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News - April 2019
Three UP alumni featured in Portland Business Journal’s 2019 “Forty under 40” list
Alumni
Business
Communication Studies
April 26, 2019
Three UP alumni are featured in the Portland Business Journal’s annual “Forty under 40” list. This list features the “game-changers, move-makers and forces of the future” executives in the Portland area.
More than 1,000 students to participate in 2019 University of Portland Commencement ceremonies
Commencement
April 25, 2019
Former U.S. Ambassador Mary Carlin Yates, who grew up in North Portland, will address 1,131 students and their families on Sunday, May 5 at the Chiles Center at the University of Portland.
A Closer Look at a Community Partner
Portland Magazine
Moreau Center
April 25, 2019
Lauren Urbina '20, a participant in the North Portland Civil Rights Immersion in October 2018, took an internship at Village Gardens in the New Columbia Neighborhood of North Portland. Lauren talks about her experiences at this community partner.
Q&A with Walter Thompson-Hernandez
Alumni
Political Science
Portland Magazine
April 25, 2019
Walter Thompson-Hernandez ’09 is a member of the “Surfacing” team at The New York Times, which features stories about underrepresented communities and subcultures around the world. Walter was a contributor to the Winter 2019 issue of Portland Magazine. We caught up with Walter to ask him a few more questions about his fascinating work and his time at UP.
Heavy traffic and crowds expected for April 24 memorial service at Chiles Center
April 22, 2019
The memorial service for Deputy Justin DeRosier will be held on Wednesday, April 24 at 1 p.m. in the Chiles Center. Deputy DeRosier was killed in the line of duty while on patrol in Cowlitz County, Washington. The University is expecting capacity crowds with hundreds of uniformed officers and friends in attendance that day.
Alum Khalid Osman ’16 awarded Ford Foundation Fellowship
Engineering
April 17, 2019
Shiley School of Engineering alum Khalid Osman ’16 has received a prestigious Ford Foundation Fellowship. Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in construction engineering and project management from the University of Texas, Austin, Osman will receive three years of support through the fellowship.
Five University of Portland students offered prestigious 2019 Fulbright U.S. Student Program grants
Awards and Rankings
Undergraduate Scholarly Engagement
April 16, 2019
The University of Portland, a leader among its peer institutions in producing Fulbright U.S. Student Program participants, has announced that five students have been named finalists for the 2019 awards to teach English, do research, or attend graduate school abroad.
Matthew Kuhn to serve as interim dean of Shiley School of Engineering
Engineering
April 15, 2019
University of Portland president, Fr. Mark L. Poorman, C.S.C. has announced that Matthew R. Kuhn, Brother Godfrey Vassallo, C.S.C. Professor of Civil Engineering, will serve as interim dean of the Donald P. Shiley School of Engineering beginning June 30 until a permanent successor is named. Kuhn has requested that he not be a candidate for the permanent position.
Pamplin School of Business to host “The Business of Real Estate” event, April 18
Business
April 12, 2019
The Pamplin School of Business Education Series will present “The Business of Real Estate” on Thursday, April 18, 4 -7 p.m., at Pilot Wealth Management (601 SW 2nd Avenue, Suite 1930).
Performing & Fine Arts performances
Performing and Fine Arts
April 9, 2019
‘Pippin’ April 10 – 14, 7:30 p.m. and April 14, 2 p.m. A theatrical ensemble arrives, having found someone to play Pippin in “Pippin, His Life and Times.” Young Prince Pippin longs to find passion and adventure in his life. Along the way he discovers the true meaning of magic, happiness, glory, love and war in this iconic and unforgettable musical comedy.
Sharon A. Jones named vice chancellor for academic affairs at the University of Washington Bothell
Engineering
April 8, 2019
Shiley School of Engineering dean Sharon Jones has accepted a position at University of Washington Bothell as vice chancellor for academic affairs effective July 2019.
Biomedical engineering students partner with BIOTRONIK on anatomical heart device
Engineering
April 8, 2019
With offices in more than 100 countries, BIOTRONIK is a global leader in developing innovative medical technologies to support cardiovascular and endovascular health. Fortunately, for University of Portland students, one office is located just outside the city of Portland and company engineers Eric Austin and Habib Homayoun ’79 BSEE, ’81 MSEE, agreed to sponsor capstone projects with the Shiley School of Engineering.
Civil Engineering major Abbey Hill ’20 interns with NW Natural
Engineering
April 8, 2019
As a participant in the Civil Engineering Cooperative Program (CECOP), Abbey Hill ’20 spent the last six months at NW Natural supporting the management of two construction projects.
Computer Science major Elias Paraiso ’19 interns with Daimler
Engineering
April 8, 2019
Through the Multiple Engineering Cooperative Program (MECOP), Elias Paraiso ’19 was based in Daimler’s IT infrastructure department and worked on a wide range of software projects relating to server configuration, automation, web-development, and robotics.
Hyster-Yale’s Campus Lab: A new model for industry-university partnerships
Engineering
April 8, 2019
Tucked in a corner of University of Portland’s physical plant building, you can find innovation leader Edmund Stilwell of Hyster-Yale Group Inc., surrounded by work stations, rolling whiteboards, and student interns who drop in and work on projects as their schedules allow.
Engineering students team up with The Nature Conservancy
Engineering
April 8, 2019
U.S. Highway 101 is world-renowned as a scenic marvel situated close to the Oregon coast, wending its way some 300 miles between the north and south boundaries of Oregon. But that scenic beauty comes at a cost: 101 crosses at least 14 coastal river estuaries on fill, not bridges, disrupting salmon runs, bird migration, and natural water flow.
School of Nursing ranked top undergraduate school in Oregon by NursingDegrees.com
Nursing
April 2, 2019
The University of Portland School of Nursing was ranked as the top school in Oregon to earn an undergraduate degree in nursing by NursingDegrees.com. This honor follows a study that looked at factors such as tuition, student to faculty ratio, and student services.
Oil Painter Claudio Talavera Ballón to be Artist in Residence, April 1-5
International Languages and Cultures
College of Arts and Sciences
April 1, 2019
The University of Portland will host renowned oil painter Claudio Talavera Ballón at Buckley Auditorium on April 3 at 7:15 pm. This talk will address the relationship between art and social issues, such as migration.
