Federal updates: Student visa policy reversed, President Cudd signs letter denouncing government overreach in higher ed |
The Federal Administration has reversed its recent decision to terminate the student visa registrations of thousands of international students — including the visa eligibility of two current PSU students and one recent graduate whose visas were terminated on April 10.
And PSU President Ann Cudd joined university presidents nationwide in signing an American Association of Colleges and Universities letter denouncing the Federal Administration's unprecedented government overreach and political interference in higher education.
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PSU-AAUP members approve new contract |
Members of the PSU chapter of the American Association of University Professors (PSU-AAUP) voted overwhelmingly (96%) to ratify a new contract with the university. The contract provides competitive wages, enhanced job security, professional development support and measures to enhance faculty well-being. The University and PSU-AAUP are actively engaged in assembling the new contract document and preparing to implement the newly agreed terms of the contract.
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Coming soon: Campus Climate Survey for employees |
Starting May 12, all faculty and staff will be invited to take Portland State’s Campus Climate Survey, conducted by Viewfinder, a trusted third-party research firm. The survey is part of PSU’s ongoing work to foster a more inclusive and supportive environment for all employees. This institution-wide survey will ask about your experiences with respect, belonging, workplace culture and institutional support. It’s anonymous, takes about 15 minutes, and supports Imperative #3 of PSU’s Future in Focus strategic plan: Support and Empower our Employees and Operations.
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PSU's 2025 Presidential Career Research Award Winner Presents: "Fluid Mechanics (FLOO·uhd muh·KA·nuhks)" |
Fluid mechanics impacts a wide range of natural and human-made systems, so understanding the specifics of these phenomena can lead to a broad range of applications. Join PSU's 2025 Presidential Career Research Award winner and internationally renowned MCECS Professor Raúl Bayoán Cal for this 45-minute talk exploring fluid mechanics at work, from wind and solar energy farms to a water droplet in outer space.
Date: Thursday, May 8
Time: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m., with Q&A and lunch to follow
Location: Toulan Library (UCB 770)
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Take part in mentoring opportunities this spring |
Mentoring Academy Training – Spring 2025
PSU and OHSU are offering joint mentorship training this spring to support mentor development through frameworks, tools, and peer learning.
Spring Entering Mentoring Training
Fridays, May 9 & 16, 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Fully in-person sessions; full participation is encouraged. Make-up options are available for missed modules. Open to faculty, staff, postdocs, and students engaged in long-term mentoring. This training strengthens skills to support mentees and grow as a mentor.
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Scholarship deadlines are approaching! |
PSU’s Scholarship Universe is the place to find millions of dollars in scholarships! Deadlines for most scholarships fall between April 1 and May 15, with award notifications coming in late May and June. Let students know they can apply for scholarships!
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Help is here for fall registration (and more!) |
Our Student Success colleagues will be hosting a pop-up tabling event this Tuesday, April 29 and Wednesday, April 30 from 1 - 3 p.m. in the Park Blocks outside of FMH. With the Fall 2025 schedule now live, this is a chance for students to:
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- Get quick help with registration
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Schedule an advising or coaching appointment
- Connect with campus resources for success in midterms, finals and degree planning
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No pressure, just helpful people and free stuff — come say hi!
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Students needed for PSU Day at the Capitol |
Please consider encouraging students to join PSU Day at the Capitol on May 22 to help advocate for university funding. They can register to take the bus and enjoy lunch with the group that will be traveling down to Salem! Training is available in advance.
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Save the Date: PSU Student Employment Celebration |
Every year, PSU takes time to recognize the valuable contributions of our student employees and their supervisors at the annual Student Employment Celebration. These staff members bring unique life experiences and skills to the PSU community, and the awards give us an opportunity to honor their exceptional work.
There are five individual awards for student employees, and two for supervisors, as well as awards for student employee and supervisor of the year. Join us at the celebration and help PSU recognize the hard work, dedication and commitment of our wonderful community of employees!
Date: Thursday, May 22
Time: 10 a.m.
Location: Smith Memorial Student Union Ballroom
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Last chance to register for pickleball tourney |
Last call for the Faculty and Staff Pickleball Tournament! Pair up with a colleague of a different gender and play some pickleball! Be at the Rec Center Courts this Thursday, May 1, from 4-6pm to play for a chance to win an IM Champ T-shirt! Free for PSU faculty and staff — no Campus Rec membership required. Get ready for the tournament by playing drop-in pickleball Mondays and Thursdays from 12-1pm. Register by tomorrow —Tuesday, April 29th!
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Get discounted tickets for Night at the Thorns |
Cheer for the Portland Thorns as they take on the NWSL reigning champions Orlando Pride this Saturday, May 3 at 4:30 p.m.! Tickets are only $15 each. Limit of two tickets per Campus Rec member. Take advantage of this great deal on Thorns tickets and support local, professional, women’s sports! Enjoy the spring weather and all the excitement behind the goal near the Rose City Riveters (section 209). Tickets are now on sale at Campus Rec Member Services, while supplies last!
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News Briefs and Announcements:
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Read why Coty Raven Morris, Hinckley Assistant Professor of Choir, Music Education and Social Justice, was named among “40 Under 40” by Yamaha.
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Elliot Gall, associate professor of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, is the first recipient of the Faculty Award for Public Impact Research.
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Check out the PSU News story about how PSU engineering researchers partnered with local elementary school students to create an experiment that will soon be in orbit!
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And speaking of space… PSU physics researchers successfully identified signs of life in extreme environments on Earth, using a technique that could be used to look for signs of life on other planets.
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Professor of Urban Studies and Planning Vivek Shandas discussed the impacts of urban forests with the Washington Post; Chris Shortell, professor of political science, talked with the Oregonian about Republican lawmakers’ hesitancy to criticizing Trump’s policies; and Roberta Suzette Hunte, assistant professor in the School of Social Work, spoke with KGW about the importance of cultural diversity in maternal healthcare.
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