Smith Hours During Winter Break

Smith Memorial Student Union will have reduced building hours during the upcoming break between terms. This reflects reduced use of the building and staffing availability during the break. It also allows for some utility cost savings and provides extra time for maintenance work.

Closures during the break — No PSU general badge access, no public access

Thanksgiving closed — Nov. 28, 29, 2024 (University closed)
Holidays closed — Dec. 25, Jan. 1 (University closed)
Weekends closed due to reduced staffing — Dec. 21, 22, 28, 29

Break building hours

Week of Dec. 9 - 15 (Finals week) — Regular building hours
Week of Dec. 16 - 23 — PSU ID general badge access 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. M-F. No public access hours
Week of Dec. 23 - Jan. 3, 2025 (Closed Dec. 25 and Jan. 1) — PSU ID general badge access 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. M-F. No public access hours.
Most amenities will be closed or have reduced hours during the break.

Note that Portland State University staff, faculty and student staff with extended badge hours to Smith during the break will have their typical access.

Smith will be open to those with PSU ID general access the weekend of Jan. 4 and 5, 2025, and return to regular term hours (badge and public) on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025. (first day of winter term classes).

Inclement Weather: Building Reminder

With winter weather blowing into the area, the student union operations team would like to remind you of Smith Memorial Student Union’s inclement weather practices:

When Portland State University delays the start of the academic day due to weather concerns, Smith Operations will attempt to open the building 30 minutes before the start of classes to accommodate students and staff.
In these circumstances Smith will also remain open 30 minutes past the end of the University closure time. We hope this can provide some time to wait for transportation and offer a little protection from the elements
If the University announces it will be closed for the day due to extreme weather, Smith also will be closed.
If you have a meeting or event scheduled in Smith on a day impacted by inclement weather, the Campus Events & Student Union staff will reach out to your event contact person to determine the event’s status or to help reschedule

If PSU does not delay the start of a workday or close due to inclement weather, but you are concerned about your personal safety, you should make the right decision for yourself.

Contact Smith building manager Mercedes Youngston or the Campus Events staff with questions or to report building issues during extreme weather

Don’t forget to set up your PSU Alert notifications to get weather updates from the University.

You can review more of PSU's weather closure information on the Finance and Administration website.

The Smallwood Food Pantry continues to serve the PSU community from the basement of Smith. Last year, with the help of student-fee funds, the Food Pantry provided students with more than 375,000 pounds of food and household staples. Check out their website or Instagram feed for the latest hours or to learn more about the Pantry.

The Vietnamese Student Association plays pin the pumpkin on the ghost during a Halloween gathering in Smith.

Two images: A therapy dog sits for students. The American Sign Language club tables during Party in the Park.

Students have been flocking to events in and around Smith this fall. At top, a group participates in one of the many Halloween activities at the student union. This one was hosted by the Vietnamese Student Association. Bottom left, SHAC holds a popular therapy dog meet-and-greet in Parkway North. At bottom right, the PSU American Sign Language club welcomes students during Party in the Park on the South Park Blocks. Photos by Smith student employee Haley Hsu

Holiday Music at PSU

The College of the Arts offers several holiday and winter-themed performances in the next few weeks — including “The Gift of the Magi,” a chamber opera based on the short story by O. Henry. Check out shows, performers, dates and ticket availability at the University Box Office today.

Promotional image for Gift of the Magi. November 30 to December 8 at Lincoln Hall. Call 503-725-3305 or pdx.edu/boxoffice for tickets.

Top Hoops Tournament Coming to Campus

The Les Schwab Invitational – a five-day, 32-game tournament featuring 16 of the nation’s top high school teams — will take place Dec. 26-30, 2024, at the Viking Pavilion in the Peter W. Stott Center.

More than 70 past LSI participants have gone on to play in the NBA. Look for tickets to go on sale soon. Share this on-campus experience with the basketball lovers in your life.

PSU Airport carpet cap -- black with PSU written in carpet texture -- and sample black T-shirt shown. Back of T-shirt says

Want a great holiday gift you can wear? Or just want a cool Airport Carpet shirt for yourself? You can still get PSU merchandise in the style of the famous PDX Airport Carpet for a limited time. Celebrate the new terminal that serves as a gateway to our Portland campus with a cotton T-shirt or hat. Order through the University Box Office. Just $25 each with free shipping or on-campus pick up.

More Ways to Pay at University Market

The University Market in Smith has great stuff to buy and, now, more ways to pay. You can tap-to-pay, use your SNAP benefits (on qualified purchases), major credit cards such as American Express and for those with a meal plan, your Dining Dollars.

Dining Dollars expire this term on Dec. 13 so stock up on snacks and beverages today!

It’s easier than ever to get a PSU hoodie, beanie, energy drink or grab-and-go sandwich. The Market also offers Boyd's hot coffee daily.

The University Market on the ground floor of Smith is an easy way to shop on campus. Open this term 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. M-Th, til 5 p.m. F.

To let us know about an upcoming event of general interest or changes in your department or Smith-based group, drop us a line via our Scoop Content Submission Form.

Smith Memorial Student Union at Portland State University is managed by the Campus Events & Student Union office, located in Smith 119 (off the Broadway lobby). You can reach us at conferences@pdx.edu, 503-725-2663.

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