Portland State Magazine Spring 2018

1 Features p. 13 An imagined future p. 24 Game changer p. 14 Witness to Burning Man p. 26 Photographing the souls of homelessness p. 22 The power of diversity On the Cover Darrell Grant motivates students like Meghan and Kanda to find their voice and then share it with the world. Photo by NashCO Photography. See story on page 10. CONTENTS A student’s winning writing on climate change. The new Viking Pavilion at the Peter W. Stott Center. Stewart Harvey’s book depicts the Spirit and Soul at Burning Man. A communication student captures life on the streets. A diverse workforce will improve a company’s bottom line. p. 10 Improvising an artful life The influence of acclaimed jazz musician Darrell Grant. p. 18 Solving museum mysteries Chemistry professor Tami Lasseter Clare helps save works of art. p. 2 From the President p. 4 Park Blocks p. 5 Letters p. 8 Fanfare p. 21 Giving p. 30 Alumni p. 32 Athletics p. 33 Looking Back Departments