April 17, 2023

News

Research and Graduate Studies Vice President finalists to visit campus

Four finalists for the Research and Graduate Studies Vice President search will be on campus April 20 through May 2, for two-day campus visits. Each finalist will present at an open forum. The visit dates, along with open forum details, are posted on the Research and Graduate Studies website. Candidate CVs and feedback surveys are posted 24 hours prior to each two-day visit.

Register for media training

The first media training workshop designed for faculty and researchers is coming up soon — are you registered? Brad Phillips of Throughline, who has trained thousands of academics, researchers and scientists will lead two virtual, interactive media training and messaging workshops to help you become the most effective media interviewee. Sessions are on Friday, April 28 and Friday, May 5. Faculty, graduate students and communicators are invited to learn more and register online. This training is co-sponsored by Research & Graduate Studies, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and University Communications.

Jason Washington Art Committee extends deadline for artist applications

Submissions are due Monday, May 1 for artists/artist teams to submit qualifications to create a biographical remembrance for Jason Washington, who was killed by campus police officers in 2018. One artist/artist team will be selected to create a site-specific interior artwork to be located at the heart of the campus in Smith Memorial Student Union (SMSU). Application and project details are available online.

PSU participates in National Survey of Student Engagement

Starting this week, first year students and graduating seniors will begin receiving a survey in their email from the National Survey of Student Engagement, or NSSE, which PSU is participating in this year. NSSE collects information about first-year and senior students' participation in programs and activities that institutions provide for their learning and personal development. The results provide an estimate of how undergraduates spend their time and what they gain from attending college. Please encourage students to participate in this survey.

Call for proposals at Institute on Aging

The Institute on Aging is soliciting proposals for the 2023-24 Gerontology Education and Research Initiative (GERI) faculty grant program to support faculty-led research projects on topics that affect older adults, their families and communities. Two grants are available for up to $30,000 and all PSU faculty are encouraged to apply. Proposals are due May 31, 2023. Register for the information session on April 27th at 11 a.m. Reach out to betterwithage@pdx.edu with any questions.

PSU Opera ‘The Magic Flute’ opens Friday

PSU Opera, our nationally recognized opera training program, presents Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s full-scale, world-class opera “The Magic Flute.” The audience will be captivated by a medieval, high-fantasy realm, rich with mystical, gothic visual themes and filled with terrifying serpents, mischievous fairies and charming forest animals. "The Magic Flute" is a celebration of truth, courage, sacrifice and love as the true path to enlightenment. The opera runs April 21-30 at Lincoln Hall. Tickets are available online.

News Briefs & Announcements

The next PSU Board of Trustees meeting is Thursday, April 20 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at ASRC Suite 515.
PSU employees have access to the Adidas employee store through April 30. Bring your PSU ID and another form of photo ID to gain access to employee pricing! The store is located at 2701 NW Vaughn St. in Portland.
Join Campus Rec in promoting inclusion and acceptance of all body types and shapes during PSU’s third annual Love Your Body Week, from April 17-21. Free for all students and staff.
Shop sustainably at the Rewear Fair on Thursday, April 20 from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Campus Rec where donated or unclaimed items will be given away for free to students, faculty and staff.

PSU in the News

Air Pollution expert Eliott Gall helped Portland Monthly explore how individuals can prepare for wildfire smoke; History Professor Marc Rodriguez spoke with the Portland Mercury about Starbucks employee efforts to unionize; and Angela Jackson, PSU’s director of industry and entrepreneurial engagement, talked with Inside Higher Ed about universities serving local communities.

Accolades

People

Ryan Petteway, Tracy Prince, Pronoy Rai, Wanying Shi

Presented

Jola Ajibade, Chris Cartwright, Kai Hang Cheang, Christina Cress, Jon Holt, Jungmin Kwon, Carlos Mena, Ryan Petteway, Marta Stelmaszak Rosa, Howard Yank

Published/Exhibited

Jola Ajibade, David Ervin, Jungmin Kwon, Carlos Mena, Brandon Reich, Wanying Shi

Events

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