss the future of water resources at Buckley Center Auditorium - 4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18

Nov 18, 2008 Catholic Diocese of Spokane Bishop William S. Skylstad will discuss emerging environmental issues, including the future of water resources, and the role Catholic social teaching should play in addressing climate change issues at 4 p.m. Tues (more)

UP professor and Jewish scholar Matthew Warshawsky to give reading and discussion in 163 Buckley Center - 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 18

Nov 17, 2008 University of Portland foreign languages professor and Jewish scholar Matthew Warshawsky will present a reading and discuss the book Out of Egypt, concluding the Jewish literature series “Between Two Worlds, Stories of Estrangement and Home (more)

NCAA Women's Soccer Playoffs: Pilots advance to third round, host James Madison on Saturday, Nov. 22 at 7 p.m.

Nov 16, 2008 Danielle Foxhoven and Sophie Schmidt both found the back of the net to lead the 3rd-ranked Pilots to a 2-0 win over visiting Texas on Sunday in an NCAA second round match before 3,644 at the Clive Charles Soccer Complex. The Pilots outsho (more)

Janet Turner named Financial Aid Director

Nov 16, 2008 University of Portland president Rev. E. William Beauchamp, C.S.C., announced today that Janet Turner has been named Director of Financial Aid, effective immediately. Turner comes to the University from Clark College in Vancouver, (more)

Scientists, including UP geophysics professor, unveil their discovery in Ethiopia of female hominid pelvis dating back 1.2 million years

Nov 14, 2008 A team of scientists, including University of Portland geophysics professor Robert Butler, have discovered the first documented complete pelvis of a Homo erectus female dated to around 1.2 million years ago. The discovery, made in 2 (more)

Award-winning author and poet Floyd Skloot to give free talk in Room 163 of Buckley Center on Thursday, Nov. 13

Nov 13, 2008 Portland author and poet Floyd Skloot will give a talk and reading at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13 in Room 163 of Buckley Center on the University of Portland campus, 5000 N. Willamette Blvd. His talk is free and open to the public. Skloot is a creat (more)

Women's Soccer: Pilots earn No. 2 seed and will host Northern Arizona on Friday, Nov. 14

Nov 13, 2008 For the first time in four years, the University of Portland women’s soccer team has been rewarded with home field advantage in the opening rounds of the NCAA playoffs. Portland, ranked No. 2 in the latest NSCAA national poll, earned a No. 2 (more)

Moreau Center for Service and Leadership to host Hunger Banquet Nov. 17 in St. Mary’s Student Center

Nov 12, 2008 The University of Portland’s Moreau Center for Service and Leadership will host the Hunger Banquet Monday, Nov.17 at 6:30 p.m. in the St. Mary’s Student Center Lounge on campus, 5000 N. Willamette Blvd. The event is designed to h (more)

University of Portland hosts annual Prayer for Peace and Reflections on War Nov. 10-11

Nov 9, 2008 The University of Portland’s annual Prayer for Peace and Reflections on War will take place Monday, Nov. 10 through Tuesday, Nov. 11 on campus, 5000 N. Willamette Blvd. The events honor veterans who gave their lives in the defense of the United (more)

Theologian Victor H. Matthews to present an insightful look at Genesis 38 with “Conversation and Cognition in the Story of Judah and Tamar,” on Wednesday, Nov. 12

Nov 8, 2008 Theologian Victor H. Matthews will present “Conversation and Cognition in the Story of Judah and Tamar,” an in-depth look at the Old Testament biblical narrative Genesis 38, at 4 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 12 in the Chiles Center Hall of F (more)

University of Portland receives grant to aid indigenous and poor mestiza women in Ecuador

Oct 31, 2008 The University of Portland and Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador have received $88,677.50 for one year from Susan G. Komen for the Cure to implement a community based breast health program for indigenous and poor mestiza women in Ecuad (more)

Veterans Day ceremony set for 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, following candlelight vigil at University of Portland

Oct 28, 2008 The University of Portlandwill host a Veterans Day ceremony on Tuesday, Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. The ceremony will take place after a 24-hour candlelight vigil beginning at 11 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 10, and lasting until the start of the ceremony on Tuesday. (more)

Two Portland photographers will display platinum prints in the Buckley Center Gallery, Oct. 20-Nov. 13

