Today’s Calendar

Thursday, March 7

11 a.m.-1 p.m. Zero Awards. A continuation of Black History and Heritage Month. Sponsored by the NAACP at Portland State University. Event located in Parkway Commons North.

4-6 p.m. Presentation: “Welfare Mamas and Goldiggas.” Presented by Kristal Breent Zook, features writer for the Washington Post. A continuation of Black History and Heritage Month. Sponsored by Black Studies and the Black Cultural Affairs Board. Event located in SMC 228.

5-8 p.m. Meditation and Action in the Center: an Exploration. Explore ways to deepen spiritual awareness. Become aware of other major traditions and understand the link between mindfulness and action. Guest speaker is Doug Speers of the Oregon Contemplative Outreach. Located in the Campus Ministry Building. The cost is $10, price includes supper. Event sponsored by Lutheran and Episcopal Campus Ministry. To register contact Chris Laing at 503-226-7807 or e-mail at [email protected].

Friday, March 8

7 p.m. Black Comedy Tour. A continuation of Black History and Heritage Month. Sponsored by the Black Cultural Affairs Board. Cost is $10 in advance. Event located in Hoffman Hall.

Sunday, March 10

2-5 p.m. Family Discussion Day. Four tranquilities-objective and method, mind, body, family and actions tranquil. Facilitator Rafael Katz. Presented by the Ch’an mediation at PSU. Event located in SMC 326.

Thursday, March 7

3-5 p.m. Civic Responsibility in Higher Education. Presented by Tom Ehrlisch, Carnegie Senior Scholar. Part of the PSU’s Teaching, Learning and Scholarship Programs. Event located in SMC 236.

Friday, March 8

Noon-1 p.m. Why Should I Hire You? And Other Important Interview Questions. This introductory workshop on interviewing includes tips on how to prepare for employment interviews and a discussion of frequently asked questions. Part of “Fridays with the PSU Career Center.” Event located in NH 491F. For more information contact the Career Center at 503-725-4613.

Saturday, March 9

Noon-3 p.m. Beginning Freelance Writing for magazines and Newspapers. Workshop for beginning students interested in journalistic, non-fiction article writing who want to learn how to develop ideas for feature articles for magazines and newspapers. Liz Nakazawa is the presenter. Located in NH 407. The cost of the workshop is $50 and space is limited. For information about how to register contact the Center for Excellence in Writing by e-mail at [email protected] or by phone at 503-725-8422.

Wednesday, March 13

11 a.m.-Noon. Introduction to Interviewing. Learn the basics of interviewing and begin to develop you interview skills in this introductory workshop.

Friday, March 8

2:30-3:30 p.m. Psi Chi Meeting. We will be discussing our upcoming events including our charity yard sale. We will also be talking about new officer nominations for the next school year. Event located in SMC 326.

Wednesday, March 13

7 p.m. Come find out about Radical Women and help prepare for our International Women’s Day celebration on March 16. The preparations include cooking, cleaning and calling guests. Meeting at the Bread and Roses Center at 819 N. Killingsworth. For more information call 503-240-4462.

Thursday, March 14

5-6 p.m. Communication Studies Student Association meeting. Come learn about Communication Awareness Week and other exciting events. Meeting is located in SMC 294. For more information call 503-725-3536 or e-mail at [email protected].

Tuesdays and Thursdays

Noon. PSU Think Lincoln Concert Series. A free concert series paid for by student fees features jazz and classical music styles. Many artists are nationally recognized. Student groups such as PSU Orchestra also perform. Professional musicians most frequently perform Tuesday concerts. Presented by the Student Music Committee, affiliated with the Student Development Office. Event location LH 75.

Thursday, March 7

5-7 p.m. First Thursday. Show opening for Timothy Florer, “Rural American Ruins.” Black and white photography. Subject matter catalogs the decay of Rural American life. Located in the Littman and White Galleries in SMC. For more information contact Karl at 503-725-5656.

