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A Hero on the Pitch and Off
Last summer, PSU junior and Viking soccer player Cameron Dixon made a heroic decision to postpone her senior year of college and become an organ donor to save her mother’s life. For years, Dixon’s mother had suffered from polycystic disease, a genetic complication that impacts the kidneys and liver. By the spring of 2023, her…
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Her Name is LaMoosh: Alum’s memoir up for award
Alum Linda Meanus, who is 73, has published her own book, up for an Oregon Book Award. The words in the book are her own — but it was a collaborative storytelling effort with fellow alum Lily Hart ’18 and Prof. Katy Barber that helped bring it to life.
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Faculty Spotlight on Civil Engineering Professor Diane Moug: Scientist, Mentor and Trailblazer
Civil Engineering Professor Diane Moug’s career trajectory emphasizes a dedication to both research and mentorship. Moug discovered the field of geological engineering as an undergraduate student, and found a job post-graduation working to abate the uncertainty in geotechnical engineering. One of her memorable projects involved investigating a site for mine waste storage in a seismically…
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Empowering Girls and Changing the World
Happy Women’s History Month! To recognize and celebrate the value and contributions of women and girls to society, we are highlighting the PSU capstone course GirlPower!, taught by Professor Sally Eck. GirlPower! is not your average class. Over the course of a term, PSU students in the University Studies track work closely with a group…
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Conversing and Collaging with Contemporary Artist Jay Lynn Gomez
In late February, the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art at PSU (JSMA at PSU) invited nationally recognized, contemporary visual artist Jay Lynn Gomez to campus to facilitate a student art-making workshop and participate in the museum’s first “Art in Conversation” event, featuring PSU students and faculty in conversation with contemporary visual artists.
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Pathway to Success: A Guide for Undecided Students
If you find the idea of committing to a major overwhelming, you’re not alone. Some students know exactly what they want to do after graduation, but for many of us, the decision is unclear. The good news is if you’re struggling to pick a major, you have options! Hopefully, this guide can help you navigate…
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Finals Study Tips and Treats
Feeling stressed about finals? The Learning Center can help, and has some great tips to share to prepare you for the end of the term. Plus, you can visit the Learning Center on the second floor of Millar Library for access to tutoring and academic support services that are always free for students. You’ll definitely…
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CRC Spotlight: Pacific Islander, Asian & Asian American Student Center
The Pacific Islander, Asian and Asian American (PIAAA) Student Center offers an engaging and accepting space for PSU’s diverse Asian and Pacific Islander student communities through programming, intercultural community building and social justice education.
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CRC Spotlight: Pan-African Commons
The Pan-African Commons (PAC) is a community space that reclaims African, Black American, Caribbean, Central/South American and Black identities through programming, resources and identity development.
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