January 22, 2007

January 22, 2008

University investing in new tenure-line positions

In the first phase of the institution's academic investment program, Building Capacity for Improving Student Success and Expanding Innovative Research, the University has allocated 21 new tenure-line positions, including 12 positions with shared responsibility for teaching in University Studies.

"It is rewarding to have this opportunity to demonstrate our commitment to strengthening the ranks of tenure-line faculty," reported Roy Koch, provost.

The positions were selected based on college and school priorities, criteria developed through discussions in the Council of Academic Deans, and additional recommendations from the University Studies program regarding the programmatic impact of those positions. Approximately $1.045 million was allocated for these positions in addition to $0.785 million from the existing University Studies budget.

"We allocated a total amount in excess of the $1 million originally reserved for this phase, because many of the positions that were recommended, and several that were selected, can also directly contribute to phase two of our investment program, Advancing Our Contributions in Sustainability Toward National Leadership," said the provost.

Take part in national discussion on global warming

Portland State will join more than 1,100 universities and schools in a simultaneous Focus the Nation symposia on global warming solutions for America Thursday, Jan. 31. A PSU committee has organized a day of events in the Smith Union Ballroom, which will be followed by an evening discussion with elected officials and entertainment by Portland's LiveWire radio at University of Portland Chiles Center. read more >

Strengthening Portland State's commitment to engagement

The Center for Academic Excellence (CAE) announces an initiative to build enhanced institutional expertise and leadership in the development of community-university partnerships. Amy Driscoll, associate senior scholar with the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, will support the initiative as a CAE Senior Scholar. read more >

Concert to feature cellist Matt Haimovitz

The University Symphony, under the direction of Ken Selden, presents its winter 2008 concert "Juxtapositions," with internationally acclaimed cellist Matt Haimovitz Saturday, Jan. 26, at 8 p.m. in the Newmark Theater, Antoinette Hatfield Hall, 1111 SW Broadway. read more >

Tips for teaching veterans suffering from PTSD

Not since the war in Vietnam, have there been so many combat veterans in Portland State classrooms. Their scars are not limited to the physical. The Office of Veterans Services is offering a workshop for teaching faculty titled "Student/Veterans and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)," Thursday, Jan. 24, from 9:30 to 11 a.m. in 338 Smith Union. RSVP with Chris Goodrich at 5-3876 or goodric@pdx.edu. read more >

Student success subject of Thursday 'Conversation'

Amy Driscoll, Carnegie Foundation scholar and recently returned PSU faculty member, is discussing student success for the PSU Carnegie Conversation series Thursday, Jan. 24, from 3 to 5 p.m. in 236 Smith Union. A free wine and cheese reception will follow the event. RSVP to the Center for Academic Excellence at caestaff@pdx.edu or 5-5642. read more >

Debunking showbiz forensic science

Are real forensic labs anything like those depicted on the CSI television shows? "Combating Myths in Forensic Science" is the topic of a free talk from Kori Barnum, forensic scientist, Thursday, Jan. 31, at 7 p.m. in 238 Smith Union. She will examine the top 10 CSI myths.

An alumna and scientist with the Oregon State Police Forensic Lab, Barnum's presentation is part of the Department of Anthropology Annual Alumni and Student Lecture Series. She will discuss how a real forensic lab is structured, and how to get a job in this competitive field. For more information, contact Connie Cash at 5-3081 or Virginia Butler at 5-3303.

Memorial set for Bill Williams

Bill Williams, professor emeritus and former assistant vice president for Student Affairs, will be remembered at a service Sunday, Jan. 27, at 4 p.m. in the Smith Union Browsing Lounge, room 238. Williams died Jan. 7 of Parkinson's disease at age 85.

Williams retired from Portland State in 1985 after 20 years of service. He is survived by his wife and four children, who ask that remembrances go to the Friends of the Portland State Library.

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