Pilot Navigator Spring 2013

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ARTS & CULTURE READINGS & LECTURES SOCIAL ACTIVITIES & EXCURSIONS SPECIAL EVENTS RISE ON THE ROAD EVENTS

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A catalog of lectures, plays, concerts, travel, continuing education, and special events for the University of Portland community including alumni, parents, and friends.

Transcript of Pilot Navigator Spring 2013

ARTS &CULTURE

READINGS &LECTURES

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES& EXCURSIONS

SPECIALEVENTS

RISE ON THEROAD EVENTS

Table of Contents

2 Social Activities & Excursions

4 Rise on the Road Events

7 Special Events

9 Arts & Culture

12 Readings & Lectures

I am excited to share our 12th Pilot Navigator Series with you, which now features UniversityRelations and Academic division events. AlumniRelations continues to offer myriad activities to help you to stay engaged with the University– many of which tie directly to our mission of teaching and learning, faith and formation, andservice and leadership. This spring, we hope you can join us for a National Day of Service, Rise on the Road events, and Reunion 2013. Youwill soon remember why UP is one of the best universities in the West!Carmen Gaston, J.D. ’96Assistant Vice PresidentAlumni Relations & Planning

WCC BasketBall tournament in las VegasAlumni relations has structured an exciting weekend around the Pilots men’s and women’s basketball games. Join us for a pre-game event at the Orleans Arenatwo hours prior to the start of the first Pilot men’s basketball game of the tour-nament. Discounted rooms are available for alumni and friends at the Orleans, Palms, and Bellagio Hotels.march 6-11las Vegas, nevada

Chef’s taBleBon Appétit General Manager Kirk Mustain and his chefs will select a delicious menu and prepare eight to ten mini-plate courses that will be accompanied with wine pairings. With a choice between two nights, these dinners are a delicious and unique experience each time they are offered. Watch these creative chefs at work and enjoy a view of the behind-the-scenes food preparation. Paid reserva-tions due by April 12.saturday, april 20 or saturday, april 276:00 p.m. cocktails, 7:00 p.m. dinner, Bauccio Commons kitchenCost: $75 per person

national alumni Day of serViCeJoin fellow Pilots and families across the country to donate time and energy to various charitable causes. Each alumni chapter organizes a different volunteer activity, including sorting food boxes, serving a meal in a day-shelter, sprucing upa yard, and doing minor home repairs.saturday, april 27Contact alumni relations for service opportunities near you

triVia night – nothing But the faCtsGet a team of up to 10 people together for a night of trivial fun! The game consistsof ten rounds of ten questions with each round featuring a different theme. We’llthrow in some UP trivia, video questions, worksheets, and even some math and science. Teams are welcome to bring snacks and non-alcoholic drinks. A dessert buffet is included with the entry fee and a wine and beer cash bar will be available.Paid reservation due by May 15.saturday, may 187:00 p.m., the CoveCost: $10 per person

BreW it uP: the art of home BreWJoin alumnus and brewmaster Chris Oslin ’81 to gain an understanding of thehistory of brewing and receive a hands-on introduction to the fine art of zymurgy.

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Contact informationOffice of Alumni Relations, 503.943.7328 or [email protected] Alumni House is located at 6625 N. Portsmouth, Portland, Oregon 97203

In this two-part class, you will brew your own beer, learn to refine the developingflavors, and take home your class “final” to enjoy! Paid reservation due by May 15.saturday, may 18, 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (must attend both sessions)saturday, June 8, 10:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.alumni houseCost: $30 per person – covers supplies and lunch

international Business irelanD triPJoin global experts in entrepreneurship and the craft brewing industry, current MBA students, and fellow alumni for a unique international business trip to Ireland.On this International Business Tour, individual and small group meetings with executives from leading international organizations and innovative start-ups will expand your personal international business network and offer an in-depth look at Ireland’s business environment. Sponsored by the Pamplin School of Business, learn more at business.up.edu/mba.saturday, may 18 – sunday, may 26optional Cultural tour extension: sunday, may 26 – thursday, may 30Cost: $1950 for double occupancy

