PSU Magazine Winter 1987

PSU ·MAGAZINE· Cover: Classes began this fall in the new School of Business Administration Building at S.W. Sixth and Harrison. The six story, $7 million building con– structed with State lottery funds, also houses the International Trade Insti– tute. A formal dedication for the build– ing will be held this spring (photo by Cynthia Stowell). ---·CONTENTS·--- WINTER 1987 SPECIAL INSERT The 1986-87 Year In Review at Portland State University is presented in this special report. Begins after page 6 FEATURES Hospice: An Affirmation of Life Joan Strong Buell ('81 MA) provides a place of comfort and care for those close to death at Hospice House. Pages 4-5 Middle East Studies Center The center is back on campus under the direction of Grant Farr, to provide understanding of this important part of the world. Pages 6-7 DEPARTMENTS Around the Park Blocks Alum Notes 2-3 10-12 13 Calendar PSU Magazine is published quarterly for alumni and friends of Portland State University by the PSU Office of Public Affairs. Editor: Kathryn Kirkland, Contributors: Clarence Hein ('65), CliffJohnson, Cynthia Stowell; Calendar Editor: Pat Scott Letters to the editor, news items and inquiries about advertis– ing should be directed to the Editor, PSU Magazine, Portland State University, P.O. Box 751, Portland, Oregon 97207; (503) 464-3711. Please send address changes to the Office of Development, Portland State University, P.O. Box 751 , Portland, Oregon 97207. PSU supports equal educational opportunity without regard to sex, race, handicap, age, national origin, marital status or religion. PSU MAGAZINE PAGEl