Portland State Magazine Winter 2007

PSU Alumni Association PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY Greetings PSU Alumni, Did you know that more students today are choosing to attend Portland State University than any other university in the state? There are now more than 107,000 PSU alumni, all part of a proud and growing tradition on our urban campus. If you have nor been back to Portland State recently, you will be astonished by the changes in the campus. There are many new buildings and PSU now occupies 49 acres of downtown Portland, providing a home to nationally recognized programs and departments. Here's a small sample of some recent accolades your alma mater has received: • Portland State is ranked among the "Best in the West" and as a "College with a Conscience" by the Princeton Review. • The New England Board ofHigher Education recognized PSU as one of 25 "Saviors of our Cities." • The New York Times featured The Broadway building at Portland State for leading the way in "The Greening ofAmerica's Campuses." The PSU Alumni Association is dedicated to spreading the word about PSU and strengthening the bond with former students and constituents. As alumni , you are already connected to the Alumni Association, bur I invite you to develop even stronger ties by joining our new PSUAA Membership program. By joining, you will be able to keep up with the dramatic changes occurring at the University while receiving outstanding benefits of membership. As an alumna of Portland State, I'm thoroughly enjoying my new relationship with the University. I'm excited about this program because it will bring members who are interested closer to the University and to each other. As an active member, you will be supporting the University and our diverse alumni community. Closer ties will provide more social and networking connections with other interesting alumni, provide you access to cam– pus events and facilities, and keep you informed about issues affecting Portland State. So join us today and become a Charter Member of the PSU Alumni Association! More information, including a list of member benefits and an application form, can be found on page 22 or online at www.alumni.pd.x.edu . Sincerely, Angela Wykoff '72, MS '75, '80 President, PSU Alumni Association