Viking Days 2020

Kicking off fall term is Viking Days, a series of event-filled days designed to welcome new students to the PSU community. Over the course of Viking Days, academic departments and resource centers across campus host events big and small to celebrate the start of a new academic year.

Get Connected on Social Media

Join the New Students To PSU Facebook community! Introduce yourself and connect with new classmates on our Facebook page dedicated to this year’s incoming students. Check out the New Students to PSU Facebook page.

Wednesday, September 23, 2020

Welcome Transfer Community Social
11 am - 12:30 pm
Hosted by: Transfer and Returning Student Resource Center
Join this session to connect with folks from the TRSRC and Admissions, as well as current students, for a casual meet-and-greet social. As the new school year begins, there’s no better time to meet fellow transfer and returning students, share tips for fall, and practice your Zoom poll skills. Pre-registration is not required for this event.
Access the Welcome Transfer Community Social event here.

Thursday, September 24, 2020

Meet the Honors Admin Team!
10 - 11:15 am
Hosted by: Honors College
This event is highly recommended for students who have been admitted to the Honors College. Come introduce yourself and meet the Honors College Director, College Administrator, and College Advisor.
Access the Meet the Honors Admin Team event here.

Honors College: Get To Know the Profs! Goofy Q&A
3 - 4:15 pm
Hosted by: Honors College
This event is highly recommended for students who have been admitted to the Honors College. Meet some of our Honors College professors and learn some strange trivia about them!
Access the Honors College: Get To Know the Profs! Goofy Q&A event here. 

Halo-Halo Social 2020: Mixing It Up
3 - 5 pm
Hosted by: Kaibigan
Get ready to meet the new executive board officers (as well as new/existing members), learn about the famous Filipino dessert known as halo-halo, participate in virtual bingo, and lots more! Join us on Zoom for a fun kick off for the 2020-2021 school year!
Access the Halo-Halo Social event here. 

Speed Friending for new PSU students!
5 - 7 pm
Hosted by: PSU Orientation Team
Join the PSU Orientation Team for fast-paced rounds of speed friending! Join for the full time, or hop in whenever you’re free! Whether you’re logging in from an on-campus residence hall or joining us from halfway across the globe, you’ll be connected to new classmates who are eager to meet you!
Access the Speed Friending event here.

5th Annual Lip Sync Battle: Together As One
8 - 10 pm
Hosted by: Orientation Programs
It’s the five year milestone of an iconic event... an evening of lip syncing, dancing, and “oh my gosh yas”-ing, hosted by your PSU Orientation Team. This year, we’re bringing it to you virtually through Zoom with an incredible lineup of solo superstars. You’ll have opportunities to win swag, engage with the performers, and vote for a winner! This will be a lip sync battle like you’ve never seen before. Be sure to show your support with these printable fan signs!
Access the Lip Sync Battle here. Password: 770235

Friday, September 25, 2020

Coffee Hour with Honors Professors
10 - 11:15 am
Hosted by: Honors College
This event is highly recommended for students who have been admitted to the Honors College. Come introduce yourself and meet the Honors College Professors!
Access the Coffee Hour with Honors Professors event here. 

Financial Coach Drop-In Advising
10 am - 4 pm
Hosted by: Financial Wellness Center
Meet with a financial wellness coach to discuss your PSU student account, take the first steps in creating a sustainable budget, or making a plan to repay student loans. No appointment needed during this drop-in session.
Access the Financial Coach Drop-In Advising session here. 

Drop-In Virtual Registration Lab
1 pm - 4 pm
Hosted by: Orientation Programs and Academic Advising
Last minute question about your student schedule? Looking to connect with an academic advisor or student Orientation Leader who can help you navigate course registration concerns? Join us for this drop-in Virtual Registration Lab. Students will be served on a first-come, first-served basis. Let us help you start your first term confident about your schedule! Access this event here.
Access the Drop-In Virtual Registration Lab event here. 

Native American Student Meet and Greet
3 - 4 pm
Hosted by: Native American Student & Community Center
We invite Native American, Indigenous, and First Nations students to join us to meet fellow classmates starting this Fall and be in community with current PSU Native students. This is a space for you to connect with other Native students, ask questions, and learn about campus and resources.
Access the Native American Student Meet and Greet event here. 

