May 14, 2012
Acknowledge colleagues' civic engagement
The University community is invited to celebrate the civic engagement efforts of PSU faculty, departments and programs, and community partners at the annual awards event from 3 to 5 p.m. on Thursday, May 24, in 620 Academic and Student Recreation Center. In addition to the presentation of awards for exemplary civic engagement, keynote speaker Timothy Eatman (seen here) will share his research on equity issues in higher education. RSVP for the event.
Makeover for Stott Center
Plans were recently unveiled for a dramatic $44 million makeover that would transform the dated home of Vikings athletics into a striking, multipurpose venue highlighted by a three-story wall of glass facing the Park Blocks. Tentatively dubbed "Viking Pavilion," the plans call for a new arena that will more than triple the capacity of the current building, as well as additional space for student, academics and physical activity. A PSU campaign is set to raise $22 million for the project, which will also be funded through deferred maintenance money and revenue bonds. Read more >
PSU report shows rise in support of nonprofits
More than half of Oregon’s charities and nonprofit organizations saw an increase in donations and support last year in spite of the state’s continued sluggish economy, according to a new report released by Portland State and the Nonprofit Association of Oregon. In the first report on Oregon’s 10,429 nonprofits, researchers found that 54 percent of nonprofits reported revenue increases in 2011 over the previous year, compared to 20 percent reporting reduced revenue with the rest reporting no change. Read more >
Transportation choices for healthy communities
Walk, bike, bus, or drive? Professor Kelly Clifton studies how the design of cities affects daily transportation decisions and access to work, food, and leisure. As professor of civil and environmental engineering, she works alongside her students to survey community members about transit options, directly informing local transportation planning with an ultimate goal of promoting vibrant, healthy communities. Read more >
For May 2012
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