In an increasingly connected world, when tragedy strikes, the whole world feels tremors. Such is the case with young Zainab Ansari of Kasur, Pakistan. Ansari was one of 12 girls…
This week around the world Jan. 22–28
Jan. 22 Liberia: New president promises crackdown on corruption Former international soccer star George Weah has been sworn in as president in Liberia’s first peaceful transition of power since 1944….
This week around the world: Jan. 15-21
Jan. 15 Libya: Tripoli airport closed after violent clashes Fighting broke out between two armed groups in the Libyan capital, resulting in at least 20 deaths, 60 wounded and the…
This week around the world
Jan. 15 Libya: Tripoli airport closed after violent clashes Fighting broke out between two armed groups in the Libyan capital resulting in at least 20 deaths, 60 wounded and the…
Korean American Day showcases cultural pride
Portlanders celebrated Korean American Day with bibimbap and a culture show at the Old Church downtown Jan. 13. The holiday honors the first arrival of Korean immigrants into the United States in 1903 and their contribution to American culture.
This week around the world Jan. 6–13
Jan. 7 Syria: Air strikes continue in Eastern Ghouta At least 17 civilians—including four children—were killed in a series of airstrikes carried out by Syrian government forces in the Eastern…
Attendance high at Kurdish Culture Night
Kurdish Culture Night took place at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 30 in Smith Memorial Ballroom. The annual event is organized by the Kurdish Youth Organization at Portland State to…
This week around the world: Dec. 9–16
Dec. 12 Washington, D.C.: White House contradicts Tillerson on North Korea talks Days before heading to a Security Council meeting on North Korea with other top officials at the United…
New lecture series explores diplomacy, development and foreign affairs
Portland State’s Middle East Studies Center launched its Careers in International Affairs and Development Series with a talk by Adjunct Professor Peter Bechtold, “Career Opportunities in the U.S. Government Foreign…
Volunteer conversation program opens cross-border dialogue
For the past 15 years, Portland State’s Volunteer Conversation Program has acted as a bridge connecting American students with international students from PSU’s Intensive English Language Program. “The volunteer program…
Climate change writing contest calls on students for world-saving ideas
Portland State Institute for Sustainable Solutions is offering students with a passion for writing and an interest in climate change solutions a chance at $1000 through its “Thinking Our Way Forward”…