Team Games with Honors Faculty
3:30 - 4:30 pm
Hosted by: Honors College
This event is highly recommended for students who have been admitted to the Honors College. Join us for online team games and get to know your faculty and fellow Honors students. This event requires pre-registration.
Sign up for the Team Games with Honors Faculty event.

Paying for PSU
4 - 5 pm
Hosted by: Financial Wellness Center
Learn the in’s and out’s of navigating your PSU Student Account; understand your student billing charges, how to use the PSU Payment Plan, set up automatic payments and get your refunds faster.
Access the Paying for PSU event here. 

Veterans Social Hour
4 - 5 pm
Hosted by: Veterans Resource Center (VRC)
Grab your favorite beverage, then come chat and chill with Veterans during this virtual hangout. Meet new people, the VRC staff, and see what's going on this Fall at the VRC.
Access the Veterans Social Hour session here. You will need your ODIN username and password.

Spanish Club: Introducción y Bienvenidos
5 - 6 pm
Hosted by: PSU Spanish Club
Whether you are a native speaker or interested in learning a new language, Spanish Club is here to welcome students of all levels of Spanish literacy. Come join us as we explore cultural traditions and learn fun facts throughout the quarter.
Access the Spanish Club event here.

Orientation Leader Panel: Living and Learning at Home
5 - 6 pm
Hosted by: PSU Orientation Leaders
How do you balance school work while...living with family? Navigating virtual relationships with classmates and friends? Setting aside time for yourself while also working and managing other commitments? As you prepare for a fall term like no other, join this Orientation Leader-led panel to hear from current PSU students what tips and tricks have worked for them while learning remote.
Access the Living and Learning at Home event here. 

Uplift STEM Gaming Hour
5 - 6 pm
Hosted by: Uplift: Students in STEM
Join our gaming hour with Uplift: Students In STEM! You'll have the chance to test your knowledge of science trivia and win a gift card!
Access the Gaming Hour event here. 

A Very Random Dinner Party
6 - 7 pm
Hosted by: PSU Orientation Leaders
Join our Orientation Leaders for a virtual dinner party. With your favorite meal or beverage ready to go, join us online to be connected with a small, randomized group of your fellow incoming students! Who knows who you’ll meet!
Access this event here. 

PlayFair Online!
7 - 9 pm
Hosted by: University Housing and Residence Life
Join UHRL for one of their most popular community building traditions we host each year. This highly interactive online event will definitely connect you with fellow PSU students through a series of games, get to know you questions, and other fun activities so you can start building your community!
Attend the PlayFair Online! event.

Saturday, September 26, 2020

Coffee Hour with Honors Students
10 am - 11:15 am
Hosted by: Honors College
This event is highly recommended for students who have been admitted to the Honors College. Get to know our current Honors College students. Make new friends, ask questions, and chat away!
Access the Coffee Hour with Honors Students event here. 

Get To Know PSU: For Honors Students by Honors Students
2 - 3:00 pm
Hosted by: Honors College
This event is highly recommended for students who have been admitted to the Honors College. Honors student leaders will help you get to know PSU, from great resources on campus (virtual and otherwise) to figuring out D2L! Pre-registration required.
Sign up for the Get To Know PSU: For Honors Students by Honors Students event here. 

Get a Job!
3 - 4 pm
Hosted by: University Career Center
Hear from the staff at the University Career Center as they share tips and tricks for seeking on-campus or part-time work during the upcoming school year. Learn about the Handshake jobs database and additional job search resources. Also, learn how the University Career Center can help you with resumes, cover letters, and interviews!
Access link coming soon.

New Student Social: New To Portland!
4 - 5 pm
Hosted by: Orientation Programs
Brand new to the city of Portland? Join us to mix and mingle with other students relocating to Portland for classes!
Access the New to Portland! virtual event. 

Icebreakers and Havdalah with JSU!
5 - 6 pm
Hosted by: Jewish Student Union (JSU)
Playing online Pictionary and other games, and get to know your fellow  new students. We’ll introduce events being planned by the Jewish Student Union for the upcoming term, and brainstorm events for future terms. As the event is on a Saturday, we’ll also be ending the Sabbath and hosting a Havdalah ceremony.
Attend the Icebreakers and Havdalah virtual event.

