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student organizations
Thursday April 12
? 11 a.m.-4 p.m. The labyrinth is an ancient tool used for contemplation and transformation for persons of all faiths, traditions, spiritual journeys.�� Walk the labyrinth as a way to find your own center, “the unobstructed Self.” A labyrinth will be available for the PSU community at the Campus Ministry Building. Sponsored by the Covenant Five Campus Ministries.
? 4 p.m. Pre-Law society meeting. Interested in law school? Want to learn more about the application process? The Pre-Law Society might be able to help. Come and join us to find out more information about what we have to offer. CH 488.
Friday April 13
? 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Amnesty International and “Take Action” table. Help stop torture in Peru. Stop by our table for more information.
? Noon-12:30 p.m. Campus Ministry will have a Good Friday Service to receive Christ’s love on Good Friday to celebrate more fully on Easter. Koinonia House.
Tuesday April 17
? 4 p.m. Psi Chi will have guest speak, Dr. Chris Hale of Intel, on campus to discuss the field of human factors, which uses psychology to design better systems and products. SMC 323.
? 4:15 p.m. Come write letters to stand against torture for the “Take Action Now” campaign, sponsored by Amnesty International. Enjoy refreshments and Peruvian music. SMC 323.
Thursday April 19
? 5 p.m. Art Committee meeting. Join with the Art Committee as we jury art to be shown in the Littman and White Galleries. Please come and vote for the art that you would like to be displayed in your university. SMC Littman Gallery.
performances on campus
Tuesday April 12
? Noon. Free concert featuring Jessie Isaac on the flute and Brian Michael on the piano. LH 75.
Thursday April 12 through Saturday April 14
?8 p.m. White Bird and PSU presents Doug Varone and Dancers, one of the most musical and eloquent companies in contemporary dance. LH. $12-14, Fastixx.
Tuesday April 17
? Noon. Free concert featuring David Olsen on the guitar. LH 75.
Thursday April 19
? Noon. Free concert featuring Jenna Mamina, jazz vocals. LH 75.
Tuesday April 24
? Noon. Free concert featuring the PSU Vocal Faculty. LH 75.
queer awareness week
Monday April 23
? Noon-1 p.m. Guess the straights. What do straight people look like? Sponsored by Queers and Allies. SMC Commons.
? 5 p.m. Safe space network reception. Food, artwork, poetry and open mike. SMC 238.
Tuesday April 24
? 3-5 p.m. “Hermaphrodites Speak,” will be screened and a discussion will follow. SMC 290
? 7-9 p.m. Putting the “T” back in LGBT! A panel will dubunk the myths of trans people and give an accurate look at trans persons and the trans movement. SMC 238.
Wednesday April 25
? 3-5 p.m. Heterosexual privilege workshop. Marc Adams and Todd Tuttle will examine the 1049+ privileges that heterosexual married couples enjoy. SMC 238? 5-6 p.m. Discussion on how it feels to be queer and a person of color. Meet at the Metro Cafe, 1809 S.W. 11th Ave. (Bottom of King Albert building).
? 7-9 p.m. Fundamentally queer. Join author of “The Preacher’s Son,” Marc Adams for a discussion about the book and growing up fundamentalist and gay. SMC 238.
odds and ends
Thursday April 12
? 11 a.m.-3 p.m. The PSU Career Center is hosting a Student Employment Job Fair! Meet employers who are hiring students for internships, part-time jobs, summer jobs and temporary jobs. Some are looking for graduating seniors! SMC Ballroom.
Friday April 13 and Saturday April 14
? 8 and 10 p.m. The Film Committee presents “Delicatessen,” a postapocalytic film in French. Fifth Avenue Cinemas. $2-6. Call (503) 725-4470 for more details.
Saturday April 13
? 1-3 p.m. Easter egg hunt. Children 12 and younger are invited to participate in the Easter egg hunt on the large lawn at Mt. Tabor, 6040 S.E. Belmont. Sponsored by Marquis Care. For more information call (503) 231-7166.
