May 29, 2012
THE LAST CURRENTLY for the 2011-12 academic year will be published electronically Monday, June 4. Deadline for that issue is Wednesday noon, May 30.
President's town hall June 5
President Wim Wiewel will host a year-end town hall forum and reception for faculty, staff and students from 3 to 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 5, in the Smith Memorial Student Union ballroom. The forum will include a recap of the academic year by Wiewel and Provost Roy Koch and a 2012-13 budget briefing by Monica Rimai, vice president for Finance and Administration. Those attending will be able to ask questions during a Q&A session, which will be followed by a food-and-beverage reception.
Viks to glow at Starlight Parade
The Starlight Parade will include some familiar PSU faces this Saturday, June 2. Victor E. Viking, President Wim Wiewel, Coach Nigel Burton, PSU's Green Man Group, and others will wave to fans along the parade route from 8:30 to 11 p.m. Also have your picture taken at a PSU Photo Booth on SW 10th and Yamhill from 5 to 10 p.m. Learn more or enter to win a reserved parade seat.
Honoring a commitment to diversity
The PSU Diversity Action Council recently presented President's Diversity Awards to faculty members Toeutu Faaleava, Katharine Cahn, and Lea Ann Holder; staff member John Barnett; and students Mandy Elder and Hope Yamasaki. Nominated by their peers, these individuals and team members were honored for exceptional work in promoting and honoring diversity at the University and in the Portland community. READ MORE
$1.96 million to train bilingual teachers
The Graduate School of Education has received a $1.96 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education, Office of English Language Acquisition that will prepare bilingual classroom assistants for a teaching license and an English as a second language endorsement. The five-year grant, called the Futures Project, will provide scholarships to students in PSU's Bilingual Teacher Pathway program. READ MORE
Play golf and help women's sports
The Viking Golf Classic, a benefit for women's sports, is Monday, June 25, at Langdon Farms Golf Club in Aurora. The 18-hole scramble with an 8 a.m. shotgun start includes a continental breakfast at 7 a.m., tee prize, luncheon, and the opportunity to win additional prizes. Entry fee is $125 per player; contact Kathleen Takaishi at 5-5619 or takaishk@pdx.edu. READ MORE
Song from around the world
Bollywood music from India, voodoo music from Haiti, folk music from Georgia, and spirituals and gospel music from the United States will be performed by all four of PSU's choirs in a Global Rhythms PDX concert at 8 p.m. on June 1 and at 4 p.m. on June 3, First United Methodist Church, 1838 SW Jefferson Ave. Indian percussionists will join the choirs and conductor Ethan Sperry, Kevin Lambert and Erick Lichte. Cost is $12/$7 at the door or from the PSU Box Office.
For May 2012
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