Hong Kong Student Association Presents: Home Away From Home
5 - 7 pm
Hosted by: Hong Kong Student Association (HKSA)
The Hong Kong Student Association (HKSA) welcomes freshmen, returning students, and community members to the new school year! Join us at our upcoming event focused on forming new connections with people and introducing the HKSA officers. There will be fun activities, including Jackbox and Kahoot, and an opportunity to win two $25 e-gift cards to Best Buy or Tea Bar.
Access the Home Away From Home event.  

New Student Social: K-POP Fans!
7 - 8 pm
Hosted by: Orientation Programs
BTS and BLACKPINK fans unite! Join us to mix and mingle with fellow K-POP fans.
Access the K-POP Fans Student Social event. 

Victor’s House Party
8 - 9 pm
Hosted by: Portland State Programming Board
Join the Portland State Programming Board for some Saturday night tunes and enter to win an awesome gift card. Don't miss the chance to have a dance party from the comfort of your own home!
Access Victor's House Party here.

New Student Social: Foodies!
9 - 10 pm
Hosted by: Orientation Programs
Are you a self-described foodie? Mix and mingle with fellow food-obsessed students to chat about your favorite Portland restaurants, food carts, and the recipes you love most!
Access the Foodies! event. 

New Student Social: Book Lovers
10 - 11 pm
Hosted by: Orientation Programs
Pour yourself a hot cup of tea, curl up in your favorite chair, and join us to mix and mingle with new students who all have at least one thing in common: a love of books!
Access the Book Lovers virtual event. 

Sunday, September 27, 2020

Student Led Discussion: How To Start Classes in the New World of Remote Classes, Social Change, and the Looming Presence of COVID-19
10:30 am - 12 pm
Hosted by: Honors College
This event is highly recommended for students who have been admitted to the Honors College. Honors student leaders facilitate a conversation for Honors students about the challenges of starting classes this fall. Pre-registration required.
Sign up for Student-Led Discussion on Remote Classes here. 

Speed Friending
3 - 5 pm
Hosted by: Orientation Programs
Join us for this virtual Speed Friending event! Join us for the full two hours, or drop in when you’re able! We look forward to meeting you!
Access Speed Friending event here. 

Drop-In Virtual Registration Lab
5 pm - 7 pm
Hosted by: Orientation Programs and Academic Advising
Last minute question about your student schedule? Looking to connect with an academic advisor or student Orientation Leader who can help you navigate course registration concerns? Join us for this drop-in Virtual Registration Lab. Students will be served on a first-come, first-served basis. Let us help you start your first term confident about your schedule! Access this event here.
Access the Registration Lab event here.

Game Night with the PSU Honors College
7 - 8 pm
Hosted by: Honors College
This event is highly recommended for students who have been admitted to the Honors College. Relax and make friends the night before classes begin! This game night is hosted by the Honors Community Fellows!
Sign up to receive your access link to the Game Night event.

Virtual Drag Show
8 - 10 pm
Hosted by: Queer Resource Center
This year’s Drag Show may be virtual, but that’s not going to stop this party! This year’s host, Poison Waters, is bringing you an incredible show! Join her and celebrate some of Portland’s greatest Queens during this annual show - a Viking Days favorite! Pre-registration is required for this event.
Register to attend the Virtual Drag Show.

Monday, September 28, 2020

Open Education for a More Affordable, Equitable Experience
10 - 11 am
Hosted by: Office of Academic Innovation
PSU's Open Education Initiative aims to replace expensive textbooks with free, collaboratively created Open Educational Resources. Come to this Zoom discussion and learn about how PSU is working to make courses more affordable and equitable through OER.
Access the Discussion on Open Educational Resources event here. 

How To Manage a Stressful Term
10 - 11 am
Hosted by: Student Health & Counseling (SHAC)
Are you worried about stress levels for the upcoming term? Come learn from other PSU students about stress management techniques and resources that are available.
Access the How To Manage a Stressful Term event here. 

Four Years Free and Transfers Finish Free: All the Details!
1 - 2 pm
Hosted by: Financial Aid
If you are enrolling under either the Four Years Free or Transfers Finish Free programs, here is your opportunity to get all the details of how these programs will work for you at PSU.  What does the program cover, how is it administered and what do you need to do to maintain eligibility – come and get informed!
Attend the Four Years Free and Transfers Finish Free event here.