Oct 25, 2008 Portland-based photographers Ray Bidegain and Patrick Kolb will be featured in an exhibit called “Displays in Platinum,” set for Oct. 20 through Nov. 13 in the Buckley Center Gallery on the University of Portland campus, 5000 N. Willamett (more)

University of Portland named nation’s “Best Nursing School for Men” by American Assembly for Men in Nursing

Oct 24, 2008 The University of Portland today was named the nation’s “Best Nursing School for Men” by the American Assembly for Men in Nursing. The award is being presented tonight to the University at the annual AAMN conference in New Orleans. (more)

University of Portland receives $6 million gift from Suzanne and Fred Fields for housing expansion

Oct 23, 2008 The University of Portland has received a $6 million gift from Suzanne and Fred Fields to help finance the construction of two new residence halls on the University of Portland campus. The new residence halls, “Rev. Arthu (more)

Concert Band and Jazz Ensemble to perform on Saturday, Oct. 25 in Buckley Center Auditorium

Oct 21, 2008 The University of Portland Concert Band and Jazz Ensemble will perform at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 25 in the Buckley Center Auditorium on campus, 5000 N. Willamette Blvd. The performance will mark the debut of new Concert Band con (more)

Rick Bass, author and environmental activist, to read on Monday, Oct. 20 in the Chapel of Christ the Teacher

Oct 20, 2008 Montana author Rick Bass will speak and give a reading at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 20 in the Chapel of Christ the Teacher on the University of Portland campus, 5000 N. Willamette Blvd. His talk, free and open to the public, is part of the (more)

Community Orchestra to perform on Sunday, Oct. 26 in Buckley Center Auditorium

Oct 20, 2008 The University of Portland Community Orchestra will perform at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26 in the Buckley Center Auditorium on campus, 5000 N. Willamette Blvd. The performance features music from northern lands, including Sibelius’ (more)

Reading of Kaaterskill Falls set for Tuesday Oct. 21 is part of a series led by professor and Jewish scholar Matthew Warshawsky

Oct 19, 2008 The book Kaaterskill Falls by Allegra Goodman will be discussed in a reading set for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21 in Room 163 of Buckley Center on the University of Portland campus, 5000 N. Willamette Blvd. The event is free and open to the public. Reg (more)

Authors of book on an alternative approach to entrepreneurship will give annual Bauccio Lecture at 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23

Oct 10, 2008 Professors Jeffrey Cornwall and Michael Naughton, authors of a book about entrepreneurship, will speak at 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, in the Buckley Center Auditorium on the University of Portland campus, 5000 N. Willamette Blvd. Their presentation, th (more)

Red Mass and lecture by noted attorney Robert S. Bennett set for Monday, Oct. 27

Oct 10, 2008 Archbishop John Vlazny will celebrate the Red Mass on the University of Portland campus at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 27, and Robert S. Bennett, one of the nation’s most influential trial attorneys will follow with a lecture. The (more)

Anne McLellan, former Deputy Prime Minister of Canada, to speak in Hall of Fame Room on Oct. 27

Oct 10, 2008 Anne McLellan, former Deputy Prime Minister of Canada, will give a talk at 2:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 27 in the Hall of Fame Room of the ChilesCenter on the University of Portland campus, 5000 N. Willamette Blvd. Her talk will focus on border issues and (more)

Robert B. Pamplin, Jr. School of Business to hold panel discussion on the financial market crisis on Thursday, Oct. 9 at 5 p.m.

Oct 8, 2008 The Robert B. Pamplin, Jr. School of Business Administration is holding a panel discussion on the current financial market crisis at 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 9 in the Buckley Center on campus, 5000 N. Willamette Blvd. The hour-long di (more)

University Speaker Series features The Oregonian executive editor Peter Bhatia on Wednesday, Oct. 15

Oct 7, 2008 The first installment of the 2008-09 University of Portland Speaker Series will feature The Oregonian executive editor Peter Bhatia at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday morning, Oct. 15 in the Multnomah Athletic Club, 1849 SW Salmon. (more)

Campus Ministry Director, Rev. Bill Dorwart, C.S.C., at 58, enlists in the Navy for third time

Oct 2, 2008 He turns 59 next month and last week enlisted in the U.S. Navy for a third time. He was 17 years old the first time around and needed a signed note from his parents. Rev. Bill Dorwart, C.S.C., director of campus ministry at the (more)

