Portland State's weekly student newsletter for the week of Oct. 16, 2023

Important Dates 

Thursday, Oct. 19:
Sunday, Oct. 22:
  • Last day to withdraw with a 20% refund
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Even steeper public transit discounts for PSU 

Good news! TriMet’s discounted passes for PSU students just got even more affordable and accessible. Check it out:
TriMet Reduced Fare Program (Best value)
  • NEW: any Pell Grant recipient is automatically eligible
  • Enrollment online or at the PSU Transportation Office
  • Cost: $1.25 per ride, $2.50 per day, $28 per month
PSU Student Viking Pass Program 
  • NEW: cost reduced from $150 per term to $100 per term
  • Three month pass valid for the full academic term, can be billed to student account
  • Enroll at PSU Transportation Office, can renew online via our website

And, as always, the Portland Streetcar is FREE any day, all year ‘round with your PSU ID card!
Navigate Student Transit

Enjoy food at Smith’s Coffee and Eats Cafe

Come to Smith Memorial Student Union (SMSU or ‘Smith’) for breakfast or lunch! This term, the student union has a new coffee shop, operated by the folks from Bowery Bagels, and a food court of new menu options. Try Ace Sushi, Kunniq’s Gourmet Sausage (pro tip: try the fries!) and shawarma Spot (with the items you love from their 4th Avenue cart). The coffee shop (8 a.m.) and Bowery Bagels (7 a.m.) open early. The Smith’s Kitchen food court is open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday and until 2 p.m. on Fridays. These eateries all take Dining Dollars!
Check Out SMSU

Score some deals on used outdoor gear

The Outdoor Program is retiring a wide variety of used outdoor rental equipment on Saturday, Oct. 21 from 11 a.m to 1 p.m to make space for new rental items. All items are sold as-is. Limit of three of any type of item per customer. We encourage you to purchase items for yourself and your loved ones to get outside, not for resale purposes.
Shop the Sale

Free menstrual products in PSU bathrooms

Free menstrual products are available in all bathrooms that students access throughout the PSU campus. Students will find tampons and pads in all mens, womens, and all-gender restrooms. Products will be regularly restocked. If you notice an empty or missing dispenser, please email the Facilities and Property Management Work Control Center at 2fix@pdx.edu with the building, floor, and location of the restroom.
More information

Celebrate National Transfer Student Week

In collaboration with departments and resource centers across campus, the Transfer and Returning Student Resource Center (TRSRC) is offering in-person and remote workshops, information sessions, activities, and social events for transfer students in honor of National Transfer Student Week! Check out the schedule and descriptions to find the sessions that are right for you. Sign up for our newsletter.
Transfer Week Events

Meet PSU President Ann Cudd

Join the PSU Advocates for a webinar on Tuesday, Oct. 17 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. and meet PSU's new president, Dr. Ann Cudd. During the event, you’ll learn about Cudd’s experience and vision for how the university can partner in downtown Portland's revitalization efforts. Attendees can submit questions before the webinar.
Register for the Webinar

Write your story at PSU

Are you interested in capturing your family’s story in writing? The Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art (JSMA) at PSU is offering writing workshops this quarter that will guide participants in writing personal stories about family relationships, first and second-generation experiences, and immigration. No previous writing experience necessary. This workshop is Thursday, Oct. 19 at 5 p.m. — it will be led by Jessica Yen, a third-generation Chinese-American whose work explores the intersection of memory, family, culture, language, identity, and history.
Reserve a Spot

Upcoming Events

Monday, October 16
Tuesday, October 17
Wednesday, October 18
Thursday, October 19
Friday, October 20
Saturday, October 21
Find more events at: PSU Connect & PSU Events
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