Overview
Fariborz Maseeh Hall, formerly known as Neuberger Hall, was originally constructed in two distinct halves, with the western half being completed in 1961, while the eastern half, including the Mezzanine levels, was completed eight years later in 1969. In 1962, shortly after the western half was opened, Thomas Hardy created the ‘Oregon Landscapes’ Sculpture and it was affixed to the exterior of the building on the Park Blocks. There it sat for 56 years. As part of the renovation it was removed, relocated, and cleaned. The relocation effort is complete and sculpture can now be seen in its new location just south of the Science Research and Teaching Center on the Portland State University Campus.
The goal of the recently completed FMH renovation was to address the building’s deferred maintenance needs and modernize spaces throughout the building. Improvements were completed to the plumbing and mechanical systems, fire protection system upgrades, upgrade of electrical systems, including lighting, accessibility improvements, new vertical transportation systems, seismic improvements, re-configuration of space to improve functionality and efficiency, and hazardous materials abatement in conjunction with the work listed previously.
Building Occupants
Current occupants of FMH include The Office of the Registrar, Financial Aid, Student Financial Services, The Math & Statistics Department, World Languages & Literatures, The English Department, Advising & Career Services, The School of Art + Design, the Union Offices, the OIT Help Desk, and the A/V Division of PSU’s OIT Department are all open for business in each of their newly renovated spaces within FMH.
In addition, The Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art at Portland State University (JSMA) was constructed as part of the recent renovation and is located on the 1st floor, facing Broadway Avenue. The JSMA is free and open to the public, so please stop on by to see the current art exhibit that’s on display.