PSU Magazine Spring 2002

Au MNI ASSOCIATION N E W S Simon Benson House open to visitors Intel alumni get together Nearly 70 Portland State alumni gath– ered at a luncheon for Intel emp loyees who are PSU alumni January 31 at the The newest old addition to campus, the historic Simon Ben on Hou e, is now open as an alumni and visitors center. The fir t floor is open to the public Mondays through Fridays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Volunteer , who work two- to five-hour shifts, are currently staffing the public rooms. "We couldn't be open these hours right now without their help. And we still could use more volunteers to assist with this effort," says Pat Squire, alumni director. Web ice www.alumni.pdx.edu. The house continues to be an attraction for Portland area residents and visitors. The Hi toric Preservation League offered tours through the house on March 16, and other local groups have schedu led tours as well. paghetti Factory in Hillsboro. The event, hosted by Intel, featured brief remark by cote Dawson, dean of the School of Business Administra– tion, and Bob Dryden, dean of the College of Engineering and Stay connected to PSU ! Computer Science. Ray Guenther MBA '83, general manager of Intel operations - Americas, emceed the program. The Office of Alumni Relations occupies the second floor of the house; office hours are Mondays through Fridays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Alumni and University events are being scheduled in the house chis spring. For informa– tion about volunteering or renting the house ca ll 503-725-5073, or go to the Keep up to date with the latest alumni news, events, travel pro– grams and resources available to you as a PSU alum ! Visit our newly designed Web site at www.alumni.pdx.edu . You can submit alum notes, update your address and email, or sign up for future email newsletters, all online! The gathering included alumn i from many di ciplines at PSU and allowed them a chance to meet with faculty, review program displays, and meet with other P U graduates. Intel emp loy more than 750 Portland State alumni. Upcoming events for alumni and friends Seattle reception for alumni and friends - April 24 Join President Dan Bernstine and alumni hosts Gary '67 and Barbara '68 Ames at a gathering for Seattle-area alumni and friends at the Washington Athletic Club, 1325 Sixth Avenue in Seattle. PSU professor Sherry Cady will give a brief presentation on "Astrobiology: The PSU Connection" at 4:30 p.m., and the reception will be from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Invitations have been sent to Seattle alumni. Please RSVP to the Alumni Office at 503-725- 4948 or psualum@pdx.edu . PSU Salutes - May 2 Share in the uccess of our outstanding alumni, faculty, and philanthropist at PSU alute , Thursday, May 2, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in Hoffmann Hall. Enjoy wine, hors cl' oeuvre , and congratulate friends and colleagues at this inspirational celebration. The Splendors of Imperial Japan - July 19 This exhibition brings to the Portland Art Museum one of the largest and finest private collection of Meiji period art in the world. Join the fe tivitie on July 19 as alumni , friends, and the PSU community come together to cele– brate the culture and traditions of Japan. A lecture, recep– tion, and exhibition tour is planned. Check the alumni Web site for additional details at www.alumni.pdx.edu. 20 PSU MAGAZINE SPRING 2002 Vanport Invitational football game - September 14 At th is year's Vanport Invitational the Vikings will play North Carolina A&T, which will be bringing it out rand– ing marching band. There will be a number of event associated with the game, so watch for derails at www.alumni.pdx.edu or www.GoViks.com. Tailgate party before Vikings vs. Ducks at Autzen Stadium - September 21 Share in the excitement with fellow PSU Viking fans at a pre-game tailgate party aturday, September 21, at Eugene' A lton Baker Park, near Autzen Stadium, when the PSU footba ll team plays the nationally ranked Ore– gon Ducks. Enjoy a barbecue buffet, beverages, and lots of fun prior to the big game, including round-trip transporta– tion from Portland to Eugene. Go to www.alumni.pdx.edu or www.GoViks.fansonly.com for more information. PSU Weekend - October 25-27 PSU Weekend is a ce lebrat ion of lifelong learning that brings alumni, friends, and member of the Portland com– munity together for lectures, event , and a good time. Now in its 13th year, PSU Weekend returns this fall on October 25-27. Watch your mailbox and the Alumni Association Web site at www.alumni.pdx.edu for more details!