Calendar

special events

9:30 a.m. Willamette River Cleanup. Live music, free food and back-breaking labor. Actually, just some light cleaning and pick-up along the banks of the Willamette River. Event presented by OSPIRG. For more information, contact Matt Wallace at 503-725-4500.

workshops

10-11 a.m. Introduction to Interviewing. Learn the basics of interviewing and begin to develop your interviewing skills in this introductory workshop. Event located in the Career Center, USB 402. For more information, call 503-725-4613.

Tuesday, Nov. 26

11 a.m.-noon Writing Resumes and Cover Letters. Get the latest information on how to write effective resumes and cover letters. This workshop is specifically targeted to PSU students and alumni. Event located in the Career Center, USB 402. For more information, call 503-725-4613.

lectures

Noon-1 p.m. “Tales of Iran and Afghanistan.” Speakers are Ann and Brice Huntwork, peace activists and humanitarian volunteers. The Huntworks will describe the six months they recently spent in Eastern Iran and Afghanistan working with Afghan refugees. Event is part of PSU’s International Week. Sponsored by the Middle East Studies Center. For more information, call 503-725-4074.

6:30-8:30 p.m. Unity is Power. Dr. Moses Wambalaba from Kenya and Kwaku Mensah from Ghana discuss how it is essential for Africans to unite and work together for the sake of our continent. Event presented by the Association of African Students. African food will be served. Event located in SMSU 355 ballroom.

meetings

3:30 p.m. Interested in law school? Join the Pre-Law Society. Learn about the application process and the LSAT, speak to attorneys, and meet other pre-law students. Meeting located in CH 488. For more information, go to < href="http://www.prelawpsu.org">prelawpsu.org or e-mail [email protected].

performances

Ongoing

Purposeful Performing Arts. Interested in the performing arts, but not necessarily a performing arts major? This is for you! We are looking for actors, scriptwriters, visual artists, but especially those with interest, enthusiasm and vision. Express the deeper meanings in life through shorter scripts. We present during worship services on campus and throughout the city. Presented by Campus Ministry. For more information, please contact Elizabeth by phone at 503-226-7807, ext. 104, or by e-mail at [email protected].

Now through Saturday, Nov. 23

“An Enemy of the People,” by Henrik Ibsen. Presented by Portland State University Theater and School of Fine and Performing Arts. Tickets available through the PSU Box Office at S.W. Fifth and Mill. Call 503-725-3307 for more information.

art

Now through Friday, Nov. 29

In the Littman Gallery: “Journey to High Asia: Introduction in Images to the Peoples and Places.” The White Gallery exhibit is “Snapshots of Exodus,” by Paulina Hermosillo. Galleries are located on the second floor of the SMSU.

Now through Sunday, Dec. 1

9 a.m.-5 p.m. OSPIRG 2002 Wild Oregon Art Show. Submissions for the art show should pertain to Oregon’s wild forests and should be ready for display. All students and community are welcome to submit entries to the OSPIRG office in SMSU M103. For more information, contact Ben Wessel at 503-725-4500.

Tuesday, Nov. 26

7-8 p.m. You: Informational Reception. You is a participatory project instigated by the art duo known as the Charm Bracelet. You is the story of you and your neighbors writing about each other. Presented by the Art Exhibition and Charm Bracelet. Event is located in the Littman Gallery in SMSU. For more information, contact Lisa Sorrentino or Rochelle Koivunen at 503-725-5656.

health

The Family Center Outreach, a program of Volunteers of America, has opened its doors in Southeast Portland to provide services to women and children who are survivors of domestic violence. It 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 at 503-281-2442; or call women-battered-by-women support groups at 503-232-7805 or 503-289-6869, ext. 11. NH basement.

weekly events

8 a.m.-5 p.m. Peer Tutorial Center. Free tutoring in math, science, writing, foreign languages and accounting for PSU students. Pick up a schedule or check us out on the Web at www.ess.pdx.edu/iasc/tutrpage.htm. Services located in SMSU 425.

Mondays

6 p.m. Progressive Student Union. Discuss topics such as PSU Taco Bell contract. Meetings are in SMSU 292.

