Dirce Moroni Toulan Library of Urban & Public Affairs

A SPACE FOR MEETING, STUDYING
AND COMMUNITY LEARNING

On the 7th floor of PSU's Urban Center, there is a quiet, light-filled space where students and staff are free to study, meet, collaborate and educate. In Fall term, this space will be open to students on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays and reservable by CUPA faculty and staff on Thursdays and Fridays for events and meetings. Head to the 7th floor of the Urban Center for some of the best city views on campus!

WINTER TERM HOURS

Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: Reservable by CUPA faculty and staff
Friday: Reservable by CUPA faculty and staff

Closed Weekends

ABOUT THE TOULAN LIBRARY

The transformation of this space was the result of a student-led charette that identified the need for a place in the Urban Center where students could collaborate and host events geared toward community learning.

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ABOUT DIRCE MORONI TOULAN

The library's namesake, Dirce Mornoi Toulan, was a Fulbright Scholar and architect who moved from Argentina to Philadelphia in 1961 to become a city planner. Once in Portland, she was committed to the growth and development of the College and led the effort to develop the library that now bears her name.

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RESERVE THE LIBRARY

Looking for the perfect location to host your next gathering, panel or lecture? CUPA faculty and staff are welcome to reserve the Toulan Library on Thursdays and Fridays for college events.

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Gallery 770

Located within the Dirce Moroni Toulan Library, Gallery 770 is meant to connect the greater PSU community of students—across all disciplines—to each other and the work they do, as they grow and complete their programs.

Library Collections

The library houses several special collections, including the City Library Collection from Portland City Commissioner, Nick Fish.

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