PDXTalks is an annual event that invites five Portland State faculty members and alumni to tell their stories and educate people about their work. This year’s program began at 9:00…
Criticism on armed officers continues with PSUSU event series
The debate on armed campus security continues with an upcoming Portland State University Student Union event series. “Campus Security: Why They’re Armed and What’s Weird About It” is more of…
Oregon’s minimum wage debate heats up at town hall
The most recent entry into the ongoing Portland State Convenes event series—”Raising the Minimum Wage”—gave students, employees and business owners a chance to discuss the pros and cons of raising…
Huffington talks strategies for success
Arianna Huffington, co-founder and editor-in-chief of the Huffington Post, engaged with students and media members at a brief talk and Q-and-A session a few hours before her keynote speech at…
Portland State on my mind
Portland State kicks off its annual 10-day celebration of university knowledge and culture this Thursday, Oct. 22. Portland State of Mind runs through Oct. 31 and features over 50 events…
New School of Business celebrates groundbreaking
This week Portland State celebrates breaking ground on its $60.3 million renovation of and north-end addition to the School of Business Administration building, located at the corner of Southwest Harrison…
Environment, economics and you
Berkeley Professor of Economics Peter Berck visited Portland State on April 29 to deliver the first in a series of lectures that will address the effects of climate change on…
Angela Davis speaks on racism and social justice
On Jan. 21, in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Portland State hosted an event featuring Angela Davis, a civil rights activist, author and educator. Davis spoke to the…