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Community & Wellness Resources

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Live at Lunch
SMSU Parkway North
Nov. 19, 12 p.m.
Free for Students
Live music performances at lunchtime on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Y/OURS
Lincoln Hall, Boiler Room Studio
Nov. 20, 7:30 p.m.
Y/OURS: Tending Gratitude and Other Acts of (Radical) Subversion—a performance by PSU students.

Babette’s Feast
5th Avenue Cinema
Nov. 22, 6 p.m.
Free for Students
A French housekeeper with a mysterious past brings quiet revolution in the form of an exquisite meal. 

Sculptures in Rhythm
Lincoln Recital Hall
Nov. 24, 3 p.m.
Free for Students
The PSU Percussion Ensemble presents contemporary works for chamber percussion ensemble.

Tapestry of Time
Portland’s First United Methodist Church
Nov. 24, 4 p.m.
The PSU Choirs present an evening of music that spans time and space.

Jazz Combo Nights
Lincoln Recital Hall
Nov. 25, 7 p.m.
Jazz and contemporary music performed and composed by PSU students and faculty.

Resources

PSU Basic Needs Hub

SMSU, Suite 435

Mon–Fri, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Free for students

Helps students access resources such as funds, food, housing, employment, childcare and health support.

PSU Food Pantry 

SMSU Basement, Room 48

Tues 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Wed 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Thurs 12–5:30 p.m. and Fri 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Free for students 

Access to free groceries in a welcoming, equitable and trauma-informed way. Must be enrolled in at least one credit for Fall.

SMART Recovery Meetings 

UCB, Room 340E

Times vary

Free

In peer recovery, students with shared experiences connect to reduce stigma and build a campus recovery community.

SHAC Weekly Online Parent Support Group

Online

Thursdays 11 a.m.

Free

Come together as parents in a relaxed setting to support each other, share ideas, collaborate and commiserate.

Women’s Resource Center

Online

Mon–Fri, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Free

Confidential advocacy services to students who have experienced sexual harassment, assault, violence and stalking.

Oregon Energy Fund

Varying Locations

Mon–Fri, hours vary

Free

Provides energy bill assistance to low-income Oregonians to support household stability.

Wellness 

SHAC Mind Spa

UCB, Suite 310

Mon–Fri (by appointment)

Free for students 

Solo space to experience biofeedback, light therapy, meditation, massages, relaxation and more. Must be enrolled in at least five credits for summer or fall.

Opioid Overdose Reversal Training

SHAC, Suite 340E

Mon 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. &  Fri 2–3 p.m.

Free for students

Pick up free opioid overdose reversal medication and get a 10 minute training on how to use it.

Mindful Meanderings

Listen on Spotify 

Available 24/7

Free

PSU produced podcast about being mindful while outside, practicing gratitude, finding joy and being in the moment.

Wellness & Health Action Team

Follow on Instagram

Available 24/7

Free

WHAT is a group of peers who educate on health topics specific to PSU students.

Outdoor Workshop Wednesdays

Watch on Youtube

Available 24/7

Free

PSU Campus Recreation Center staff videos about topics ranging from Leave No Trace and plant identification to hiking spots and land acknowledgments.

BORP Online Fitness Studio

Watch on Zoom

Mon–Sat, hours vary 

Free

Bay Area Outreach and Recreation Program’s (BORP) virtual exercise classes for people with physical disabilities.


Local A&C Events

Blowin’ Smoke Comedy Show

Haymaker

8 p.m.

Free

Stand up comedy show featuring local comedians.

Rainbow Kitten Surprise

Moda Center

Nov. 20, 8 p.m.

$58+

Indie rock band on the LOVE HATE MUSIC BOX tour.

Inward w/ Michi Meko & Chad Brown

Tomorrow Theater

Nov. 21, 7 p.m.

$15

Short film screening and discussion with Artist Michi Meko and Filmmaker Chad Brown.

Portland’s Pettiest Drag Pageant 2024

Escape Bar & Grill

Nov. 22, 9 p.m.

$15

A campy drag pageant showcasing local talent.

Seven Samurai in 35mm

Hollywood Theatre

Nov. 23, 6:30 p.m.

$12

Classic Akira Kurosawa film screening in original 35mm print for its 70th anniversary.

PDX Flea Holiday Market
The Redd on Salmon Street

Nov. 24, 11 a.m.
Free
Vintage clothing, jewelry and home goods from local vendors.

Comedy Open Mic

Cheerful Tortoise

Nov. 25, 9 p.m.

Free

Comedy on campus, with sign ups at 8:30 p.m. and a feature comedian at 10 p.m.

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