Portland State's weekly student newsletter for the week of Jan. 8, 2024
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Now is the time to apply for financial aid for 2024-25 |
After a delay of several months, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now available to submit for the 2024-2025 Academic Year. Students are strongly encouraged to submit the FAFSA by February 1 to avoid delays in the process. This is particularly important for Oregon residents. The federal government launched a new FAFSA form this year, which is considerably shorter. Due to high volume, you may need to refresh your browser or visit the site at a later time if the application is not available.
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Monday, Jan. 8 Classes Begin
Sunday, Jan. 14 Last day to add courses online / Last day to drop with 100% refund
Monday, Jan. 15. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (University Closed)
Academic Calendar | myPSU | Registrar
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You're in good hands during Welcome Week! |
The first week of each term is Welcome Week at PSU — when staff and volunteers are at the ready to help you get off to a good start. Get help with:
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- Finding your classes
- Last minute registration
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Academic advising for all pathways (drop in to their office at FMH 360 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday this week)
- Any and all questions!
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Welcome Week volunteers will be wearing PSU shirts and can be found on the first floor of Fariborz Maseeh Hall (FMH) and outdoors between Cramer Hall and Smith Memorial Student Union (SMSU) from 9 to 5 on Monday and Tuesday, Jan. 8 & 9.
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Start making waves in civic and political settings |
ASPSU, Portland State’s student government, has opportunities for students to get involved in various leadership opportunities:
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Join the 2024 ASPSU Elections Committee to help plan events to increase voter outreach and interest in student government elections. Apply by Jan. 17 at 5 p.m. for priority consideration.
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Take a seat on the PSU Board of Trustees in a graduate or undergraduate student position. These are voting positions with a two-year term. Learn more and apply before noon today! (Monday, Jan. 8)
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Sign up for the ASPSU internship class to learn about student government and ways to impact change on campus and in the community. Application deadline is extended to Wednesday, Jan. 10.
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Pick up tips and tricks for Google and Excel |
This Winter term 2024 the Transfer and Returning Student Resource Center (TRSRC) and the Office of Information Technology (OIT), will host a four-part tech tools series on Thursdays. These afternoon sessions will focus on learning tips and tools to navigate Google, Word, and Excel programs and will give you time to practice what you learn.
Session schedule:
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- Week One: Google Mail, Calendar, Drive (Jan. 11)
- Week Two: Google Docs, Sheets, Forms (Jan. 18)
- Week Three: Microsoft Word 101 (Jan. 25)
- Week Four: Microsoft Excel 101 (Feb. 1)
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This course is free and open to prospective and current PSU students. Take any or all of the sessions! Registration is required. Please bring your own device. All events will take place in the TRSRC at FMH 342.
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Make a plan for academic success in 2024 |
Ready for Winter term? Meet with a peer tutor or an academic coach from the Learning Center to discuss study strategies and create a success plan! Tutoring appointments can be made through the Penji app. Meet with an Academic Coach by visiting our website and selecting the coach you feel will be the best fit for your learning needs. Learning Center services are free and available to ALL students, so make your appointment today!
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Build your confidence at the gym |
Join Campus Recreation’s certified personal trainers this Wednesday, Jan. 10 from 10 a.m to noon, to learn what equipment we have, how to use it, relevant policies, sample exercises, and general workout routines. Trainers will instruct you on various movements so come wearing comfortable clothing and closed toed shoes. Drop in anytime during the event. Meet at the member services desk.
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PSU President launches speaker series |
On her blog, President Ann Cudd announced a Presidential Speaker Series that kicks off this month and extends through Spring term. Portland State was recently designated a Minority Serving Institution (MSI) and the focus of President Cudd’s speaker series is to learn from other MSI school leaders. The first speaker is Dr. Anjélica Garcia, president and superintendent of Santa Rosa Junior College, on Jan. 23 at 5:30 p.m. in the Smith Ballroom.
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