Portland State Magazine Fall 2019

1 Features p. 14 A better way of running elections p. 24 Resilience of an ancient people p. 27 Been there p. 16 Smart. Motivated. Diverse. p. 10 Driven to invent On the Cover Black Studies Professor Darrell Millner was instrumental in the success of the degree program. See story on page 18. CONTENTS Oregon's vote-by-mail system should be a national model as we approach the presidential primaries. BUILD EXITO is creating the next generation of health researchers. Archaeologists explore the remains of a Native American village in Washington that survived multiple tsunamis. Regional Teacher of the Year Mercedes Muñoz draws on her own troubled history when relating to her students. Students are challenged to solve environmental problems. p. 20 Voices of the Holocaust Laureen Nussbaum elevates Anne Frank’s literary prowess, and her own story of survival. p. 18 Black Studies overcomes Through years of struggle, PSU’s Black Studies Department remains unique in the Northwest. p. 2 From the President p. 3 Letters p. 4 Park Blocks p. 8 Fanfare p. 30 Alumni p. 32 Athletics p. 33 Looking Back Special Insert PSU Foundation 2019 Impact of Giving Departments