February 27, 2023

News

PSU launches Tuition-Free Degree program

PSU unveiled the new Tuition-Free Degree program to the public last week. The program combines and improves upon the success of Four Years Free and Transfers Finish Free by expanding eligibility to students who attend part-time. The Tuition-Free Degree covers tuition and mandatory fees for eligible low-income Oregon residents after financial aid is applied. Enrollment Management is optimistic that this expansion will encourage more students to enroll at PSU.

Nominate PSU graduating students for the spotlight

The PSU Office of University Communications is looking for 2023 graduates to profile, pitch to the media, include in marketing campaigns and use as examples of excellence in commencement speeches. We are looking for a diverse group of undergraduate and graduate students with great stories to tell. Nominations are due Tuesday, March 21.

Submit a project for Student Building Fees

The Student Fee Committee (SFC) of the Associated Students of Portland State University (ASPSU) is seeking proposals for projects that will use Student Building Fees collected directly from students to provide a benefit to students at Portland State University. All PSU students, staff and faculty are eligible to apply. The application deadline is 11:59 p.m. on Friday, March 24. The SFC plans to complete the process by Wednesday, April 26.

Help students prepare for finals at the Learning Center

Finals are almost here! Set your students up for success by letting them know they can meet with an academic coach or peer tutor from the Learning Center to set goals and discuss study strategies. Learning Center services are free and open to all students. Faculty and staff can also submit a request for our ROADS to Success presentation series on topics such as motivation, time management, and study strategies to be presented in your classes.

Help those impacted by the earthquake in Turkey / Syria

On February 6, two massive earthquakes and multiple violent aftershocks struck Turkey near the Syrian border. In both countries, thousands were killed or injured and more still have no food, shelter, or warm clothing.

In consultation with our students from the impacted region, the Intensive English Language Program and Department of Applied Linguistics thank the PSU community for their interest in participating in relief efforts; we encourage donations to the Syrian American Medical Society, CARE, or the AHBAP Association.

Restoring the Willamette River: From Mitigation to Stewardship

Join PSU’s Executive Seminar in Natural Resources Leadership Program (ESP) May 15-19, in taking a measure of the challenges and opportunities facing the Willamette River, examining and visiting specific restoration work, and exploring the leadership aspects of scaling from mitigation to stewardship in a complex mix of land ownership, land use, jurisdiction and need. Learn more about and register for this non-credit professional program.

PSU in the News

Assistant Professor in Art Practice Taravat Talepasand spoke with the Portland Tribune about art and censorship; Mary King, professor of economics, talked with Next City about Portland’s wealth tax funding childcare; and Oregon Arts Watch flagged the fact that PSU’s Center for Public Interest Design will be helping shape the future of downtown’s O’Bryant Square.

Accolades

People

Laurence Kominz, Theodore Van Alst

Presented

Anita Bright, Leslie Hammer, Marie Lo, Cynthia Mohr

Published/Exhibited

Shelby Anderson, Jack Straton

Grants

John Nimmo

Events

Additional Links

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