PSU Magazine Spring 2003

UM NI ASSOCIATION NEWS Scholarship available for children of alumni Alumni, do you have a son or daughter attending PSU? Did you know there is a scholarship available and the dead– line is May 87 To receive a copy of the Jane Wiener Memorial Alumni Scholarship , call 503-725-4949, or email psualum@pdx.edu or visit www.alumni. pdx.edu. This full-tuition scholarship will be awarded for fall 2003. To be eligible applicants must be the child or stepchild of a PSU gradu– ate , be enrolled as a resident under– graduate, have a 2.5 cumulative GPA, and demonstrate community service involvement. Plan ahead for PSU Weekend, Nov. 7-9 Alumni, friends, and members of the Portland community come together each fall for Portland State's celebra– tion of lifelong learning: PSU Week– end. Attend open houses , a Viking football game, myriad lectures, and Stay connected to PSU! Keep up-to-date with the latest alumni news, events, travel programs, and resources available to you as a PSU alum. Visit our newly designed Web site at www.alumni.pdx.edu. You can Our Alumni Association Board, left to right, front row: Gerry Craig '66, Roberta McEniry '76, Ann Takamura MPA '97, Tamara Lewis '69, Komi Kalevor '88; middle row: Trish Trout MA '88, Bill Lemman '47, Jackie Bell '71 , Jeff Austin '77; back row: Gary Salyers '57, Chris Groener '99, Gary Purpura '71 , Craig Gilbert '89, MS '02, Don Riggs '83; not pictured: Brian EagleHeart '99, Dave Fitzpatrick '75, MS '77 , Michelle Girts '83, Bob Hormel '62, Terry Pinnell '01 , Brian Ray '85, Rosanna Schewerda '91 , MT '93, Cathy Williams '56. go on tours of Portland on Nov. 7 to 9. Watch your mailbox and the Alumni Association Web site at www.alumni. pdx.edu for details! submit alum notes, update your address and email, or sign up for future email newsletters, all online. 10 things you didn't know about the Alumni Association We think you know that the PSU Alumni Association spon– sors PSU Weekend, our annual fall community-wide educa– tional event (scheduled in 2003 for November 7-9), but did you know the PSUM also: 1. Helps sponsor activities for students, such as Party in the Park, Grad Fair, alumni panels at Career Day, an open house at summer commencement, plus it helps sponsor one student ambassador. 2. Sponsors alumni receptions in cities including Seattle, Bend, and Salem. 3. Paid off the Simon Benson House loan. 4. Sponsors an alumni credit card; short-term health, term– life and auto/homeowners insurance programs; and alumni travel programs. 5. Purchased the furniture for the Simon Benson House, 20 PSU MAGAZINE SPRING 2003 with help from individual sponsors and Rejuvena– tion House Parts. 6. ls a major sponsor of PSU Salutes, honoring PSU alumni, faculty and friends. 7. Sponsors advocates activities with gubernatorial candidates, legislators, city commissioners and other elected officials. 8. Partners with local organizations, such as organizing tables at some City Club luncheons and participat– ing on OPB Pledge Nights. 9. Participates with other campus organizations for special events, such as the Portland Street Car Grand Opening (2001), the Vanport Classic and the Emeriti Professors Art Show. IO.Uses private funds for all of the above activities.