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!

CAMPUS REC is HIRING!

Apply today and be a part of the PSU Community!

Contact:
Christian S. Aniciete
ASPSU Communications Director
503.725.2751
caniciete@gmail.com

NEWS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: ASPSU Hosts Welcome Event - "ASPS-WHO? MEET YOUR STUDENT GOVERNMENT"
Date: October 25, 2009

On October 28th, 2009, ASPSU or the Associated Students of Portland State University will host its
first open panel event titled “ASPS-WHO?: Meet Your Student Government.” The event is open to
all interested students, administrators, faculty, staff, and community members. The purpose of
the panel is threefold: to formally introduce the 2009-2010 ASPSU administration to the student
body, to introduce its primary campaign goals this year, and to provide attendees an opportunity
to both ask questions and voice their concerns. The panel will take place in the Multicultural
Center of the Smith Student Union from 10-12pm.

The panel event will feature all four of ASPSU ‘s branches of government: the Executive Staff,
Student Fee Committee, Student Senate, and Judicial Board. ASPSU Interns and volunteers will
also be present to provide testimonials and address any questions or concerns from the
audience. The event will include opening remarks from ASPSU Student Body President, Jonathan
Sanford, Vice President Azadeh Chitsaz, and other members of ASPSU, after which the floor will
be open to questions.

“ASPSU has done great things for students at PSU since we took office on June 2009,” says
President Jonathan Sanford. “ASPSU, for example, has been running a massive, non-partisan
voter registration campaign and we hope that we can continue to empower students and let
them know who we are and that we are working hard for them.”
More information about the “ASPS-WHO?: Meet Your Student Government” event can be found
by contacting ASPSU Communications Director Christian Aniciete at caniciete@gmail.com or
ASPSU Outreach and Funding Coordinator, Tasha Triplett at tasha.triplett@gmail.com.

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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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!

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

ARE YOU REGISTERED TO VOTE?

Voting gives students power in the legislature. In the 2006 election, the Student Vote Coalition registered 33,617 students to vote. The next year, Oregon students won a historical victory for need-based aid. It’s no coincidence that 2004 was called the “year of the student voter” and in 2005 college students were considered the winners in the Oregon legislature.

Students can only be successful if we work now to build our power at the polls. The elections this fall, we’ll be electing candidates who will have decision power over our issues. Which legislators do you want to be making the decisions that affect our lives? Make sure you have a say in these decisions!

Come to the ASPSU office now, register to vote if you haven't already done so, and volunteer to help register other students to vote! For questions or concerns, please contact ASPSU Legislative Director Christopher Proudfoot at cproudfoot01@gmail.com

Help us register over 2,500 voters!

When students VOTE, students WIN!

Check out the Daily Vanguard's "ASPSU learns sustainability" article on its September 29th issue. It features ASPSU Funding and Outreach Coordinator Tasha Triplett and her plans for this school year.

Check out the online article at:

"ASPSU learns sustainability"

Thanks Daily Vanguard for the coverage!

Get involved with ASPSU - your student government - today! ASPSU has openings for students looking to making a difference at PSU!

Don't miss out on opportunities to get involved with the Student Senate, All University Committees, and ASPSU Internships!

"ASPSU Student Senate"
For questions or concerns about the ASPSU Student Senate, please contact Azadeh at chitsaz@pdx.edu.

"PSU All University Committee Positions"
For questions or concerns about All University Committees, please contact Azadeh at chitsaz@pdx.edu.

"ASPSU Internships"
For questions or concerns about ASPSU Internships, please contact Courtney at courtmorse@gmail.com

Thanks for your interest!

Make sure to stop by the ASPSU table at the 19th annual Party in the Park on October 1st! Don't miss one of the most celebrated traditions at PSU. Come by and meet your student government!