Events

Reading The Mighty Red: Land, Legacy, and Community in Crisis

October 22, 2026 Events

The Library and the College of Education are collaborating with Multnomah County Library’s annual Everybody Reads program to read and discuss Louise Erdrich’s powerful novel, The Mighty Red. Set in North Dakota’s Red River Valley around the time of the 2008 financial crash, The Mighty Red weaves a story of personal heartbreak, economic vulnerability, and … Continue reading →

One Book, One Coast: Honoring History with George Takei’s They Called Us Enemy

April 17, 2026 Events, Exhibits, News

This spring, the Library is proud to collaborate with the College of Education for the One Book, One Coast community read event. This year’s selection, They Called Us Enemy by George Takei, is a moving graphic memoir that recounts Takei’s childhood years spent in American incarceration camps during World War II. By revisiting this dark … Continue reading →

Get GLAM! Learn about Gallery, Library, Archives, and Museum Careers

April 3, 2026 Events

Upcoming Event Get GLAM! Learn about Gallery, Library, Archives, and Museum careers, hosted by the PSU Library. Wednesday April 22, 12:30pm Millar Library | Room 170 Curious about a career in galleries, libraries, archives, or museums? Join us for a panel discussion with local experts to discuss their roles, the realities of the industry, and … Continue reading →

Library Newsletter Spring 2026

April 3, 2026 Events, Exhibits, News, Special Collections and University Archives

New Dark Horse Alcove If you’re a fan of comics or pop culture, stop by our new display on the first floor. You’ll find figurines, rare ephemera, and rotating items from your favorite series. It’s located right next to Special Collections, which houses a comprehensive research archive of every Dark Horse comic, book, and statue … Continue reading →

October 2nd Library Welcome and Open House for Students

September 23, 2024 Events, News

We are excited to welcome students to the library during Viking Days this fall! We will have light refreshments, free buttons, a keepsake bingo card and crafts. Spend a little time with us coloring bookmarks, folding book page origami, and exploring your creative side with book spine poetry. When: October 2nd, 12-2pm. Where: Library building, … Continue reading →

2024 OHSU-PSU School of Public Health Annual Conference

April 1, 2024 Events, News, PDXScholar (Campus Repository)

OHSU-PSU School of Public Health Annual Conference April 4, 2024 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Smith Memorial Student Union, 3rd Floor Ballroom (Room 355) 1825 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97201 The OHSU-PSU School of Public Health Annual Conference, hosted by the SPH Student Leadership Council, showcases the work of students in the field of public … Continue reading →

2024 Student Research Symposium – Part of Research Week!

March 11, 2024 Events, News, PDXScholar (Campus Repository)

Student Research Symposium May 8 – Part of Research Week. The Student Research Symposium, part of PSU Research Week, is an opportunity for current PSU graduate and undergraduate students across all disciplines to showcase their research. Students gain experience and confidence presenting and defending ideas to an audience, and get valuable feedback to further their investigations. … Continue reading →

PSU Anthropology Presents Archaeology First Thursdays

March 31, 2022 Events, News, PDXScholar (Campus Repository)

Archaeology First Thursdays Archaeology First Thursdays are an opportunity to take a deep dive into archaeology practice. Each month our distinguished guests present research. You have the opportunity to ask questions and discuss their research directly with them. RECORDINGS: PDXScholar Archive The final presentation in the series happened May 5, 2022. Past Events: Indigenous … Continue reading →

Open Education Week

March 3, 2022 Events, News, PDXScholar (Campus Repository)

An annual celebration, Open Education Week is an opportunity for actively sharing and learning about the latest achievements in Open Education worldwide. PSU is celebrating Open Education Week with three Zoom events focused on equity and inclusion. 3/7 11 am – Noon Open Legislation in Oregon (Video) 3/8 10 am – Noon Keynote: Towards Sustainable … Continue reading →

PDXScholar Reaches 10 Million Downloads!

February 23, 2022 Events, News, PDXScholar (Campus Repository)

PDXScholar hits an amazing milestone – 10 million downloads! PDXScholar, The Institutional Repository for Portland State University, hosts the research, scholarship, and creative works of Portland State University faculty, staff, and students. Dedicated to open access, PSU Library collects, preserves, and distributes works produced at PSU, making them discoverable to anyone, anywhere in … Continue reading →

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