PSU Magazine Spring 1994

Advocates talk higher ed Alumni, friends, and legislators discussed the state's inve tment in higher education at an informa l recept ion Feb. 2. Wally Ha rding '59, a member of the P U Alumni Board of Director , ho ted the reception on behalf of the Alumni A ociation and the P U Advocates. Harding, a mortgage banker, Judy Peek '66, a producer at Oregon Public Broadcasting, and Jerry Parson '62, chief financial officer at Willamette lndu tries talked about higher education' critical role in work force productivity and the state's economi c growth. P U Advocates, chaired by Linda Marshall ' 3, faci litates interaction between highe r education, the commu– nity, and the Legislature. The group has a number of activities and events slated this spring. For information, call cott Kaden, 725-5073, or Pat quire, 725-5072, in the Alumni Office. Alumni meet governor Over 65 alumni turned out to meet Gov. Barbara Roberts and PSU President Judith Ramaley in Salem, Feb. l 7. Dahlia's Restaurant in the Reed Opera House was the etting for the gathering hosted by the PSU Alumni Association. Roberts told alumni and guests how important Po rtland State was to her family and her late husband Sen. Frank Roberts. She said his love for the University made her aware of P U's pecial qualities that now make her feel like part of the PSU fami ly. Ramaley recognized several elected officials in the audience, including Rep. Ca rolyn Oakley and Rep. John Schoon '75. She talked about the pride PSU has in its alumni and aid that alumni should be proud of Portland State, with it recent reorganization efforts and its newly rev i ed general education requirements. "The Alumni Association' goa l is to reconnect alumni to the Univer ity," say John Eccle '69, chai r of the Outreach Committee. "We're doing ou r be t to let alumni know there is still a reason to be involved with Portland tate." PSU student interns working in state and legislative offices in Salem met Gov. Barbara Roberts at the alumni reception Feb. 17. The intern program is spon· sored by the PSU Political Science Department and the Alumni Association. Pictured left to right: Melissa Cohen, intern for the Commerce Committee; Ramon Aragon, PSU student; Gov. Barbara Roberts; Sherry Newman, intern for the Alcohol and Drug Task Force; and Debrah Bokowski, Political Science faculty. New benefit for alumni Portland tate alumni can now rake advantage of Private Re erve, a personal line of credit offered by e urity Pacifi Executive/Profe sional S rvice , part of the BankAmerica Corporation. The P U Alumni Board of Direc– tors agreed to offer the line of credit to alumni afte r ca refu ll y researching the program. "This i a solid program that is offe red to ove r 35 alumni associa– tions on the West Coa t," says Board Treasurer Wally Harding '58. Other ecurity Pacific clients include Univer ity of Ca li forn ia, Univer ity of Washington and universities in olorado, Utah and Arizona. The Private Reserve has no annual or transaction fees, no prepayment penalty, and a variab le intere t rate of 6.4 percent over the prime rate (12.4 percent a of March 1). Line are available for up to 35,000. Using Private Re erve provides a benefit to P U, say Harding. Each time an alum u es the Private Re erve, a portion goes to the Alumni As ocia- tion to help upport alumni program and tudent internship . For more information or an app lica– tion, call ecurity Pacific Executive/ Profes ional ervi e at 1- 00-274-67 11. Grads back on campus P U graduates played an important new role in the traditional Ca reer Day, held on campus in February. "Ask an A lum" featured alumni from 16 fie ld who talked with tudents about career path . tuden ts re ·ponded to the program with enthusia m, according PSU areer Center raff who organized the day" event . "I got good advice," said a psychology student. "I fe lt like I wa talking to ·omeone who had expe rienced what I'm goi ng through and it wa very helpful." For information about participating in future "Ask an Alum" programs, conta t the Alumni Office at 725-494 . D PRING 1994 21