For updates on Millar Library services, visit LIBRARY FAQ.
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Missed the Administrative Briefing? Recording available on key campus updates |
More than 200 people attended the PSU Administrative Briefing last week, either in person or online. This was the second briefing session of this academic year and administrative leaders have indicated their intention to continue holding these briefings at least once per term (excluding summer).
The briefing covered updates surrounding the recent occupation and subsequent closure of the Millar Library, including logistics around library services, the Incident Management Team’s role in campus closures, and student and employee support. There were also updates about strategic planning, campus construction and real estate, the Building Community Through Dialogue task force, the search for a permanent Vice President of Finance and Administration, and more.
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Open Forums scheduled for VP of Finance & Administration finalists
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President Ann Cudd announces the following on-campus forums for four finalists for the Vice President of Finance & Administration.
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Finalist A
Thursday, May 23
ASRC 515
11 a.m. - Noon
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| Finalist B
Wednesday, May 29
Lincoln Hall Rm. 75
10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
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Finalist C
Friday, May 31
Lincoln Hall Rm. 75
10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
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| Finalist D
Tuesday, June 4
Lincoln Hall Rm. 75
10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
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CVs and feedback forms will be posted 24 hours before each finalist's campus visit. All feedback forms will be available until 5 p.m. on Friday, June 7.
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College of Education launches undergraduate teaching program |
Portland State University and the College of Education are proud to announce the launch of its innovative Elementary Education Bachelor’s degree program, offering undergraduates a direct pathway to becoming licensed teachers in the state of Oregon. The program, now accepting students for the fall term 2024, marks a significant milestone in PSU’s commitment to equity, access and diversity in teacher education. Traditionally, students have pursued their teaching license after completing a graduate-level program at PSU. But for many, a master’s degree is out of reach. Recognizing the need for a more inclusive, accessible pathway, PSU developed an undergraduate track. The elementary education degree is tailored to meet the demands of a diverse student body and different learning needs.
With the launch of this program we are helping to fill the gaps in a high-demand industry by training the next generation of impact-driven educators.
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Applications close tonight for PSU’s Student Leader for Service program. SLS is a year-long leadership program that facilitates hands-on experiences that enrich the campus and the greater Portland community.
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The deadline to apply for the Summer Research Academy is extended to this Friday. This is for undergraduates who are interested in pursuing research opportunities — no previous research experience necessary!
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The Learning Center is hiring academic coaches — students admitted to a PSU graduate program for the 2024-25 academic year are eligible to apply.
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PSU unveils stunning new designs for performing arts center proposal |
Ahead of a city council presentation on May 29, Portland State University has submitted an updated proposal for the Portland Performing Arts + Culture Center, featuring new design images by architecture partner Bora. The updated plan envisions a multi-use arts and culture complex designed to revitalize downtown Portland, attract major Broadway shows, support diverse arts organizations, promote cultural equity, enhance arts education, and showcase sustainable building practices. The new renderings emphasize the use of mass timber, green roofs, and natural lighting to create a uniquely Northwest aesthetic.
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Celebrate global cultures at International Night this Friday |
This Friday, May 24, is International Night — an opportunity to celebrate and share diverse cultures with the PSU and Portland community. The event will showcase a variety of cultural performances (singing, dancing, instrumental acts, and a fashion show) as well as multicultural cuisine and cultural booths. Come and enjoy cultures from all over the world! Everyone is welcome. Tickets are free for PSU students, faculty and staff, and $5 for the general public — tickets are required for entry. This student-organized event is from 4 to 8 p.m. in the Viking Pavilion.
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Viks Athletics offers early ticket sales to aid library recovery |
To support the recovery efforts for PSU's Branford Price Millar Library, Portland State Athletics is offering exclusive, early access to single game ticket sales for one football game and one volleyball game. For the Vikings football home opener against South Dakota on September 14, $10 from each ticket purchased will be donated to the PSU Library Fund. Additionally, for the Vikings volleyball match against Oregon on September 18, $5 from each ticket will go towards the fund.
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Get active with upcoming Campus Rec events |
Kickball tournament
Show off your kickball skills, make new friends, and have some fun on Tuesday, May 21 from 6-9 p.m on the Stott Field. Create a team of 8 players or register as a Free Agent by 5 p.m. today (Monday, May 20). Free and open to all PSU Rec Center members!
Pickup Wheelchair Basketball
We have the sport chairs so come on out and try your skills out on the court on Tuesday, May 21 from 6-7 p.m! Free to join. Register to let us know you're coming. Everyone of all abilities is welcome.
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View the creative works made by PSU’s 2024 graduates (rescheduled) |
The Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art (JSMA) at Portland State University presents Long Story Short: 2024 BFA/MFA Showcase, an exhibition of work by the 2024 graduates of the Master of Fine Arts in Contemporary Art Practices programs (Studio Practice and Art + Social Practice) and the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art Practice in the Schnitzer School of Art + Art History + Design. The exhibition runs Tuesday, May 21 through June 8, with a public reception on Thursday, May 23, from 5 – 7 pm at JSMA at PSU. The JSMA is located in Fariborz Maseeh Hall on the Broadway St. entrance.
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PSU Theater’s new play dissects identity and friendship on the soccer field |
Opening May 23, PSU Theater presents Pulitzer Prize finalist "The Wolves" by Sarah DeLappe. A muscular contemporary coming-of-age story, "The Wolves" offers an intimate glimpse into the lives of a high school girls’ indoor soccer team. Set against the AstroTurf backdrop of the team’s winter season, the play explores thorny and shifting landscapes of identity, friendship, competition, and belonging. With a powerful blend of humor and vulnerability, the play asks its audience to encounter the ferocious reality of growing up. Tickets are free for PSU students with ID. Runs through June 1 at the Lincoln Boiler Room Theater in Lincoln Hall.
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News Briefs and Announcements: |
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The Campus Safety Survey closes this Friday, May 24. This survey will help the Campus Public Safety Office (CPSO) guide public safety practices and policies on campus.
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The 51st Annual Naimuna Powwow is this Saturday, May 25 (rescheduled) at Viking Pavilion.
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Madhu Narayanan, professor of education, talked with the Associated Press about teacher autonomy; Assistant Director of HRAC Jacen Greene spoke with the Oregonian about the effectiveness of alternative shelters like tiny home villages; and Jason Franklin, associate vice president for planning, construction and real estate, shared the benefits of PSU’s plan to replace the Keller with Oregon ArtsWatch.
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People
Ozcan Tunalilar
Presented
Sherril Gelmon, Walter Dawson, Jessica Mole Heilman, Jessica I. Ramirez, Jenn Hollandsworth Reed, Vicki Reitenauer
Published/Exhibited
Anita Bright, Paula Carder, Papireddy Kancharla, Lihong Qian, Ozcan Tunalilar
Grants
Holly Lawson, Amy T. Parker
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