The 2026 Scholarship Student Symposium schedule is now live and complete! Come support your fellow PSY majors on Tuesday, April 14th as they present their capstone projects and undergraduate research!
There will be no paper program for the symposium, so please access the online schedule. The Scholarship Day team will also have signage available on the day of the event with QR codes that attendees can scan for quick access. The Scholarship Day team encourages everyone to treat this as a “day on” to support their peers, even though no classes are being held.
Study abroad in Salzburg next fall 2026 with the help of additional scholarships! The Salzburg Program costs nearly the same as studying and living on campus. Email studyabroad@up.edu with questions or to get started filling out an application.
CAS 497: Interested in completing an internship for academic credit over the summer? Consider enrolling in CAS 497 (3-credit; offered Mondays from 2:00-4:00pm June 15th to August 3rd) – it will count for PSY 497 (applications level course)! This course accompanies students completing internships for academic credit. Students will develop professional skills, learn to articulate those skills and how they connect to their academic experience, and deepen their sense of self to inform potential career paths and civic engagement. *Students are responsible for securing their own internships. A list of prior PSY internship sites (since 2021) can be found HERE.
GRM 207: The UP German Program is offering GRM 207, accelerated German during Summer Session I to afford students who may want to continue German after the first year, but have scheduling conflicts with the opportunity to do so. Additionally, this would enable more students to enroll in the German Minor - after completing GRM 207, students can enroll in upper division courses in the Fall. Please check out the flyer below if you are interested in taking the class.
Conversations to Remember is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, dedicated towards combating loneliness and isolation felt by senior citizens, including those living with dementia. Our virtual visit program matches teams (2-3 young adult college students) with older adults for weekly virtual video visits. Many of these older adults have been suffering from isolation, and students could really brighten their days just by speaking with them.
Students on virtual visits initially volunteer one hour per week, and each call lasts up to one hour, based on the senior's attention span and mood on each day. Students select the times that work for their schedule, and are matched with older adults for calls based on the times when they're available. They then have regular, weekly appointments for their visits. We expect students to volunteer for at least 16 weeks, so that they can develop friendships with the senior they're matched with.
We provide training (mandatory) to all the students in our program about the best ways to interact with the older adults on our video calls, as well as additional regular support throughout their service. Since the visits are virtual, students can do it without any travel. Volunteering does not need to coincide with the start of a semester, as we have new virtual visits starting all the time.
Students wishing for opportunities to support our cause who don't want to participate in the virtual visits or who want to volunteer more hours can be accommodated with other volunteering options, such as assisting us with our social media, call support, outreach, or more. Current volunteering roles are listed on our website here.
We often receive requests to include our virtual visits as possible options for service learning, internships, practicums, class projects, or extra credit. WE DO NOT RECOMMEND THAT YOU DO THIS. If you are considering this, please refer to this webpage for more information.
Please feel free to look through our website, https://conversationstoremember.org.
Elective Courses: For any PSY majors planning to eventually (a) take PSY 497 Internship in Fall 2027 and/or (b) enroll in the PSY 498A Senior Capstone: Applied Projects course in the future, the following 1-credit Pass/No Pass class may be useful in securing a future internship or job:
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CAS 296 – Job & Internship Preparation (offered Mondays from 5:00-5:55pm) |
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This course prepares students to apply for jobs and internships that align with their interests and strengths, from developing strong professional materials to planning and conducting an effective search. Students will learn how to find opportunities, read postings, create a résumé and cover letter, and build a professional online presence while gaining essential skills in networking and interviewing. The course is graded Pass/No Pass. |
PSY 497 Internship: (offered Mondays from 4:10-6:55pm) requires instructor permission, so please email Dr. Berger (bergerl@up.edu) to confirm your intent to be enrolled in the internship for academic credit course. Dr. Berger maintains a running list of students who will be manually entered into the course. Please feel free to book an appointment to discuss internship opportunities with Dr. Berger HERE. *Students are responsible for securing their own internships. A list of prior PSY internship sites (since 2021) can be found HERE.*
Hello UP Student! The University of Portland Moreau Center is interested in getting feedback about their Social Justice Immersions from you—the population they are here to serve. This anonymous survey contains questions that can help them curate Social Justice Immersions (and events) that are more catered to the student body's interests to promote engagement. To take this 5-10 minute survey, use this link or copy and past this link into your browser:
Participants can record their email on the last question to be entered in a drawing to receive a $30.00 DoorDash Gift Card! Thank you for taking the time to complete the survey! All feedback is greatly appreciated.
