University of Arizona (1968). He received two post-doctoral appointments, one at The Institute for Social Research, University of Michigan (1973-74) and another at Harvard University (1978-79). Before coming to PSU he taught at Wichita State University, the University of California Los Angeles, California Polytechnic at San Luis Obispo, and Colorado State University. He taught at Portland State University from 1970 until his retirement in 1996. He was one of the first faculty members hired to teach urban studies at Portland State, where he played a major role in developing the major and doctoral degree programs in Urban Studies. He chaired many of the dissertation committees and advised many Masters and PhD students in Urban Studies. When the Public Administration program moved to the School of Urban and Public Affairs, he was able to act as a bridge between the two programs. Professor Lansdowne is survived by his long-term partner, Nancy Hearn Stevens, and four stepchildren. A celebration of his life will be held this summer. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Outside In, 1132 S.W. 13th Avenue, Portland, OR 97205. Dr. Lansdowne chaired the dissertation committee for Kathy Oliver, who founded Outside In. RAPS extends its sincere condolences to Professor Lansdowne’s family. In Memoriam: Charlotte Tsoi Goodluck, 1946-2014 harlotte Tsoi Goodluck, Ph.D., M.S.W., was born October 14, 1946 in Ft. Defiance, Arizona. She died on December 3, 2014. Dr. Goodluck graduated from Window Rock High school in Ft. Defiance, Arizona. She earned a B.A. in Anthropology from Prescott College in Prescott, Arizona, an M.S.W. from Smith College in Northampton, Massachusetts, and a Ph.D. in Social work from the University of Denver in 1998. Dr. Goodluck began her career as a social worker at Jewish Family Services in Phoenix in 1973. She was the project director of a program that placed Native children with Native families. She taught social work from 1987 to 2014 at Northern Arizona University. On retirement, she was named Professor Emerita. She was instrumental in starting the Bachelor of Social Work Program at Portland State University and during the last seven years served as Professor and Program Director, successfully navigating the program through accreditation by the Council on Social Work Education. She was a board member of the Council, as well as several Native American organizations. She conducted training on Native American child and welfare services. She also did research on the social welfare of Native Americans. Dr. Goodluck devoted her life to social justice and the wellbeing of all communities, but especially that of indigenous peoples. She was preceded in death by her parents and is survived by her sister, Lesley Goodluck, her niece, Natalie Locust, and many relatives on the Navajo Reservation. A celebration of life was held at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Portland on January 10, 2015. Academic scholarships will be established in her memory. Please contact Dr. Laura Nissen at nissen@pdx.edu for more information. RAPS extends sincere condolences to Dr. Goodluck’s family. 5 C
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