Discover PSU’s Resource Centers

By: Andreea N. Are you familiar with Portland State University’s resource centers? They provide students with the tools, resources and support networks to better integrate into the community. They also help students excel in their studies and increase social, cultural and global awareness. Diversity and Multicultural Student Services (DMSS) DMSS works with students from ethnically-diverse backgrounds to guide their academic success through a student-centered inclusive … Continue reading Discover PSU’s Resource Centers

November 26, 2014November 26, 2014Leave a comment

Proud Viks

You Are Not Alone

For the longest time, I felt that no one could ever really understand my troubles. We all have issues, concerns, and problems, but I felt I was on my own. I am the first one in my family to attend a university, and this tends to be a bit overwhelming and exciting for most students. Yet, over time I kept feeling frustrated, lost, and even sad. … Continue reading You Are Not Alone

November 19, 2012February 4, 20133 Comments

Student Life

Weighing in on PSU

This past Thursday in the Smith Ballroom, PSU’s Love Your Body Fashion Extravaganza featured a fashion show with models who definitely were outside of the size zero seen on most runways. The focus of the fashion show was to highlight loving your body no matter what size or shape it happens to be. By deciding to be a part of this show, I had to … Continue reading Weighing in on PSU

October 18, 2011April 10, 2012Leave a comment

Proud Viks

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 drops in. They even have a small specialized library. When … Continue reading Finding Help When I Needed It

June 1, 2011June 1, 2011Leave a comment

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Discover PSU’s Resource Centers

You Are Not Alone

Weighing in on PSU

Finding Help When I Needed It