Life at Oregon’s Top Urban Public Research University
Find out more about PSU, our students, clubs, jobs, academic programs, and more on the blog.
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Reflecting on My PSU Experience Upon Graduation
Last week, I attended my final class at PSU. It was a bittersweet moment because I have enjoyed attending PSU for so many years, but at the same time, I felt like I shed 10 pounds off my back as I walked out of Neuberger Hall for the last time. Because PSU is an urban… Read more
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Work-Study Students at PSU
If you walk into an office at PSU, chances are you’ll be assisted by a work-study student at the front desk. Currently, PSU has 788 work-study student workers employed. These students have been a great asset to department offices all over campus; they carry on similar responsibilities as their non work-study colleagues. As a work-study… Read more
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Finding Help When I Needed It
The Women’s ResourceCenter(http://www.pdx.edu/wrc/) at Portland State University has a welcoming atmosphere. Immediately when I walked into the main entrance of the Center I felt drawn to the cozy couches and chairs organized for group gatherings or just chatting. There are tall tables for eating lunch with a friend or two and tea/coffee for anyone who… Read more
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Studying In Silence
Ever since my first midterm at Portland State University, I have struggled to find a quiet place to study on campus. It didn’t take me long to realize I could study best at home where I had some control over the matter. But this past week, I had a three-hour lapse between obligations at school, and… Read more
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Greek Life at PSU
Sex, beer kegs, and wild toga parties… These are just a few things that come to mind when thinking of the college Greek experience. However, PSU is not your typical college. We are a predominantly liberal school that vastly promotes issues of sustainability and an urban campus located in the heart of Portland. The reason… Read more