10 Ways to Tap into Alumni Resources

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As a Portland State alum, you have access to a host of resources—most of which are available through the Alumni Association at pdx.edu/alumni. Here’s how to take advantage of all your alma mater has to offer:

1. JOIN UP: Join the PSU Alumni Association by requesting your free alumni card. The Alumni Association is a worldwide community of over 183,000 alumni with 65% residing in greater Portland and throughout Oregon.

2. GET DISCOUNTS: Check out all the perks available to alumni, including a Campus Rec membership discount; popular Columbia and Nike employee store passes; discounts on insurance, moving, computers and more.

3. BOOST YOUR CAREER: Tap into PSU’s career services through the Career Center, which includes access to Handshake, PSU’s job and internship search portal.

4. DISCUSS GREAT BOOKS: Join the free, online Alumni Book Club to discuss a different book every two months in a private forum.

5. KEEP LEARNING: If you’re 65 or older, audit a class through PSU’s Senior Adult Learning Center.

6. CATCH SOME Z’S: Need a room in Portland? Use the promo code STAYPDX to get an alumni discount at the University Place Hotel & Conference Center.

7. WATCH A MOVIE: Bring your alumni card to the PSU’s 5th Avenue Cinema to watch a movie for free. Popcorn included.

8. TAKE AN ADVENTURE: Travel the world with the Viking Adventures Alumni Travel Program. This year’s remaining trips include journeys to Peru and the Mediterranean.

9. STAY IN TOUCH: Want to network, hear about events, share stories and keep up with PSU news? Follow the PSU Alumni Association on Twitter (@PSU_Alums), Facebook (PortlandStateAlumni) and Instagram (@portlandstatealumni), and join the Portland State University Alumni LinkedIn group.

10. STAND UP FOR PSU: If you live in Oregon, join PSU Advocates to keep track of policy issues that impact PSU and make your voice heard.