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On May 8th, 2025, International Special Programs was officially awarded the 2024 International Impact Award from Travel Portland for our significant contribution to Portland’s international visitation, appeal or profile. According to Travel Portland “This year's award winner is making inroads in the hearts and minds of international students who want to delve into all that is Portland. Beyond providing language building opportunities and excursions, this program engages in community building that is baked into the DNA of Portland. Volunteer work at places like Oregon Food Bank, Blanchet House and Children's Book Bank and PDX Restore, infuses Portland spirit into these curious scholars. They learn from nonprofits, entrepreneurs, sustainability experts, and locals alike. Packing up and transporting the ideas of Portland back home to share and inspire others to come and learn.”
Our team was honored to receive this award, and were thrilled to be joined by Michele Toppe, Vice-Provost for Student Affairs, who accepted on behalf of Director Karin Tittelbach who was recruiting abroad during the event. (Photo credit to Kim Nguyen, Photos by Kim)