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Moreau Center for Service & Justice honored as one of the “Top Schools for Service” by Catholic Volunteer Network

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Awards and Rankings

April 23, 2020

University of Portland’s Moreau Center for Service & Justice was honored by the Catholic Volunteer Network as one of their “Top Schools for Service.” In honor of National Volunteer Week, the Catholic Volunteer Network put together a list of schools who “demonstrated consistent excellence in collaborating with our network and championing post-grad service among students.”

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. memorial statue

University of Portland to host “MLK Day On – Day of Service” and Keynote on January 20

Moreau Center

January 15, 2020

The University of Portland will host “MLK Day On – Day of Service” at Portland-area agencies from 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.; and a keynote address by Walidah Imarisha from 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. on Monday, January 20.

Lauren Urbina

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.

2017 Moreau Center Service Plunge

Over 120 University of Portland students volunteer at schools, parks and non-profits as part of annual Service Plunge, August 22-23

Moreau Center

August 22, 2017

Over 120 University of Portland students, including freshmen and transfer students, arrived early on campus this week to volunteer at local schools, parks and non-profit organizations during the Moreau Center’s annual Service Plunge, August 22-23.

Service Plunge at Caesar Chavez Elementary School

Princeton Review ranks University of Portland 5th in nation among schools that make an impact

Awards and Rankings

Moreau Center

Campus Ministry

Student Activities

August 11, 2017

The Princeton Review has ranked the University of Portland fifth in the nation among colleges and universities whose students are making a positive impact in their communities through volunteer service, on-campus engagement, and other meaningful contributions.

2016 Service Plunge at Peninsula School

University of Portland listed on annual President's Service Honor Roll for 8th Year

Moreau Center

Awards and Rankings

October 11, 2016

The Corporation for National and Community Service has announced the 2015 award winners for the annual President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll, and the University of Portland has been named once again.

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Over 150 University of Portland students volunteer at schools, parks and non-profits across the city as part of public service project, August 23-24

Moreau Center

August 23, 2016

More than 150 students volunteer at 11 local Portland service agencies as part of University of Portland Moreau Center's annual Service Plunge.

More than 100 University of Portland freshmen and transfer students to arrive early at school and volunteer in the local community Aug. 25-26

Moreau Center

August 13, 2015

More than 100 University of Portland freshmen and transfer students to arrive early at school and volunteer in the local community Aug. 25-26.