PSU opens downtown Portlandās first dog park: Valhowlla |
Last weekās Placemakersā Exchange wrapped up with a celebration: the official opening and naming of the Valhowlla dog park on the PSU campus. Downtown Portland's first dog park is located at SW 11th Ave. and Market St., close to the Vernier Science Center. The park includes separate areas for large and small dogs and a double-gated entry to prevent dogs from getting out to the street. The need for a dedicated dog park came from PSUās 2019 Open Space Plan, which noted off-leash dogs increasingly present around campus.
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Reminder! Tuition discount forms due by June 20 |
This is a reminder that Staff Fee (employee tuition discount) forms are due two days before the start of the term. Your staff fee form can be uploaded beginning this Friday, May 22. For Summer term, Staff Fee Forms for use at PSU should be uploaded on the Human Resources webpage by the end of day Saturday, June 20. Deadlines for the other Oregon universities vary. Please check their websites for more details.
Please keep in mind that summer session courses begin at varying dates and times depending on the course. For the tuition discount in Summer, please use the deadlines mentioned above to ensure your tuition discount is processed.
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See the results of the Student Financial Wellness survey |
In Fall 2025, the Financial Wellness Center partnered with non-profit Trellis Strategies to participate in their Student Financial Wellness survey designed to illuminate the critical link between student success, finances, and mental health.
Faculty and staff are invited to review the results and discuss ideas and strategies to use this data to better inform our collective work with students.
Wednesday, June 3
12:45 - 1:25 p.m.
Zoom Webinar
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Final call for applications to Catalyst |
Submit your application this week for Catalyst Immersive, the flagship program of the new Catalyst Institute, sponsored by the Office of Research and Graduate Studies. Catalyst Immersive is an accelerator program composed of workshops, coaching, and peer support designed to help faculty craft competitive proposals to secure external funding. The workshops run biweekly from September 25 to December 4, 2026, with continued support through summer 2027. Apply by June 5!
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SOU-PSU Connect: Conversations on Water, Fire & Climate |
Faculty and staff are invited to the inaugural SOU-PSU Connect webinar, part of a new collaborative between Portland State and Southern Oregon (SOU) universities. This quarterly series explores the critical intersections of water, fire and climate across our state. The first session features SOU students presenting their final capstone project for a lost meadows climate adaptation tool, and PSU PhD student Sage Ebel sharing recently published research.
Thursday, May 29
2 - 3 p.m.
Vernier Science Center or Zoom
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Discuss Immigration, ICE with Oregon Attorney General |
Mark your calendar! Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield will visit campus next Monday to participate in a group conversation focused on ideas and solutions. Topics will include immigration, ICE and Border Patrol, and lawsuits against the federal government from states and local organizations.
Monday, June 1
6 - 8 p.m.
Urban Center 212 - Parsons Gallery
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Make a splash and celebrate PRIDE! |
Join Campus Rec and the QRC in the pool for PRIDE Splash Bash! This Friday, thereās a high-energy pool party dedicated to community, inclusivity, and self-expression. Enjoy the curated Pride playlist and make new friends ā this event is all about making the water a welcoming space for everybody! Our pool features ADA lift access and gender-inclusive changing rooms. Participants at Pride events will receive a Pride shirt on a first-come first-served basis, while supplies last. Splash Bash is free for Campus Rec members, and $9 for guests.
Friday, May 29
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Campus Rec Pool
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Onward Rose City: Night at the Thorns |
Experience the energy of Soccer City during Night at the Thorns when the Portland Thorns take on the Utah Royals this Saturday. Tickets are only $15 each. Limit of 2 tickets per Campus Rec member. Take advantage of this great deal on Thorns tickets while supporting a local sports team. Tickets are on sale now at Campus Rec Member Services, while supplies last (no online sales).
Saturday, May 30
1 - 3 p.m.
Providence Park
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Fuel your day with a Faculty & Staff Meal Plan |
Make dining on campus easy and enjoyable with a meal plan designed for PSU faculty and staff! Meal plans offer flexibility, savings, and access to all-you-care-to-eat, delicious meals at Victorās Dining Center in Ondine residence hall and Dining Dollars that can be used at any PSU Eats retail locations including Smithās Kitchen, Versa Cafe, Ace Sushi, Bowery Bagels and more. Plus, Faculty/Staff Meal Swipes never expire!
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Dean of the College of Education Maneka Brooks shared a new way to educate prospective teachers on how best to find connections with bilingual students with KLCC; Jane X. Kelly, research professor of chemistry, spoke with News Ghana about a new compound developed to control malaria; and Professor of Economics Rajiv Sharma talked with the Oregonian about rising gas prices and the economy.
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People
Kai Hang Cheang
Presented
Tina Acker, John Bershaw, Shruti Koley
Published/Exhibited
Paula Carder, Sarah Dys, Courtney Hermann, Jon Holt, AndrƩs Holz, Jacklyn Kohon, Mary Marshall, Melody Valdini
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