PSU Magazine Spring 2001

University salutes its own Outstanding alumni, faculty, and friends were recognized at PSU Salutes, May 3, for their contributions to the community, the University, and to their professions. The Alumni Association, Department of Athletics, PSU Foundation, Office of University Relation , and the Office of the President sponsored the event. Mary Cumpston '57 Outstanding Alumni Award (awarded posthumously; Ms. Cumpston died March 31) • Former director of PSU's Career Center for 23 years • Nationally recognized for her innova– tive work in the field of career services • Honorary life member, past president, vice-president and secretary of the Western Association of Colleges and Employers • Creator of a nationally recognized peer adv isor program, one of on ly 22 of its kind Dipen Sinha Ph.D. '80 Outstanding Alumni Award • Ultrasonics Applications team leader, Los Alamos National Laboratory • Chief technical adviser for the Strate– gic Arms Reduction Treaty • Pioneer of innovative theory and technology using acoustic resonance spectroscopy and wept frequency interferometric spectroscopy • Developed a device that is standard operating equipment for disarmament verification of chemical weapons Scott Burns Distinguished Faculty Service Award • A faculty member in PSU's Geology Department since 1990 • Serve on seven University commit– tees and belongs to 22 professional societies • Volunteer for the Western Regional Geology Branch of the United States Geological Society • Volunteer coach for the Beaverton High School Science Olympiad Team Alice Alexander Outstanding Friend of Athletics In 1999, Ms. Alexander made the leader– ship gift to establish the Women's Ath– letic Endowed Scholarship, which is PSU's first major, permanent resource for women student athletes. Her subsequent generous contributions have expanded the endowment's ability to assist promising tudents. Bill and Martha Schwenn President's Award for Outstanding Philanthropy The Schwenn e tablished the Schwenn Family Endowed Scholarship in 1999 to assist ethnically diverse students. This gift dramatically increased the Univer– sity's ab ility to recruit students who might not otherwise have the opportunity to pursue a co l– lege degree. The first Schwenn Scholarsh ips were awarded for the 2000-2001 academic year, providing scholarships for 14 entering students. Craig Berkman and Karen Hinsdale-Berkman President's Award for University Advancement For more than a decade the Berkmans have provided multi-faceted support for Portland State. As advisers, ambassadors, and benefactors of the University they have advanced programs in many areas, including: • Engineering and Computer Science • Athletics • Fine and Performing Arts • The Simon Benson Awards event Senator Gordon Smith and Congressman David Wu President's Award for Outstanding Friends of the University Throughout their years of public service, Sen. Smith and Rep. Wu have been tire– le advocates of Portland State. They have been outspoken proponents for increased federal financial aid for stu– dents making a PSU education possible for tens of thousands of students. Sen. Smith and Rep. Wu have worked to provide federal funding for several PSU initiatives including: • A new faci lity for the College of Engi– neering and Computer Science • The Institute for Tribal Governments and the Native American Student Center • The Millar Library renovation project D SPRING 2001 P U MAGAZINE 21