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Campus 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.

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

Wednesday April 11
? 3:15 p.m. “We Pine for Murder: Mark Twain’s Death and Disaster Reporting, 1862-63.” This presentation offers a close reading of some of Twain’s reporting from his raucous 21 months with the Virginia City, Nevada Territorial Enterprise. Refreshments provided. NH 407.

7 p.m. The Department of Foreign Language and Literature will screen “Central Station,” a Brazilian film by Walter Salles. CH 53.

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.

Thursday April 19
? 7:30 p.m. PSU’s Business School of Business will host an informational meeting about the Master of International Management business degree. SMC 550.

Saturday April 21
? 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Love a needy pet for Earth Day. Shop at Buffalo Exchange, 1420 S.E. 37th Ave., and help save animals. Proceeds from this day go to benefit the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

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.

? 2 p.m. Bible study and worship. Join us for our weekly gathering of International and American students. Worship, prayer and relevant teaching in a multi-ethnic setting. SMC 333.

Every Wednesday
? 10 a.m. Prayer meeting. Have a need? We believe God hears and answers prayer. Join us as we pray for one another and the PSU community. Presented by Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship. SMC 330.

?11:30 a.m.-noon Catholic mass. Catholic mass for students, faculty and staff held in the Campus Ministry chapel, located at the corner of Broadway and Montgomery.

? 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. Room changes to follow in May. 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.

Every Wednesday and Friday
? Noon-1 p.m. Popular Music Board Noon Gigs. PMB presents local and touring artists for noon concerts. The shows are free. Come out and enjoy yourself. Park Blocks or SMC Parkway North.

? 7:15 p.m. Taize prayer. Join with others in prayer in the manner of the Taize community. Campus Ministry Chapel.

Every Friday
? 2 p.m. Chi Alpha weekly gathering. Join international and American students for worship, prayer and relevant teaching in a multi-ethnic setting. SMC 323.

? 6-8 p.m. Catholic Students Association meeting. Join other students for a meeting that includes prayer, sharing, discussion and a meal together. Campus Ministry Building.

? 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.

? 7 p.m. The Edge. Come join the crazy cats of Campus Crusade for Christ for “The Edge.” We meet every Friday night for food, music and praising God. SMC 294.

workshops

Now through Saturday June 9
? Author Molly Gloss will teaches 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.

? 3:15-4:15 p.m. Applied statistics seminar on Bayesian Inferences for Case-Control Data,lectured by professor Wesley Johnson of University of California, Davis. Free refreshments. NH 350.

Friday April 20
? 3:15-4:15 p.m. Ted Hill of the Department of Mathematics at Georgia Institute of Technology will lecture on Extreme-value Moment Goodness-of-Fit Test. SBA 140.

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.

? If you are a woman who has a physically abusive female partner, call the 24-hour crisis line, (503) 281-2442, or women-battered-by-women support groups at (503) 232-7805 or (503) 289-6869, ext. 11. NH basement.

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.