President’s Message As president of RAPS and a former department chair, I was especially moved by Governor Barbara Roberts’ March presentation. She spoke of the importance of history, of knowing the history of when and how women gained voice in the public sphere, and where we are in the 21st century. She addressed the importance of female role models for young women and mentoring of women preparing to enter and participate effectively in the political arena. The few biographies and autobiographies of prominent political women need to be more widely accessible to the public in general and to young women in particular. Women do contribute significantly, both privately and publicly, and yet we don’t always hear their stories. As women, are we sometimes our own worst enemies by not telling, not recording our stories, or making sure they are part of the historical legacy for our families and for future generations of women? Something to consider! --Susan Poulsen Shakespeare Summer Preview By the time you read this, the Oregon Shakespeare Festival’s October 20-26 program in Ashland may be filled. If you want to join our PSU group, it is worth your while to complete the registration form and check “waiting list” in case someone has to drop out. Register online at www.siskiyoucenter.com. There will be a break in Shakespeare promotion, but coming this summer you can look forward to: A glass of wine with Shakespeare and colleagues. An afternoon with a colleague who will educate and inform us about the plays and readings we will see and hear. Some people are planning to drive their own cars to Ashland. A van or bus will be available for those not wishing to drive. RAPS members who want to be on the “Party Bus Planning Committee” should contact Maxine Thomas at 503-291-1279 or e-mail her at thomasm@pdx.edu. This committee will plan fun (and of course, educational) activities for the five-hour van ride to Ashland. Don’t miss out! At press time there were five spaces available. -- Maxine Thomas The RAPS Scholarship The RAPS Scholarship is awarded to students who are pursuing studies in gerontology. To contribute, please send a check payable to the PSU Foundation/RAPS Scholarship to PSU-RAPS, P. O. Box 751, Portland, OR 97201-0751. There is a link to a form for scholarship contributions on the RAPS website www.pdx.edu/raps under the “Scholarship” tab. To contribute by credit card, please contact Alle Powers, the RAPS office manager, at 503-725-3447, or raps@pdx.edu. RAPS Scholarship Contributions The Robert W. Vogelsang Memorial Wine Raffle David Krug Wanda Silverman 2
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