2006 Spring PSU Magazine cover imageSpring 2006

Creating a New Era

Portland State's campaign to raise $100 million is exceeding its goal and establishing new prominence in scholarship, research, and teaching.

Stratospheric Thrills

Enthusiastic engineering students are up for the challenge of high-altitude balloons.

A Beautiful Hand

This professor puts his money in something that makes mathematical sense: poker.

PSU Yesterday and Today

For two June graduates and two Vanport alumni, the University provides vastly different experiences.

Safe Haven

Abuse of foreign maids in Asia and the Middle East caught Patrick Augustine's attention—enough to make him do something about it.

DEPARTMENTS

Around the Park Blocks

Five Schools with Just One Application, Prime Real Estate Students, Tracking the Invasive Mudsnail, Work-Life Balance (If the Boss Approves), Bridging the 'Terahertz Gap'

Off the Shelf

Soul at Work; Eyes of the Mirror; Fins, Finns and Astorians; The Tree-Sitter; Superpower on Crusade; Rebels: Youth and the Cold War Origins Identity; The Raven Deception

Alumni Association News

Reunion Celebrates 60 Years, Longtime Staffer Retires, Association Goes International, Old Yearbooks Wanted, Saluting Alumni and Friends

Alumni Profiles

Montana Ranchers Own a World Record-Setting Filly, Making It in New York City, This Alumnus Wants in Your Back Pocket

Sports

Softball Team Scores Winning Season, Viks add Ducks to Division I-A Menu, Be there for the Games