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PSU named a “Changemaker Campus” by global organization for social entrepreneurship

Portland State University (PSU) has been named a “Changemaker Campus” by Ashoka U because of its commitment to advancing higher education as a key driver of social change and innovation, Ashoka announced today.

Ashoka U is an offshoot of Ashoka, a non-profit organization founded in 1980 to advance social change through entrepreneurial efforts. In addition to Portland State, Ashoka U chose three other colleges for its 2012 Changemaker Campus designation: Brigham Young University, Brown University and Rollins College.

Does my Capstone have to correspond with my Upper Division Cluster?

No, students may choose a Capstone related to or different from their junior cluster.

What should I do if I have an idea, community partner suggestion, or topic for a Capstone?

Most years the Capstone office has far more ideas for courses than we could possibly fund or staff, but any student, staff, faculty member, or community member is welcome to contact Dr. Seanna Kerrigan, the PSU Capstone Program Director, to discuss any ideas related to Capstones

Fill Their Bottle Fundraiser

PSU Senior Capstone Course partners with Northwest Mother's Milk Bank to raise $10,000 for nonprofit work.

Deborah Smith Arthur, University Studies faculty, will accept a Multnomah County Volunteer Award for the Juvenile Justice Capstone, which she has taught since 2004, at the Multnomah County Volunteer Awards April 18.

On Wednesday, April 18th, The Department of Community Justice, will honor Professor Deborah Arthur-Smith, during the during the Multnomah County Annual Volunteer Award Ceremony for her outstanding work many hours of service in helping DCJ to achieve their mission.    

2012 Senior Capstone Fair is May 1st

University Studies is proud to host the annual Senior Capstone Fair on Tuesday, May 1, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm in the Smith Memorial Student Union, rooms 327, 328, and 329. This event is designed to showcase our Capstone courses being offered next academic year. 

PSU capstone students measure University travel for climate plan

Capstone students determine a baseline for PSU-wide travel, which will help move forward the University’s environmental goals.