Portland State Magazine Spring 2008

CONTENTS Departments 2 LETTERS Why we love Portland Where have all che geroncologiscs gone? Lee's remember former film program 3 AROUND THE PARK BLOCKS An encyclopedia for us all Fifty invaders find a pathway Helping children a world away What's new: centers and programs Prized for business innovation Viewpoint: Do company green reports maccer? 6 18 20 21 22 29 FANFARE On Campus: Capturing che Irish soul and sound Autistic couple write book on daring Jazz as a calJing New Works ATHLETICS Big Sky Champs! GIVING Honoring new pioneers of philanthropy ALUMNI CONNECTIONS Save che dare for PSU Weekend Alumni cum out for basketball champs ALUMNI NOTES A lawyer in che making Green on top LOOKING BACK Lincoln Hall co close, but che show will go on ON THE COVER Enthusiasm reigned as the men's basketball ream won che Big Sky Championship March 12 in Portland's Rose Garden Arena. See srory on page 18. Cover photo by Troy Wayrynen and photo below by Steven Brenner. SPRING 2008 PORTLAND STATE MAGAZINE 1