Tag: student life
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6 PSU Outdoor Study Spots: Ranked
When the sun is shining, it can be hard to study indoors. Here are six places, ranked, to study when you want some fresh air. #6 The Collaborative Life Science Building (CLSB) has a 3rd floor rooftop where you can enjoy the view of the Willamette. There are also some benches by the Max stop.…
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Ship Talk Episode 8: PSU Athletics
Episode 8 of Ship Talk is out today! We’re getting close to the end of the season, so be sure to tune in to learn more about everything Portland State has to offer. In this episode, Women’s Basketball Head Coach Chelsey Gregg and Men’s Basketball Head Coach Jase Coburn join Stacey and Kanani to talk…
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Getting to Campus: Transportation To and From PSU
It’s a common question we get: how do you get to campus? The answer varies depending on who you ask, and options vary. Some folks take the bus or light rail, some bike or walk, and some drive or carpool. No matter your situation, you’ll be able to find a method that fits your schedule…
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Ship Talk Episode 7: Diversity & Student Resources
Ship Talk Episode 7 is out today! Stacey and Kanani are joined by Murph Murphy, the Director of Queer Student Services, and Ron Mansolilli, the Director of the Veterans Resource Center, to talk about the many resource centers and services available to students at Portland State. Students are supported by the University’s 12 resource centers…
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Ship Talk Episode 6: Mental Health & SHAC
A new episode of our new podcast Ship Talk is out today! Special guests Marcy Hunt and Dana Tasson join us from SHAC, the Center for Student Health and Counseling at PSU. No matter their insurance, all students are welcome to visit SHAC – there is no office visit fee, and many services are provided…
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Ship Talk Episode 5: The Power of Portland State: Eddie’s Story
Episode 5 of Ship Talk is out today! Stacey and Kanani are joined by PSU alumni Eddie Ramirez, who tells the story of his journey to becoming a dentist. Eddie persevered through numerous obstacles to graduate from PSU in the Pre-Dentistry track as a leader in his community and became the first undocumented student to…
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Ship Talk Episode 4: Transportation
Episode 4 of Ship Talk, the Portland State University Admissions Podcast, is out today! Stacey and Kanani talk to Emily Sofich, Marketing & Transportation Options Coordinator, about the many transportation options for students at PSU. From discounted Max tickets, to affordable biking resources, to a wide range of resident and commuter parking permits, there’s something…
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How to Succeed in College After a Long Break
Returning to college after taking a long break is an exciting opportunity but comes with unique challenges. Getting your degree is an amazing achievement alone, but can be especially tough if you are working full-time and balancing a family. We know that non-traditional students face different challenges than younger students and we are here to…
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Ship Talk Episode 3: Outdoor Programs & Campus Rec
Episode 3 of Ship Talk, the new Portland State University Admissions podcast, is out today! Listen as Chris Bullard, Senior Coordinator for the Outdoor Program, talks with co-hosts Stacey and Kanani about the Outdoor Program and Campus Recreation at PSU. We learn how students can explore Oregon’s great outdoors with the Outdoor Program’s many guided…