reunion 2013Save the date to join us back on The Bluff next summer at Reunion 2013! We’ll celebrate the 50th anniversary of the School of Education, and cheer the Golden Anniversary of the Class of 1963 and the Silver Anniversary of the Class of 1988. You may even want to stretch your legs so that you can compete in the InauguralReunion 5K race around campus with the Cross Country alumni! Watch your mailbox in the spring for a detailed schedule of events, and visit the Reunion 2013 website at: alumni.up.edu/reunionthursday, June 27 – sunday, June 30university of Portland campus

sChool of eDuCation 50th anniVersaryThe School of Education celebrates this milestone year with an anniversary dinner.We welcome all education majors and their families to join us. Contact Amy Kwong-Kwapisz in the School of Education at [email protected] or 503.943.7752 for more information.thursday, June 27Bauccio Commons

salzBurg 50th anniVersary & moreThe University celebrates 50 years of studying abroad in Salzburg. In August, theSalzburg Center is available for guest use for $68 U.S. per person per night doubleoccupancy (single occupancy also available). In September, join us for four days in Salzburg with faculty, alumni, and friends to commemorate this special anni-versary. Prices begin at $848 per person double occupancy. Please visit up.edu/salzburg50 for more information or contact the Office of Alumni Relations.salzburg center available dates: sunday, august 18 – friday, august 3050th anniversary celebration in salzburg: september 7-1050th anniversary reunion celebration in Portland: June 27-29, 2014

hiVe entrePreneur’s netWorkThe UP Hive is an open forum for University of Portland alumni of all ages, currentUP MBA students, and University of Portland supporters interested in business and entrepreneurial activity within the community. If you have a speaker in mind,or would like to host a Hive event, please contact the Hive committee directly at [email protected]. To learn more about upcoming Hive events please visit the website at uphive.wordpress.com.

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The University is pleased to introduce Rise on the Road, where we are hosting a series of events in different cities across the United States.

PresiDent’s reCePtion in st. Paul, minnesotaPlease join us for a special evening with University president Rev. E. William Beauchamp, C.S.C. Enjoy heavy appetizers and cocktails and an opportunity to meet with local alumni, parents, and friends. The event is free but reservations are due by February 22. The University thanks Fedele Bauccio ’66, ’68 MBA for sponsoring the evening.tuesday, february 26, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.minnesota historical society, 345 W. kellogg, st. Paul, mn 55102go online at rise.up.edu/events/register, call 503.943.8607, or email [email protected]

uniVersity reCePtion in ChiCagoEnjoy an opportunity to hear remarks from Rev. Mark Poorman, C.S.C., who as theUniversity’s executive vice president oversees key University divisions, includinguniversity operations, financial affairs, university relations, and student life. Enjoycocktails and heavy appetizers while meeting local alumni, friends, and parents. The event is free but reservations are due by February 22. The University thanks Fedele Bauccio ’66, ’68 MBA for sponsoring the evening.thursday, february 28, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.terzo Piano restaurant, art institute of Chicago159 east monroe st., Chicago, il 60601go online at rise.up.edu/events/register, call 503.943.8607, or email [email protected]

PresiDent’s reCePtion in seattlePlease join us for a special evening with University president Rev. E. William Beauchamp, C.S.C. Enjoy heavy appetizers and cocktails and an opportunity to meet with local alumni, parents, and friends. The event is free but reservations are due by March 15. The University thanks Fedele Bauccio ’66, ’68 MBA for spon-soring the evening.thursday, march 21, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.starbucks Center, 2401 utah avenue south, seattle, Wa 98134go online at rise.up.edu/events/register, call 503.943.8607, or email [email protected]

seattle leCture:Crafting a Business strategy in Craft BreWing With sam holloWayPamplin School of Business professor Sam Holloway offers a rousing and in-teractive talk regarding the craft brewing industry. He will discuss key aspects of the business of beer including competition, innovation, and value creation. Event is free but registration is due to the Office of Alumni Relations by April 10.saturday, april 13, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.hale’s ales, 4301 leary Way nW, seattle, Wa 98107

