Allen named Interim Dean of CUPA; Bring Your Kids to Work Day is April 10
This is the last issue of Currently for winter term. The newsletter will resume weekly publication April 3 with a Tuesday noon, March 21, deadline. Please send items to currently@pdx.edu. See the schedule.
March 20, 2023
News
Jennifer Allen named Interim Dean of College of Urban and Public Affairs
Beginning April 1, the College of Urban and Public Affairs will see new leadership in Jennifer Allen, Portland Professor of Environmental and Natural Resource Policy in the Mark O. Hatfield School of Government, as she steps in as Interim Dean. Allen replaces Interim Dean Sy Adler, who is retiring after 41 years at Portland State. Allen joined PSU in 2003 — read more about her impact at PSU at the Currently news hub.
Bring Your Kids to Campus Day is April 10 — register now!
Bring Your Kids to Campus Day is back and PSU will have a full day of child-focused activities hosted by departments, organizations, and student clubs in locations all over campus. Show your children all that PSU has to offer, and get them excited about university life! The event is Monday, April 10 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. This event is FREE for all students, staff, and faculty. Registration is required.
Professional development opportunity in diversity, equity and inclusion
The Center for Executive and Professional Education’s (CEPE) fully online Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) noncredit certificate program will launch on April 4. This professional development opportunity provides a strong foundation of DEI concepts essential for those working in higher education and beyond. A staff/faculty fee privilege (67% discount) applies to this and all CEPE certificate programs — fill out the registration form to receive the discount. Questions? Contact cepe@pdx.edu.
Fulbright Scholar information session on April 7
PSU faculty are invited to a virtual Fulbright Scholar Program webinar on Friday, April 7 at noon. Participants will learn about the exciting opportunities available for teaching, research, and professional development around the world, which is designed to broaden your horizons, deepen your knowledge, and expand your network in your field of expertise. Planning ahead to match a Fulbright with a sabbatical year is often the best for most PSU faculty. Registration is required for this information session.
Have a blast at Boulder Bash!
Celebrate climbing in a fun and friendly environment at the Bridgetown Boulder Bash community climbing competition on Friday, April 7 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Open to everyone at PSU and in the Portland community (ages 16+). All skill-levels are welcome. At the end of the event, join us for a raffle of climbing gear and prizes. Register at Campus Rec Member Services or in the Outdoor Program office. $5 for Campus Rec members; $10 for non-members.
Celebrating student success
Currently features student achievements, such as publications, scholarships, grants, presentations and more. Read this article to learn about some of the inspiring students who made us proud this term. Want your students to appear in the winter roundup? See the submission guidelines.
Reminder! The deadline to submit proposals for use of Student Building Fees is Friday, March 24.
Listen to the newest PDXplores podcast, featuring Ryan J. Petteway, associate professor at the OHSU-PSU School of Public Health, and the work he’s doing to promote anti-racism in health research.
Elizabeth Waddell, an associate professor in the OHSU-PSU School of Public Health, talked with Think Out Loud about new research examining fatal opioid overdoses for recently incarcerated people; Incoming President Ann Cudd shared her goals for Portland State with KOIN; and Director of PSU’s Career and Community Studies program Mary Morningstar discussed the importance of special education in higher edwith OPB.
Currently is Portland State University’s weekly faculty and staff newsletter. It is published online every Monday during the academic year by University Communications. News items should beemailed by noon the Tuesday before publication. See the Currently website for submission guidelines and schedule.
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