Introducing: The Moreau Center Community Room!

^{The Moreau Center is excited to announce our new Community Room, located in St. Mary’s Student Center Office 108!  Whether you are looking for a space to engage in quiet reflection, conversation, creative expression, or just being in community with others, this space is open to all and we would love to see you.  This cozy space features comfy furniture, an artivism corner with crafting materials, a resource station with snacks and wellness items, a large table for homework or meetings, and warm/low lighting to create a relaxing atmosphere. Stop by our Open House TODAY, November 20th from 3-6 PM to check it out; it may become your new favorite hang out spot! Check out our Instagram for a sneak peak.}

Urban Immersion

^{The Urban Immersion allows students to explore issues related to the housing crisis, poverty, drug use, mental health, racial justice, and more, right here in Portland. This immersion is taking place over Winter Break from January 6th - 11th. Engage with direct hospitality at places such as St. Andre Bessette Church and meet with organizations and community leaders who are working to address these issues.}

^{Email urbanpolicy.immersion@up.edu with questions.}

Indigenous Justice Immersion

^{Participants on the Indigenous Justice Immersion will learn about the history of the Indigenous tribes who have lived in the Portland area for over 11,000 years. This immersion is over Spring Break, from March 2nd - 6th. Students will meet with community organizations and explore the intersection of Indigenous justice and environmental justice issues. Students will also learn about the history of the land UP sits on, including the history of the Willamette River and the environmental impacts of colonization and industry not only on the land, but on its inhabitants.  
Email indigenous.immersion@up.edu with questions.} 

Wally's Winter Pop-Up - 12/3

^{You’re invited to Wally’s Winter Pop-Up on December 3rd from 3-5 PM in the Bauccio Commons Dining Room, hosted by STAT!  Student clubs and local nonprofits will be joining us in selling items to raise money for their causes or providing activities for students to engage in. Join us for a day of community, gratitude, and service. Come stop by our Moreau Center craft table or engage with some of our partners, like Street Roots, who will have care kits that students can put together!}

^{Email edwardsj@up.edu with any questions.} 

ASUP Films x Moreau Center x Native American Alliance Club - 12/5

^{Join us on Thursday, December 5th at 6:30 PM in BC Auditorium for a screening of Fish War (2024) in collaboration with ASUP Films and the Native American Alliance Club. After learning about the history of indigenous fishing rights in the PNW on the Rural Immersion, our student coordinators wanted to bring this film to campus to share with our UP community.}  

^{“When the State of Washington made it illegal for tribes to fish for salmon in their usual and accustomed places, it was a declaration of war. Fish War follows the tribes’ fight to exercise their treaty-reserved fishing rights. A landmark court case in 1974 would affirm the tribes’ treaty rights and establish them as co-managers of the resource, but the fate of salmon in the Pacific Northwest still hangs in the balance."} 

L'Arche@UP Christmas Party - 12/7

^{Join us on Saturday, December 7th from 1-3 PM for a Christmas Party with L’Arche Portland! This event features our annual Nativity play in the Chapel of Christ the Teacher, with a festive reception afterwards in the St. Mary’s Lounge including cookies, hot cocoa, Christmas caroling, and a special appearance from a very jolly surprise guest! Come ready to build relationships and celebrate the holiday season!  Email kennedyc@up.edu with questions.}

Meal Point Donations Needed!

^{Looking for an easy way to spread some cheer this holiday season? Donate your extra meal points to support the L’Arche@UP Christmas Party! Donate through the link below by Saturday, November 30th at 11 PM. Thank you for your support!  Email kennedyc@up.edu with questions.}

Jesuit High School Alumni x UP Food Drive Volunteer Partnership- 12/19-12/21 

^{In partnership with the Jesuit High School Alumni Food Drive and UP Alumni Engagement, we will once again be gathering members of the Pilot community to build and deliver 500 food boxes throughout North Portland this holiday season.  If you are interested in joining us for a volunteer shift to build or distribute food boxes to folks in our community on December 19th, 20th, or 21st, please fill out the interest survey below to receive more information and the shift sign-up link when it is posted. Thank you for supporting this important initiative to provide food for local families during the holidays!} 

Elementary SUN

^{Elementary SUN volunteers build relationships with elementary school students through playing games, tutoring, and doing activities together after school!  You can volunteer at César Chávez or James John Elementary. Programming occurs Mondays - Thursdays between 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM, and you can pick any day and whole/partial time range that fits your schedule. Please note, you do not need to be available the entire length of time.  As you are building your schedule for next semester, now is a great time to learn more about volunteering!}

^{Email cvc.sun@up.edu with questions.} 

Circle K Events

^{Holiday Card Making - 11/22 
Join our Circle K friends in making holiday cards to send to individuals living in nursing homes. Pumpkin pie and ice cream will be provided! Join us in DB 134 at 4 PM.}

^{NE Emergency Food Program - 11/23
Join Circle K this Saturday from 9 AM-12:30 PM in assisting shoppers at the NE Emergency Food Program. Location: 4800 NE 72nd Ave.}

^{Ornament Making - 11/24}

^{Join Circle K this Sunday from 12 PM - 2 PM in making ornaments with children to kick off the holiday season.  Location: 3557 SE Hawthorne Blvd.}

^{Please email galentin26@up.edu if you are interested, and transportation can be provided.}

Portland and the Public Imagination Course 

^{Are you interested in deepening your understanding of Portland and the stories we tell about it? Want to take a class that explores the complexity of the city beyond the headlines? Need an Exploration-level Core course to fill out your Spring schedule?}  

^{Check out CORE 391X: "Portland and the Public Imagination," a new course featuring units by professors from Environmental Studies, Engineering, Fine Arts, History, and other disciplines, as well as guest speakers from the larger community. The course meets M/W 4:10 PM - 5:35 PM, and has 80 seats available. Feel free to email Dr. Jen McDaneld (mcdaneld@up.edu) with any questions.}