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Contact information (unless otherwise specified)Office of Alumni Relations, 503.943.7328 or [email protected]

reaDing With Brian Doyle in honoluluEnjoy a memorable evening with author and Portland Magazine editor Brian Doyleas he reads from his works and tells headlong stories about the University’s energetic creativity. Free and open to alumni, parents, and friends. For details, contact alumni relations.Wednesday, may 22, 6:30 p.m.1525 Bernice street, honolulu, hawaii 96817, Bernice Pauahi Bishop museum

Culinary anD Cultural tour of ChiCagoJoin Kirk Mustain, General Manager of Bon Appétit at the University of Portland,for a series of dinners at some of the most exciting restaurants in Chicago. Thetrip also includes optional day excursions to the Art Institute of Chicago, the SheddAquarium, and an architectural cruise up the Chicago River. Contact alumni rela-tions for more information.october 16 - 18, 2013Cost per person tbd (excluding airfare)

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Each spring, University Relations hosts a varietyof exciting events, and this year is no exception.We are a key sponsor in bringing His Holiness, the Dalai Lama to campus as he discusses faithand the environment. We welcome San Fran-cisco Giants CEO Larry Baer to share his ingenu-ity and entrepreneurial spirit. We recognize outstanding alumni who are making a differ-ence in their communities and hear from FatherBeauchamp as to how the RISE campaign isalready positively impacting the campus at ourState of UP Luncheon. I look forward to seeing you soon.James C. LyonsVice President for University Relations

state of uP anD alumni aWarDsDon’t miss this annual lunch event featuring University president Rev. E. William Beauchamp, C.S.C. He shares the latest campus news and talks about how the RISE capital campaign is making a difference in the lives of students and faculty. The event also recognizes the recipients of the prestigious 2013 alumni awards. For event sponsorship or table registration contact Laurie Kelley at [email protected] 503.943.8332. Doors open at 11:30 a.m.tuesday, march 19noon - 1:00 p.m., multnomah athletic Club, 1849 sW salmon 97205tickets required. Cost is $20 per person.register online starting february 15 at rise.up.edu/eventsfor questions contact [email protected] or 503.943.7202

BauCCio leCture in entrePreneurshiP: san franCisCo giants CeoLarry Baer is known as one of professional sports’ leading visionaries. Under his direction, the Giants opened Pacific Bell Park in 2000 to widespread acclaim, wonbaseball’s World Series in 2010 and 2012, and are one of only four teams to exceed3,000,000 in attendance for eight consecutive years (2000-07). Baer was theGiants’ marketing director from 1980-83 and has been a key strategist for theorganization since 1992 when he was named executive vice president. He becameCOO in 1996, team president in 2008, and CEO in 2012.thursday, april 114:15 p.m., Buckley Center auditorium

his holiness the Dalai lamaWe are proud to host one of the world’s renowned religious leaders. In the morningthere is an interfaith roundtable about the relationship between spirituality and environmental awareness and how interfaith collaboration can help heal our planet. Speakers joining the Dalai Lama include Portland’s Rabbi Michael Cahana from the Congregation Beth Israel and Imam Muhammad Najieb of Portland’s Muslim Community Center, among others. In the afternoon, the Dalai Lama will speak on how the inner environment of the individual relates to the external en-vironment in which we live. He will answer questions afterwards. These lectures are sponsored by University of Portland and Maitripa College.thursday, may 9Chiles Center, times tbd.tickets available starting february 25 through ticketmaster.com

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The University of Portland’s Catholic intellectualtradition is rooted in reasoned inquiry and creates a framework in which great questions facing humankind can and should be addressed.A critical component of this tradition is our commitment to developing the whole person. This means academic programs are committedto teaching students essential skills and values for learning and life, which is why you will find a robust and rich listing of lectures, readings, plays, and concerts that are open to not only our students but the broader community.Thomas Greene, Ed.D.Provost

uniVersity singers, Women’s Chorale, anD Jazz BanDCome celebrate Parents and Families Weekend with this concert. The University Singers take on popular music, including contemporary a cappella arrangements and stirring pieces for women’s and men’s voices alone. They are joined by the beautiful sounds of the Women’s Chorale and the Jazz Band.sunday, february 173:00 p.m., Buckley Center auditorium