Tuesdays

11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Stressed out? Need a break? Would an hour of good conversation and a few good laughs make your day? If so, then join us for a brown-bag lunch in SMSU 323. For more information, contact KL Howling, a counseling education intern program for returning women studies, at 503-725-4005.

Noon-1 p.m. Human Resource Management Association Meeting. Event located in SBA 390 (third floor in the Business Building).

4-5:30 p.m. Counselor Education Grad Student Group. If you are interested in joining, call CAPS at 503-725-4423.

4-4:45 p.m. Afternoon Prayer. You are invited to pause in your busy schedule. Quiet your mind and heart with readings, reflection, song and prayer. Presented by Campus Ministry. Event located in the K House Campus Ministry. For more information, call Elizabeth at 503-226-7807, ext. 104, or e-mail her at [email protected].

4-5:30 p.m. Sexual Minorities Group. If you are interested in joining, call CAPS at 503-725-4423.

Wednesdays

11:45 a.m.-1:15 p.m. Commuters Crossing. Time to reconnect with yourself and others. Prayer and talk over lunch. Event located in the K-House Campus Ministry. Presented by the Lutheran Episcopal Campus Ministry. For more information, contact Chris Laing or Kim Deckman at 503-226-7807, ext. 105.

Noon-1 p.m. Brown-Bag Lunch Bible Study. Located in SMSU 326. For more information, call 503-247-8387.

1-2 p.m. Stressed out? Need a break? Would an hour of good conversation and a few good laughs make your day? If so, then join us for a brown-bag lunch in SMSU 323. For more information, contact KL Howling at 503-725-4005.

Thursdays

1-2:30 and 3-4:30 p.m. Interpersonal Therapy Groups. If you are interested in joining, call CAPS at 503-725-4423.

6:30 p.m. Group Bible Study. Event located in SMSU 323. For more information, call 503-247-8387.

7-9 p.m. The Edge. Join us at the Edge for praise and worship, hanging out and learning about God. Meetings are on the second or third floor of the SMSU. Presented by Campus Crusade for Christ. For more information, contact Michael Aylward at 503-293-0764, or go to www.campuscrusade.pdx.edu…

Fridays

1-2 p.m. Stressed out? Need a break? Would an hour of good conversation and a few good laughs make your day? If so, then join us for a brown-bag lunch in SMSU 323. For more information, contact KL Howling at 503-725-4005.

Sundays

1 p.m. Worship Service. Event located in SMSU 323. For more information, call 503-247-8387.

volunteer opportunities

Special Olympics is seeking volunteers. The positions available are with coaches, assistants, chaperones, outreach, fund raising, training and special events. For more information, call 503-649-9167, ext.4; or call 1-800-595-2860, ext. 4.

Simon Benson House visitor’s center greeter/receptionist volunteer positions available. Volunteers are asked to work either a three-hour half-shift or a full six-hour shift at one time. If possible, volunteers are encouraged to volunteer six-12 hours per month or more if interested. For more information, contact Mary Coniglio, assistant director of alumni relations and Simon Benson House coordinator, at 503-725-5073 or [email protected].

Oregon Food Bank is looking for volunteers to assist in nutrition-education classes for low-income residents of Portland. Three different classes teach adults, children, and parents and children about meal planning and preparation, nutrition, and budgeting. Volunteers should have a love of working with diverse populations and a love for cooking, food and nutrition. For more information, contact Julie Webber of the Oregon Food Bank at 503-419-4183.

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 www.hyaliteinc.org, or call 503-220-8282.

Oregon for Health Security seeks to unite health-care professionals, consumer organizations, caregivers and concerned citizens to advocate for improved access to quality, affordable and secure health care. The organization is looking for interns and volunteers for upcoming terms. For more information, contact the Oregonians for Health Security at 503-655-2793, or e-mail mailto:[email protected].

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 more than 30 poor countries. For more information, contact Matthew at 503-796-6803, or e-mail [email protected].

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

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 on 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. 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 such as soap, shampoo and razors, as well as blankets. Volunteers are needed year-round to help serve and supply food at Clark Center and Glisan Street Shelter. Call 503-823-5845 for more information.