Building Hours for Fall Term

Welcome to the fall term. We’re sending out this slightly early version of the Smith Memorial Student Union newsletter so you have some basic building information as classes start.

This fall, Smith’s building hours will be:

Student PSU ID access – 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. daily.
Staff and faculty with standard PSU ID access – 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. daily.
Broadway doors open to the general public – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. M-F.
Those PSU staff members with extended building access will continue to have that access to Smith.
The building will be open for scheduled events evenings and weekends. Event attendees can get access at the SW Broadway entrance for most events.
Smith’s Place coffee shop is becoming Smith’s coffee + eats, under new management. It is expected to open the first week of fall term. Planned hours are 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. M-Th; til 4 p.m. Fridays.
University Market will be open 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. M-Th; til 5 p.m. on Fridays.
Viking Gameroom in the basement will have open times noon to 6 p.m.
M-F unless a special event is scheduled.
Bowery Bagels reopens Sept. 25. They will be open 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. M-Th; til 1 p.m. on Friday.
The Smith’s Kitchen food court will feature several new options this fall. Look for Kunniq Sausage Grill, ACE Sushi and Shawrma Spot. Planned daily hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. M-Th; til 2 p.m. Fridays.
In Viking Pavilion, the Versa Cafe will feature Bashas Mediterranean, smoothies, breakfast wraps and sandwiches again this fall. Their hours will be 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. M-Th; til 3 p.m. Fridays.

Who To Contact Regarding Building Issues

Call 911 immediately for any life-threatening health emergencies.

For most concerns related to the use of Smith, contact building manager Mercedes Youngston, 503-725-4334. These include custodial issues, non-emergency maintenance, space-related issues and access control needs. NOTE: If you submit a direct request to the Facilities Work Control Center for facility emergencies in Smith, please CC Mercedes.

For safety concerns and after-hours building emergencies in Smith, contact Campus Public Safety Office at 503-725-5911. You can now review the weekly public safety blotter of campus report on their website.

Smith is managed by the Campus Events & Student Union office, located in Smith 119 (off the Broadway lobby). You can reach us at conferences@pdx.edu or during weekday office hours at 503-725-2663.

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Food Pantry in former Green Zebra store: While work continues on the remodeling of the Food Pantry in Smith's basement, the Pantry is operating out of the former grocery in Parking Structure 2, 1704 SW Broadway. It's just across the street and a block to the left. Learn more about fall hours, volunteer to help at this valuable resource for all students or make an appointment on their website.

The food pantry space, formerly the Quiet Prayer lounge, is cleared out in preparation for construction.

The former Quiet Prayer and Meditation Lounge, SMSU 47, was emptied out early this summer in preparation for the expanded Food Pantry. Find out more about recent changes in Smith in our next Smith Scoop.

No materials in the hallways overnight

Smith Management reminds everyone that any materials placed in the hallways during the day are to be removed at night. This includes displays, tables, signage, giveaways and surplus items.

For accessibility and safety reasons, we cannot support permanent displays of materials or long-term tabling in the hallways. When your department or organization is open during the day, you are welcome to “invite” students in with small displays. Do not allow these materials to block passage at doorways or in the corridors.

Smith Rules of Conduct: Review the student union's rules of conduct on the Smith website.

No riding in the building

A reminder that scooters, skateboards, one-wheelers, decks, bicycles and other commuting or recreation vehicles cannot be ridden inside Smith.

Bikes should be parked outside or in the nearby bike hubs, not in office spaces or in the building.

If you have any questions about these reminders, please contact Mercedes Youngston.

Everyone hopes the campus will be active and engaging this fall. Please help support students — and the University’s work — by keeping Smith a friendly and, accessible place for all.

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