Brothers, sing on Choral ConCertThis is the University’s annual men’s choir performance, celebrating the spectrumof men’s choral music from the teen years to the golden years. It features the boys choir from Vancouver High School of Arts and Academics, the Balladeers of the Multnomah Athletic Club, and the men from University Singers. sunday, february 242:00 p.m., Buckley Center auditorium

theatre: Twelve Angry JurorsTwelve Angry Jurors, adapted by Sherman L. Sergel, presents a cross-section of society who must determine the fate of a young man accused of murdering his father. A guilty verdict sentences him to death. Eleven of the jurors believe he is guilty. The lone hold-out implores them to look beyond their prejudices. After all, it is about life and death.february 27 – march 3Performances at 7:30 p.m. (2:00 p.m. sunday), mago hunt theatertickets (starting february 18): $10/$5

BroaDWay: War horse**England 1914. As World War I begins, Joey, young Albert’s beloved horse, is sold tothe cavalry and shipped from England to France. Joey is soon caught up in enemyfire but fate takes him on an extraordinary journey. But Albert, who is not old enough to enlist, cannot forget Joey, so he embarks on a treacherous mission tobring him home. This moving and imaginative drama, which won five 2011 TonyAwards®, is filled with stirring music and songs. At the heart of this show, which is packing houses in London and New York, are astonishing life-sized puppets created by South Africa’s Handspring Puppet Company, which bring to life breathing,galloping, charging horses strong enough for men to ride. www.WarHorseon-stage.comfriday, march 17:30 p.m., keller auditorium *tickets for show, pre-show reception, and transportation: $110

WinD symPhony anD orChestra ConCertThe Wind Symphony’s program “Heart, Health, and Hope” is dedicated to health-care organizations and features representatives from the American Red Cross and the Autism Society. The music includes a world premiere by internationally-

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acclaimed composer Martin Ellerby and an American premiere by Daisuke Shimizu.The Orchestra performs the music of Sergei Prokofiev with student concerto competition winner Ryan Chien performing Piano Concerto No. 1. Followed by Peter and the Wolf. Provost Tom Greene narrates.sunday, march 35:00 p.m., Buckley Center auditorium

girls night out...With frienDs ConCertThe evening features the University’s Women’s Chorale and womens choirs fromboth Clark College in Vancouver, Washington and Lewis & Clark College, as well as the Women’s Ensemble from Lincoln High School.Wednesday, march 207:30 p.m., Buckley Center auditorium

Winterreise ConCertAcclaimed pianist John Wustman joins with UP faculty member Nicole Leupp Hanig in performing Franz Schubert’s masterwork song cycle, “Die Winterreise” (Winter’s Journey). First published in 1828, this set of twenty-four songs with textby German Romantic poet Wilheim Müller exemplifies Schubert’s compositionaland interpretive power. Co-sponsored by Performing and Fine Arts and the McNerney-Hanson Endowed Chair in Ethics, as part of an “Ethics and the Arts” initiative.sunday, april 73 p.m., Buckley Center auditorium

theatre: BAT Boy: The MusicAlThis hilarious and touching musical, which the New York Times calls “a jaggedly imaginative mix of skewering humor and energetic glee,” is based on a story fromthe satirical tabloid The Weekly World News. A half-boy, half-bat is found in acave and taken in by the local vet. The vet’s wife and daughter educate him aboutthe ways of civil society. Will a horrible secret doom the town that both loves and fears him or will there be a happy ending? Events in this play may not be suitable for children.april 12-14, 18-20Performances at 7:30 p.m. (2:00 p.m. sunday), mago hunt theatertickets (starting april 1): $10/$5

