Administrative Briefing is Wednesday, Oct. 15 |
Join university leadership for the fall Administrative Briefing on Wednesday, Oct. 15, from 3:30–5 p.m. in ASRC 515 (Board Room) or via Zoom [Meeting Link]. Faculty and staff will hear high-level updates on key topics including PSU’s sanctuary campus designation and the university budget, followed by time for Q&A.
A recording of the briefing will be shared in next week's edition of Currently.
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General Education Symposium is Friday, Oct. 17 |
The General Education Task Force has released the agenda for its upcoming Fall 2025 Symposium (see table below). PSU faculty, staff, and administrators are invited to join a presentation on general education research and options developed by faculty- and staff-led subcommittees. Attendees will have the opportunity to provide feedback and engage in discussion on potential general education initiatives for the campus.
When: Friday, Oct. 17 | 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Where: Smith Student Union Ballroom
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| Fall 2025 General Education | Symposium Agenda |
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Welcome | | 9:20 - 9:50 |
Subcommittee Presentations (Finances and Institutional Data & PSU Student Needs) | | 9:50 - 10:20 | Table Discussion + Feedback Submission | | 10:20 - 10:30 | Break | | 10:30 - 11:00 | Subcommittee Presentations (Key Competencies and Literacies of General Education & National Models of General Education) | |
11:00 - 11:30 | Table Discussion + Feedback Submission | | 11:30 - 12:00 |
Wrap-up |
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Research Award nominations due soon |
Nominate a colleague for one of PSU’s annual Research Awards, managed by Research & Graduate Studies. Name-only nominations (and external contacts for Presidential Award nominees) are due Monday, Oct. 27. Completed nominations are due Monday, Nov. 17, 2025.
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Conference fund applications open for AAUP members |
The first round of applications are due by Saturday, Nov. 1 for the Faculty Conference Fund (FCF), which was created in the recent contract negotiations. The fund is intended to supplement resources to support members’ participation in academic and professional conferences, symposia, workshops, exhibitions, and other events related to their fields of study.
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Fire drills all this week at PSU |
Annual Fire Evacuation Drills will take place in academic and administrative buildings across campus this week (Oct. 13-17) between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Drills are unannounced and occur once per year. Each will last about 10-20 minutes.
What to do:
When the fire alarm sounds and the strobe lights flash, exit the building immediately and go to your designated evacuation assembly location.
If you need help using stairs during an evacuation, make sure you are listed in the Evacuation Assistance Registry.
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City tree maintenance begins this week |
Starting today (Monday, Oct. 13), the City of Portland will be performing tree maintenance work in the Park Blocks. This includes trimming branches, removing dead or hazardous limbs, and taking down trees that are unhealthy or unsafe.
For safety, sections of the Park Blocks will be roped off as crews move through campus. Work is expected to continue for several weeks.
PSU Facilities and Property Management is coordinating with Campus Events to notify groups with planned activities in the Park Blocks about any impacts.
To stay informed about campus projects and closers, visit the Impact Notices webpage and sign up for alerts about work that affects the areas you frequent.
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New online form for non-emergency reports |
The PSU Campus Public Safety Office (CPSO) is excited to announce a new system for reporting non-emergency incidents: a convenient, secure online form.
This new resource is designed to provide the PSU community — including students, faculty and staff — with a simple, confidential way to report an event when there is no immediate threat to life or property.
Examples of Appropriate Non-Emergency Reports:
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Vandalism (e.g., graffiti, property damage discovered after the fact)
- Minor Theft (e.g., a bike that was stolen last night, a missing laptop from a desk)
- Drug or Alcohol Incidents (e.g., suspicious activity witnessed without confrontation)
- Non-Physical Harassment or Intimidation
- Lost Property
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Amazon Business Dedicated Delivery: Faster delivery and better prices |
PSU’s eMarketplace team, in partnership with the Mailroom, is rolling out Amazon Business Dedicated Delivery to improve delivery speed and reliability while reducing truck traffic on campus.
At checkout in the Amazon Business punch-out, the “FREE Dedicated Delivery” option will now be selected by default — please use this option when ordering.
PSU has also joined Amazon’s Curated Catalog Program for Office and Breakroom supplies, which offers:
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- Up to 25% savings on popular items
- Price locks for six months
- Consistent stock on commonly used products
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Amazon will automatically give you the lowest available price at checkout.Â
Questions? Contact the eMarketplace team at eprocure@pdx.edu.
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Park Blocks transform into outdoor cinema - Wednesday |
This Wednesday, PSU's Cultural Resource Centers are turning the Park Blocks into an outdoor cinema! The Culture in Motion Short Film Festival is a vibrant, intentional campus experience that highlights diverse and captivating stories. Alongside the films, CRC students will be making fresh popcorn, spinning cotton candy, serving snow cones and more. With music, food, film, and hopefully even dancing, the event will have the energy and joy of a true block party.
Wednesday, Oct. 15
Park Blocks
4 - 7 p.m.
Snacks, drinks & swag!
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At Smith, the coffee is always brewing! |
With the Starbucks at Urban Center closed, not only are there locally owned coffee and tea options available nearby, Smith Memorial Student Union on campus has several alternatives that take Dining Dollars and are open weekdays:
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The University Market (opens at 7:30 a.m.) features hot, fresh Boyds, a cappuccino machine AND a large selection of energy drinks.
- Smith’s Place (8 a.m.), in the Broadway lobby, now features Portland Roaster drip, espressos, lattes, icy energy drinks and iced coffee slushie machines.
- Bowery Bagels (7 a.m.) has Water Avenue brewed and ready to go.
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Faculty & Academic Professionals appreciation night at Viks Volleyball |
Vikings Athletics invites faculty and academic professionals to Academic Recognition and Faculty Appreciation Night on Thursday, Oct. 23 at 7 p.m. in Viking Pavilion, as our first-place Vikings Volleyball team takes on Eastern Washington.
This special evening celebrates the academic achievements of our student-athletes and the faculty and academic professionals who support their success.
Faculty and academic professionals may claim up to two complimentary tickets in the Park Block Party Deck, with appetizers provided.
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Help kick off Career Week |
Career Week is almost here — next week — a new quarterly series of events bringing together students, faculty, staff, and employers to highlight the many ways PSU prepares students for life after graduation. From career fairs and employer panels to resume reviews and networking opportunities, students will have multiple ways to connect their classroom learning to real-world pathways.
Fall Career Week runs Oct. 20–24, with the Fall Career Fair on Monday, Oct. 27. Explore the event catalog and share it with your students to ensure they don’t miss this opportunity to build skills and connections.
Questions? Contact Giovanna DiFalco @ GDiFalco@pdx.edu
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Email Currently@pdx.edu for inclusion in an upcoming newsletter. Please limit submissions to 100 words or less.
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