Reminder: Portland State University is closed on Tuesday, Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day

November 10, 2025

It all comes down to this — on Saturday, Nov. 15 at 2 p.m., the PSU Vikings football team returns to Providence Park for its Homecoming game against the University of Montana Grizzlies. Faculty and staff get a discount on tickets with the code PSUSTAFF or use the specific discount code for your college or school to compete for the Viks Cup PSU Attendance Challenge. All tickets are sold through SeatGeek.

P.S. Students get in for free — help them get their tickets by sharing this slide.

Flapjacks and Football
Monday, Nov. 10, 10:30-11:30 a.m. in ASRC 160
The football team will be serving free pancakes, coffee and hot chocolate!

Maseeh Exchange: Power & Energy
Wednesday, Nov. 12, 5 - 7 p.m. in Engineering Building
Get free homecoming swag, see the finished community mural, and learn about the university’s dynamic research around power and energy.

Storm the Stadium (The Walk to Providence)
Saturday, Nov. 15, Meet at Viking Pavilion at THE SHIELD at 12 p.m. - Storming begins at 12:30 p.m.
Bring the Viking energy from campus to Providence Park — and get exclusive game day swag!

Vikings Fan Fest: The Ultimate Pre-Game Party
Saturday, Nov. 15, 12 - 2 p.m., SW Morrison St. outside Providence Park
The Alumni Association is hosting a pre-game party that includes games, local food and a cash bar for fans 21+. Free and open to all, but registration is encouraged.

Join Portland State’s Student Success team as they share key findings and recommendations from our partnership with the National Institute for Student Success (NISS) — and how these insights build on universitywide efforts to support students. Learn how this work connects to initiatives like the General Education Task Force and how your role contributes to improving student persistence, retention and graduation.

Wednesday, Nov. 12
12:45 - 1:25 p.m. 
Hoffmann Hall

This week, look for the first edition of The Bridge Bulletin, a monthly newsletter that brings updates from key areas of the university’s financial sustainability plan, Bridge to the Future 2.0. The newsletter will report on progress in the areas of Operational Excellence, PIVOT and the Non-Academic Administrative Review. There will also be answers to questions submitted through the financial sustainability feedback form and a look ahead at upcoming engagement opportunities.

PSU's annual Research Awards recognize the outstanding achievements of research faculty, student mentors, and administrative professionals at Portland State. Nominations must be completed by 5 p.m. next Monday, Nov. 17 to be eligible for review.

Portland State’s Vice Provost for Student Affairs, Michele Toppe, has been named a 2026 NASPA Pillar of the Profession — one of the highest honors in student affairs. The recognition celebrates her three decades of leadership and her deep commitment to student success, inclusion and community.

PSU's Korean Outreach, Research, and Education (KORE) initiative invites proposals for the development of new or significantly revised courses that explore Korean culture, society, or related topics. Proposed courses may focus explicitly on Korea or meaningfully integrate substantial Korean content into broader academic themes. 

All full-time faculty members whose expertise includes Korean Studies are welcome to apply. Recipients will receive $1,000 to support course development.

Applications due Friday Nov. 21.

Are you a faculty member interested in proposing a class to be considered for the Race and Ethnic Studies Requirement (RESR) for Fall 2026? Interested in learning more about the RESR? Please join the RESR Committee of the Faculty Senate for more information about RESR courses and the launch of the new submission form on Thursday, Nov. 20 at 3 p.m. This will be a remote event: https://pdx.zoom.us/j/88627797068 

Questions? Email RESR@pdx.edu

In signature style, the Portland State Chamber Choir kicks off its 50th anniversary season and the release of its new record "The Songs Remain" in a concert that brings the acclaimed professional vocal group Fourth Wall Ensemble to Portland for an evening of musical brilliance. Hailing from New York City, Fourth Wall Ensemble is a genre-bending group known for their fearless artistry and inventive programming. The program spans the centuries, from Claudio Monteverdi’s shimmering Renaissance harmonies to the genius of Portland’s own Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Caroline Shaw. Breaking Ground promises to be a felicitous start to a milestone season for one of America’s finest university choirs.

Friday, Nov. 14 & Saturday, Nov. 15
7:30 p.m.
St. Philip Neri Catholic Church
2408 SE 16th Ave., Portland
$15-$50

What would you take with you into the afterlife? Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ hilarious, biting, thought-provoking, and Pulitzer Prize finalist play Everybody, is a contemporary take on the 15th-century morality play Everyman. As the character named “Everybody” journeys toward death, they reflect on a life too quickly coming to an end and beseech a colorful cast of characters, including Time, Friendship, Beauty, and Stuff, to accompany them into the afterlife.

Each night, an onstage lottery assigns cast members their roles – making each performance unique and surprising. Irreverent, heartfelt, and enticingly unpredictable, Everybody invites us to laugh, reflect, and confront our inevitable end.