ChamBer ensemBlesThis concert features performances from the University’s selective music programChamber Ensembles.tuesday, april 166 p.m., mago hunt recital hall

light out of shaDoW:uniVersity orChestra With the Choral arts ensemBle of PortlanDJoin us on a powerful choral and orchestral journey from darkness that culminateswith both groups performing Morten Lauridsen’s dramatic Lux Aeterna. The Uni-versity Orchestra also plays Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 in its entirety. To purchaseadvance tickets, for either performance, contact the Choral Arts Ensemble atcaeportland.com or 503.488.3834. Adults: $15 in advance, $18 at the door; Seniors:$12 in advance, $15 at the door; UP students: free admission at the door with UP ID; non-UP Students: $10 in advance, $12 at the door.saturday, april 20, 7:30 p.m., all saints Parish, 3847 ne glisan, Portlandtuesday, april 23, 7:30 p.m., Buckley Center auditorium

uniVersity singers anD Women’s ChoraleEnjoy a feast of choral music, featuring the University Singers and Women’s Chorale.The Singers reprise some music from their recent tour of the Puget Sound region.sunday, april 213 p.m., Buckley Center auditorium

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Performing & Fine Arts tickets call 503.943.7287 or email [email protected]. Group and season passes available. Contact Performing & Fine Arts at 503.943.7228 or email Jewell Yaguchi at [email protected] to answer questions. Events are free unless otherwise noted.

*Broadway theatre tickets include pre-show reception with heavy hors d’oeuvres and premium beverages, transportation to and from Keller Auditorium, and tickets to the best seats in the house. To reserve tickets call 503.943.8607

**All Broadway shows are presented as part of the U.S. Bank Broadway Across America Portland Series.

thirD annual WinD symPhony anD frienDs ConCertThis year’s guest ensemble is from Heritage High School in Vancouver, Washington.The concert, which takes place at Heritage, includes new and classic works for wind band, including Herbert L. Clarke’s trumpet solo Bride of the Waves performedby senior Tim Blaydon with the UP Wind Symphony.Wednesday, april 247:30 p.m., heritage high school

BroaDWay: FlAshdAnce**Based on the movie that defined a generation, Flashdance – The Musical tells theunforgettable story of Alex, a working-class girl from Pittsburgh striving to makeher dreams of becoming a professional dancer a reality. Directed and choreo-graphed by Sergio Trujillo (Jersey Boys, Memphis), this new musical features a scoreof smash hits including the Academy Award-winning title track “Flashdance – Whata Feeling,” “Maniac,” “I Love Rock & Roll,” and ten original songs.friday, april 267:30 p.m., keller auditorium *tickets for show, pre-show reception, and transportation: $110to reserve tickets, call 503.943.8607

BroaDWay: rock oF Ages**This musical features a mix of 28 classic tunes from the 80s, including “Don’t StopBelievin’,” “We Built This City,” “Here I Go Again,” “Can’t Fight This Feeling,” and “I Want To Know What Love Is.” Set in 1987 on Sunset Strip, a small-town girl falls inlove with a big-city rocker in LA’s most famous rock club. Contains adult languageand adult situations.saturday, June 17:30 p.m., keller auditorium *tickets for show, pre-show reception, and transportation: $125to reserve tickets, call 503.943.8607

theatre: moCk’s Crest ProDuCtions die FlederMAusOne man’s elaborate plan for revenge leads to a rousing evening of mistaken identities, flirtations, and light-hearted deceit in Johann Strauss’ most celebratedoperetta Die Fledermaus. This updated English translation set in 1920s New York isa delightful farce filled with effervescent melodies, lilting waltzes, and charmingsentiment.June 7-9, 14-16, 20-23, 27-30Performances at 7:30 p.m. (2:00 p.m. sunday), mago hunt theatertickets available (starting may 6)

BroaDWay: The AddAMs FAMily**In this delightful and devilish musical, Wednesday Addams has grown up and is inlove with a young man from a respectable family, whom her parents haven’t met.When Wednesday confides in her father, Gomez Addams must do something he’s never done – keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia. Everything changeswhen the family hosts a dinner for Wednesday’s “normal” boyfriend and his parents. Contains adult language and adult situations.thursday, June 277:30 p.m., keller auditorium *tickets for show, pre-show reception, and transportation: $110

