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October 29, 2007

October 29, 2007

Ooligan Press holds open house

Ooligan Press, the book publishing program on campus, has 12 books in its catalog and another six coming out this year. Find out what they look for in a manuscript from authors or community organizations at an open house Wednesday, Nov. 7, from noon to 6 p.m. at the Native American Community Center.

The open house will feature authors, teachers, as well as current and former students. In addition to visual displays, presentations will be given on book design, children's books, marketing a book, and how to work with editors. Books of the press will be on sale.

For a full schedule of open house presentations, visit www.ooligan.pdx.edu.

U.S. Geological Survey Water Science Center now on campus

The U.S. Geological Survey Oregon Water Science Center (USGS) has moved to the Portland State campus and developed a joint agreement with the University for collaborative research, education and outreach. The center, which was located in east Portland for the past 18 years, is now located in the Fifth Avenue Business Center, 2130 SW Fifth. read more >

New Business and Sustainability Center launched

The School of Business Administration kicks off its new Center for Design and Innovation for Business and Sustainability with an international conference this week in Portland. Industry practitioners and academics will share practices and leading-edge research focused on "Sustainability in the Supply Chain" Nov. 1 and 2. read more >

Traveling Japanese Theatre Exhibit comes to campus

"The Theatre Prints of Tsukioka Kogyo," an exhibit of Kogyo's woodblock prints of traditional Japanese Noh theater are on display through Nov. 28 in the Littman Gallery, 250 Smith Union. An opening night lecture on the early 20th century artist is planned Nov. 1 at 5 p.m. in 296 Smith Union. Another lecture and moderated tours of the exhibit are planned. read more >

Share your thoughts with OPB

Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB) will launch an online Town Square at opb.org later this year. They are looking for people who are interested in discussing the issues and stories of the Pacific Northwest. To participate, sign up at opb.org/publicinsight. Those who sign up will also be invited to participate in the upcoming Town Square radio program.


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