Wednesday April 18
? 7 p.m. “Wild Horses,” an Argentinean “road movie” will be screened as a part of the PSU Foreign Languages and Literature spring film series. CH 53.
art exhibits
Now through Friday April 13
? View the group show of the first-year Master of Fine Arts students in Gallery 299. Hours: 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday. NH 299.
Now through Saturday April 28
? Paintings by Marlene Bauer and the recent work of Margaret Shirley will be on display at The Laura Russo Gallery, 805 N.W. 21st Ave. Hours: 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturdays. Call (503) 226-2754 for more information.
Tuesday April 17 through Sunday June 17
? The Cooley Gallery at Reed College, 3203 S.E. Woodstock Blvd., will have “Recent Sonia Boyce: La, La, La,” an exhibition of photographs, collages, films, prints and an installation, all from the 1990s by Afro-Caribbean artist Sonia Boyce. Call (503) 777-7790 for more information and hours.
weekly events
Every Monday and Wednesday
? 5-6:30 p.m. Samba workshop. The World Dance Office presents a high energy dance workout taught by Sheyla Mattos. Live musical accompaniment by members of the Lions of Batucada.
Every Tuesday
? Noon-1 p.m. Human Resource Management Association meeting. New members welcome. Come hear about current events in HR, listen to a guest speaker and more. SMC 229.
? 5-6 p.m. Las Mujeres de la Raza meeting. General meeting for those that are interested in issues that effect chicanas/latinas. Come find out about events, conferences and volunteer opportunities. If you can’t make the meetings we can keep you posted via e-mail. For more information call (503) 725-5665.
Every Wednesday and Thursday
? 11:30 a.m.-noon, Wednesday. Noon-1 p.m. Thursday. “Returning Women Students Eating Lunch Together.” Presented by the program for returning women students. Wednesday, SMC 333. Thursdays, SMC 225.
Every Thursday
? 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. OSPIRG meeting. Find out about the various OSPIRG campaigns going on this term. For more information call (503) 725-4500.SMC 323.
? 6:30-8:30 p.m. Chinese corner. Chinese speakers, both native and non-native get together for conversation. The objective is to bring together different cultures in an environment which supports learning of a second language for both Chinese and English speakers. Metro Coffeehouse, behind Science Building II.
workshops
Now through Saturday June 9
? Author Molly Gloss will teach Writing Fiction as A Profession, a workshop for writers who have moved beyond the uncertain beginnings. For more information call (503) 725-3711. $375.
Wednesday April 13
? 1 p.m. Dan Fortmiller will present a workshop on note taking. SMC 425.
Thursday April 12
? 1 p.m. Dan Fortmiller will present a workshop on test taking. SMC 425. For more information call (503) 725-4005.
? 1-2 p.m. Introduction to interviewing. Learn the basics of interviewing and begin to develop your interview skills in this introductory workshop. Career Center, USB 402.
Thursday April 19
? 2-3 p.m. Resume preparation workshop. Get the latest information on how to write effective resumes and cover letters. Career Center, USB 402.
? 7-9 p.m. The Oregon Peace Institute is sponsoring “Dances with Universal Peace,” a workshop about multi-cultural folk dances that represent and integrate many of the world’s spiritual traditions, presented by Devi DeJardin. First United Methodist Church, 1011 S.W. 12th Ave. $10 suggested donation.
Wednesday April 25
? 6:30-9 p.m. Upscale Automotive, will present a workshop on How to Maintain Your Car in the 21st Century. To register call (503) 692-0846.
lectures on campus
Thursday April 12
? 5:30-7:30 p.m. “The Modernity of The Tale of Genji,” lectured by Donald Keene. SMC 238.