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leaDershiP sPeaker series: JoDi Delahunt huBBell ’87Jodi Delahunt Hubbell is president and CEO of The Commerce Bank of Oregon. Shehas over 25 years of banking experience, having worked in the branch, corporate, and small business and commercial lending functions of banking. Her lecture willhighlight the accomplishments that have most shaped her leadership philosophy.Sponsored by the Pamplin School of Business.tuesday, february 197:10 p.m., Board room, Bauccio Commons

a ConVersation: DiVing into mink riVerPortland Magazine editor Brian Doyle and Rev. Charlie Gordon, C.S.C., join forces again as they explore the braided spiritual journeys of defiant hope and faith in Doyle’s novel Mink River, as well those of other spiritual writers, including Annie Dillard, David James Duncan, Marilynne Robinson, and Ron Hansen. Sponsored by the Garaventa Center.Wednesday, february 207:00 p.m., university of Portland Bookstore, Pilot house

leCture: religion in CuBa – Past, Present & futureUniversity history professor Blair Woodard discusses Cuba’s many religious influ-ences. From Catholicism, Santeria, and official State Atheism, religion has played a defining role in the formation of Cuba’s cultural heritage and will continue to do so as the nation faces many changes in the future. Sponsored by the GaraventaCenter.tuesday, february 267:00 p.m., Buckley Center, room 163

leaDershiP sPeaker series: sarah mensahSarah Mensah was formerly the executive vice president and COO of the PortlandTrail Blazers. During her nineteen year tenure, she oversaw the day-to-day man-agement of the Blazers’ business as well as revenue and brand management oper-ations, including ticket sales, corporate sales, community relations, broadcasting,and game operations. Lecture will highlight the accomplishments that have shapedher leadership philosophy. Sponsored by the Pamplin School of Business.tuesday, march 57:10 p.m., Board room, Bauccio Commons

theology thursDays: the consTiTuTion oF The sAcred liTurgy –a Call to holiness then anD noWUniversity of Portland professor Rev. Richard Rutherford, C.S.C., addresses three central themes of the Constitution of the Sacred Liturgy in the context of the century-long history that culminated in its promulgation and the spiritual guidanceit offers from the vantage point of turning 50.thursday, march 77:30 p.m., Buckley Center, room 163

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leaDershiP sPeaker series: lisa seDlarLisa Sedlar, a former chef, joined New Seasons Market as president in 2005 and then CEO in 2010. She resigned in October 2012 so that she could launch her own chain of small convenience stores that will stock healthier options. Lecture will highlight the accomplishments that have shaped her leadership philosophy. Sponsored by the Pamplin School of Business.tuesday, march 197:10 p.m., Board room, Bauccio Commons

lessons learneD: the Journey of one teChniCal WomanTelle Whitney, Ph.D., president and CEO of the Anita Borg Institute for Women andTechnology speaks about her experience as a technical woman, an entrepreneur, and an executive and the five lessons she has learned that can help you create a roadmap for achieving your dreams. Among her many recognitions is being named a Fast Company Most Influential Women in Technology List in 2011. Recep-tion Follows. Sponsored by the Shiley School of Engineering. Co-sponsored by the Society of Women Engineers, the Dr. Robert B. Pamplin, Jr. School of Business and the Center for Entrepreneurship.thursday, march 217:00 p.m., Buckley Center auditorium

reaDing: lois leVeenLois Leveen is a Portland-based author and performer whose works have appearedin numerous literary magazines and the New York Times. She has appeared on-stage with PerformanceWorks Northwest and OPB’s LiveWire, as well as in film festivals around the country. Her first novel, The Secrets of Mary Bowser, is based on the true story of a free black woman who became a spy for the Union Army during the Civil War by pretending to be a family slave for Confederate President Jefferson Davis. Sponsored by the English Department.thursday, march 217:30 p.m., Buckley Center, room 163

