Author: University Communications
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Film grad challenges gendered fashion in multimedia exhibition
If you could design an outfit that expresses your true self, setting aside fashion trends, gender-based expectations and worries about what’s considered “flattering,” what would you create? Would you go for sparkles and sequins, rich colors, fine tailoring or flowing fabrics? Would you design something that allows you to celebrate the distinctive, unique person you…
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Student studies how to clean indoor air during wildfires
Baorong Luo spent the summer in Elliott Gall’s Healthy Building Research Lab at PSU where she researched how to clean indoor air during wildfires.
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A top 5 guide to PSU football fandom
In the spirit of the return of football season, we pick the top five prime attractions that await Portland State students who attend home games.
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Four Viks honored at Hispanic Heritage Celebration
Portland State faculty, staff and alum were among those honored by the Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber this month.
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Moving Portland forward
What started as a Portland State University capstone project has turned into a new way of moving traffic along the Portland waterfront. Gwen Shaw, who graduated from PSU in 2015 with a degree in civil engineering, describes the project, Better Naito, as a transformative part of her life journey as well as an opportunity to…
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PSU celebrates 50 years of Title IX
By Jack Heffernan Higher education institutions like Portland State have made strides in the past couple of years to protect students of all gender identities and sexual orientations from sexual misconduct. This June, in addition to the celebration of Pride Month, marks the 50th Anniversary of Title IX. Passed on June 23, 1972, the piece…
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Ultimate Internship Guide: How to find work, leverage LinkedIn and more
PSU career counselor Caitlin Sweeney and Disney Product Management intern Morgan Young (she’s a first year with more than 3,500 followers on LinkedIn) offer up an ocean’s-worth of useful information about navigating the job market and last-minute summer intern tips.
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Join the effort to increase PSU’s collective impact for climate justice
The upcoming “Creating a Just Climate Future: Community Dialogue” event is an opportunity for PSU’s community members to consider ways to build better together in identifying opportunities for PSU’s future climate action.
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7 things to know about PSU’s historic copper beech tree
Portland State University’s Copper Beech tree is being named an Oregon Heritage Tree. Here are 7 interesting facts about PSU’s most famous tree.