special events
Friday, Nov. 29
4 p.m. Chanukah Celebration. Jews for Global Justice invites the general public for a contemporary Chanukah to be held in Pioneer Courthouse Square. The Chanukah presentation will celebrate resistance to a U.S. war for geopolitical control of the Middle East and resistance to the Israeli occupation of Palestine. For more information, contact the Jews for Global Justice at 503-299-4772.
Thursday, Dec. 5
7 p.m. The Middle Eastern Women’s Empowerment Resource Center celebrates its first year of service to the community. Join us for refreshments, good company, an outstanding film, raffle prizes and stories of success. For more information, call 503-778-8333 or e-mail mewerc@aol.com.
lectures
Friday, Dec. 6
7:30 p.m. An Evening in Sri Lanka and Indonesia. Discussion of Indonesian and Sri Lankan archaeology. Two travelers will present slides from recent visits to East Asia. Maggie McVay Lynch, PSU, will present Sri Lanka. Sharon Millman, a local architect, will present Indonesia. Event located in Multicultural Center in SMSU 228. For more information, contact the history department’s Karen Carr at 503-725-5472.
readings
Monday, Dec. 2
7:30 p.m. Poetry Reading. Pimone Triplett, the author of “Ruining the Picture,” will be reading some of her poetry. This reading is sponsored by the Literary Arts Council, Mountain Writers Center, the Center for Excellence in Writing and the English department at PSU. The event is free to PSU students and faculty, $8 to the general public and $5 for members of Mountain Writers. For more information, contact Zanni Schauffler at 503-725-5666 or e-mail lac@mail.pdx.edu.
Thursday, Dec. 5
7:30 p.m. Poetry Reading. Kim Addonizio and Cheryl Dumesnil, with special guests, will present “A Tattoo Reading.” This reading is sponsored by the Literary Arts Council, the Center for Excellence in Writing and the English department at PSU. Event is located in SMSU 327. The reading is free to PSU students and faculty, $5 for the general public and $3 for members of Mountain Writers. For more information, contact Zanni Schauffler at 503-725-5666 or e-mail lac@mail.pdx.edu.
meetings
Thursday, Dec. 5
4-5:30 p.m. Beta Alpha Psi Meeting. Beta Alpha Psi is the professional accounting fraternity. Come listen to accounting professionals speak, network with other accounting students and eat free food. Accounting for fun, accounting for life. Presented by Beta Alpha Psi. Event located in SBA 190. For more information, contact Lexy Dale Henken at lexydale@yahoo.com.
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 winslea@pdx.edu.
films
Tuesday, Dec. 3 and Tuesday, Dec. 10
5-6 p.m. Coming to America: From One Land to Another. Informational documentary exploring stories from immigrants and refugees. Also hear about the struggles and issues that immigrants and refugees endure daily. Learn about their fight to retain their culture in a foreign nation. There will also be information about resources and places to go and assistance if you are an immigrant or refugee or know someone who needs assistance. Event is presented by KPSU 98.3 FM and 1450 AM. Presentation is located in the KPSU studio. For more information, contact Kevin Bunker at 503-579-3253.
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.
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
Weekly
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 take a pause from 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 winslea@pdx.edu.
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 congiglio@pdx.edu.
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:oregoniansforhealthsecurity@hotmail.com.
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 matthews@mercycorps.org.
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.