leaDershiP sPeaker series – James P. murPhy ’91 mBaJames P. Murphy is executive vice president-international for Costco Wholesale where he directs the activities and expansion of Costco’s operations outside of North America. He has worked for the company for 26 years and will speak on various aspects of his career that have shaped his leadership philosophy. Spon-sored by the Pamplin School of Business.tuesday, april 27:10 p.m. Board room, Bauccio Commons

leCture: resistanCe: its Costs anD its limitsMargaret Hogan was the founding executive director of the Garaventa Center, a faculty member in the Philosophy department, and the first holder of the McNerney-Hanson Endowed Chair in Ethics at the University of Portland. She is currently a professor emeritus at UP and a fellow at the Notre Dame Center for Ethics and Culture. Sponsored by the Garaventa Center.Wednesday, april 37:00 p.m., Buckley Center, room 163

sChoenfelDt Visiting Writer series: JamaiCa kinCaiDWriter, novelist, and professor Jamaica Kincaid is known for her candid and emo-tionally honest writing and is the author of several novels, including Annie John, Lucy, At the Bottom of the River, and A Small Place. She was a staff writer and columnist with The New Yorker for nine years and is a professor of literature at Claremont McKenna College. She has won numerous awards including the Lan-nan Literary Award for Fiction, Prix Femina Étranger, Anisfield-Wolf Book Award, and the Clifton Fadiman Medal. Sponsored by the English Department.thursday, april 47:30 p.m., Buckley Center auditorium

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Contact informationGaraventa Center: Jamie Powell, 503.943.7702 or [email protected] Speaker Series: Pete Rooks, 503.943.8914 or [email protected]: English Department, 503.943.7286Schoenfeldt Visiting Writer Series: John Orr, 503.943.7857 or [email protected] Thursdays: Debbie MacKinnon, 503.943.7274 or [email protected] are free unless otherwise noted.

reaDing: James longenBaChPoet and critic James Longenbach has penned four books of poems and five booksof literary criticism. His latest book, The Virtues of Poetry, will be published next year. His poems have appeared in The New Yorker, The Paris Review, and The New Republic, and he regularly reviews contemporary poetry for The Nation and the New York Times Book Review. Longenbach is the Joseph H. Gilmore Professor of English at the University of Rochester. Sponsored by the English Department.monday, april 87:30 p.m., Buckley Center, room 163

theology thursDays: light of the nations?reaDing luMen genTiuM in the 21st CenturyUniversity professor Kathleen McManus explores select themes in the Dogmatic Constitution on the Church (Lumen Gentium) in order to uncover their dynamic theological significance for the 21st century. Promulgated in 1964, the document is the Council’s expression of the Catholic Church’s doctrinal self-understanding. thursday, april 117:30 p.m., Buckley Center, room 163

leCture: CinDy Weinstein, When is noW? time in ameriCan literatureCindy Weinstein is the Keynote speaker for the Northwest Undergraduate Con-ference on Literature (NUCL). She is the author of five books on American literatureand culture, including Introduction to the Oxford Classical Edition of Nathaniel Hawthorne’s The Scarlet Letter; Family, Kinship, and Sympathy in Nineteenth-CenturyAmerican Literature; and The Cambridge Companion to Harriet Beecher Stowe. She is a professor of English and Executive Officer for the Humanities at CaliforniaInstitute of Technology. Sponsored by the English Department.saturday, april 131:30 p.m., mago hunt recital hall

the imPaCt of CatholiC eDuCation in ameriCa: Past, Present, anD futureDon’t miss this conference highlighting Catholic education in America includingits history, current challenges and successes, and future possibilities. Please seeup.edu/garaventa for a complete schedule, list of speakers, and University facultypresenters. The keynote will be given by Thomas Groome, Boston College. More information at up.edu/garaventa or contact Jamie Powell at 503.943.7702, [email protected]. Graduate credit offered through the University of Portland’s School of Education.thursday, June 20, 7:00 p.m.friday, June 21, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.saturday, June 22, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.Cost: $150 for general public (before april 30); $200 after april 30.$100 for local Catholic school teachers and administrators(limited scholarships available).

