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Lots of Construction, Lots of Change in Smith
It’s not fair to say a lot has changed in Smith over the summer, because it is still changing. As fall term begins, here is the status of several projects in (and around) the student union:
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FOOD PANTRY — At the start of the term, the Food Pantry remains located in the one-time Green Zebra (across SW Broadway and one block north).
Its permanent home in the basement, SMITH 47, is undergoing a full remodel that will feature more space for students to find food, more storage for donations and on-site offices for the food pantry staff. It should reopen in Smith late this term.
When the pantry does returns to the basement, it will be re-christened the Smallwood Food Pantry in honor of former pantry manager Bobby Smallwood. As a security officer at Legacy Good Samaritan, Smallwood was killed in July while protecting the safety of others during an incident with a gunman.
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VETERANS RESOURCE CENTER — The VRC is now a remodeled environment that supports students who served. Drop by starting this week (grand reopening on Wednesday) to see the new look, new amenities and take a peek at the mysterious Mind Spa. The VRC is located in SMITH 018, in the northeast corner of the basement.
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MENASA STUDENT CENTER – The former Browsing Lounge in SMITH 238 is updating its look and offerings in order to provide even more campus support for students from Middle East, North Africa, South Asia cultures. Look for it to reopen in mid to late October.
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QUIET PRAYER & MEDITATION LOUNGE — The QPML is now located in SMITH 010 (near the VRC), just down the hall from its former spot in the Smith basement. The renovated lounge will be opening in October. In the meantime, students and staff can reserve a private study room in the Millar Library for prayer. Check out the library's website for more info.
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DREAMERS STUDENT CENTER — Not quite in Smith, the new Dreamers center will be located in the fourth-floor skybridge between the student union and Cramer Hall. Center construction should be finished soon with the hope it can be opened early in the fall term. It might even be open by the time you read this ...
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SMITH’S COFFEE + EATS — A new coffee shop and cafe is opening in the Broadway lobby. Smith’s Coffee + Eats is bringing a Portland-oriented menu of biscuits, pastries and grab-and-go food. Plus they’ll be featuring Water Avenue Coffee — try the special Viking Blend! It’s operated by the folks who already bring us Bowery Bagels. Planned opening: 8 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26.
Bowery Bagels opens for the term at 7 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26.
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SMITH’S KITCHEN CHANGES — Food vendors Ace Sushi, Kunniq Sausage Grill and Shawrma Spot will be taking over the stations in the Food Court with new options for lunch. Planned opening: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26. Bashas Mediterranean is now available at the Versa Cafe in Viking Pavilion.
Remember: Coffee + Eats, Bowery Bagels and the food court vendors all take Dining Dollars.
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TBD — The ASPSU Children's Center is in transition. Though closed for child care at this time, there will be work done in the center for its next iteration.
Gone — Due to changes in OIT’s on-campus printer network, the printer in the University Market has been removed. Printers are still available in the library and OIT labs in FMH and Cramer.
Jason Washington installation clarification — In the Sept. 25 PSU Currently, it was reported a rememberance of Jason Washington will be installed in the future "on the Smith Memorial Student Union mezzanine." The installation will be located on the south wall of the second floor study lounge. The hope is some space there can be for discovery and conversation around the issues raised.
Let us know if we missed your summer makeover. Maybe we can feature it in a future Scoop! Contact info below.
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Party in the Park — This Thursday!
Join the party! Hosted by the Student Activities and Leadership Programs and Campus Recreation, Party in the Park is Portland State University's annual fall quarter student engagement fair. Join the PSU community in the Park Blocks and learn about amazing student organizations, leadership opportunities, on-campus jobs, internships and more. Enjoy a free lunch provided by Basha's Mediterranean Cuisine.
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Remind Portland State students to drop by Party in the Park on Thursday and enter to win a brand-new bicycle, courtesy of University Market and PSU's Pepsi partners. You can only enter at PIP.
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University Market Open in Smith
It wouldn’t be a Smith Scoop if we didn’t heap some praise on the University Market on the ground floor. Start your day with fresh Boyd’s coffee (bring your own tumbler for inexpensive fill-ups), snacks, drinks, grab-and-go food, study supplies (you know you still need a pen!), dorm supplies and more at the University Market on the ground floor of Smith. Check out the Market’s ever-changing selection of official Portland State shirts, caps and gear.
Open this term 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. M-Th, til 5 p.m. F.
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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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The Smith Scoop promotes events, programs, services, and resources of interest to those who use Portland State University's Smith Memorial Student Union.
Look for our next newsletter Oct. 9, 2023.
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