TRiO: Support for First-Generation, Low-Income Students
3 - 4 pm
Hosted by: TRiO
TRiO - Student Support Services (SSS) programs provide general academic advising, scholarship support, financial literacy, free tutoring/writing support, and much more. We also have a new TRIO-SSS program with a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) focus. Find out if you are eligible to apply! Spots in the program are filling up fast! This session is also hosted Tuesday, September 29th.
Attend the TRiO virtual event.

Cultural Resource Centers (CRC) Open House
3 - 4 pm
Hosted by: PSU Cultural Resources
The Cultural Resource Centers create a student-centered inclusive environment that enriches the university experience. We honor diversity, explore social justice issues, celebrate cultural traditions, and foster student identities, success, and leadership. Come meet our staff and learn about the resources we provide.
Access the Cultural Resource Centers (CRC) Open House.

FLASH: Freshman Career Development and On-Campus Jobs
4 - 5 pm
Hosted by: Campus Rec
The FLASH program is a year-long professional development program for freshman that includes on-campus job and career development workshops. Come to this information session to learn more!
Attend the Freshman Career Development and On-Campus Jobs virtual session.

Student Sustainability Center Open House
4 - 5 pm
Hosted by: Student Sustainability Center
What is sustainability at PSU and how can you get involved? Come learn more about sustainability opportunities on-campus including virtual volunteering in the fall. We offer community-oriented volunteer programs with topics focusing on beekeeping and garden education, cultural sustainability, and marketing and social media.
Access the Student Sustainability Center Open House. 

Advising Help Desk
4 - 6 pm
Hosted by: Advising Services
Do you have a quick question about your course schedule or the start of fall term? Our advising team is ready to help! Drop in for quick assistance. Access this drop-in opportunity via the Advising Homepage.

I’m Here: Now What?
5 - 6 pm
Hosted by: Orientation Programs
Classes are underway, but it’s likely you may still have questions! Join us for this panel discussion with Orientation Leaders to learn their tips and tricks for academic and extracurricular success during your first term of classes.
Access the I’m Here: Now What? event here. 

Meet & Greet for Black/African Students, Faculty and Staff
5:30 - 7 pm
Hosted by: Ethan Johnson, Associate Professor and Chair of Black Studies
Students will have an opportunity to meet Black/African staff and faculty. They can learn what we do and what we teach/research. Staff and faculty in attendance can also learn about some of our new and returning students.
Access the Meet & Greet for Black/African Students, Faculty and Staff event here.

Coffeehouse: A Virtual Open Mic
8 - 10 pm
Hosted by: Orientation Programs
Calling all writers, singers, poets, artists and instrumentalists! Wind down your first day of fall term at this Virtual Open Mic event. Join us with plans to perform, or simply come to enjoy the friendly atmosphere and great art.
Access the Virtual Open Mic event here.

Tuesday, September 29, 2020

TRiO: Support for First-Generation, Low-Income Students
3 - 4 pm
Hosted by: TRiO
TRiO - Student Support Services (SSS) programs provide general academic advising, scholarship support, financial literacy, free tutoring/writing support, and much more. We also have a new TRIO-SSS program with a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) focus. Find out if you are eligible to apply! Spots in the program are filling up fast!
Attend a virtual session for TRiO.

Administration Town Hall with ASPSU
3 - 5 pm
Hosted by: Associated Students of Portland State University (ASPSU)
Details and access link coming soon.

Cooking with the Tutors
4 - 5 pm
Hosted by: PSU Learning Center
Learn the basics of how to make a fantastic PB&J while also hearing about the Learning Center's Peer Tutoring Program. Set up your Penji account and get to know some of the tutors.  Bring your favorite nut butter, jam and bread with you.
Attend the Cooking with the Tutors event.

Advising Help Desk
4 - 6 pm
Hosted by: Advising Services
Quick question about your course schedule or the start of fall term? Our advising team is ready to help! Drop in for quick assistance. Access his drop-in opportunity via the Advising Homepage. 

Uplift STEM Gaming Hour
5 - 6 pm
Hosted by: Uplift: Students in STEM
Join our gaming hour with Uplift: Students In STEM! You'll have the chance to test your knowledge of science trivia and possibly win a gift card!
Access the Uplift STEM Gaming Hour event here. 

I’m Here: Now What?
5 - 6 pm
Hosted by: Orientation Programs
Classes are underway, but it’s likely you may still have questions! Join us for this panel discussion with Orientation Leaders to learn their tips and tricks for academic and extracurricular success during your first term of classes.
Access the I’m Here: Now What? event here. 

