INSIDE STUDENT AFFAIRSA weekly insider’s guide for those helping students reach their goals toward optimal health and well-being, engagement with learning, and sense of belonging at PSU
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"EVERYTHING IS FIGURE-OUT-ABLE!" - MARIE FORLEO
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President Stephen Percy, Vice Provost Michele Toppe, and University Housing and Residence Life "superheroes" pose for a photo at the All-Student Affairs Fall Welcome event in 2019.
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Fall 2020 Move-In Day
University Housing and Residence Life welcomed 630 students and families to their new campus homes during this fall’s terribly complicated, yet perfectly executed Move-In day. UHRL professional and paraprofessional student staff continue to create a vibrant campus life experience for our on-campus residents.
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Party in the Park Turns 30
Party in the Park, the annual bash in the Park Blocks designed to connect new students to student clubs, orgs and other activities, is live with a 90's themed digital celebration. Students can visit an interactive, online environment showcasing student groups, leadership and volunteer opportunities, campus resources and student jobs. Browse at your leisure!
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Coming Soon: Equity Summit
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Coming Soon: Coffee Talk
At the All-Student Affairs Fall 2020 Kickoff Meeting, we announced a new series called "Coffee Talk," which will be hour-long conversations around relevant issues affecting our students. The first event will focus on Basic Needs Security and is scheduled for Thursday, November 12th at 10 am on Zoom. Bring your favorite mug and your favorite hot beverage, and we'll see you there! Other event dates will be announced in future editions of Inside Student Affairs.
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Meet Kierra Wing!
Kierra Wing is a third-year student who is double-majoring in Human Resource Management and Business Management and Leadership. You may have seen her in the community through her involvement with ASPSU, where she started as an intern and now serves as the chair of the Student Fee Committee. Originally from Las Vegas, Kierra learned about PSU from her cousin and fell in love with the rainy campus and upbeat people. She plans to graduate in 2021 and pursue a Master’s degree in Real Estate right here in the School of Business.
Words of advice from Kierra: “A little kindness goes a long way. The times we are living in are tough and unprecedented. A lot of students have so much more going on than school so please try to be as patient and understanding as possible.”
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Time is Running out for Open Enrollment!
As you’ve heard by now, PEBB is offering passive enrollment this year. Unless you want to change your plan, update your HEM participation status, enroll in an FSA, or add/change dependents, you don’t have to do anything. Some members might benefit from open enrollment though. Be sure to visit the PEBB website to learn more about the process this year before October 31.
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Services for Students with Children in the News
In a recent Ms. Magazine article about college students who breastfeed, Portland State University was highlighted for best practices in its Services for Students with Children. At PSU, student parents have access to 13 lactation rooms, family-friendly study and break spaces, as well as an abundance of supplies and services. Way to go, SSWC staff!
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Student Leaders Urge PSU to Vote
Student Activities and Leadership Programs sent a message to hundreds of student leaders, encouraging them to vote in the upcoming November 3 election if they are eligible and registered. The campus message supplied students with information about voting in Oregon, as well as articles about the importance of voting and an ASPSU presentation on what is included in this fall's ballot.
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COVID Testing Available
SHAC is currently offering three types of testing, available by appointment after appropriate screening. To schedule, please call the SHAC main line at (503) 725-2800 during office hours, which are Monday through Thursday 9 am - 5 pm and Friday 10 am - 5 pm. You can also stay in the know on PSU's cases by visiting the COVID Dashboard, which is updated weekly. Learn more on SHAC's website.
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Campus life looks different for students this fall due to COVID-19 precautions, including a campus-wide mask policy, plexiglass barriers, and physical distancing.
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FACULTY PARTNERSHIP HIGHLIGHT
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Todd Rosenstiel, new Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, participated in a pre-recorded video, welcoming staff for the All-Student Affairs Fall 2020 Kickoff event. In his remarks, Rosenstiel shared one of the hardest jobs he ever held in academia was Resident Director.
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It was great to see so many of you at our All-Student Affairs Fall 2020 Kickoff meeting. It was a wonderful opportunity to pause and reflect with all of you on the challenges, successes and joys of the last six months. Thank you again for all you do every day to help our students continue to feel safe, seen and supported and to continue to be champions of the student experience. See the above link for the event's opening video that features inspiring words from President Percy, Provost Jefforts, Todd Rosenstiel, and Motu Sipelii, ASPSU President, in case you missed it. I hope to see you in another Zoom Room soon!
-Michele
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OFFICE OF STUDENT AFFAIRS
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SUGGESTIONS FOR A FUTURE EDITION?
If you have something that you think should be included in an upcoming Inside Student Affairs, please email askdos@pdx.edu.
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