PSU Magazine Spring 1995

Y u're invited t 1< . 1 1 Outstanding alumni, faculty, and friend will be honored at PSU Salutes Thursday, May 11, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the foyer of Lincoln Hall. The University's annual recognition event will be held on campus for the first time since its inception, six years ago. The evening will feature wine and hors d'oeuvres by Ron Paul Charcuterie, and presentation of awards by President Judith Ramaley. In addition to presenting faculty and alumni awards, the Alumni Association will present Out randing Friends Awards to the Meyer Memorial trust, a charitable funder of Portland State and community projects, and Dale Courtney, professor emeritus of geography, and his wife Coral, both longtime upponers of PSU. PSU Salutes is open to the public; cost is $10 per person. For information or reservations, contact the Office of Alumni Relations at 725-4949. Salute to outstanding grads Caroline Phillips Stoe l, a 1973 recipient of an M.A. in history, community leader, and adjunct profes or of legal history at PSU, and Kay Dean Toran MSW '70, state administrator of the Children's Services Division, have been named Portland State's Outstanding Alumni for 1995. They will be honored for their career 1 adership and service to the community and the University at PSU Salute on May 11. Stoel' community activities include leadership roles with the World Affairs Council of Oregon, the League of Women Voters, the Oregon Council for the Humanitie , the Oregon Historical Society, and the Portland City Club. A leading scholar in the field of lega l history , she has shared her talent and expertise with the judicial and lega l community of the state, and has taught course at Portland State. She is also a dedicated vo lunteer and advocate for the University. toe! served as a member of the PSU Foundation Board during its formative year , helped form the PSU Friends of History, and is now working on the 50th Anniversary. Kay Toran began her career as an a sistant professor of social work at 20 PSU Magazine PSU. She next served a director of · Affirmative Action under Gov. Vic Atiyeh, and since then ha held several po ition with the Children' Services Division, the agency she now heads. In a po ition that many would consider a "political hot seat," Toran is widely respected as a strong advocate for children and familie in Oregon. Active in community affairs, she has served as president of the Portland Chapter of links Inc., and as a board member for the Walker In titute, the Oregon Art Institute, Metro Women Inc., and the Portland chapter of the NAACP. Toran is also a strong supporter of Portland tate. She has been a member of the PSU Foundation Board, erved on the advisory board of the Graduate School of Social Work, and mo t recently, was a speaker at PSU Weekend. Urban historian honored Carl Abbott, known nationally and internationally for his scholarship in urban history, will receive this year's Di tinguished Faculty Service Award at PSU alutes on May 11. The award is given by the Alumni Association to honor a faculty member for both excellence in the classroom and for voluntary service that benefits the larger community. Abbott has taught in PSU's Depart– ment of Urban Studies and Planning ince 1979. Evaluations by graduate and undergraduate tudents consistently rate him as one of the best teachers in the department. He is cited for the breadth of his knowledge of urban studies, and fo r his abi lity to convey the hi torical approach in understanding urban systems. Abbott is also active in civ ic affa irs through the Portland City C lub, the Oregon Historical Society, and the Portland Office of Neighborhood Asso– ciations. He has also prepared a number of nominations of historically important buildings and neighborhood districts for listing on the National Register. Alums came back for. .. Ask An Alum, part of the University's student Career Information Day, showcased graduates from 13 different career fields. Over 70 students stopped by to talk with them. Alumni and friends drank champagne with President Judith Ramaley and Fine Arts Dean Richard Toscan in celebration of the University's 49th birthday. Following the reception, partygoers had a difficult choice to make-the Theater Art 'production of Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? or the PSU Chamber Choir and Symphony's performance of "Handel's Oratorio: Israel in Egypt." Both producitons received rave reviews. Legislators heard from alums this winter at a House Trade and Economic Development Subcommittee meeting on campus, and at a breakfast briefing for 28 legislators at the Capitol. More than 70 Salem alumni turned out to meet Pre ident Ramaley for the second year in a row, at Dahlia's restaurant in the Reed Opera House. T o find out how you can get involved in the PSU Alumni Association, contact the Alumni Office at 725-4948.