February 22, 2010
Helping diverse students reach higher education
A college education has become more essential in our society, yet less accessible to low income African Americans and Latinos. Reversing that trend is education professor Michael Smith's goal. Research by Smith, a former admissions officer, has shown that the key to getting kids into college is engaging with parents early on. By reaching out to families, schools can help students make higher education a reality. Read more about outstanding faculty >
Attend Length of Service reception
Honor David Holloway for his 40 years of service to Portland State and other faculty and staff who have served 35, 30, 25, and 20 years at the Length of Service Awards reception Tuesday, Feb. 23, 3 p.m. in the Smith Union Ballroom. For a complete list of honorees >
Stock the Oregon Food Bank larder
Barrels are located across campus for donations of non-perishable food to the Oregon Food Bank during the Governor's State Employees Food Drive. Or donate the cost of a purchased lunch today, Feb. 22, at "I'm Brown Bagging for Hunger" from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in 238 Smith Union. Monetary donations also may be turned in at the President's Office, 341 Cramer Hall.
Insights into Hillary Clinton's race for the White House
Hillary Clinton won 18 million votes in 2008-nearly twice that of any presidential contender in recent history-yet she failed to secure the Democratic nomination. What happened? Join PSU professor Melody Rose and Regina Lawrence as they share analysis and insights from their new book, Hillary Clinton's Race for the White House, Thursday, Feb. 25, 4 p.m. at University Place, 310 SW Lincoln. This is the first presentation in the 2010 Abigail Scott Duniway Speaker Services. Read more >
Viking competes in Olympics
Former Portland State volleyball player Bree Schaaf '02 is competing for the United States women's bobsled team Feb. 23 and 24 at the Whistler Sliding Center during the Winter Olympic Games. The Bremerton, Wash., native got her start on the U.S. skeleton team in 2003. In 2007, she switched to bobsled and placed first at the 2009 U.S. National Championship and is ninth in World Cup points this season. Fans can follow Schaaf's career at breeschaaf.com.
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