5-7 p.m. First Thursday. Show opening for Richard Kerr’s recent paintings. Works in oil paint juxtapose popular culture imagery and non-objective color fields. Located in the Littman and White Galleries in SMC. For more information contact Karl at 503-725-5656.

The Family Center Outreach, a program of Volunteers of America, has opened its doors in Southeast Portland to provide services to women and their children who are survivors of domestic violence. This new community resource provides free support groups and drop-in services. For more information contact Natalie at 503-771-5503.

If you are a woman who has a physically abusive female partner, call the 24-hour crisis line, 503-281-2442, or women-battered-by-women support groups at 503-232-7805 or 503-289-6869, ext. 11. NH basement.

Mondays

12:30-2 p.m. ASPSU executive meeting. Come watch your Student Government Executive Committee process at work! Open to the public. Meeting located in the ASPSU office in SMC 47. For more information contact the main office at 503-725-3454.

2-3 p.m. The Portland State University Baha’i Student Association holds weekly meetings. The association wants to inform people of the Baha’i faith. Come to a meeting to find out more information in SMC 229.

3-4:30 p.m. Interpersonal Therapy Group (co-ed). For more information contact Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) at 503-725-4423. CAPS is located in SMC Room M343.

4 p.m. Afternoon Prayer: Attentive Listening. Join others in this informal, meditative service of readings, prayers and music. A time to quiet your soul in the midst of the busy pace of school. Event located at the Campus Ministry Building. For more information contact Elizabeth Winslea at 503-226-7807, ext. 104.

4-5:30 p.m. Counselor Education Graduate Student Group. For more information contact Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) at 503-725-4423. CAPS is located in SMC Room M343.

6-8 p.m. Got issues? Are you worried about the erosion of our civil liberties? Concerned and want to do something about it? Join the College Republicans and practice your right to free speech. Meetings are in SMC 229. For more information contact [email protected].

Tuesdays

Noon-1 p.m. Returning Women Students Eating Lunch Together. SMC 225. For more information call 503-725-5471.

Wednesdays

7-7:30 a.m. Centering Prayer. Silent Meditation on scripture at Campus Ministry Building. Good conversation follows at Annie’s at 7:30. For more information contact Chris Laing at 503-226-7807 ext. 105.

11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Returning Women Students Eating Lunch Together. SMC 229. For more information call 503-725-5471.

12-1 p.m. ASPSU Senate Meeting. Your student senators make a lot of decisions about how student government works on this campus. Come see how it all happens! Open to the public. Meetings located in SMC browsing lounge. For more information contact the main office at 503-725-3454.

12:30-1 p.m. Wednesday Prayer. A respite in the middle of busy schedules with prayer, scripture and communion at the Campus Ministry Building. Bring your lunch for fellowship after. Contact Chris Laing for more information at 503-226-7807.

3-4p.m. AISES Weekly Meetings. American Indian Science and Engineering Society welcomes you to our weekly meetings. Rooms change often so please check Smith Center schedules located in the elevators. For more information contact Francene Ambrose at 503-725-5351.

3-4:30 p.m. ADHD Group. For more information contact Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) at 503-725-4423. CAPS is located in SMC Room M343.

5-6:30 p.m. Experience Rhythm in a New Way. A new way of learning and understanding rhythm through simultaneously stepping, clapping and speaking. Presented by Mary H. Kogen, professor of music in LH 75.

Thursdays

12:30-1:30 p.m. Free meditation. Art of Living Club presents free meditation every Thursday. In SMC 229 3/7 and 3/21. For more information contact Deanne Winfree at 503-618-7564 or e-mail at [email protected].

2-3:30 p.m. Interpersonal Therapy Group (co-ed). For more information contact Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) at 503-725-4423. CAPS is located in SMC Room M343.

4-5 p.m. Beta Alpha Psi. Opportunities to network with fellow students and professionals in various fields of accounting. Guest speakers from various companies will be speaking bi-weekly. Come and enjoy free food and drink and find out how to join. Event SBA 140. For more information contact Lexy Dale Henken at [email protected].

