On Tuesday, Portland State president Wim Wiewel is hosting his year-end town hall and reception for faculty, staff and students from 3–4:30 p.m. in the Smith Memorial Student Union ballroom….
Professor profile: Ben Anderson-Nathe
Ben Anderson-Nathe is an associate professor at Portland State and the director of the Child and Family Studies program in the School of Social Work. Anderson-Nathe was born and raised in the Portland area and went to Evergreen State College in Olympia, Wash. After earning his bachelor’s degree and working for a few years, he decided he wanted to experience true winters.
Waste Reduction Task Force builds ‘repurposed’ greenhouse
When one thinks about recycling, three words often come to mind: reduce, reuse and recycle. At Portland State, a project is underway to help us rethink the parameters of waste reduction efforts. The Waste Reduction Task Force, funded through the Sustainability Leadership Center, is working on constructing a greenhouse made up almost entirely of repurposed waste materials.
PSU’s Graduating Class of 2012-13 By the Numbers
Portland State’s 2012-13 graduating class is one of the largest and most diverse the university has ever seen—and that’s especially true of the university’s departing undergraduates.
Heavy film enlightens viewers’ minds and hearts
Portland State’s special screening of the film Girl Rising on Saturday provided attendees with nourishment, enlightenment and a chance to enact change in their community.
33rd annual African Cultural Night encourages unity and awareness
More than 350 people gathered in Smith Memorial Student Union Friday night to celebrate African Cultural Night, hosted by the Association of African Students, where attendees were able to experience African culture through food, music, dance and fashion.
ASPSU hiring process raises ethical questions
Associated Students of Portland State University President Harris Foster and a student government committee have begun filling executive staff positions amid concerns of cronyism within the hiring process.
PSU Archaeology Roadshow attracts hundreds to OMSI
The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry played host on Sunday to the second annual PSU Archaeology Roadshow, a free public outreach event aimed at promoting archaeology in Portland’s backyard.
Revamped Quiet Study Lounge opens in Smith
On Friday, more than 40 students, staff and faculty members gathered in the Smith Memorial Student Union, room 439, to celebrate the opening of the Quiet Study Lounge.
PSU’s first MRED students complete program, celebrate
More than 700 members of Portland’s real estate and business communities came together to celebrate the first group of students to complete Portland State’s Master of Real Estate Development program.
President urges action on student loan interest rate
WASHINGTON (AP)—President Barack Obama on Friday urged Congress to prevent student loan rates from doubling in a month, prompting a fight with House Republicans who accused him of playing politics instead of sitting down to work out small differences and avoid an increase.