2 President’s Message Here it is September already. On campus, September is a time for welcoming students, faculty and staff back for the beginning of a new year and for RAPS, it marks the beginning of another year of interesting and informative programs and activities. Actually, you could say the RAPS year started on August 19 when more than 50 of us gathered for our annual picnic in Willamette Park, a wonderful opportunity to catch up with colleagues and friends. The weather cooperated and, if I may be permitted a cliché, a good time was had by all. On behalf of everyone in RAPS I want to thank Vic and Beryl Dahl for their excellent work on organizing that event. I also want to thank Vic for his important and sensitive work on the RAPS memorial articles. As we begin our monthly programs for 2010-11 we welcome our new officers. Joan Shireman, who served so ably as Board Secretary, has taken on the position of President-elect and Program Chair. She and her committee are developing a series of programs and events to keep us all involved throughout the year. Bob Lockerby has stepped into the Secretary position and Robert Vogelsang will continue as Treasurer. We also welcome Susan Jackson to a full term as Board Member-at-Large. RAPS owes a major debt of thanks (no cash, just thanks) to Doug Swanson, who edited the RAPS Sheet so ably for over three years, and we welcome our new Editor, Dawn White, who inherits the challenging task of keeping us informed and up to date through our publication. Finally, we welcome Maya Burton, our new Office Manager/Graduate Assistant. Maya, a graduate student in Public Health, comes to us from Corvallis. And thank you to MiMi Bernal-Graves for keeping us in line and on schedule during her two years in that post. I’m sure Maya will do a great job for us as well. As President, I’m looking forward to an interesting and busy year. I hope you’ll all take advantage of the many programs and activities available to RAPS members. ---Clarence Hein An invitation from PSU’s Alumni Association PSU Weekend is celebrating 20 years! Join us Oct. 22-24 for PSU Weekend 2010 featuring keynote speaker Nicholas Kristof. Breaking from tradition, Friday, Oct. 22 will feature the keynote address in the newly renovated Lincoln Hall, with an exclusive VIP sponsor reception prior to Nicholas Kristof's lecture. Sponsorships begin at $125 and include the VIP Sponsor Reception and preferred seating. Individual lecture tickets go on sale Sept. 1 at the PSU Box Office (503-725-3307) or Ticketmaster. Tickets are $25 for general public and $22 for all PSUAA members. Celebrate lifelong learning with PSU Weekend’s free Saturday Seminars (Oct. 23). Twelve captivating speakers will focus on health and aging, unique Portland, fine and performing arts, and human advocacy. Back by popular demand are the Sunday tours. We have several educating and entertaining tours with PSU connections. Please visit www.pdx.edu/alumni or call 503-725-4948 for complete details on keynote lecture tickets, Saturday seminars and Sunday tours. --Sarah Haley, Alumni Association
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