Portland State environmental science and management faculty members Robert Scheller and Melissa Lucash received a grant from the National Science Foundation to study the effects of climate change and fire…
New AASPIRE healthcare toolkit provides resources for autistic adults
Last week, AASPIRE (Academic Autism Spectrum Partnership in Research and Education) launched an online healthcare toolkit to provide resources to adults on the autism spectrum and their primary care providers….
Food For Thought Cafe approved for funding
Food For Thought Cafe is one step closer to reopening in winter term by having their request for rent and funds for a Point of Sale system approved by the…
Local comic book shops
Excalibur Books and Comics 2444 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd., Portland, OR 97214 Excalibur, the oldest comic book store in Portland, just celebrated their 40th anniversary. This shop has history and a…
Costuming 101: tips for beginners
Start small Everyone started somewhere, and no one’s first handmade costume is perfect. Don’t try to do more than you’re capable or are comfortable with. Start with something basic that…
Social Innovation certificate graduates first students
Nine students received the first Business of Social Innovation online certificate from the Impact Entrepreneurs program in the School of Business Administration in September. The certificate, which launched last year,…
Congressman Blumenauer hosts Wilderness Act public forum
Local environmental groups and community members gathered in Smith Memorial Student Union for the Wilderness Act 50th Anniversary: What’s At Stake For Oregon? public forum, hosted by Congressman Earl Blumenauer,…
Former U.S. Labor Secretary gives lecture on income inequality
Community members filled the Congregation Beth Israel synagogue to hear the former U.S. Labor Secretary Robert Reich speak about income inequality last Sunday. During his lecture, Reich covered many topics…