Portland State's weekly student newsletter for the week of October 27, 2025
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Launch Your Future at the PSU Career & Internship Fair |
Meet recruiters face-to-face, discover job and internship opportunities, and grow your professional network at PSU’s biggest career event of the term. Explore roles in a wide range of industries—including engineering and technology—and take the next step toward your career goals.
Monday, Oct. 27 (Today!)
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Viking Pavilion
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More from the University Career Center this week: |
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Connect with PSU Alumni on PSU Works |
Join PSU Works, the university’s exclusive networking and mentorship platform with 1,600+ alumni eager to help you explore careers and internships.
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Get free food at the Smallwood Food Pantry |
You deserve to eat. All PSU students have access to the Smallwood Food Pantry and other food resources through the Basic Needs Hub. There are a variety of options including emergency food vouchers through PSU Eats, groceries at the food pantry, SNAP assistance, a monthly free food market and details about off-campus resources.
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This week: Walk or run with President Cudd |
PSU President Ann Cudd is planning new opportunities for movement and connection on campus. Move with the President is a series of physical activity opportunities where staff, faculty and students can interact with President Cudd and get some exercise. This week's Community Hour opportunities:Â
— Walk with the President, Tuesday, October 28: Meet in the RMNC lobby at 12:45 p.m.
— Run with the President, Friday, October 31 (5K Run, ~10 min per mile pace): Meet in the RMNC lobby at 12:45 p.m.
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Last chance: Contribute to a new community mural |
Drop by the Engineering Building (EB) Atrium to create a new community mural. This is a fun, paint-by-numbers project—no art experience needed, all supplies provided!
This is the final week! Drop in Monday-Thursday between 12:40-1:30 p.m. to add the finishing touches (mural pictured above). Open to all students!
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Attend Night at the Thorns |
Cheer on the Thorns, Portland's professional women's soccer team, in their final regular season home game against the Houston Dash!
Get your discounted tickets now at Campus Rec Member Services before they sell out.
Sunday, Nov. 2
Providence Park
Tickets $15 (limit 2 per member)
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Compete in Badminton doubles tourney |
Grab a partner—or be paired with one—and compete for the championship! Free for Campus Rec members; guests $7. Space is limited to 16 teams.
Tuesday, Nov. 4
Register by 5 p.m. on Nov. 3
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🌼 Student Opportunities |
Get free help at the Writing Center |
The Writing Center offers online and in-person support for every stage of the writing process. Make an appointment or drop in:
Cramer Hall (CH) 188: Mon–Thu, 12–2 p.m.
Fariborz Maseeh Hall (FMH) 360: Mon–Fri, 9:30–11:30 a.m.
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Become a Mentor with Eco-Explorers |
Mentor elementary students through garden and STEM education as part of the Eco-Explorers after-school club. Training takes place in November; the program begins Winter Term.
Apply by Monday, Nov. 3 at 11:59 p.m.
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Planning to pursue a PhD? Check out McNair Scholars |
Seeking: motivated and talented Juniors and Seniors who are planning to pursue a PhD. If you are first-generation and low-income, the McNair Program can provide invaluable support.
The McNair Scholars Program offers:
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Faculty-mentored research development;
- Intensive support for creating competitive graduate school applications;
- Preparation for success in doctoral studies.
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Help shape PSU's sustainable future |
How green is our campus culture — and how can we make it stronger? The Sustainability Literacy & Culture Survey helps PSU understand what students know, value, and do when it comes to sustainability. Your answers will directly shape future programs, events, and initiatives that make campus more sustainable and socially responsible.
The short, multiple-choice survey takes just a few minutes — and there are no right or wrong answers. It’s all about your perspective.
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Share your perspective: Provost search |
PSU is launching a nationwide search for its next Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs.
Take the community input survey and attend an upcoming listening session to share your perspective.
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Meet Paul Halverson of OHSU-PSU School of Health |
Why are there trolls in Dean Halverson's office? Why is public health his passion? Answers to these questions and much more can be found on the Inside Portland State blog!
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Neuro Halloween - Live music, spooky games, scare-oke and food. Featuring Dreckig & Aqua Celestia.
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Live @ Lunch - Come and see local indie band Die Right at SMSU Parkway North.
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Community Shorts - Join the PSU School of Film to watch shorts during community time.
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Halloween MarioKart - Casual gaming hangout in the Viking Gameroom, with video game setups including Mario Kart, Smash Bros, VR games, and more!
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A Craft to Dismember - Get into the Halloween spirit with everyone’s favorite star! Make seasonal arts and crafts while watching Pearl (2023). Crafting supplies will be provided.
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Mid-Autumn Festival - Join the Vietnamese Students Assoc. to learn about the myths and legends in Vietnam about the Mid-Autumn Festival, have fun making paper lanterns, and collect candies like during Halloween!
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Find more events at MyPSU! |
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