PSU intern helps city prep for ‘The Big One’
When the inevitable Cascadia Subduction earthquake stops shaking, buildings across the Portland metro region will have to be evaluated. Lexi Phipps, a Portland State undergrad majoring in architecture, is helping the city develop a damage assessment plan Continue reading PSU intern helps city prep for ‘The Big One’
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. Continue reading 9 courses to learn about Native American and Indigenous communities
Activist Kathleen Saadat shares 7 lessons on finding joy and thriving
Longtime activist Kathleen Saadat shared her wisdom and insights on finding joy and thriving as part of a day-long convening earlier this year. Continue reading Activist Kathleen Saadat shares 7 lessons on finding joy and thriving
Profs share their hopes for PSU’s future as a Hispanic Serving Institution
We asked two of our faculty to reflect on their cultura, experiences at PSU and what it will look like for PSU to become a thriving Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI). Continue reading Profs share their hopes for PSU’s future as a Hispanic Serving Institution
PSU Offers DACA Resources
A federal appeals court ruling last week has brought the legality of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, or DACA — a national program that provides some undocumented immigrants work permits and temporarily protects them from deportation — back into question and back on the news. While the court decision challenges the legality of the program, it keeps it in place — at least for now. … Continue reading PSU Offers DACA Resources
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. Continue reading 9 courses to learn about the histories, cultures & experiences of Latino/a/e/x communities
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 are? Over the past year, thanks to Garrett Recker, a … Continue reading Film grad challenges gendered fashion in multimedia exhibition