The CHIRP (Collaborative Humanities Investigating Religion and Power) lab research team, supervised by Dr. Brandy Daniels, is conducting a study titled "School Spirit(s): Exploring Sex and Spirituality on Campus."
This project examines how university students understand the intersections between sexuality, sex, and spirituality—exploring questions about how sexual and spiritual beliefs and ethics influence one another. The research combines theoretical analysis with qualitative interviews on topics including hookup culture, celibacy, pornography use, and religiosity.
We are currently recruiting student participants for 60-minute confidential interviews. Students interested in discussing how these topics intersect in their own lives can schedule an interview at our Bookings page, or by contacting danielsb@up.edu. More information is also available on our website: https://www.chirp-lab.com/. See the attached recruitment flier for more information.
Check out this Social Media Intern posting with Alliance for a Safe Oregon. It’s a paid opportunity!
It is open through the end of March, but the employer said they are accepting applications on a rolling basis.
On the CAS side of the house, a student in this position could enroll in the summer internship course (CAS 297/397/497) with this opportunity!
It’s now common knowledge that participating in research with a professor is something that sets students apart on the internship and job markets. If you’re looking for such an opportunity for next year, UP’s Engaged Humanities program offers a year-long, supportive undergraduate research experience (the Public Research Fellows, or PRF) that is open for applications now — and students from all majors and all years are welcome to apply.
PRF supports faculty-student collaborations on public-facing or community-engaged projects related to an overarching theme, “Engaging Portland.” As a PRF fellow, you would join one professor and at least one other student, co-developing a research project that uses humanities approaches to explore topics that are meaningful at UP and in the world beyond campus. Faculty have proposed projects this year on topics such as:
· exploring sports and fandom in relation to Portland’s civic culture
· pairing local neighborhood explorations with maps and poetry (“vibe maps”)
· marketing the humanities to local publics
· creating community connections with local organizations through dialogue across difference
· developing curriculum for intergenerational learning in UP’s neighborhood
· and investigating the possibility of “good” propaganda in the political sphere.
One bonus of PRF is that it works on a cohort model—in addition to meeting with your project team, you’ll participate in a 1-credit course with all the other student fellows to develop skills in using humanities methods for public engagement.
We invite interested students to visit this page for more information and to apply through Handshake before the semester ends.
Questions? Contact Engaged Humanities program director Dr. Jen McDaneld.
The NAMI HelpLine is a free, nationwide peer-support service providing information, resource referrals and support to people living with a mental health condition, their family members and caregivers, mental health providers and the public.
NAMI HelpLine interns respond to inquiries by phone and text to provide valuable information about mental health conditions and treatment options, NAMI education and support programs, and other mental health resources. NAMI HelpLine interns also help individuals and families improve their lives and advance mental health recovery by listening to their concerns and providing brief emotional support. An internship with NAMI HelpLine is an opportunity to develop a deep understanding of the mental health landscape, mental illnesses, treatment options and recovery strategies.
Please visit this link to find the online applications for the internship and volunteer positions.
During Drop-In Hours you can meet with a staff member for 15 minutes. No appointment is needed and they are first-come, first-served. This is a great place to get feedback on resumes and cover letters, get started on an internship or job search, learn how to use Handshake and LinkedIn, and answer any other career-related questions you may have.
Note: The CEC does not have Drop-In Hours during Fall Break, Winter Break, Spring Break, or during the summer. Please schedule an appointment if you'd like to meet then. Alumni cannot attend Drop-In Hours but can make appointments with our office.
Is Federal Work Study part of your financial aid package? If it is, did you know you can get a job off-campus right here in our local community under the Community Service Work Study (CSWS) program (click for current job openings)? With a CSWS position, you will gain valuable skills to enhance your resume, and you will make important connections with Portland employers who can show you the ‘networking ropes’ that can potentially further your career opportunities, now and in the future.
Questions? Feel free to contact Clare Kennedy at csws@up.edu. *** Not sure if you have Federal Work Study? Email the Financial Aid Office or phone them at 503.943.7311.
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