Public Health Dean candidates, Safety training, Discover PSU Catering
DUE TO THE HOLIDAY, the next issue of Currently will be published on Tuesday, May 30.
May 22, 2023
News
Engage in the decision-making process: Attend Open Forums for School of Public Health Dean candidates
Three finalists will be on campus this week for the Dean of the PSU/OHSU School of Public Health position. All members of the OHSU and PSU community are encouraged to participate in the Open Forums scheduled for each candidate. All Open Forums are held in person at the Vanport Building, Suite 515 from 2-3 p.m on the following dates:
Candidate B - Wednesday, May 24
Candidate C - Thursday, May 25
Candidate D - Friday, May 26
Each candidate will present on the topic of “School of Public Health: Future Opportunities and Challenges." Finalist materials, including CVs and feedback forms are available 24 hours before the candidate’s visit at thesearch committee’s website.
Enjoy an extra day of outdoor gear rental over the holiday weekend
Embrace the outdoors over Memorial Day Weekend andrent gear for five days for the price of four on Friday, May 26. Stop by the Outdoor Program office located at 505 SW Harrison Street to pick up your gear. Items must be returned by Tuesday, May 30. Any additional days will be charged standard extra day fees. The Rec Center will be closed all day for Memorial Day on Monday, May 29.
Maximize finals success: Leverage the Learning Center's free resources
Finals are almost here! Set your students up for success by letting them know they can meet with an academic coach or peer tutor from the Learning Center to set goals and discuss study strategies. Learning Center services are free and open to all students. Faculty and staff can also submit a request for our ROADS to Success presentation series on topics such as motivation, time management, and study strategies to be presented in your classes.
Calling all lab workers: Sign up for safety training
Lab safety training sessions are offered monthly, typically via Zoom. New students and volunteers working within a lab type environment are asked to please complete the Safety Training form to sign-up for and receive information about the training. Please note you need to be logged into the PSU secure network, either by directly connecting on campus or by using a VPN from home. If you need assistance understanding working with a VPN connection please reach out to OIT at 503-725-4357.
Planning a Campus Event? Discover the offerings of PSU Catering
Spring is the season of campus events and PSU Catering can make them a tasty success. PSU Catering has exclusive rights to operate and provide catered event services in Smith Memorial Student Union, Viking Pavilion at the Peter W. Stott Center and Ondine Hall. Whether you are planning a buffet breakfast, executive luncheon or banquet for student groups, academic departments or partnerships, organizers should reach out to PSU Eats at least 15 days before the event. For some special and culturally themed menus, a food waiver can be granted and an outside caterer used. Learn more about the menus, ordering and waivers at the Campus Events website.
Time and space unravel in PSU theater’s production of ‘A Dream Play’
PSU's theater program presents Caryl Churchill's new version of ‘A Dream Play,’ by August Strindberg. Agnes, the daughter of Hindu god Indra, descends to earth wanting to understand human suffering by becoming human. Her time on Earth moves like a dream. She meets many characters on her journey, but in this dream-life, they split, double, evaporate and reappear as she and they move through time and space, one moment moving forward, the next moment in the past, or suddenly in a different place, together or apart. Performances are May 25 to June 3 in the Lincoln Hall Boiler Room Theater (LH55). Free for PSU students; $15 general admission. Tickets: pdx.edu/boxoffice.
PSU in the News
Sociologist Hyeyoung Woo talked with the Washington Post about South Korea’s no-kid zoning; Vivek Shandas, professor of climate adaptation, spoke with OPB about changes needed in Oregon to survive future heatwaves; and Huda Alkitkat, Population Research Center program manager, discussed Portland’s shrinking populationwith the Oregonian.
Currently is Portland State University’s weekly faculty and staff newsletter. It is published online every Monday during the academic year by University Communications. News items should be emailed by noon the Tuesday before publication. See theCurrently websitefor submission guidelines and schedule.
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