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Sample the PSU Eat's Catering Showcase
As the PSU community enters the spring activity season, PSU Eats is creating new options for student events, department gatherings, lunch meetings, coffee service and more.
Come check out a sampling of their updated offerings at the PSU Eat’s Catering Showcase from 3 to 6 p.m., in Parkway North.
Learn about new Catering Menu, new Student Menus with expanded choices and affordable packages. Enter raffles at the Showcase to win dining vouchers at Smith's Kitchen and catering discounts.
Remember PSU Eats is the exclusive provider for on-campus events while providing on-site set-up and delivery. Drop by the Showcase or check out their ordering website to learn more.
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Winter Fest Arrives Thursday
Take part this week in Student Activities and Leadership Programs & PSU Campus Rec’s Winter Fest, an annual winter engagement fair. It's a series of fun and informative Portland State events from Jan. 26-28, hosted by student organizations and campus partners.
The photo at the top of the Scoop shows Victor Viking and PSU President Stephan Percy at the 2022 ASPSU SFC student resources fair. This year's fair will be in held 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26, in Parkway North.
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Active Threat Situations: CPSO suggests options
Unfortunately, shootings in public places including at universities continue to be a tragic concern to everyone. It's important to be aware of possible strategies that could save your life.
If there is an active shooting or threat near you the Campus Public Safety Office recommends the options below on its Active Threat webpage. It's guidance that should be reviewed by all Portland State students, faculty and staff from time-to-time.
Run or Evacuate
- Have an escape route planned.
- Leave your belongings behind.
- Move rapidly and deliberately, utilizing chairs, desks, and other objects to conceal your movement and provide protection if necessary until you reach a safe place.
- Depending on location, consider exiting through windows. Have someone watch the door as you get as many out the windows (on the ground floor) as calmly and quietly as possible.
Hide or Barricade
- If possible, lock the door. If the door has no lock and the door opens in, use heavy furniture or other items to barricade the door.
- If possible, darken the room.
- Be low and silent, including putting cell phones on quiet or vibrate.
Fight
- Act aggressively and attempt to incapacitate the assailant.
- Find something to use as a weapon (chair, fire extinguisher, etc).
When authorities arrive
In many situations, officers can't immediately tell what the threat is. Your cooperation allows them to respond faster and render assistance to those in need.
- Remain calm and follow officers’ instructions.
- Put down any items in your hands (i.e., bags, jackets).
- Immediately raise hands and spread fingers.
- Keep hands visible at all times.
- Avoid quick movements toward officers such as attempting to hold on to them for safety.
- Avoid pointing, screaming or yelling.
- Do not stop to ask officers for help or direction when evacuating.
Call for help, when you can
Always notify authorities for assistance as soon as it is safe to do so. Call 911 for life-threatening emergencies and the Campus Public Safety Office for suspicious activity or concerns, 503-725-5911.
The PSU Emergency Procedures chart (shown above) from CPSO is available as a PDF. Building venue manager Mercedes Youngston has a limited supply of printed copies. Ask at her office, Smith 124, or check with the Info Hub.
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FIND THE PSU FOOD PANTRY IN THE SMITH BASEMENT
The PSU Food Pantry is open winter term noon to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Learn more about this valuable food-security resource for students and staff at their website. It's available to all members of the PSU community.
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SUPER's first meeting of term at Smith
Students interested in learning more about Palestine or developing community organizing skills are invited to the first Students United for Palestinian Equal Rights (SUPER) meeting of the winter term, 4-6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3, in SMSU 296. It's the group's "Palestine101" meeting, where the history of Palestine, the liberation movement and upcoming campus events will be discussed.
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Smith Contacts: Who ya gonna call?
This is the current list of who you can reach out to when building assistance is needed at Smith Memorial Student Union:
Life-threatening medical emergency: Call 911. (When asked the Smith Memorial Student Union address is: 1825 SW Broadway, Portland 97201.) If possible, have a representative meet paramedics in the Broadway lobby and guide them to your space. Notify Campus Public Safety Office, 503-725-5911, that medical help was called when time allows.
Personal safety concerns or concerns about activities in the building: Contact Campus Public Safety Office, 503-725-5911. See more on active threat information above.
Emergency repairs (leaks, broken glass, jammed doors, etc): Contact FPM’s Work Control Center at 503-725-2FIX (2349), weekdays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or email 2fix@pdx.edu. ... Please contact venue manager Mercedes Youngston, with the work order number so Smith Management can help with follow-ups and alert others who might be impacted.
Non-emergency maintenance (heat/cooling issues, light bulbs, small repairs, restroom breakage issues, consultation): Contact Smith building venue manager Mercedes Youngston, 503-725-4334. Many of these issues can be dealt with by Youngston and Smith maintenance supervisor Jason Longwell.
Custodial issues (spills, building trash, restrooms): Call Mercedes Youngston, 503-725-4334, weekdays. Can’t reach Youngston? Contact the Campus Events & Student Union office, 503-725-2663, conferences@pdx.edu. Learn more about Smith custodial guidelines in this PDF.
Lost keys or locked out: Contact CPSO’s non-emergency number – 503-725-4407 – and an officer will be dispatched when available. They have keys to all spaces. CESU staff have keys for many of the suites and offices in Smith including all meeting spaces. You can ask Mercedes Youngston, 503-725-4334, or the Campus Events & Student Union office, 503-725-2663, conferences@pdx.edu, for assistance during weekdays, if a CPSO officer is not immediately available.
Elevators: If someone is stuck in an elevator, contact CPSO at 503-725-5911. Reach out to venue manager Mercedes Youngston, 503-725-4334, to report elevators not working.
Access control: Request PSU ID card reader access to Smith outside of normal building hours from venue manager Mercedes Youngston. Please allow at least two business days to process these.
Day-of campus event needs: Contact the Campus Events & Student Union office, Suite 119 (off the Broadway lobby), 503-725-2663, conferences@pdx.edu.
Private study spaces: Rooms are available weekdays for private study use (individual or small group). Day-of reservations only. Contact the Campus Events & Student Union office, Suite 119 (off the Broadway lobby), 503-725-2663, conferences@pdx.edu. Rooms are limited to three hours of use at a time.
General campus information: The Info Hub is open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays in the Broadway lobby.
Other questions? For more on the overall operation of the building, contact Mercedes Youngston, 503-725-4334, or Smith Director Chris Augeri, 503-725-2602.
Special thanks to SALP Associate Director Angela Hamilton for reminding us that it had been a while since this list was posted!
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LAMINATOR RECALL: IMPORTANT NOTICE
The PSU Environmental Health & Safety office has made the campus aware of a recall notice for the 3M Scotch TL1302 Thermal Laminator. A safety feature of the laminator may malfunction and pose a fire hazard. If you think your group or department has a TL 1302 on campus, learn more at the Consumer Product Safety Commission webpage.
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University Market: Shop in Smith
Whether you need a soda or a Scantron, the University Market has what you need in a convenient campus location. Start your day with coffee, snacks, energy drinks and class supplies. You can also find PSU T-shirts, sweatshirts, hats and gear. Open 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, until 5 p.m. Fridays, in Smith 105.
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