Campus Rec Phase 1 Virtual Tour
7 - 8 pm
Hosted by: Campus Rec
Campus Rec is open again and things look a little different.  Join us for an interactive tour of Campus Rec to learn about the new check-in process, see the updated facility layout, learn about what services and virtual programs are offered during Phase 1, and get answers to your burning questions.
Pre-register for and access the Campus Rec Phase 1 Virtual Tour event here.

Wednesday, September 30, 2020

Lunch + Learn: PSU Art Collection Slow Looking Workshop 
12 - 1 pm
Hosted by: University Studies
Join us for an interactive introduction to PSU's art collection.  During this session, we will learn about a new acquisition to PSU's collection by artist Jeffrey Gibson. We will demonstrate how to look at a work of art by describing it in detail, building off each other's ideas to find meaning. 
Attend the PSU Art Collection virtual session.

Financial Aid Forms: What Does It All Mean?
12 - 1 pm
Hosted by: Financial Aid
Does it seem like every time you turn around, you are being asked to complete and submit yet another document to the Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships.  In this session, we’ll talk about some of the reasons this happens and what you can do to help us help you when it comes to document submission!
Attend the Financial Aid Forms event here.

Oregon Renter’s Protections and COVID-19
1 - 2 pm
Hosted by: PSU Student Legal Services
Learn what protections have been passed at the Local, State and Federal level for Oregon Renters during the Coronavirus crisis. Get answers to your questions about the evictions moratorium, what to do if you can't afford to pay rent due to COVID-19 related factors, payback timelines and more. Presented by Attorney April Kusters. Pre-registration is required for this event.
Sign up for the Oregon Renter's Protections and COVID-19 session here!

Putting the “U” in University Education
1 - 2 pm
Hosted by: University Studies
Join us for a presentation on becoming a life-long learner and an opportunity for Q & A with University Studies Executive Director, Dr. Linda George.
Access the University Education event here. 

Ed Abroad 101
3 - 4 pm
Hosted by: Education Abroad Office
This session is designed to introduce you to the basics of international education opportunities at PSU. By the end of this session, students will be ready to create an Advising Profile in the VikingsAbroad system and will have completed their initial advising requirement. They will then be directed on next steps in the Education Abroad process.
Attend the Ed Abroad 101 Event.

So You Want To Be a Lawyer?
3 - 4 pm
Hosted by: Student Legal Services
Learn more about career opportunities in the legal field, including resources for students interested in pursuing law school, and what it's really like to work as a Lawyer in Oregon. Presented by Attorney Shalini Vivek. Pre-registration is required for this event.
Sign up for the So You Want to be a Lawyer? virtual session Here. 

*Virtual* Serve Your City: Craft Cards for Seniors with Meals on Wheels
4 - 5 pm
Hosted by: Student Community Engagement Center
Looking for a way to make a difference from your own home? Want to meet other PSU students while volunteering? Join PSU's Student Community Engagement Center to volunteer your time making cards for Meals on Wheels to brighten a senior's day! Bring your own paper and any art or drawing supplies you like to the Zoom room, and we'll create cards together while learning more about the work of Meals on Wheels and other ways you can serve your community this year.
Access the Craft Cards for Seniors event here.

Academic COACHella: Meet the Academic Coaches
4 - 5 pm
Hosted by: PSU Learning Center
Get to know the Learning Center's Academic Coaches, their favorite bands, and learn some basic survival skills for the beginning of the term.
Attend the Academic COACHella virtual session.

Advising Help Desk
4 - 6 pm
Hosted by: Advising Services
Quick question about your course schedule or the start of fall term? Our advising team is ready to help! Drop in for quick assistance. Access his drop-in opportunity via the Advising Homepage.

What’s on Your Ballot?
5 - 6 pm
Hosted by: Associated Students of Portland State University
Election day is November 3rd! Do you know what is going to be on your ballot? Do you know how to vote? Come and see what's going to be on your ballot and, if you haven't already, come register to vote!
Attend the What's on Your Ballot? virtual session.

I’m Here: Now What?
5 - 6 pm
Hosted by: Orientation Programs
Classes are underway, but it’s likely you may still have questions! Join us for this panel discussion with Orientation Leaders to learn their tips and tricks for academic and extracurricular success during your first term of classes.
Access the I'm Here: Now What? event here. 