Nov. 13-22
Lincoln Hall Boiler Room Studio (LH55)
$5-$60

"We Were Here" unveils the untold history of Black Africans in Renaissance Europe through iconic artworks. Narrated from an Afro-European perspective, it explores stories absent from traditional history books. The film interweaves art history with social narratives, offering a fresh lens on European Renaissance and the complex tapestry of Black presence often overlooked in conventional historical accounts.

A groundbreaking film acclaimed at the 60th International Art Exhibition la Biennale Venezia (2024), Oscar® consideration for Best Documentary Feature (98TH ACADEMY AWARDS, 2026).

Wednesday, Nov. 12
5th Avenue Cinema @ PSU,  510 SW Hall St, Portland, OR 97201.
5 - 8 p.m.
Free

Sponsored by COMITES San Francisco in collaboration with the Italian Department at Portland State University. 

You are warmly invited to the Oceania Exhibition and Cultural Showcase Opening, presented by PSU's first-ever Pacific Islander Studies class! This special event celebrates the culmination of students’ learning through live performances and a display of cultural artifacts from our vibrant Pacific communities. Honor their work and celebrate the richness of Oceania cultures at PSU.

Tuesday, Nov. 25
Vernier Science Center (VSC 105), 1025 SW Mill St.
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Join President Ann Cudd for this week’s Move with the President events—your chance to connect, get active and enjoy PSU’s new community hour!

Pickleball Edition – Thursday, Nov. 13, 12:45–1:30 p.m.
Drop in at the Rec Center courts (3rd floor) for some friendly pickleball—no membership needed, just bring your PSU ID. Equipment and instruction provided!

Run with the President – Friday, Nov. 14, 12:45 p.m.
Lace up for a 5K (about a 10-min/mile pace). Meet in the RMNC lobby and hit the pavement with President Cudd and fellow Vikings!

Move, connect and make the most of community hour!

Next week is International Education Week

The Office of Global Engagement and Innovation is celebrating International Education Week with the 2025 Fall Education Abroad Fair on Wednesday, Nov. 19 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Encourage students to attend and explore the possibilities of studying abroad!

Korean fellowship open to undergrads

The 2025–26 Korean Outreach, Research, and Education (KORE) Undergraduate Fellowship offers PSU undergrads the chance to explore Korean culture, language, and community connections through special events, mentoring, and a collaborative group project. Fellows can earn up to $2,000 for active participation throughout the year. All majors welcome; no language experience required. Applications due Nov. 14.

Marisa Zapata, director of PSU’s Homenessness Research and Action Collaborative, shared the latest Point in Time Count findings with KOIN; Professor of History Catherine McNeur joined OPB’s Think Out Loud to talk about her new course that explores city park history and the ways they have changed cultural culturally; and Alexander Ried Ross, senior instructor in geography, discussed the history of counterprotests and the possibility for increased conflict with the Oregonian.

All week

Public Agency of Travel Planning for the Overwhelmed

Storywork: The Prints of Marie Watt, from the Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and his Family Foundation

Deinum Prize Showcase Exhibition: Missing Everglades of the West

Monday, Nov. 10

Politics & Global Affairs Internship Fair

Physics Seminar Series: Phytoplankton through Multiple Lenses: Insights from Ocean Worlds

Biology Seminar Series: Insights on Species Diversification from Madagascar and Beyond

Tuesday, Nov. 11 University closed (Veterans Day)

Book Launch: “Cekpa: A Memoir in Beaded Essays” by Leah Altman

Women’s Basketball v. Willamette

Wednesday, Nov. 12

Talking Community-Engage Learning

CPID Talks: Design for Community: Phil Roberson

Public Agency of Travel Planning for the Overwhelmed: Reception

Maseeh Exchange: Power & Energy

Thursday, Nov. 13

Show & Tell Design Lecture Series Presents Paul Hoppe

SEES Geology Seminar Series: Dora Raymaker

The Chef Naoko Story: A Journey of Discovery Through Food and Healing: A Presentation by Naoko Tamura

White Bird: Lali Ayguadé Company

Jazz Voice at PSU Presents Perennial: A Concert in Honor of Nancy King

Friday, Nov. 14

Transmit Culture: Ebooks, Audiobooks, and Reading for Wellbeing

Music @ Midday: Horizons: Dave Eggar, Martin Zarzar & Mario Díaz

Maseeh Mathematics + Statistics Colloquium Series

Art & Travel: Conceptual Workshop for International Students

Matthias Kemeny Design Lecture Series Presents Kelli Anderson

White Bird: Lali Ayguadé Company

Saturday, Nov. 15

Exhibition Tour - Storywork: The Prints of Marie Watt

White Bird: Lali Ayguade Company

Find more events at: PSU Events, OAI Events, Viks Athletics

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