University of Portland announces the construction of a bell tower

Oct 1, 2008 University President E. William Beauchamp, C.S.C., announced that the University will break ground on the construction of a campus bell tower this fall.   It has long been a vision that the University would establish an iconic bell towe (more)

Seattle Metropolitan ranks University of Portland 2nd in Pacific Northwest

Oct 1, 2008 The University of Portland has been ranked 2nd among Pacific Northwest four-year higher education institutions by Seattle Metropolitan magazine. In its 2008 Northwest College Rankings released earlier this month, the publication listed a (more)

University of Portland strengthens leadership with two promotions

Sep 30, 2008 University of Portland President Rev. E. William Beauchamp, C.S.C.,  and Vice President of University Relations James C. Lyons announce the promotion of two executives at the University. Carmen Kwong Gaston, a 1996 graduate of the (more)

University Singers and Choral Union to perform Sunday, Oct. 5 in BC Auditorium

Sep 26, 2008 The University Singers and Choral Union will perform at 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5 in Buckley Center Auditorium on the University of Portland campus, 5000 N. Willamette Blvd. The concert is free and open to the public. The Choral Union makes its (more)

Forum to discuss where the presidential candidates stand on healthcare set for Friday, Sept. 26 at 2:30 p.m.

Sep 25, 2008 A forum on the healthcare proposals of presidential candidates Senator John McCain and Senator Barack Obama is set for 2:30 to 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26 in Room 310 of Buckley Center on the University of Portland campus, 5000 N. Willamette Blvd. (more)

Professor Kate Regan's film Fiestaremos! Judy Frankel and the Sephardic Music Tradition premieres Oct. 12 in Portland

Sep 25, 2008 A celebration of singer, performer and songwriter Judy Frankel and her inspiring work with Sephardic communities to preserve their rich music tradition is captured in Fiestaremos!, a new film by University of Portland professo (more)

Paul Myers, University Health Center director, among first recipients of The Spirit of Holy Cross Award

Sep 23, 2008 Paul Myers, director of the University of Portland’s Health Center, is among the first recipients of The Spirit of Holy Cross award. The Congregation of Holy Cross, Indiana Province, announced the award recipients to seven lay coll (more)

Cambridge professor to lecture on Goethe’s Faust, 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 22 in BC Auditorium

Sep 19, 2008 Nicholas Boyle, a professor at the University of Cambridge and the first Garaventa Center professor-in-residence at the University of Portland, will give a lecture on Johann Wolfgang von Goethe’s Faust at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 22. The talk, (more)

Lecture on the role of U.S. presidents and Declaration of 1776 set for Wednesday, Sept. 24 in BC 163

Sep 19, 2008 Professor Norman Schofield of WashingtonUniversity in St. Louis will give a lecture, “Prophets of Order: Franklin, Madison, Jefferson, and Lincoln,” at 2:40 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24 on the University of Portland campus, 5000 N. Will (more)

Sophomore Elli Reed is named to three women's soccer national teams of the week

Sep 18, 2008 University of Portland sophomore defender Elli Reed continued her torrid play to start the 2008 women’s soccer season by garnering national team of the week honors from every publication. Top Drawer Soccer, (more)

Lecture on environmental ethics set for Terrace Room of the Commons at 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2

Sep 17, 2008 Matthew Klingle, an associate professor at Bowdoin College, will speak on the Pacific Northwest and environmental ethics in a lecture at the University of Portland. The lecture is set for 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2 in the Terrace Room of The Commo (more)

Pilots' Danielle Foxhoven named women's soccer national player of the week

Sep 8, 2008 Portland freshman striker Danielle Foxhoven has been named the Top Drawer Soccer National Player of the Week and the West Coast Conference Player of the Week after scoring five goals and leading the Pilots to the Husky/Nike Invitational title in Seat (more)

Oregon Secretary of State Bill Bradbury to speak on global climate change in Mago Hunt Recital Hall on Tuesday, Sept. 9 at 6:30 p.m.

