THE MAGAZINE FOR ALUMNI AND FRIENDS
OF PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY
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WIN-WIN COLLABORATION WITH WILLAMETTE WEEK
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PSU graphic design students recently partnered with Willamette Week to create the branding for the newspaper’s 2024 Best of Portland awards. Students stretched their budding talents as they made industry connections, and built their portfolios.
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THE MAGAZINE FOR ALUMNI AND FRIENDS OF
PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY
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WIN-WIN COLLABORATION WITH
A PORTLAND INSTITUTION
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PSU graphic design students recently partnered with Willamette Week to create the branding for the newspaper’s 2024 Best of Portland awards. Students stretched their budding talents as they made industry connections, and built their portfolios.
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| DIANE MOUG: SCIENTIST, MENTOR AND TRAILBLAZER
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Through mentorship and research, Civil Engineering Professor Diane Moug is helping engineers prepare for the large Cascadia subduction zone earthquake that’s expected in the Pacific Northwest.
MEET THE AWARD-WINNING SCIENTIST
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A HERO ON THE
PITCH AND OFF
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In the off-season, most athletes stay busy with training and conditioning. But in the summer before her senior season, Viking soccer player Cameron Dixon was focused on family as she made the heroic decision to postpone her play and save her mother’s life.
READ THE INSPIRING STORY
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MASEEH COLLEGE CELEBRATES 50 YEARS OF ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE
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In 1973, following relentless administrative efforts, engineering education took root on PSU’s downtown campus. Read about the rich history of Maseeh College as the school celebrates a milestone anniversary.
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PSU RECEIVES $10 MILLION GIFT FOR ARTS EDUCATION
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Local real estate developer and philanthropist Jordan Schnitzer and his charitable family foundation’s gift will support arts education and access at PSU. The funds will provide capital support for the new home of the Schnitzer School of Art, Art History + Design and for the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art at PSU.
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE GIFT
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PSU LAUNCHES ELEMENTARY EDUCATION BACHELOR’S DEGREE
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PSU’s new elementary education bachelor’s degree offers undergraduates a direct pathway to become licensed teachers in the state of Oregon, marking a significant milestone in the school's commitment to equity, access and diversity in teacher education.
DISCOVER PSU’S NEW DEGREE
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ALUM’S MEMOIR IS BOOK AWARD FINALIST
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“I wanted to share my story to the kids who are hungry. I’m glad that they’re willing to know who we are and learn about whose land it is.”
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— Warm Springs tribal elder Linda Meanus, ’16
Meanus is the author of “My Name is LaMoosh”, a memoir chronicling her childhood in the fishing village near Celilo Falls. The book was a finalist for the Oregon Book Awards this spring.
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| ANNOUNCING THE 2024 RESEARCH AWARD WINNERS
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PSU’s Research Awards celebrate the work of 15 individuals who exhibit exceptional research,
scholarship and creativity — plus a strong commitment to student success.
MEET THE AWARD WINNERS
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After dropping out from Oregon State, Kayla Sorenson ’19, ’21 found her stride at PSU, first as an all-star undergraduate and now as a Ph.D. candidate in civil and environmental engineering.
FOLLOW SORENSON’S JOURNEY
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“It’s been a dream job. I'm a local kid, I went to a local school and now I’m working for a local professional sports team.”
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— Eric Riley ’22, social media coordinator with the
Portland Timbers organization
Building on the connections and experiences they gained at PSU, many talented alumni are working behind the scenes for local and national sports teams.
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