SFC leaving budget cushion

The Student Fee Committee is currently wrapping up the initial budget allocation process for the 2010–11 academic year, and the results will be available for student groups to view online today. The total initial allocation is about $400,000 less than the total amount initially requested by student groups.

Behind the Acronym: DAHRT

The Diversity Action Hiring and Retention Team presents Portland State faculty and staff with information on recruiting for diversity, retention and creating a welcoming and inclusive office or department climate for new hires. DAHRT was created in 1999 after, then PSU, President Daniel Bernstine’s Assessment Initiative was enacted.

No green zone

The university is unable to accommodate medical marijuana usage on campus, regardless of a student’s possession of appropriate medical marijuana authorization.

Free tax prep at PSU

Partnering with Student Legal and Mediation Services, CASH Oregon tax preparation services is in its third year of offering a free tax service on campus.