Sep 6, 2008 Oregon Secretary of State Bill Bradbury will speak on Oregon’s climate future at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9 in the Mago Hunt Center Recital Hall on the University of Portland campus, 5000 N. Willamette Blvd. (more)

Exhibit titled “The Altered Book Project” set for BC Gallery, Sept. 22-Oct. 16

Sep 2, 2008 What happens when a group of artists gets its hands on old books? The result can be viewed in an art exhibit set for Sept. 22 through Oct. 16 in the Buckley Center Gallery on the University of Portland campus, 5000 N. Willamette Bl (more)

More than 800 UP students join faculty and staff to take part in annual community service event throughout Portland on Saturday, Aug. 30

Aug 29, 2008 Nearly 800 University of Portland first-year students (including the entire Class of 2012) will join other students, faculty and staff and fan out into the Portland community Saturday, Aug. 30, as part of an annual University-sponsored (more)

Author Paul Elie to lecture on the struggle and story of American Catholicism; set to speak at 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18 in BC Auditorium

Aug 28, 2008 Paul Elie, editor, author and essayist, will lecture on “Catholic Culture in a Critical Age,” at 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18, in Buckley Center Auditorium on the University of Portland campus, 5000 N. Willamette Blvd. Elie will delive (more)

University names Eric Barger controller

Aug 28, 2008 University of Portland president Rev. E. William Beauchamp, C.S.C., has appointed Eric C. Barger as the University’s controller.   Barger, of Hillsboro, joins the university (more)

U.S. News & World Report ranks University of Portland among top ten for 14th consecutive year

Aug 22, 2008 For the 14th consecutive year, the University of Portland received a top-10 ranking by U.S. News & World Report, which today released its “2009 America’s Best Colleges” publication. The University is ranked 9 (more)

Alumna Stephanie Cox helps U.S. win Olympic gold in women's soccer

Aug 21, 2008 BEIJING, China -- Recent University of Portland graduate Stephanie Cox helped the United States earn the Olympic gold medal in women's soccer on Thursday. The Americans defeated Brazil, 1-0 in overtime, and Cox entered the match in the second e (more)

University’s fall semester begins Monday, Aug. 25 with record student enrollment

Aug 21, 2008 Fall semester at the University of Portland begins on Monday, August 25 with the second largest freshman class in the University’s 107-year history. The class is expected to be between 790 and 800, slightly less than last yea (more)

Incoming freshman students perform community service to kick off college experience

Aug 20, 2008 A total of 100 University of Portland freshman students, accompanied by 40 student leaders, will participate Thursday and Friday in an annual project called the Service Plunge, a volunteer activity designed for incoming students as a prelude to (more)

Memorial service for popular music professor and band director Philip Cansler to be held on Tuesday, Sept. 2 at Christ the Teacher Chapel

Aug 20, 2008 A memorial service for popular music professor, band director and trumpeter Philip Cansler will be held at 5 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 2 at Christ the Teacher Chapel on the University of Portland campus, 5000 N. Willamette Blvd. The Universit (more)

Former Vietnam POW to speak at BC Auditorium on Tuesday, Sept. 9 at 4:10 p.m.

Aug 19, 2008 Capt. Guy Gruters, a prisoner of war in Vietnam for more than five years, will give a lecture at 4:10 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9 in Buckley Center Auditorium on the University of Portland campus, 5000 N. Willamette Blvd. Gruters will talk about lead (more)

Laura Goble appointed Director of Moreau Center for Service & Leadership

Aug 13, 2008 Laura N. Goble has been appointed Director of the MoreauCenter for Service & Leadership at the University of Portland. Goble came to the University last year as an Americorps Vista employee and developed and facilitated a new t (more)

University of Portland tabbed as 2008 WCC women’s soccer favorite

Aug 13, 2008 Coming off of its fourth consecutive NCAA Tournament quarterfinal appearance, the University of Portland was selected as the preseason favorite to take home the 2008 West Coast Conference regular season title, as voted on by the conference’s he (more)

University sustains its green commitment, renovates outdoor plaza with recycled materials

Aug 12, 2008 The latest installment of the University of Portland’s commitment to green living and sustainability is a groundbreaking renovation of the 2,500 square-foot plaza just outside the Pilot House student center, highlighted by a resurfaci (more)

University group plunges into civil rights during three-week trip to the south

Aug 8, 2008 Fists raised, backpacks in tow, 12 University of Portland students recently marched toward the state Capitol building in Montgomery, Alabama. The students were tracing the last leg of a civil rights march that took place in 1965 following a (more)

University of Portland president appoints James B. Ravelli as chief information officer

Aug 5, 2008 University of Portland president Rev. E. William Beauchamp, C.S.C., has appointed James B. Ravelli as the University’s chief information officer, effective immediately. Ravelli, of Vancouver, Wash., joins the university&# (more)

