Portland State's weekly student newsletter for the week of March 2, 2026
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Your Viks are Big Sky Champions! |
Pack Viking Pavilion tonight as PSU’s 2025-2026 Big Sky Regular Season Men's Basketball Champions play their final home game of the season vs Weber State. Tipoff is 7 p.m.
Be a part of this special campus moment, celebrating the first Big Sky Championship for men's basketball since 2008 – come cheer on our students and celebrate our PSU pride.
Faculty & staff tickets are $7 with code PSUMBB.
Monday, March 2Â
7 p.m.
Viking Pavilion
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Friday, March 6: Last day to pay 3rd payment plan installment to avoid $100 late fee
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Share your opinion on tuition rates |
Based on forecasted revenues and expenses for PSU, the Tuition Review Advisory Committee (TRAC) is considering two tuition increase options for the 2026-2027 academic year. To inform its guidance to President Cudd and the Board of Trustees, TRAC would like to receive feedback from the PSU community on these tuition scenarios. Please use the link below to learn more and complete the survey.Â
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Empower and protect your community |
Emotional and physical safety on campus is important. If you are feeling powerless and alone, find support and tools at a Strategic Resistance Workshop, hosted by the Associated Students of Portland State University (ASPSU). Empower yourself with safe and secure communication and de-escalation methods. Plus, learn how to organize and protect yourself and your community in a safe and effective way, taking care of yourself while fighting for a cause. You don’t have to be an activist – ordinary people combining their voices can still make a difference. A lunch from PSU Eats Mediterranean Buffet will be provided.Â
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↗️ Keep building your future |
Clear up credit questions |
At an Understanding Credit workshop you can learn about what a credit score is, how to establish credit and the steps to improving your score. This event, hosted by the Financial Wellness Center has a virtual and an in-person option.Â
In person:
Wednesday, March 4
12:40 - 1:25 p.m.
Fariborz Masseh Hall (FMH) Trillium-101
Virtual:
12:40 - 1:25 p.m.
ZoomÂ
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Map out your next career move |
The University Career Center hosts a variety of workshops for you to attend. This week, learn about interview strategies, how to get an internship you actually want or get help on writing resumes and cover letters. If you have other career questions, or just want some support, there is probably a workshop for you!Â
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Curious about careers supporting older adults? |
The PSU Gerontology student chapter is hosting a virtual meet and greet with professionals whose work supports the growing aging population. You will have the opportunity to learn about their roles, ask questions and engage with fellow students looking to work in this fast-growing, meaningful field. Undergrad and graduate students are welcome to attend.Â
Tuesday, March 3
12 - 1:30 p.m. Â
ZoomÂ
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⏲ Spend time on campus  |
Create and connect with femmes in recovery |
The SHAC Peer Recovery Center is hosting an Art and Recovery meetup, focusing on women and femmes in recovery. This is a serene, softly lit, neurodivergent friendly environment that reduces sensory overload and fosters a strong sense of community connection. Unleash your creativity with the art supplies, coffee, tea, and snacks provided.
Wednesday, March 4
11 a.m.
University Center Building (UCB), Suite 340 E
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Join a unique and energetic tournament |
Dive into the action with Archery Tag. It’s dodgeball, paintball and archery combined – but with safe, foam-tipped arrows. Players will compete through pool play and a single-elimination bracket for the champion title. No experience? No problem! There’s a training session before it starts. Secure your spot by registering as a team or a free agent by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, March 3. This tournament is free for Campus Rec members and $9 for guests.Â
Thursday, March 5
6 - 10 p.m.
Campus Rec (ASRC) MAC Court
| Move with the President returns this week |
Move with the President is a series of physical activity opportunities where staff, faculty, and students can connect with PSU President Ann Cudd and get some exercise. This week the president is partnering with Campus Rec to offer Move with the President: Indoor Climbing! Staff will be present to facilitate and instruct, all equipment is provided, and no experience is necessary. This event is open to the entire PSU community, no Rec Center membership required, just bring your PSU ID card for access.
Thursday, March 5
12:45 - 1:30 p.m.
Campus Rec Climbing Center (3rd floor)
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Grab a drink before class |
For two weeks in the KMC pop-up space, get your boba or coffee fix from Boba Gems, a Vietnamese coffee catering company, focused on freshly brewed milk teas and Vietnamese coffee. While you sip, shop their alumni-owned sister brand BBTea Jars, who create eco-friendly boba jars and zero waste boba kits.Â
Monday - Thursday
10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m
Karl Miller Center (KMC)
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Think you could make a cup of coffee after an earthquake? For one week only, PSU is hosting the award winning Shaky Grounds Café Earthquake Escape Room on Montgomery Plaza. Swing by during free community hours from 12 - 2 p.m. to play a few quick challenges and score free emergency preparedness materials. Or grab your friends, buy a ticket and tackle the full coffee shop themed escape room.
Monday, March 2 - Thursday, March 7Â
1- Hour Escape Room: $30/student
Montgomery Plaza
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Help feed your Portland community   |
Join fellow students in the PSU Community Engagement Center in helping prep food with Our Streets PDX, a local non-profit that serves the community through resource provision, gatherings and education. During this volunteer shift you will help prep food to be used for meals later in the week. Meet the group at 3:20 p.m. at the SW 6th & Mill bus stop across from the PSU Urban Plaza to take the bus together, or meet at the event location at 4 p.m.Â
Tuesday, March 3
4 p.m.Â
1836 NE Seventh Ave.
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Find more events at MyPSU! |
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