Portland State Magazine Winter 2019

1 Features p. 12 The city in future focus p. 22 The trail of humanity p. 16 A surprising self-discovery p. 20 Making it work On the Cover The new Digital City Testbed Center is one of two new centers of excellence at PSU. Illustration by Justin Wood. See story on page 12. CONTENTS New research centers search for urban solutions. Science and math are a newfound direction for student Karen Kinnison. Photo exhibit displays artifacts from history’s worst nightmares. Online student Lisa Allred’s resourceful approach to life is helping her reach her goals. p. 10 A campaign to Let Knowledge Serve The University’s historic fundraising effort aims to change lives. p. 18 The dream that nearly didn’t happen Student James Valenzuela is making classical music his own. p. 2 From the President p. 3 Letters p. 4 Park Blocks p. 8 Fanfare p. 28 Alumni p. 30 Athletics p. 32 Looking Back Departments