Friday April 13
? 1-2:30 p.m. Donald Keene will present The Many Faces of Yukio Mishima, a lecture on the world-renowned writer, who committed suicide in 1970. SMC 238.
literary readings
Thursday April 12
? 7:30 p.m. Author Victoria Bruce presents her book “No Apparent Danger,” a novel about themes of natural violence, scientific arrogance and the deadly results of human mistakes. Powell’s City of Books, 1005 W. Burnside.
music around town
Friday April 13
? 7:30 p.m. Young Artists at the Schnitz. Nine young performers, ranging from ages 12 through 20 will perform a variety of classical music, directed by Niel DePonte. For tickets, call (503) 228-1353.
Saturday April 14
?2 p.m. African master drummer & dancer Chata Addy will perform a concert at The Community Music Center, 3350 S.E. Francis St.
Sunday April 22
? 8 p.m. The Reed College chamber orchestra, chorus and Collegium Musicum will present “Music of Joy and Sorrow,” a concert featuring music by Mozart and Sibelius. 3203 S.E. Woodstock Blvd.
earth day
Saturday April 21
? 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Meet in the No Ivy League Field House, located on the Lower Macleay Trailhead at Northwest 29th and Upshur for a hike and clean-up of the trail. Prizes will be awarded for the most unusual items of litter. For more information call (503) 823-3681.
? 12:30-3 p.m. Celebrate the completion of the five-year Seed the Future campaign, that planted over 144,000 trees and seedlings. Festivities will be held in the North Park blocks, between Northwest Davis and Everett. For more information call (503) 282-8846, Ext. 17 for more details.
health services
? Time to sign up for spring groups. Call Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) today at (503) 725-4423. This is a free service to eligible students. ? Procrastination and Test Anxiety Skills Group. Mondays, 10-11:30 a.m.
? Interpersonal (co-ed) Therapy Group, Mondays, 3-4:30 p.m.
? Interpersonal (co-ed) Therapy Group, Mondays 4-5:30 p.m.
? ADHD Group (tentative), Wednesdays, 3-4:30 p.m.
? Sexual Minorities Group, Thursdays, 4:30-6 p.m.
? The Family Center Outreach, a program of Volunteers of America, has opened their doors in Southeast Portland to provide services to women and their children who are survivors of domestic violence. This new community resource provides free support groups and drop-in services. For more information contact Natalie at (503) 771-5503.
? Hyalite is a non-profit organization that needs volunteers with good skills in mentoring youth ages 12-17. For more information call (503) 220-8282.
? Street Roots is organizing a campaign to establish a campground for homeless people in Portland. The Out of the Doorways campaign meeting is every Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at the Martial Arts Gallery at 18 N.W. Third. Please join us in our struggle for justice for homeless people in Portland. For more information call (503) 228-5657.
? The Metropolitan Human Rights Center is seeking knowledgeable and experienced people interested in becoming volunteer trainers on issues regarding diversity, human rights and much more. Please contact Michelle Neal at (503) 823-5284 if interested.
? Oregon Partnership is an organization dedicated to changing lives through substance abuse prevention, education and referrals. They are currently looking for volunteers to work on their various programs. For more information call (503) 244-5211.
? Transition Projects has a year-round need for hygiene items like soap, shampoo, and razors, as well as blankets. Volunteers are needed year-round to help serve and supply food at the Clark Center and also the Glisan Street Shelter. Call (503) 823-5845 for more information.
announcements
? Now accepting submissions for the annual Juried Student Show. To submit, bring six slides, an artist’s statement and a proposal for your show to the Littman Gallery. The prize is $200, plus a solo show in the Littman Gallery in August 2001. For more information call (503) 725-5656.
? Due to an increase in Saturday classes and activities at PSU, we will no longer be able to provide free parking on Saturdays beginning Feb. 3. Daily permits will be available for $3 with attendants in structures one and three. For more information call (503) 725-4412.
? Students: Would you like to teach a class on your favorite topic? Contact the Chiron Studies Program at (503) 725-5662. Deadline for proposals for Winter term 2002 is May 1.
