PSU Day of Giving returns April 16–17 to support CLAS students

This April 16–17, Portland State University’s Day of Giving brings the community together for 36 hours of support for students, programs, and opportunities across campus.

In the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences (CLAS), donors can give to funds that directly support student success, hands-on learning and community-engaged research. With 20 participating funds, every gift helps expand access and opportunity for CLAS students.

Student Support & Scholarships

• CLAS Dean's Fund for Student Success
• Communication Scholarship
• James R. Nattinger Endowed Scholarship (Applied Linguistics)
• Libby Solomon Emergency Fund (English)
• Physics Department Scholarship
• Sandra G. Freels Endowed Scholarship for the Study of Russian
• The Dennis Stovall First Edition Award (Ooligan Press)

Departments & Academic Programs

• Biology Department
• Chemistry Department
• Geology Department General Support
• History Department
• Indigenous Traditional Ecological & Cultural Knowledge (ITECK)
• Philosophy Department
• Pacific Islander, Asian & Asian American Program Support
• Sociology Department
• Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies
• World Languages and Literatures General Fund

Schools & Centers

• Center for Japanese Studies (programming and events)
• School of Gender, Race & Nations (student lounge and programming)

Research & Outreach

• Cascadia Meteorite Laboratory

Every contribution—no matter the size—makes a difference. Can’t give right now? Sharing the campaign is another meaningful way to support CLAS students.