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.

2010 nominations are now closed.  Please consider nominating for 2011!

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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

Mike SchrunkMichael 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 EmmonsSusan 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 ReidAdam 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 SofanWaddah 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 DujonVeronica 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