Input needed: Strategic Planning team drafts key building blocks
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PSU's Strategic Planning team has developed foundational Guiding Commitments and Value Propositions based on insights from the Heart of PSU survey and campus engagement events held during the winter term. These documents, now available on the webpage, are essential for shaping PSU's vision for 2030. They prompt us to consider how leveraging our strengths, guided by these commitments, can positively impact our community over time and at scale. Visit the Strategic Planning webpage to review the drafts and offer your questions and feedback.
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2024 Research Awards recipients announced!
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Today, the recipients of PSU's awards for excellence in research, mentoring, and research administration were announced. These awards acknowledge exceptional research, scholarship, creativity, and commitment to the success of PSU students. Six of the 15 research awards are university-wide; the remaining nine are awarded by individual colleges and schools. A new award this year is the "Undergraduate Research Mentor of the Year," which recognizes an individual who provides outstanding mentorship to undergraduate students engaged in research.
The awards will be formally presented at the Research Awards Ceremony & Reception, the closing event of Research Week, on Friday, May 10.
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Speaking of Research Week… nearly 20 scheduled events will showcase the exceptional research, scholarship, and creative work of PSU faculty, staff, and students across campus from May 5-10.
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More dean candidates on campus this week
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All the finalist interviews for dean of CUPA are complete — this week the campus will host candidates for deans at two schools. Faculty and staff are invited to the following Open Forums for the finalists:
School of Business
Finalist A
April 23
2 - 3 p.m.
URBN 212/Parson's Gallery
School of Social Work
Finalist C
April 24
12 - 1 p.m.
ASRC 620/630
Candidate CVs will be posted 24 hours before their interviews on the individual school dean search webpages, linked above.
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Don't miss this: Dr. Michael Sorrell at PSU this Thursday
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This week, Portland State University will host Michael Sorrell, president of Paul Quinn College, as part of the Presidential Speaker Series. Sorrell is widely recognized as a visionary leader and catalyst for change, having taken a leadership role at a struggling, complex institution and transforming it with a culture of empowerment, innovation and academic excellence. A renowned storyteller, Sorrell imparts leadership insights that challenge conventional thinking, urging audiences to embrace authenticity, resilience, and bold risk-taking as pathways to achievement.
Thursday, April 25
4 p.m.
Hoffman Hall
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Faculty Retirement Reception - Save the Date
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Academic Affairs is excited to announce the first-ever Faculty Retirement Reception. Join us for a drop-in reception on Wednesday, May 22, in Smith Memorial Student Union Room 328/329, from 4 to 6 p.m. Campus colleagues are invited to celebrate and honor our retiring faculty for their dedication to PSU and commitment to students. More information and an opportunity to RSVP will be posted in the coming weeks.
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From the President's blog: Still Taking Back the Night
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April is Sexual Assault Awareness & Action month. Shockingly, statistics reveal that 13% of U.S. university students experience sexual assault, underscoring the necessity for robust support services like PSU's Sexual and Relationship Violence Response (SRVR) program and other support found through the Women's Resource Center (WRC). The WRC invites the PSU community to participate in Take Back the Night on April 25 or contribute to their Survivor Hardship Fund that supports students of all genders who are experiencing sexual and relationship violence. This week on her blog, PSU President Ann Cudd writes about her longtime dedication to activism and resistance against intimate partner violence.
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Experience an unforgettable evening of theatrical splendor
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Step into an enchanting world of passion, intrigue, secret romance, and irresistible charm with Portland State Opera’s “The Merry Widow" on April 27 at 7:30 p.m. and April 28 at 3:00 p.m. This operetta is presented with a fresh, youthful, colorful take on this beloved classic — placing the action in the glamorous environs of 1960s Paris. Follow the vivacious widow Hanna Glawari as she navigates a whirlwind of romance, masked intentions, high-society drama, and so much dancing — from the waltz, to the can-can, to the polonaise. Ticket prices for students $20, senior citizens $30, and general public $45.
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Serve the City Day is May 4
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The second annual Serve the City Day is happening on Saturday, May 4. The PSU Alumni Association invites alumni, students, staff and friends to a day of service on the PSU campus. Choose from two volunteer options: picking up trash on and around campus or writing letters to elderly. Afterwards, the Alumni Association is treating participants to a free lunch catered by alumni-owned business Tamale Boy.
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Serve up the fun with Giant Pink Volleyball
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It’s midway through Spring term, which means it’s time for some fun with Giant Pink Volleyball on Thursday, May 2 from 4 - 6 p.m. The ball is 4 feet tall, so no volleyball experience is necessary. Free and open to all PSU faculty and staff; no Campus Rec membership required. Register as a team or a free agent by 5 p.m. next Tuesday, April 30.
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The deadline for approximately 250 scholarships for PSU students is next Wednesday, May 1. Please encourage students to apply through Scholarship Universe.
- University Studies is hiring undergraduate peer mentors for the 2024-25 academic year. Tell students about this great opportunity to gain valuable leadership experience.
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Tuesday, April 23 is Transfer Appreciation Day! Connect students with all the activities happening on campus thanks to our hard-working colleagues at the Transfer and Returning Student Resource Center (TRSRC).
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Earthquake prep: Get informed, plan ahead, stay safe |
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News Briefs & Announcements |
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The Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships is still seeking volunteers to read and score student applications. Please sign up if you can help with this university-wide project!
- RSVP to upcoming events, including:
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Elijah Herr, director of Financial Aid, spoke with Axios about delays in FAFSA awards and President Ann Cudd shared the benefits of PSU’s proposal to replace the Keller Auditorium with the Oregonian.
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People
Scott Burns, Jenna DePasquale, Debra Harris, Maura Kelly, Paola López-Duarte, Cassio de Oliveira, Hyeyoung Woo
Presented
Shelby Anderson, Kate Monti Barcalow, Laurel Diciuccio, Daniel Jaffee, Nathan Jereb, Paola López-Duarte, Byeongdon Oh, Cassio de Oliveira, Ryan Petteway, Dara Shrifrer, Ned Tilbrook, Dianna Wilson, Hyeyoung Woo
Published/Exhibited
Jack Barbera, Lisa Bates, Colleen Carroll, Natalie J. Cholula, Annabelle Dolidon, Safaa El-Mansy, Berrin Erdogan, Alex Farrington, Elise Granek, Jacen Greene, Mia Hackett, Melissa Haeffner, Alissa Hartig, Geoff Szafranski, Marisa Zapata
Grants
Kathi Inman Berens
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