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….
GMO measure cost breaks records
Oregon Measure 92 for Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) food labeling is the most expensive political issue in Oregon’s history, exceeding the previous record set by Measure 50 in 2007, according…
“Big Draw” brings out artists of all ages
Portland residents both young and old flocked to the Pacific Northwest College of Art’s (PNCA) main campus building for the Big Draw, Portland’s offering for the worldwide celebration of art…
Economic forecast event examines Portland’s financial future
The future of Portland’s economy was the topic of discussion at a recent panel and Q&A event hosted by the Portland State University Alumni Association. Subjects of the conversation ranged…
China Town Hall gives insight into U.S.–China relations
A live broadcast of the National Committee on U.S.–China Relations’s 2014 China Town Hall event—featuring former U.S. President Jimmy Carter—recently brought a discussion of global politics to Portland State. Carter’s…
Society of Women Engineers raises funds to expand outreach
The Portland State Society of Women Engineers (SWE, rhymes with “whee”) has raised more than 40 percent of its fundraising goal, which it will use to expand its outreach and…
Planned Parenthood Project in the PSU Park Blocks sparks discourse, debate
An arrangement of 915 pink crosses marked would-be graves through Portland State’s south Park Blocks on Oct. 16. The display was set up by the PSU Pro Life Club in…
Campus galleries exhibit scholarship recipients’ artwork
For many prospective students, money is the deciding factor for attending school. Lacking funds, some turn away from the idea of higher education completely, fearful of debt. But when given…
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,…
Socialists discuss capitalism and climate change
Global warming’s link to capitalism was the focus at a recent public forum by Canada-based political group Socialist Alternative at Portland State. “I assume most of the people here are…
NASCC hosts annual craft fair and potluck
The Native American Student and Community Center hosted its annual potluck and craft fair on Oct. 1. The event featured numerous Native American vendors selling everything from jewelry to photography,…