Outgoing Portland State President Wim Wiewel announced in an email on June 20 that he’s to become the new Lewis & Clark College president in October 2017. The announcement of…
Out on a Wim
WRC hosts Catholics for Choice discussion of reproductive rights
The Portland State Women’s Resource Center hosted Catholics for Choice, an event exploring misconceptions about abortion and Catholicism and its role in reproductive rights on June 29 at 3:30 p.m….
It’s all good in the hood
Portland’s annual Good in the Hood Festival celebrated its 25th year as a northeast community staple at Lillie Albina Park June 23–25 despite recent threats against event organizer Shawn Penney….
Outgoing PSU President Wiewel announces new presidency at Lewis & Clark college
On June 20, Outgoing Portland State President Wim Wiewel announced he will become Lewis & Clark College President in October. “Today, Lewis & Clark College will announce that they have…
Provost Sona Andrews announces resignation
Portland State Provost Sona Andrews sent a message to the PSU community on June 28 announcing her resignation. Andrews has been provost since July 2012. The email read: “Dear Portland…
Foster Talks event raises awareness for Oregon foster children
Boys and Girls Aid hosted its monthly event called Foster Talks on Tuesday, June 27 to discuss the journeys of three former foster children who are now adults. Lagunitas, who…
Oregon approves non-binary gender identification for state IDs
The Oregon Transportation Commission voted in favor to offer an “X” on driver’s licenses and state ID cards in order to signify a non-binary gender option instead of the traditional…
Pride by PDX
Marching with my ancestors Alex-Jon Earl Pride events for Two-Spirit Indigenous Portlanders have always been a struggle with invisibility. Even with last year’s turn as grand marshals, it is hard…
Charting a new course for PSU dining options
As reported in March, Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services will take over Aramark’s contract with Portland State in the fall. Chartwells has branded the partnership “PSU Eats” and plans to…
Juneteenth and lemonade
Don’t Shoot Portland celebrated Juneteenth by making “Freedom Lemonade” in front of the Mark O. Hatfield United States Courthouse on June 19, 2017. Juneteenth is a holiday that commemorates when,…