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Students question whether Aramark is right for PSU

Concerns about food sourcing, health

Is it easy enough to find food on campus that’s affordable, healthy and locally sourced? Even though Aramark—the...

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$8 million gift fuels PSU business school growth

Anonymous donation is largest in SBA history

An anonymous $8 million donation from a Portland State alum is keeping PSU on track to begin a $60...

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General assembly sparks conversation

Meeting calls for greater engagement and cooperation among PSU student groups, faculty

In 2012, students across the Canadian province of Quebec went on strike. Hundreds of thousands of students marched against...

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Publications adviser candidates visit campus this week

This week, students will have a chance to meet the candidates for the coordinator of student media position, which...

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Chiron Studies funding remains unclear

Coordinator discusses meeting with provost, future options

The future of Chiron Studies remains uncertain. After a meeting last week with Portland State administration, Chiron Studies...

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Activist urges unity

Marxist Bill Fletcher Jr. shares his perspective

On Saturday, the International Socialist Organization hosted Bill Fletcher Jr., a renowned Marxist and labor activist, who spoke before...

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New director chosen for Master of Social Work Program

Keva Miller, a former PSU professor, is promoted

Portland State’s School of Social Work has hired a new director for its Master of Social Work program. Keva...

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‘Hollaback!’ to raise awareness about street harassment

Open mic night gives attendees an opportunity to share their experiences

There is a certain trepidation many people feel when they step outside at night—and it isn’t imagination alone that...

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Class profile: ‘The Urban Forest’

Course looks at trees in the city

Several years ago, geography professor Joseph Poracsky created a class called “The Urban Forest.” Recently, Poracsky became the department...

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Rimai responds to hotel allegations

Email purports to explain how PSU handled the situation

Monica Rimai, the vice president for finance and administration at Portland State, sent out an email to PSU faculty...

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Chiron’s Teach Out brings learning to Park Blocks

Weeklong event features presentations by students and community members

This week, Portland State students and members of the community have hosted discussions, workshops, performances and skill-shares during Chiron...

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Proposed tuition hike to be reviewed

PSU tuition could increase by 4.5 percent

On June 2, Oregon’s State Board of Higher Education will be reviewing proposals made by the state’s seven universities...

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Game Club reboot welcomes all

The PSU Game Club hopes to attract new members with casual environment

The revival of the Portland State Game Club, officially called the Gamers Republic of University Players, couldn’t have come...

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Transitioning from the combat zone to campus life

PSU to open new Veteran’s Resource Center this spring

As many veterans transition to campus life after serving their country, Portland State aims to honor their sacrifices by...

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Bike to PSU Challenge promotes alternative transportation, health

Participants can win prizes by logging bike trips to campus

Those looking for a reason to start commuting by bike this spring can stop looking and start riding during...

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Dalai Lama enlightens Portland with wise words

Spiritual leader addresses spirituality, the environment, global peace and activism

“Looking at this tiny world from a distance in the galaxy…this is our only home,” the Dalai Lama said,...

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A family-friendly graduation

Resource Center for Students with Children will make commencement a fun event

When Portland State student Cassie Arroyo graduates in June, her two daughters, Ava, 4, and Lily, 2, will be...

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Dalai Lama inspires global action

His Holiness shared views on compassion and the environment

The 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, ended his stay in Portland after the “Dalai Lama: Environmental Summit” event Saturday...

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Healing trauma with conversation

Dori Laub talk reveals power of sharing, words

A middle-aged Holocaust survivor gazes distantly at the camera as she recalls being herded into cattle trains and then,...

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Rally pushes new ideas

Faculty encouraged to submit proposals, research

When it comes to its students and faculty, Portland State is a hotbed of creativity. The Office of Innovation...

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Professor profiles: Derek Tretheway

Derek Tretheway is an associate professor in the thermal and fluid science group in the mechanical engineering department of...

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Ondine hosts weekly Bible studies

Life Talks draw crowds with down-to-earth discussions

Portland State’s most visible campus events seem to often have a political bent. Student marches, documentary screenings, bake sales,...

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Class profile: ‘Chemistry of the Environment’

Everyone knows about major environmental issues like climate change and ozone depletion. However, not everyone knows that there is...

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Wage fraud, nepotism alleged at University Place Hotel

Allegations raise oversight questions, concerns

A group of Portland State employees have filed grievances with the university claiming that their bosses stole their tips,...

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