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Are you dedicated and passionate about social justice and change? Do you want to be a part of student government? The Associated Students of Portland State University is hiring for an ASPSU Legislative Affairs Director and University Affairs Director. If you are interested in taking on a role as a student leader, serving your peers and the Portland State community, and organizing around issues that affect students the most, please check out the job description and application below: "Legislative and University Affairs Job Descriptions" For questions or concerns, please come by the ASPSU office or contact ASPSU Chief of Staff Zaki Bucharest at sala187@hotmail.com. Applications may be submitted in the ASPSU office at SMSU Room #117 or SALP office at SMSU Room 119. The last day to apply is December 11th, 2009 no later than 5pm. Thanks for your interest! |
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Contact: NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: ASPSU Nears Voter Registration Goal of 2,000 The Associated Students of Portland State University (ASPSU) and its Vote Coalition have been hard at work in registering students to vote for Oregon’s upcoming special election in January as they wrap up their voter registration efforts this week. With a week left, ASPSU has shifted into high gear to maximize student voting. Katie Markey, ASPSU Interim Legislative Affairs Director, said “ASPSU is close to hitting our goal of 2,000 voter registration cards with 1,843 collected.” She added, “We hope to exceed that number of course by January when ballots are due.” ASPSU’s voter registration work is part of a larger, statewide effort of the Oregon Student Association (OSA) and its Student Vote Coalition. OSA is a coalition of student governments in Oregon dedicated to the representation, service, and protection of the collective interests of over 100,000 students in postsecondary education. Registering 23,000 students last year and 22,000 in 2006, OSA has a proven track record of voter registration and engaging Oregon students nonpartisanly in the political process. ASPSU’s totals numbered to 106 voter registration cards collected last week. Through the collective efforts of ASPSU representatives and student volunteers, ASPSU has actively contributed hours and hours of work participating in class raps, phone banking, and canvassing out in the Park Blocks. Since the beginning of the term, ASPSU’s Vote Coalition has collected 1,843 voter registration cards. There are two key reasons students are putting in countless hours to ensure their peers are registered, in addition to the fact that no one else would be doing this important work without their efforts. The first reason is that it gains credibility with legislators. This has been a long-term strategy in the past decade to have a significant voting block of students, ensuring that legislators need students’ votes and have to pay attention to issues that directly affect students. In addition, the special election in January deals with state funds and could have a significant impact on tuition as universities are reliant upon state funding. “Voting is about getting students to express their opinion and make their voices heard on issues that affect them,” said ASPSU Senator Eric Koppang. “ASPSU is non-partisan and we’re not out there telling students how to vote but why they should vote.’ ASPSU Vote Coalition volunteer Shannon Bender also added, “Students turned out in historic numbers to vote in last year’s election. We want to continue to keep students excited and involved in politics. And so far we’ve been really successful in registering so many students in such a short amount of time.” ASPSU’S Vote Coalition will continue its registration efforts for the rest of the week before switching to non-partisan voter education and “Get Out the Vote” work starting in December. All ballots must be turned in no later than January 26th, 2010. ABOUT ASPSU: The Associated Students of Portland State University is the student government on campus whose role is to represent and advocate for the over 27,000 students at PSU at the state, university, and individual level. It is a legislatively mandated student organization whose purpose is to provide a formal means of communication between students, student organizations, faculty, and the University administration; advocate for students; provide for student representation on University committees; provide programs and services not otherwise offered; and provide a process for students to participate fully in the allocation of student fees. For more information about ASPSU, visit the ASPSU website at www.aspsu.pdx.edu or call 503.725.3454. ### |
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TAKE A BREAK FROM STUDYING!!! SAVE THE DATE!!! Brought to you by the PSU Interim Programming Board - SALP, ASPSU, UCOMM, CAMPUS REC |
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The Disability Resource Center (DRC) was created to assist students in reducing attitudinal and physical barriers that might otherwise impede success. The DRC is delighted to announce that they will be moving to the first floor of the Smith Memorial Student Union. They will be located in the northeast corner of the building, just down the hall from ASPSU in room 116. The new location will be more accessible for students and will allow us to share our work spac...e with the Assistive Technology Center. Come and visit them for their OPEN HOUSE this Thursday, 10/29! |
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CAMPUS REC is HIRING! Apply today and be a part of the PSU Community! |
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Contact: NEWS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: ASPSU Hosts Welcome Event - "ASPS-WHO? MEET YOUR STUDENT GOVERNMENT" On October 28th, 2009, ASPSU or the Associated Students of Portland State University will host its The panel event will feature all four of ASPSU ‘s branches of government: the Executive Staff, “ASPSU has done great things for students at PSU since we took office on June 2009,” says ABOUT ASPSU: # # # |
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Are you registered to vote? Register to vote today and help empower your fellow students by helping ASPSU register up to 2,510 students! Read the article below for more info: " ASPSU voter registration drive" Thanks Daily Vanguard for the coverage! |
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The Oregon Student Association (OSA) is a statewide organization representing over 100,000 students at universities and community colleges. Through organizing and advocacy the OSA works to expand access to affordable, quality post-secondary education for all Oregonians. The OSA is governed by three boards: the Board of Directors (BOD), the Oregon Students of Color Coalition (OSCC) and the Oregon Student Equal Rights Alliance (OSERA). Each board has developed a short survey to help determine which issues to fight for during the next two years. You can help set the agenda of the student movement in Oregon by filling out at least one of the following surveys. Your answers will remain confidential. |
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Register Now for the OSCConference!! The Oregon Students of Color Conference (OSCConference) will be held November 13-15, 2009. The OSCConference is an Oregon Student Foundation event and this year will be hosted by the Associated Students of Portland Community College on their beautiful Cascade campus in Portland Oregon. OSCConference brings students of color and allies from across the region for a weekend of workshops, speakers, to build relationships to strengthen and empower communities of color. This conference is unique! The content focuses specifically around issues that impact communities of color attaining a quality education and empowering communities of color by developing strong leaders through grassroots organizing trainings, and creating spaces for student to speak freely about barriers and personal experiences. Come join ASPSU and help us represent students at this year's OSCConference! To register, please contact ASPSU Student Senator and OSCC Co-Chair, Pakou Xiong at 503.880.0012 or pakxiong@gmail.com |
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