Ask Tim Kellen, Aramark Corporation’s food service director at Portland State, about non-latex glove use in his kitchens, and he’ll tell you how it impacts his bottom line.
The real Roman Polanski?
Fliers for upcoming Chiron course vandalized; student instructor reacts
“Cinematic genius—international playboy—tragic victim—immoralist. Which is the real Roman Polanski?”
This is the first sentence on the syllabus of Eric Wilkinson’s Chiron Studies course, called The World of Roman Polanski.
Controversy surrounds local high school’s dismissal of PSU instructor
Motivation for firing still unclear
Students, parents and alumni at Portland’s Roosevelt High School are wondering why their award-winning boys’ basketball coach won’t be returning next year.
Portland State professor investigates connections between suicide, alcohol
Research study finds 22 percent of US suicides involved alcohol intoxication
PSU researchers are dissecting the darker, often fatal, side of alcohol intoxication.
A recent study led by Portland State Professor of Community Health Mark Kaplan yielded some astonishing results regarding the connection between alcohol intoxication and suicide.
No diploma, no financial aid
Aid no longer offered to students without a high school diploma or equivalent
Starting this month, new college students without a high school diploma, GED or completed home schooling will no longer be eligible for federal financial aid.
Rudy Crew: Education architect
Dr. Rudy Crew is preparing to make a promise to students in Oregon – from kindergartners to graduate students. And for once, it’s not just about grades.
A programming pioneer
PSU computer scientist wins prestigious Kyoto Prize
A scientist associated with Portland State in the fields of engineering and computer science has just been rewarded for his years of influential research.
Governing the heart
Former PSU student Samantha Berrier, who graduated with a Bachelor of Science in social science in 2011, alleged that Oregon Rep. Matt Wingard, R-Wilsonville, made unwanted sexual advances on to her while she worked for him as a legislative aide in 2010. After Berrier—whom the Vanguard interviewed—came forward about the consensual relationship that resulted, Wingard declined to seek re-election to a third term.
Graduating PSU student ‘dares to fail’
Former eco-terrorist Jacob Sherman speaks at graduation ceremony
For Jacob Sherman, the past 12 years have been about huge life changes.
After firebombing the logging trucks and other equipment of two Oregon companies in 2001, Sherman’s otherwise normal life as an undergrad at Portland State came to an abrupt halt.
Michael Gottfredson named University of Oregon’s new president
Board of Higher Education has high hopes for new leader
The University of Oregon will start the 2012–13 school year with a new leader.
In mid-June, the Oregon State Board of Higher Education announced that Michael Gottfredson will be the school’s new president.
University Station post office to relocate
Student mail unaffected, faculty and staff mail to slow slightly
Portland State students looking for a post office will soon be walking half a mile farther into downtown.
PSU’s local United States Postal Service office, University Station, is moving to Southwest First Avenue and Main Street in Jan. 2013. Now located at 1505 SW Sixth Ave., the office will be moving because a new lease could not be negotiated with the building’s owner, a German trading company.