PSU Salutes
PSU Salutes, the Alumni Associations awards recognition event, celebrates the outstanding achievements of alumni, faculty, and students of Portland State University. Held in February, the event recognizes the contributions of our alumni, faculty, and students to the university, to their professions, and to the greater community. PSU Salutes is sponsored by the PSU Alumni Association.
Congratulations 2009 honorees!
*Outstanding International Alumni Award
H.E. Hassan Bin Abdallah Al-Ghanim '80, Political Science
Minister of Justice
State of Qatar
For
a distinguished career and leadership with his goverment in its
cabinet, in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), and with Portland State
alumni in the GCC.
Distinguished Alumni Award
Michael Schrunk '64, Economics
District Attorney (since 1981), Multnomah County, Portland, OR
For
distinguished career as the leader of our justice system and in our
community, and his continued connections to Portland State University
*Distinguished Alumni Service Award
Susan Emmons '78, English
Executive Director, Northwest Pilot Project
For
her superb and dedicated leadership in providing community-wide support
for at-risk seniors and the elderly in the Portland and the surrounding
community
*Outstanding Young Alumni Award
Adam Reid '03, Philosophy (Stanford '04, MA Education)
Co-founder, Leadership & Entrepreneurship Public Charter High School, Portland
For
his significant vision and leadership in co-founding Portland's
Leadership & Entrepreneurship Public Charter High School.
*John Hakanson Student Advancement Award
Waddah K. Sofan '05, Business Administration
Current student in Master's program in Conflict Resolution
For his transformational leadership as an advocate for people with disabilities and diverse populations.
Distinguished Faculty Achievement Award
Veronica Dujon Ph.D. (Univ. of Wisconsin)
Associate Professor, Chair, Department of Sociology
For her exceptional and inspirational classroom teaching and her dedication to community service.
* New awards in 2009
Previous PSU Salutes Honorees
