Special interest: it’s one of the most common issues in politics that guarantees to command attention from voters every election season.
Expert says public finance important for democracy
Obama in Portland for political rally
President Barack Obama visited the Portland Convention Center on Wednesday night to lend his support to former governor John Kitzhaber, the Democratic gubernatorial candidate.
PSU learning software receives $3.3 million grant
An online learning software developed at Portland State was given the green light by the U.S. Department of Commerce to expand to five other states with the help of a $3.3 million grant.
Students create proposal for Portland’s largest undeveloped site
Twenty-one acres of undeveloped urban land located in Portland’s industrial center—between the Pearl District and the Northwest 23rd neighborhood—may soon become a bustling commercial hub if a project proposal created by a group of Portland State graduate students from the Center for Real Estate is approved.
Bike boxes protect bicyclists, PSU study concludes
Bicyclists heading out for the road this coming winter will be getting more visibility on the street. The Portland Bureau of Transportation announced that it will add 11 more bike boxes in key areas deemed as high-risk for riders.
PSU think tank on research
When PSU chemistry professor Tami Lasseter Clare was tasked with uncovering the secrets behind a 2000-year-old Chinese sculpture, she did so from a chemist’s perspective: mineral, carbon and corrosion are part of her vocabulary.
An unusual morning delivery
Identity theft is a serious concern for people living in the 21st century. However, despite one’s attempt to protect his or her identities, it is oftentimes easy for others to gain access to private information.
Public forum to inform students of stipend changes
A public forum is in the works to help students understand several upcoming changes to the student stipend program for the next academic year, according to the office of Student Activities and Leadership Programs.
SFC budget signed by president
President Wim Wiewel recently signed off on the Student Fee Committee’s budget for the 2010–11 academic year. A total of $13.2 million was allocated, a decrease from last year’s allocation of $14.7 million. Next year, the student fee will remain at $218 per term for full-time students.
$5,000 worth of marijuana found in dorm room
Portland State’s Campus Public Safety Office recently discovered 1.5 pounds of marijuana in a Resident Housing dorm, where they believe several drug transactions might have taken place.
Help for students in distress
Following the death of a student nearly two weeks ago, the Student Affairs office released a letter to the university community advising how to look for signs of distress in students.