Buckley Center Gallery to feature “Celebrating Service, Do Justice. Love Mercy. Walk Humbly”

Aug 4, 2008 An exhibit celebrating the service work of the University of Portland community will be on display at the Buckley Center Gallery on campus, located at 5000 N. Willamette Blvd. The show, which kicks of the 2008-09 year of Buckley exhibits, wi (more)

Pilot volleyball team earns national academic honor

Jul 30, 2008 The University of Portland Pilots have earned the AVCA Team Academic Award for the 2007-2008 season, announced by the American Volleyball Coaches Association. The Pilots, who also earned the award last year, are one of 70 NCAA Division I teams honore (more)

University of Portland Board of Regents elect new board members

Jul 29, 2008 The University of Portland Board of Regents has elected five new board members. They are Rev. Wilson Miscamble, C.S.C.; Tim Morgan; Rev. Frank Murphy, C.S.C.; Larree Renda, and Summer-Anne Widmer. The board also appointed John Becker, the chair (more)

University of Portland ranks high in test taken by recent engineering graduates

Jul 15, 2008 University of Portland engineering students scored a 92 percent passing rate among recent graduates who took the Fundamentals of Engineering Examination. One hundred (100) percent those University of Portland electrical engineering graduat (more)

Women's soccer standout Stephanie Cox named Mike Gilleran WCC Scholar-Athlete of the Year

Jul 14, 2008 (Courtesy West Coast Conference)   SAN BRUNO , Calif. -- University of Portland standout soccer player Stephanie Cox and University of San Francisco baseball player Tavo Hall h (more)

Seven Pilot student-athletes earn WCC academic honors

Jun 26, 2008 Seven University of Portland student-athletes were named to the 2008 West Coast Conference Spring All-Academic teams, released today. Bryant Kraus and Danny Meier were named to the baseball team, while Molly Edmunds and Paige Rachor were na (more)

Former UP standout Stephanie Cox is among the youngest on the U.S. 2008 Olympic team

Jun 24, 2008 CHICAGO – U.S. Women’s National Team head coach Pia Sundhage has named the 18-player roster for the 2008 Olympic Team and former University of Portland star Stephanie Cox is among the chosen group. Sundhage made her final sel (more)

University of Portland announces another Fulbright winner, Rachel Morenz, who will teach English next year in Venezuela

Jun 10, 2008 Rachel Morenz, who graduated last month with a degree in English and Certificate in Spanish, is the second University of Portland student to receive a Fulbright for next year. Morenz, of Tucson, Ariz., will teach English in Venezuela as part of (more)

Special children’s matinee added for this year’s Gilbert and Sullivan comic operetta, The Pirates of Penzance

Jun 9, 2008 Mock’s Crest Productions has added a special matinee performance of The Pirates of Penzance, set for 2 p.m. Saturday, June 21 in Mago Hunt Center Theater on the University of Portland campus, 5000 N. Willamette Blvd. The matinee is designed for (more)

Portland Magazine editor Brian Doyle receives prestigious honor from Academy of Arts and Letters

May 20, 2008 Brian Doyle, editor of the University of Portland’s Portland Magazine, joins a select group of company this week as he will be honored by the Academy of Arts and Letters with a prestigious Academy Award in Literature grant valued at $ (more)

University of Portland confers 607 bachelor’s and 162 master’s degrees at 2008 commencement

May 5, 2008 Noted author and journalist Peggy Noonan gave the keynote address 2008 University of Portland graduating class at the commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 4. Noonan spoke before a capacity crowd of more than 4,800 that included graduates, their (more)

Scholarship luncheon celebrates more than $1.7 million in support for 2007-08 year

Apr 16, 2008 A celebration of philanthropy took place last week at the University of Portland’s annual scholarship luncheon.  The signature event of the University’s Founders Day, the luncheon was attended by more than 600 students who received s (more)

University Community Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble to perform April 22 in BC Auditorium

Apr 9, 2008 The University of Portland’s Community Orchestra and Jazz Ensemble will perform at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 22 in Buckley Auditorium on campus, 5000 N. Willamette Blvd. The concert is free and open to the public. Baritone Devin Moran w (more)

Alumni Award winners honored at annual State of the University address

Apr 9, 2008 The University of Portland presented four alumni awards on Mon., April 7 in conjunction with the annual State of the University address given by president Rev. E. William Beauchamp, C.S.C. at the Multnomah Athletic Club in Portland.  & (more)