Portland State Magazine Spring 2007

CONTENTS Departments 4 AROUND THE PARK BLOCKS 19 GIVING Getting physical in a new space Magic Johnson scores support What's new?: Degree programs for PSU Elementary connections Viewpoint: Fiest in the family 20 ALUMNI CONNECTIONS Confucius says Meet our first association members Unexpected art Arabian Nights in Riyadh Barbara Roberts to lead commencement Save the date for PSU Weekend 8 FANFARE 22 ATHLETICS From a new direction Torre Chisholm leads the Horde On Campus: A measure of complexity Teacup to uccess 23 ALUMNI NOTES Bookbriefs A rose by her name A Vanguard education Capital relations 29 LOOKING BACK Remembering Joseph Blume! ON THE COVER Jerry Glanville promises great football at Portland's PGE Park this fall with assistant coach, Mouse Davis (below right). See story on page 10. Photos by Steve Dipaola. Features 2 A JOB WELL DONE President Dan Bernstine is leaving a legacy of growth and pride. 14 UP IN THE AIR Controversy again surrounds Aslam Khalil's research on methane. 16 TURNING LIVES AROUND A PSU-based program is making huge strides in helping teen offenders. BRING IT ON! The new football coach is ready to rumble.