This Thursday, October 10th, Portland State University will decide whether to disarm campus police officers.
Disarming campus officers was already a problem for some students— then Jason Washington was killed by officers responding to a fight.
Learn more at the link above, sign the petition to disarm officers here, and attend the meeting (event).
Portland State University Admissions, 1800 SW 6th Ave * 8 am – 11:30 am
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PSU administration avoided a first-day-of-class strike from campus workers this week, by reaching a deal with their union. Read the excellent story from the The Pacific Sentinel.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4TH
Splash Mob+ Fiesta Friday
“Campus Rec is partnering with PSU’s La Casa Latina to bring you a fiesta at the Rec Center pool for Hispanic Heritage month. Enjoy music and pool games, dance in the water, and savor free food.
Free for Campus Rec members and PSU students, faculty and staff with PSU ID. Members may bring guests with a valid photo ID at the daily rate of $7 per person.”
PSU Rec Center, 1800 SW 6th Ave * 5 pm – 8 pm
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The student-run 5th Avenue Cinema is an inexpensive way to enjoy film on campus. This week’s film (from Oct 4th – 6th) is “Space Jam”.
See the lineup of films for the fall semester here.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5TH
Farmers market:
South Park Blocks between SW College & Montgomery * 8:30 am – 2 pm
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Welcome back to school and enjoy your weekend!
