April 26, 2010

Using technology in the battle against Parkinson's disease

Doctors assessing cases of Parkinson's disease have had to rely on subjective observation of patients' impaired mobility. That inspired electrical and computer engineering professor James McNames to develop a more precise measure. His result, the world's most advanced wristwatch-like movement monitor, improves how doctors understand and combat the progression of disorders like Parkinson's. Read more >

Campus budget forums next week

Lindsay Desrochers, vice president for Finance and Administration; Provost Roy Koch; and Budget Director Michael Fung will present the Portland State budget and answer questions at two campus forums: May 4, 1:30 p.m., 238 Smith Union, and May 5, 10:30 a.m., 228 Smith Union.

PSU to evaluate new plug-in hybrid cars

Portland State and other Oregon partners, including Portland General Electric, have been selected by Toyota as one of six groups nationally to demonstrate and evaluate the next-generation Prius plug-in hybrid vehicle. Toyota will place 10 of its Prius hybrids, equipped with lithium-ion batteries, in Oregon later this spring as part of the company's global demonstration program. PSU will administer the program regionally. Read more >

Faculty author to discuss book

Lisa Weasel will talk about her new book, Food Fray: Inside the Controversy over Genetically Modified Foods, Thursday, April 29, at 4 p.m. in 170 Millar Library. Weasel is an associate professor of molecular biology at Portland State. The presentation is sponsored by the Library and the Portland State Bookstore. Admission is free and open to the public. Read more >

Student group wins global award

Student Leaders for Service is receiving a third place MacJannet Prize for Global Citizenship from the Talloires Network and the MacJannet Foundation. The prize recognizes exceptional student civic engagement initiatives from Talloires Network member universities. Sixty-six programs from 54 universities in 27 countries around the world were nominated. Emily Hoffer, Center for Academic Excellence, is the program's coordinator. Read more >

Professor oversees national report on GE crops

Many U.S. farmers who grow genetically engineered crops are realizing substantial economic and environmental benefits. However, GE crops could lose their effectiveness unless farmers also use proven weed and insect management practices. These recently released findings are from a National Research Council committee chaired by David Ervin, PSU professor of environmental management and economics. Read more >

Well-known staff and faculty members pass away

Nelson Tanedo, a former Portland State staff member, died April 8 from complications following surgery. He was 70. Tanedo and his wife, Angelita, immigrated to the United States in 1972, and both found employment at the University. Tanedo received an Exemplary Service Award before retiring from PSU in 1995. At the time he was working in the Stott Center. In retirement, Tanedo took up performing magic with fellow amateur magician, Roger Moseley, emeritus professor of Business Administration.

William "Bill" Schantz, former professor of business administration, passed away April 14. He was 75. Schantz was an award-winning professor, scholar, and writer, who taught at the University for 31 years until his retirement in 1994. As a member of the Oregon State Bar, Schantz taught business law, legal environment, accounting, tax, and the CPA Law Review. In March, the bar honored him for 50 years of meritorious service to the community.

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