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Kulongoski tours buildings at PSU in need of maintenance
Governor examines aged PSU buildings that could be condemned without funding from Legislature
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Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski toured Portland State Monday, getting a first hand look at the drastic deferred maintenance issues prevalent on campus.
Bernstine leaving PSU for new job
After turning down job in West Virginia, PSU president takes position at law school council
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Less than a week after he turned down a position in West Virginia, PSU President Daniel Bernstine has accepted a job as CEO and president of the Law School Admissions Council in Newtown, Pa.
Wait a minute, you can't buy people!
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Camera crews, a cheerleader and a football player in a shopping cart crowded the Park Blocks outside of the Millar Library yesterday to shoot a commercial for banking and credit company Chase.
A world-class university?
A House bill proposes to combine Portland's two largest universities
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After attending an economic summit in December 2002, state Rep. Mitch Greenlick was struck with an idea to create a top-level university in Portland by merging Portland State and Oregon Health and Sciences University.
33 dead at Virginia Tech
Students concerned that university sent first warning two hours after first shots were fired
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A gunman massacred 32 people at Virginia Tech in the deadliest shooting rampage in modern U.S. history Monday, cutting down his victims in two attacks two hours apart before the university could grasp what was happening and get the warning out to students.
Portland responds to Ways and Means budget
Students, Portlanders speak out at committee hearing against proposed state budget reduction
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Supporters of Oregon universities testified Thursday night in front of the co-chairs of the Ways and Means Committee about the committee's proposal that cut millions in higher education funds from the governor's proposed state budget.
Bernstine to stay at PSU
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PSU President Daniel Bernstine has withdrawn his bid for president of West Virginia University (WVU) one week before a decision was to be made.
Administrator pens book on HIV/AIDS
Researching HIV and AIDS in Latin America, Shawn Smallman put experiences into book
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Traveling through Sao Paulo, Brazil with AIDS outreach workers, Shawn Smallman saw and heard many intense and heartbreaking stories.
Thefts, break-ins startle students
Students question safety of cars after hundreds of thefts and break-ins around PSU in last year
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Brian Holsonback had owned his car, worth $8,000, for two months before it was stolen. A month before the car was stolen, it had been broken into. Both crimes occurred in Parking Structure 3 on the PSU campus.
New actuary club calculates the odds at PSU
Student club focused on calculating odds, risks of financial situations starts at Portland State
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What are the odds? A new club on campus is centered on finding the answers to questions like this.
Shared Responsibility Model passes out of Senate, House next to approve
Students, parents would pay as much as possible for school tuition, state picks up the rest
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A proposed new model for how lower and middle-income Oregon students pay for college looks poised to become a reality, after sailing through the state Senate Wednesday on a unanimous vote.
Blackboard gets committee's recommendation
Blackboard 6 could replace WebCT as new, updated version of online coursework program
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Starting this summer, students may begin using an updated version of WebCT to do their online coursework.
University budget forums
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Administrators held two open-campus forums this week about a reoccurring budget shortfall of $2.5 million to $3 million each year. Administrators may have to cut $5 million or more from the 2007-08 school year's budget.
PSU debaters hit jackpot at tournament
Debate club ranks in top four teams among 47 teams at national tournament this month
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When Dan Adler attended his first competitive debate as a spectator five years ago, he had never guessed he'd be a finalist in a national forensics competition some day.
Kulongoski gives mid-term update
Gov. Ted Kulongoski plans to push for more funding in higher ed. construction, health care
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Governor Ted Kulongoski will continue to support a strong educational component in the state budget by pushing continued investment in capital construction and faculty salaries, he said during his mid-term update at the Portland City Club Friday.
New class aims to help prepare student leaders
SALP course tries to teach incoming student government officers how to succeed in office
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A new course is being offered this term that instructors hope will prepare students to fill leadership roles at Portland State.
Congressional hearing on textbook prices
Committee listens to companies, students from around U.S. on how to lower cost
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A congressional committee held a public hearing on textbook prices at Portland State Friday focused on keeping textbook prices down.
Open forum with Aramark Wednesday
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PSU Auxiliary Services and soon-to-be PSU food service provider Aramark are holding an open forum on Wednesday, April 18 to hear feedback about previous food service at PSU and find out what students want.
New photography minor to start in 2009, classes already filled
Four new photography classes to start in 2009 alongside minor, students unhappy about long wait
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A new minor in photography has been approved for the 2009-10 school year and classes are already packed.
Students volunteer in New Orleans
Architecture students plan mixed-use buildings in New Orleans to help rebuild after hurricane
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A group from Portland State University's architecture department traveled to New Orleans for five days over spring break, volunteering and developing designs to help rebuild the still devastated area.
Business, state leaders look at global warming
Oregon Congressman Earl Blumenauer heads discussion with leaders on environmental impact
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Oregon business and state leaders joined congressman Earl Blumenauer in calling for federal environmental mandates at a conference on global warming held at PSU Wednesday.
Crime blotter
Metal pipes as weapons, heroin possession in Smith
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Vincent Vivier, a non-student, was arrested for assault. A metal pipe was seized at the scene and no one required medical attention.
News briefs
Applications are open for two awards that honor 24 junior, senior or post-baccalaureate students who have maintained a 2.5 cumulative GPA.
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Forgot to file your taxes? Today is the last day to turn them in or file for an extension. Extensions to file by Oct. 15 can be requested through the end of today, though this does not extend the deadline for payment of a tax bill.
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Portland City Council members unanimously approved Wednesday plans to modify West Burnside Street and Northwest Couch Street into one-way streets from Second Avenue to east of Interstate 405.
Few senate, SFC candidates show to first day of debates
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Less than one-third of student government senate and one-sixth of Student Fee Committee (SFC) candidates were present for ASPSU's pre-election debate held Tuesday.
The Vanguard is hiring editorial staff for 2007-2008
The Vanguard is hiring
Pub Board hires leaders for student-run publications
The Student Publications Board has hired the leaders of its four student-run publications and its student-run graphic design service for the 2007-2008 academic year, beginning June 16.