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for offiCe of alumni relations eVents

traVel & loCal exCursionsIn order to reserve your place on any of the local or international travel excursions,you must complete the following before the reservation date:1) Notify the Office of Alumni Relations of your intent to attend and the number of people in your party.2) Submit a deposit equaling at least half of the total listed trip cost. If submittingdeposit for more than one person, please submit at least half of the total trip costfor each person who is to attend. The remaining balance is due to the Universityof Portland at least two weeks before the first day of the offered trip (see specificdue dates listed by events).

refunDs anD CanCellations1) A full refund of paid funds will be issued for any trip cancelled by the Univer-sity after payment is made.2) For international and multi-day travel, deposits are non-refundable after the reservation date.3) For local travel, 50% refunds will be issued up until 10 days prior to the date of the excursion. Beyond that date, the full cost of the reservation will be forfeited.

alumni eVents: senior anD emPloyee DisCountWe invite all University of Portland alumni and friends over the age of 60 to enjoy a 10% discount on all alumni events. Employees are eligible to participate at cost. This discount does not apply for the Broadway series, the State of UP luncheon, and domestic or international trips.

aCCommoDation PoliCyIf you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the office hosting the event of your needs as you make your reservation.

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2013February 17 University Singers, Women’s Chorale, Jazz BandFebruary 19 Leadership: Jodi Delahunt Hubbell ’87 February 20 Diving into Mink RiverFebruary 24 Brothers, Sing On ConcertFebruary 26 Lecture: Religion in Cuba: Past, Present, FutureFebruary 26 President’s Reception in MinnesotaFeb 27 - Mar 3 Theater: Twelve Angry JurorsFebruary 28 University Reception in ChicagoMarch 2 Broadway: War HorseMarch 3 Wind Symphony and Orchestra concertMarch 5 Leadership: Lecture by Sarah MensahMarch 6-11 WCC Basketball Tournament in Las VegasMarch 7 Theology Thursdays: A Call to Holiness Then and NowMarch 19 State of UP and Alumni AwardsMarch 19 Leadership: Lecture by Lisa SedlerMarch 20 Girls Night Out...with Friends ConcertMarch 21 President’s Reception in SeattleMarch 21 Lessons Learned: Lecture with Telle WhitneyMarch 21 Reading by writer Lois LeveenApril 2 Leadership: Lecture by James P. Murphy ’91 April 3 Lecture: Resistance: Its Costs and Its LimitsApril 4 Schoenfledt Writer Series with Jamaica KincaidApril 7 Winterreise ConcertApril 8 Reading by James LongenbachApril 11 Bauccio Lecture with Larry BaerApril 11 Theology Thursdays: Lumen Gentium in the 21st centuryApril 12-14; 18-20 Bat Boy: The MusicalApril 13 Lecture by Cindy WeinsteinApril 13 Craft Brewing lecture in SeattleApril 16 Chamber Ensembles concertApril 20 Chef’s TableApril 20 & 23 University Orchestra and Choral Arts Ensemble April 21 University Singers and Women’s Chorale April 24 Wind Symphony and Friends April 26 Broadway: FlashdanceApril 27 Chef’s TableApril 27 National Alumni Day of ServiceMay 9 His Holiness the Dalai LamaMay 18 Trivia Night – Nothing But The FactsMay 18-26 International Business Ireland TripMay 18 & June 8 Brew it UP: The Art of Home BrewMay 22 Brian Doyle in HawaiiJune 1 Broadway: Rock of AgesJune 7-30 Mock’s Crest Die FledermausJune 20-22 Conference: The Impact of Catholic Education in AmericaJune 27 50th Anniversary of School of EducationJune 27 Broadway: The Addams FamilyJune 27-30 Reunion 2013August 18-30 Salzburg Center available datesSeptember 7-10 Salzburg 50th Anniversary in Salzburg, AustriaOctober 16-18 Food Tour of Chicago

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