GroupX Fitness: Virtual HIIT + Abs with Karelly R.
5:15 - 6 pm
Hosted by: Campus Rec
Join Campus Rec for a Virtual Group Fitness Class via Zoom! HIIT stands for High Intensity Interval Training which is characterized by periods of high energy and fast heart rates, followed by recovery time where the heart rate will slow down. HIIT is known for being an extremely effective cardiorespiratory workout in a short time frame. This class will utilize the entire body with both body weight exercises.
Attend the GroupX Fitness event here. 

Meet the ODP Night
6 - 7 pm
Hosted by: PSU Outdoor Programs (ODP)
Join the PSU Outdoor Program for a beginning of the term meet and greet. Several staff members will be chatting about the climbing center, gear rentals, remote workshops, and outdoor trips. Get your questions answered and get to know the Outdoor Program for Fall Term. Access this event here.
Attend the Outdoor Program virtual session.

GroupX Fitness: Virtual Beginner Vinyasa Yoga with Julie G.
6:15 - 7:15 pm
Hosted by: Campus Rec
Join Campus Rec for a Virtual Group Fitness Class via Zoom! Beginner Vinyasa Yoga practices slowing down and moving with the breath through basic yoga poses to promote awareness and grace. This is a perfect class for yogis building up to a faster-paced vinyasa practice, or for experienced yogis looking to slow down and find some release in a gentler flow.
Attend the GroupX Fitness event here.

Thursday, October 1, 2020

Ed Abroad 101
3 - 4 pm
Hosted by: Education Abroad Office
This session is designed to introduce you to the basics of international education opportunities at PSU. By the end of this session, students will be ready to create an Advising Profile in the VikingsAbroad system and will have completed their initial advising requirement. They will then be directed on next steps in the Education Abroad process.
Attend the Ed Abroad 101 Event.

Veterans Social Hour
3 - 4 pm
Hosted by: Veterans Resource Center (VRC)
Grab your favorite beverage, then come chat and chill with Veterans during this virtual hangout. Meet new people, the VRC staff, and see what's going on this Fall at the VRC.
Attend the virtual Veterans Social Hour. You will need your ODIN username and password.

What About Honors? An Introduction to the Honors College
3 - 4 pm
Hosted by: Honors College
Interested in learning more about the Honors College? Come chat with current Honors members to see what it's about and if it might be a good fit for you. Freshmen, transfer, incoming, or returning students--all are welcomed!
Access the Introduction to Honors College event. 

FLASH: Freshman Career Development and On-Campus Jobs
4 - 5 pm
Hosted by: Campus Rec
The FLASH program is a year-long professional development program for freshman that includes on-campus job and career development workshops. Come to this information session to learn more!
Attend the Freshman Career Development and On-Campus Jobs virtual session.

Russian Flagship Virtual Open Houses
4 - 5 pm
Hosted by: Russian Flagship Program
Learn more about the unique features of the Russian Flagship Program and hear from current students and alumni representing each of the eight programs during this one-hour interactive webinar. Facilitated by Russian Flagship Program directors Dr. Victoria Hasko, University of Georgia, and Dr. William Comer, Portland State University.
Pre-Register for the Russian Flagship event here.

The TRSRC Rocks and So Do You!
4 - 5 pm
Hosted by: TRSRC (Transfer and Returning Student Resource Center)
Join the TRSRC to talk about transfer students and fall term!  We will share all of the many opportunities to connect with campus resources, PSU staff and faculty, and fellow transfer students.  We will also dig into what it means to be a transfer student, and all that you bring to PSU!
Attend the Transfer and Returning Student Resource Center virtual session.

At This Moment Webinar Series: Reset PSU
4 - 5:30 pm
Hosted by: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Panelists from Global Diversity & Inclusion, PSU’s School of Gender, Race and Nations, the Dean’s Office, and the Department of Women, Gender and Sexualities will explore how PSU can reset the narrative in a time of national reckoning around issues of race! This event requires pre-registration, and is part of an ongoing series of webinars sharing research and ideas from across the campus community.
Learn more and sign up to attend the At This Moment Webinar.

Advising Help Desk
4 - 6 pm
Hosted by: Advising Services
Quick question about your course schedule or the start of fall term? Our advising team is ready to help! Drop in for quick assistance. Access his drop-in opportunity via the Advising Homepage.

