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Portland State University Presents an Evening to Remember with Harry E. Johnson, Sr.
Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the Black Studies Department. Thursday, March 1, 2012 6:30-8:30pm. Read more
Civic Engagement Breakfast Series Everybody Reads: Catching the Girl Who Fell from the Sky A two-part series. Read more
Latinos lag far behind white, says a report by PSU and Coalition of Communities of Color
Latinos in Multnomah County experience markedly lower levels of income and educational attainment than whites, and in several areas, lower levels than their Latino counterparts in other parts of the United States, according to a new research report from the Coalition of Communities of Color and Portland State University (PSU). Read more
Celebrating 40 Years of Title IX
This year marks the 40 year anniversary for Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. We would like to commemorate this date in partnership with other organizations on campus by hosting a weekend of events to celebrate and honor the impact that Title IX has had on women, on sport, and on our Athletic Department. Read more
Living the Legacy: MLK Tribute
For the eighth straight year, the Multicultural Center at Portland State University is proud and pleased to hold a series of flagship events honoring the life and legacy of the great Dr. Martin Luther King. Interspersed with teach-ins, video reflections and more, PSU's dutiful recognition of this remarkable figure is always capped with a contemporary keynote address. Read more
PSU graduates Oregon’s largest class in history
June 12, 2011 - An estimated 20,000 people took seats in the Rose Garden Arena to watch the largest class ever graduate from Portland State University at the spring commencement ceremony on Sunday. Read more
New Meeting Place Opens as Part of PSU's Outreach to Latino Students
June 8, 2011 - "La Casa Latina," a support center at Portland State University (PSU) for Latino students opened Wednesday in a ceremony that included about 150 visitors.Read more
Avel Gordly Presented Global Excellence Award at PSU Diversity Ceremony
May 12, 2011 - "The Diversity awards recognize faculty, staff and students who serve as an example to others on campus, in their local communities, and beyond," said Wim Wiewel, president of PSU. Avel Gordly was presented the Global Excellence Award by Jilma Meneses, chief diversity officer of PSU. Read more
PSU Diversity Action Council Awards Mini Grants to Foster Diversity
April 29, 2011 - Portland State University's Diversity Action Council (DAC) has awarded seven "mini-grants" totaling $7,000 for faculty and staff projects that advance diversity at PSU. The awardees will be honored and will discuss their projects at a campus forum Wednesday, May 18, from noon to 2 p.m. at the Multicultural Center, Smith Memorial Student Union room 238. Read more