Shop alumni-owned businesses this holiday season |
Celebrate the season by supporting Portland State alumni! Discover unique, locally crafted gifts with the Viking Made Holiday Gift Guide, featuring:
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- Artisan goods, food and drinks, home decor, beauty products and alumni-authored books.
- Curated categories: Foodies, Treat-Yourself, Tastemaker, Book Lovers.
- Exclusive discounts for the PSU community!
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Give meaningful gifts while championing our alumni. Explore the guide today and make this holiday season Viking Made!
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Building belonging and refuge at Portland State
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In a recent message, President Ann Cudd reflects on PSU's commitment to being a place of belonging and refuge, especially during uncertain times. She highlights Oregon’s legacy as the first sanctuary state and PSU’s role in fostering community, care and equity for all students.
As the fall term concludes, President Cudd encourages us to continue co-creating the future we want — together.
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2025 Excellence Awards nominations open Jan. 6 |
Starting in the new year, Academic Affairs invites nominations for the 2025 Faculty and Staff Excellence Awards. These awards celebrate the exceptional scholarship, dedication and achievements of PSU’s faculty and staff who inspire excellence across campus.
Key dates:
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- January 6, 2025: Nomination Form opens.
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February 14, 2025: Deadline to submit forms and supplemental materials.
- Week of March 3, 2025: Award decisions finalized.
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Don’t miss the chance to honor colleagues who make a difference at PSU! Review the award descriptions and eligibility requirements today.
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Friday deadline for Public Impact Awards |
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Reminder: Winter Term Staff Fee forms due Jan. 4 |
PSU employees who are planning to use the tuition discount for the 2025 Winter Term must upload their completed Staff Fee Forms to the Human Resources uploader by Jan. 4, 2025 — two days before the term begins. Deadlines for other Oregon universities may differ, so check their websites for details.
Questions? Email askhrc@pdx.edu. Happy studying!
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Donate to the winter clothing drive |
Help PSU students stay warm this winter! Several campus resource centers are collecting gently used clothing items to support students in need.
Between now and Thursday, Dec. 5, you can donate clean, gently used winter clothing of all sizes to any of these resource centers:
| The clothing drive is this Thursday, Dec. 5 from 11 a.m - 2 p.m. on the Cramer Hall/SMSU Sky Bridge.
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Give to student hardship funds |
This Giving Tuesday, make a lasting impact on Portland State students. Your gift to the PSU Student Emergency Fund, operated by the PSU Foundation, helps students overcome unexpected challenges, keeping them on track to achieve their goals.
Together, we can empower the future leaders, innovators and changemakers of our community.
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Help nonresident students find friends |
This Wednesday, Dec. 4 at 3 p.m., the Associated Students of Portland State (ASPSU) and Global Diversity and Inclusion (GDI) are hosting a Nonresident Student Speed Meet, a lively, speed-friending event designed specifically for out-of-state, international and undocumented students. Location: Smith Memorial Student Union (SMSU) 327.
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It’s time for the faculty/staff dodgeball tournament! |
Congrats PSU faculty and staff, you made it through fall term! Let's celebrate with a game of dodgeball this Thursday, Dec. 5 from 4 - 6 p.m. at Campus Rec. Eight teams of five players will compete in the tournament. Each team will play a warm-up game before we start the single-elimination tournament. Free and open to all PSU faculty/staff. No Campus Rec membership required. Register by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 4.
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Join the Teddy Bear Toss at PSU men’s basketball game |
Get ready for a heartwarming tradition! Portland State Athletics will host the third annual Teddy Bear Toss during halftime of the Men's Basketball game vs. Denver University on Dec. 7 at 2 p.m. at Viking Pavilion.
How to Participate
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- Bring a new teddy bear or stuffed animal to the game.
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Toss it onto the court at halftime to support the Fox 12 Les Schwab Tire Centers Toy Drive.
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All donations will bring joy to local children this holiday season. Each year, the toss has delivered more than 500 stuffed animals to the Toy Drive. Let’s keep the tradition going!
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Winter break outdoor gear rental special |
Celebrate winter with this amazing special! From Dec. 13 - Jan. 6, you can rent gear from the Outdoor Program for only twice the regular weekend rate. That’s 31 days of gear! Any additional days will be charged standard extra day fees. Pickup items at the Outdoor Program office located 505 SW Harrison Street.
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Liubomir Chiriac, Chia Yin Hsu, Jungmin Kwon, Mary Marshall, Julie Nelson, Lisa Notman, Pronoy Rai
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Grants
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