Campus Rec Sports Chat
5 - 6 pm
Hosted by: Intramural Sports and Rec Club staff
Let's take off our masks and talk sports screen-to-screen with other sports fans at PSU! Join Intramural Sports and Rec Clubs staff and the PSU community in an open weekly discussion about sports and current events.  For this first chat, be sure to bring your questions about Intramural Sports and Rec Clubs as well as any other sports topics you want to chat about. Attend the Campus Rec Sports Chat here.

I’m Here: Now What?
5 - 6 pm
Hosted by: Orientation Programs
Classes are underway, but it’s likely you may still have questions! Join us for this panel discussion with Orientation Leaders to learn their tips and tricks for academic and extracurricular success during your first term of classes.
Access the I'm Here: Now What? event. 

Meet Your Pro-Israel Community
5 - 6 pm
Hosted by: Cultural and Historical Association for Israel (CHAI)
Get your questions answered about Israel and what it means to be Pro-Israel. This will be a drop-in, virtual, and accepting environment - open to anyone interested in playing some virtual games with fellow PSU students!
Access the Pro-Israel Community virtual event. 

Welcome Back Meeting: Pre-Dental Organization
5 - 6 pm
Hosted by: Pre-Dental Organization
Join us on Zoom to learn more about how to become a member, prerequisites for dental school, what it takes to be a strong candidate for dental school, volunteer opportunities and getting involved with dental related events.
Access the Pre-Dental Organization virtual event. 

GroupX Fitness: Virtual Zumba with Lizzy T.
5:15 - 6 pm
Hosted by: Campus Rec
Join Campus Rec for a Virtual Group Fitness Class via Zoom! Zumba is a Latin-inspired dance-fitness class integrating Latin and International music and dance movements to create a dynamic, exciting, and effective fitness program. Ditch the workout and join the party!
Attend the GroupX Fitness event here.

Discover Arabic and the Middle East
6 - 7 pm
Hosted by: Arabic Language and Culture Student Organization (ALCSA)
Come learn about Portland State’s Arabic language program and the resources available for studying this beautiful language. Additionally, we will include an overview of other non-language programs and classes offered for familiarizing yourself with the Middle East and North Africa.
Access the Discover Arabic and the Middle East event.

Board Games and Chill with the Student Community Engagement Center
7 - 8 pm
Hosted by: Student Community Engagement Center
Missing out on hanging with friends? Want to build community with your peers? Join SCEC for our game night! At the Student Community Engagement Center, building strong ties and serving our community is our thing.
Access the Board Games and Chill event.

Virtual Improv Kickstand Comedy
7 - 9 pm
Hosted by: University Housing and Residence Life
Join University Housing & Residence Life for a night of comedy as we bring in Kickstand Comedy for gut-splitting improvised fun.
Attend the Virtual Improv Kickstand Comedy virtual event.

Friday, October 2, 2020

Federal Student Loans 101
1 - 2 pm
Hosted by: Financial Aid
Do you have concerns about student loan debt?  Not quite sure how federal student loans work?  Come to this session for an overview of the Federal Direct Loan program – learn important terminology and how to manage your student loan debt.
Attend the Federal Student Loans 101 event here.

Speed Friending
1 - 3 pm
Hosted by: Orientation Programs
Join us for this virtual Speed Friending event! Join us for the full two hours, or drop in when you’re able! We look forward to meeting you!
Access the Speed Friending event here. 

University Career Center Open House
3 - 5 pm
Hosted by: University Career Center
Meet the staff of the Career Center and learn about the resources and events we offer. Get your burning questions about finding a job answered, or come chat about your career aspirations and the things that matter to you in finding your career path.
Attend the University Career Center Open House.

GroupX Fitness: Virtual Tabata with Addie F.
4 - 4:45 pm
Hosted by: Campus Rec
Join Campus Rec for a Virtual Group Fitness Class via Zoom! Using the Tabata method (20 seconds work, 10 seconds rest, 8 times through, with a 1-minute rest between rounds) we will conquer a variety of cardio and bodyweight strength exercises. Tabatas provide a challenging and effective workout that will leave you feeling physically and mentally strong and proud!
Attend the GroupX Fitness event here.

KPSU Music Video Swap Party
7 - 8:30 pm
Hosted by: KPSU
Join us for a music video swap party! Bring your favorite music videos to share and watch!
Access the Music Video Swap Party here.