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Portland State’s School of Social Work has hired a new director for its Master of Social Work program. Keva Miller, who received her master’s degree in social work from the University of Texas at Austin and her doctoral degree from Fordham University in New York, has taken the position.
There is a certain trepidation many people feel when they step outside at night—and it isn’t imagination alone that feeds their fears, but the culmination of so many news stories about sexual assault, aggressive panhandlers or verbal abuse.
Several years ago, geography professor Joseph Poracsky created a class called “The Urban Forest.” Recently, Poracsky became the department chair, and adjunct geography professor Jennifer Karps took over the class.
Monica Rimai, the vice president for finance and administration at Portland State, sent out an email to PSU faculty and staff Tuesday morning in an attempt to set the record straight about recent allegations at University Place Hotel.
This week, Portland State students and members of the community have hosted discussions, workshops, performances and skill-shares during Chiron Studies’ Teach Out event in the Park Blocks.
On June 2, Oregon’s State Board of Higher Education will be reviewing proposals made by the state’s seven universities to increase tuition. If the proposed numbers are approved, costs for the 2013–14 school year will be raised across the board.
The revival of the Portland State Game Club, officially called the Gamers Republic of University Players, couldn’t have come at a better time as warmer weather approaches and students look for fun activities to participate in around campus.
As many veterans transition to campus life after serving their country, Portland State aims to honor their sacrifices by providing a new Veteran’s Resource Center that is set to launch this spring.
Those looking for a reason to start commuting by bike this spring can stop looking and start riding during this month’s Bike to PSU Challenge.
“Looking at this tiny world from a distance in the galaxy…this is our only home,” the Dalai Lama said, gesturing eloquently with his hands.
When Portland State student Cassie Arroyo graduates in June, her two daughters, Ava, 4, and Lily, 2, will be standing alongside her in their own caps and gowns at a special ceremony for student parents designed to be fun for kids of all ages.