4-5:30 p.m. Students for Unity. Come lend a hand to social change. Find out about our current campaign Move the Money, peace and justice and many more exciting opportunities. See you there! Meet in SMC 225. For more information contact Students for Unity at 503-725-8777.

4-5:30 p.m. Sexual Minorities. For more information contact Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) at 503-725-4423. CAPS is located in SMC Room M343.

4:30-6:30 p.m. Chinese Corner. Chinese speakers, both native and non-native, get together for conversation. The objective is to bring together different cultures in an environment that supports learning of a second language for both Chinese and English speakers. Meetings are held in SMC 229.

5-7 p.m. Have questions about your general education requirements? We have the answers! Academic advising and tutoring available. No appointment necessary. IASC office is in SMC 425. For more information call 503-725-4005

Fridays

1-2:30 p.m. Women’s Interpersonal Therapy. For more information contact Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) at 503-725-4423. CAPS is located in SMC Room M343.

Mercy Corps (www.mercycorps.org) is seeking tax-deductible donations of PCs and computer parts. Please help create free computer training and communication/Internet access centers. Mercy Corps is a Portland based nonprofit that is working in over 30 poor countries. For more information contact Matthew at 503-796-6803 or e-mail at [email protected].

Portland Women’s Crisis Line is in need of volunteers to advocate for victims and survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Advocates provide services including 24-hour crisis intervention on the hotline, legal advocacy and sexual assault victims’ advocacy. Free basic advocacy training provided. Training will be held Jan. 23 through Feb. 11 on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6-9 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. For more information call 503-232-4176.

Soup kitchen visits. We will be going to a soup kitchen to help with lunch on the second and fourth Saturday of each month. Meet between Neuberger and Smith at 9:30 a.m. Presented by OSPIRG. Call 503-725-4500 to confirm.

The Volunteer Alert is back. Check out the opportunities to help REACH and contact us to sign up or to get more information. Go to www.reachcdc.org for more details.

Hyalite is a nonprofit organization that needs volunteers with grant writing skills. Volunteers will be writing grant support to complete historical documentaries about African-Americans during the Civil War and African Americans during the movement west. Send resumes to http://hyaliteinc.org/index.htm or call 503-220-8282.

The Metropolitan Human Rights Center is seeking knowledgeable and experienced people interested in becoming volunteer trainers on issues regarding diversity, human rights and much more. Please contact Michelle Neal at 503-823-5284 if interested.

Oregon Partnership is an organization dedicated to changing lives through substance abuse prevention, education and referrals. The partnership is currently looking for volunteers to work on its various programs. For more information call 503-244-5211.

Clackamas Women’s Services has many opportunities for compassionate, open-minded women who want to help women and children survivors of domestic and sexual violence. You may also be able to earn college credit if you are a current student. We are currently seeking volunteers for days, evenings or weekends. For more information call 503-654-2807.

Wish you could do something to help end domestic and sexual violence? The Bradley-Angle House is looking for volunteers to work its 24-hour crisis line, staff emergency shelter and transitional houses, work with children’s groups and serve on the board of directors. The organization is also seeking volunteers to do administrative and maintenance work. The Bradley-Angle House provides quality service for women and children of all races, religions, sexual orientations, ages and backgrounds. Ongoing education regarding homophobia, racism and oppression is required of all staff volunteers. Please call and donate your services at 503-282-9940. Make a difference!

Shelter/Domestic Violence Resource Center is looking for caring individuals to volunteer and make a difference in the lives of women and children. There are many opportunities to share your skills and all are invited to apply. No prior experience is necessary as comprehensive training is provided. If you are interested, please contact Rebecca at 503-640-5352.

Transition Projects has a year-round need for hygiene items like soap, shampoo and razors, as well as blankets. Volunteers are needed year-round to help serve and supply food at the Clark Center and also the Glisan Street Shelter. Call 503-823-5845 for more information.