Today, Nov. 25, is the first-ever STEM Exploration Day at Portland State. About 130 students, parents, teachers and counselors from the Portland metro area will be on campus to learn about the STEM majors that PSU offers and to have a fun and interactive experience here. From 2-4 p.m., they’ll be touring several campus buildings including the new Vernier Science Center. This admissions event is a collaboration between the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS), Maseeh College of Engineering & Computer Science (MCECS) and the OHSU-PSU School of Public Health and is designed for students in grades 9-12.
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PSU secures funding for Tribal career pathways |
Portland State has been awarded $1.8 million for two workforce development and training projects that will strengthen career pathways for Native students and Tribal communities in the high-demand fields of healthcare and technology. The grants come from the Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HECC).
The first project will help increase Native representation in Oregon’s healthcare workforce by engaging a cohort of Native pre-health students in a holistic, paid 15-month program. The second project will work with Oregon’s nine Tribes to build awareness and lower barriers for Tribal members to pursue careers in cybersecurity by providing industry-recognized credentials.
Both projects support PSU’s goals to support underserved communities and create clear pathways for learners from all backgrounds.
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PSU Opera presents: The Gift of the Magi |
A chamber opera by David Conte based on a short story by O. Henry. Libretto by Nicholas Giardini will be sung in English. This holiday classic is a touching reminder that gift-giving is not about the receiving of goods, it’s about the sacrifice we make to show others the immensity of our love for them. Bring the whole family to PSU Opera’s heartwarming, operatic version of O. Henry’s beloved short story, “The Gift of the Magi.” A loving tale for young and old!
Dates: Nov. 30, Dec. 1, Dec. 7, Dec. 8
Times: 3 p.m. & 7 p.m.
Location: Lincoln Hall Studio Theater (LH115)
Tickets: Students $20; General $45; Seniors $30
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Deans Decoded: Meet Dean Joe Bull |
Ever wonder what makes PSU’s academic leaders tick? What books line their shelves, what inspired them to pursue their field and what visions they have for PSU’s future? Inside Portland State’s new “Deans Decoded” series takes you behind the scenes into the offices of Portland State’s distinguished deans. This week: Dean Joe Bull of the Maseeh College of Engineering and Computer Science.
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Finals resources at the Learning Center |
Opportunities for your innovative students |
The PSU Center for Entrepreneurship, offers free programming for early stage student innovators, prototype development grants, professional mentorship, guidance through the lean startup process and ongoing support for those who want to continue to build and grow their projects.
They are currently recruiting for the following events:
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It’s time to submit for student recognition |
At the end of each term, Currently features student success, showcasing achievements such as publications, scholarships, grants, presentations and more. Send student recognition items via email to currently@pdx.edu. Please refer to the submission guidelines for student recognition at the bottom of the Currently webpage.
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Short week, early deadline! |
With the university closed for the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, the deadline to submit to the next edition of Currently is TODAY at 5 p.m! Hurry up and submit your stories or events via email to currently@pdx.edu for inclusion in the Dec. 2 edition.
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News Briefs and Announcements:
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Correction from Nov. 18 edition: Group fitness classes are free WITH a membership — Campus Rec apologizes for the error!
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Read: The Legacy of Royal Rose, the story of PSU alum MJ Jackson who is leading the fight against fentanyl in Portland’s Black and brown communities, turning personal tragedy into a growing movement for awareness and change.
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Read about the report from PSU researchers that finds investment is an effective tool for improving recruitment and retention of a more diverse workforce.
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Anna Rockhill, lead researcher on a report evaluating Project Turnkey — a new form of emergency housing that converts motels into shelters — shared the report’s findings with KOIN; Cameron Smith, adjunct faculty in Anthropology, discussed the issues surrounding a radical plan to transport humans to distant planets with Science Alert; and Vice President for Enrollment Management Chuck Knepfle talked with OPB about the challenges of economy-related enrollment declines.
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People
Jill Emery
Presented
Kathi Inman Berens, Kai Hang Cheang, Jill Emery, Christopher Ian Foster, Cynthia Carmina Gomez, Maude Hines, Ted Khoury, John Nimmo, Rachel Noorda, Joel Owens, Will Parnell
Published/Exhibited
David E. Ervin, Will Parnell, Jack Straton
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