News - September 2021

Get to Know the Resources Available at Clark Library

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September 28, 2021

The University of Portland Clark Library offers so many resources, it can be hard to know where to begin, especially for the many students new to campus this year. Fortunately, there’s an Orientation website with information and short videos. It’s a great starting place to figure out how to get help, access materials from books to laptops, find the best places to study, and learn how to print.

Delta Variant FAQ

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September 28, 2021

The Delta variant of COVID-19 is now the most common — and most contagious — variant in the US. We asked Kaylin Soldat, associate director of primary care services at the Health and Counseling Center, to sort through the information from the World Health Organization and Centers for Disease Control and provide clarity about the variant. Here are her answers to the most frequently asked questions.

Study and Self-Care Tips to Get You Through Mid-Terms

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September 28, 2021

After more than a year of remote learning, it’s been exciting to get back to life on campus and in-person classes this semester. But the adjustment hasn’t been without its challenges, and with mid-term exams approaching, it can all feel a bit overwhelming right now. Just remember, you’re not alone, and UP offers many resources to help you manage the stress.

How to Get Involved in Your Res Hall

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September 21, 2021

First-year students aren’t the only ones going through the sometimes-awkward experience of adjusting to communal life on campus. Due to the pandemic, most sophomores missed out on campus life last year. And juniors only got one college semester — their first one ever — before being sent home. That means many students living on campus this semester are actually pretty new at it — and might be feeling a bit at sea. But UP’s hall directors have plenty of campus living experience under their collective belts, and they’ve got lots of great advice for making the most of it.

3 Big Reasons to Get a Flu Shot — and Where to Do It

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September 21, 2021

With COVID vaccines top of mind and in the news nearly every day since the pandemic began, it’s easy for the annual flu vaccine to get lost in the shuffle. But now more than ever, everyone needs to get their flu vaccine as early in the season as possible. And this year, UP is making flu vaccinations easier than ever.

Shepard Academic Resource Center is Your ‘Booster Shot of Confidence’

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September 21, 2021

With fall semester in full swing, the return to campus and in-person classes comes with an array of emotions: excitement, relief, joy—and, yes, anxiety. Many students are finding it difficult to stay organized, finding their essay writing skills are a little rusty, or wondering if they can live up to classroom expectations.

5 Questions with Andrew LaFrenz, PhD, MPH – Epidemiologist, Integrative Health and Wellness Program Director and Associate Professor, UP School of Nursing

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September 21, 2021

5 Questions with Andrew LaFrenz, PhD, MPH – Epidemiologist, Integrative Health and Wellness Program Director and Associate Professor, UP School of Nursing

How to Get Involved on Campus

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September 21, 2021

You attend college to learn and get a degree, but you go to college to expand your world. That’s perhaps the biggest reason why in-person classes, events, experiences, and campus living are such important aspects of the college journey (and worth protecting by following COVID-safe protocols). So, now that you’re here on The Bluff, it’s time to make the most of the experience by getting involved in campus life beyond the books.

Inside Look at the Covid Steering Committee

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September 14, 2021

The COVID pandemic has been anything but predictable since it upended our lives in early 2020. Keeping track of the latest studies, data, recommendations, and mandates is like tracking a moving target. That’s why UP created a COVID-19 Steering Committee way back in March of that year, and it still meets for at least 90 minutes every single week a year and a half later.

Everything You Need to Know About Quarantine Isolation and Case Management

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September 14, 2021

Now that nearly all UP students, staff, and faculty are vaccinated against COVID-19, exposure to the virus doesn’t always mean your daily routine comes to a screeching halt anymore. In fact, if you’re vaccinated, get exposed and don’t test positive, life pretty much goes along as usual.

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University of Portland Ranked 3rd in Western Region on 2022 U.S. News & World Report Lists of Best Colleges and Universities

Awards and Rankings

September 13, 2021

The University of Portland (UP) is now ranked third out of 130 institutions listed in the “Regional Universities – West” classification according to U.S. News & World Report magazine. In-Person Fall Semester Classes Proceeding with Vaccination Rates Above 96% Among Faculty, Staff, and Students; and Adherence to Oregon’s Mask & Other Safety Mandates

Staying Active at UP: Recreational Space, Fitness Classes, Outdoor Pursuits, Intramurals

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Recreational Services

September 7, 2021

Fall Semester is in full swing, and the UP community is back to work and the classroom. In the midst of class, studying, social and work obligations, it’s important to find ways to stay active. Whether it’s taking a Brazilian Jiujitsu class, practicing your rock-climbing skills, weightlifting, or getting outside to explore the Pacific Northwest, The Beauchamp Recreation & Wellness Center has a plethora of offerings for students, staff, and faculty.