Category: Majors & Programs
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Faculty Feature: J.J. Vazquez-School Of Film
Sometimes you just fall into things by accident. That’s how it was for J.J. Vazquez, instructor in the production branch of the PSU School of Film. Originally, J.J. wanted to teach history. While in school at Cal State LA studying U.S. history, a cousin asked him to cover a job for him on a film…
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5th grader teams up with PSU prof to show us her ‘Happy Place’ in new exhibit
The exhibit, on display through March 17, is a curated collection from the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School Museum of Contemporary Art (KSMoCA), a contemporary art museum inside the Northeast Portland pre-K-5 school
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Faculty Feature: Kiara Hill—Art History
Dr. Kiara Hill, Visiting Assistant Professor of Art History in the Art and Social Practice Program at Portland State, came to the art world in an indirect way. But that, she says, is maybe the point. Be sure to check out her current exhibit, in conjunction with KSMoCA, at the Littman Gallery in Smith Student Union…
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9 courses to learn about Black history + present and future
Don’t limit Black History Month to a month. Here are nine courses offered in spring term that focus on African and Black life.
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Student research: Better design for the neurodiverse
PSU architecture students worked with Portland-based Relay Resources to study ways to improve design for neurodiverse individuals.
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Faculty Feature: Caroline Miller—Sonic Arts and Music Production
Caroline Miller wants you to know that anyone can learn the skills it takes to create electronic music. Miller is an Assistant Professor in the Sonic Arts and Music Production (SAMP) Program at PSU. This unique program is oriented towards the creative side of the field, meaning that students collaborate, compose, and create electronic music – all while…
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PSU students reflect on working with Indigenous architect and what it was like to set fire to a week’s worth of work
Three Portland State architecture students share their reflections on what they learned and what new perspectives they gained through the experience of working with Indigenous architect Kevin O’Brien.
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9 courses to learn about Native American and Indigenous communities
Portland State offers plenty of courses and programs, where you can take a deep dive into Native American history, culture, politics and contemporary issues.
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9 courses to learn about the histories, cultures & experiences of Latino/a/e/x communities
Whether you want to better explore your own identity or learn more about the perspectives and experiences of the U.S.’s largest minority group, we’ve got you covered with a variety of courses and programs.