Erin Malecha Arias, Office of Marketing and Communications (503-725-8794)
Dateline:
Friday, July 8, 2005 - 12:00am
Phyllis Edmundson, dean of the Graduate School of Education (GSE) for the past seven years, has announced her retirement, effective August 31, 2005. Carol L. Mack, currently the associate dean in the GSE, has been named as the interim dean until a search is completed.
David Santen, Office of Marketing and Communications (503-725-8789)
Dateline:
Saturday, June 11, 2005 - 12:00am
Mercy Corps CEO Neal Keny-Guyer, speaking to approximately 1,800 graduates and 14,000 friends and family gathered for Portland State University’s spring commencement ceremonies this afternoon at the Rose Garden Arena, urged the new alums to go forth, viewing the world through a “humanitarian lens.”
David Santen, Office of Marketing and Communications (503-725-8789)
Dateline:
Wednesday, June 8, 2005 - 12:00am
This Saturday, June 11, Portland State University will confer its largest number of bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees ever. Included in this year’s graduating class are Miss America 2002 Katie Harman Ebner, PSU President Daniel Bernstine’s son Justin Bernstine, and Susie Petrie, daughter of former NBA Portland Trail Blazer Geoff Petrie.
Ramya Rajaraman (503-725-3711) Office of Marketing and Communications
Dateline:
Friday, May 20, 2005 - 12:00am
Mayor Tom Potter will be the keynote speaker at Portland State University's Fifth Annual Civic Engagement Awards, Tuesday, May 24, 3-5 p.m., at PSU's Smith Memorial Student Union, room 238 (1825 S.W. Broadway). Potter will speak on PSU's partnerships with the community and provost appointee Roy Koch will confer the awards.
