News: Celebrate PSU's early history

PSU's Retirement Association (RAPS) and Alumni Association are sponsoring "Remembering PSU's History," a video presentation, panel discussion, and dedication Thursday, Feb. 19, from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Vanport Room, 338 Smith Union. Early alumni will join emeritus faculty Charlie White, Richard Halley, and Steve Brannan in sharing their perspectives of the University's beginnings as Vanport College. President Wim Wiewel will dedicate a new wall display honoring Portland State's heritage.

Remembering PSU's History

1:00 to 1:30 p.m.
Social and refreshments

1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
College Comes to Housing
Video on Vanport City

Panel on PSU History
Charlie White, Professor Emeritus of History
"Tales from My Parents in Vanport City"

Bill Walker '73, MPA '80
"Student Life at Vanport and Portland State"

Cathy (Bostwick) Williams '56
"Faculty Life at Vanport"

Richard Halley, Professor Emeritus of Economics
"College Growth and Epler's Leadership"

W. T. "Bill" Lemman, former Chancellor, Oregon University System
"Sustaining PSU's History"

Steve Brannan, Professor Emeritus of Education

2:30 to 3:00 p.m.
Dedication of Vanport Wall Display, "Honoring PSU's Heritage"
President Wim Wiewel