Glanville resigns as Portland State coach Nov 18, 2009
Jerry Glanville resigned on Tuesday after three years as head coach of the Portland State University football team. Mike Albans / AP file. (Longview Daily News, WA)
In the war between the sexes, the one with the closest fungal relationship wins Nov 11, 2009
A recent study by Dr. Sarah Eppley and colleagues at Portland State University published in the November issue of the American Journal of Botany () demonstrates that certain plants, with some help from fungal friends, may also be involved in this fray. Most flowering plants form symbiotic relationships with mycorrhizal fungi. (EurekAlert!)
Western loses exhibition at NCAA I Portland State, 80-66 Nov 8, 2009
- A furious rally midway through the second half fell short as Western Washington University lost 80-66 to NCAA Division I Portland State University in an exhibition women's basketball game Saturday at Stott Arena. Guard (Jr. (Wwuvikings.com)
Air pressure changes get landslide rolling Nov 3, 2009
That's the next step, Scott Burns of Portland State University said. "Now, what the rest of us (researchers) need to do is say 'is there any relationship between atmospheric tides and catastrophic slides?'" he said. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Western sees second-half lead slip away in 65-62 exhibition loss to Simon Fraser Nov 2, 2009
Western plays the third of its three preseason exhibitions Saturday (6 p.m.) at NCAA Division I Portland State University. . (Wwuvikings.com)
November 2009 Geology and GSA Today highlights Oct 31, 2009
GSA TODAY Science article Geobiology: Evidence for early life on Earth and the search for life on other planets Sherry L. Cady, Portland State University, Dept. of Geology, 1721 SW Broadway, 17 Cramer Hall, Portland, Oregon, USA; and Nora Noffke. Deciphering biosignatures and evidence of microbial activity in rocks that have experienced up to 3. (EurekAlert!)
WSU-Vancouver gathering to focus on future of region's dams Oct 30, 2009
By impounding and diverting rivers, major dams dramatically disturb local environments and force human communities to profoundly revise their relationships with nature, said keynote speaker William Lang, history professor at Portland State University ... Lang is former director of the Center for Columbia River History, which includes the Washington State Historical Society, WSU Vancouver and Portland State University. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Geologists debunk soil impact on wine at Ore. talk Oct 25, 2009
Scott Burns, a geology professor at Portland State University who helped organize the session, conducted a test that did little to settle the question. He offered fellow scientists wines made in the same style from the same pinot noir clones on two different soils: volcanic jory versus marine-sediment Willakenzie soil. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Grad school dean a K-State finalist Oct 21, 2009
Also chosen as finalists are April Mason, dean of the College of Applied Human Sciences at Colorado State University; Ralph Richardson, dean of K-State's College of Veterinary Medicine; and Marvin Kaiser, dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Portland State University. Grasso was tapped as grad school dean in 2002 to replace Gordhan Patel. (Athens Banner-Herald)
How to Get More Bicyclists on the Road Oct 17, 2009
Despite our hope that gender roles don t exist, they still do, says Jennifer Dill, a transportation and planning researcher at Portland State University. Addressing women s concerns about safety and utility will go a long way toward increasing the number of people on two wheels, Dill explains. (Scientific American)
Local Physician Visits White House Oct 7, 2009
An honors graduate of Portland State University, Heim earned her medical degree at the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences in Bethesda, Md. Her residency was at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland, and she received a fellowship in faculty development and research at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. (The Pilot Newspaper)
Zags Head To Wyoming For Uni Wyo Cowgirl Classic Sep 24, 2009
COMING UP: Next week Gonzaga University continues its seven match road streak with a trip to Seattle for a matchup with the University of Washington 5 p.m. Friday before heading to Portland to face Portland State University 1 p.m. Sunday. EDWARDS RECORDS CAREER WIN NUMBER 50: Gonzaga University's 2-0 win over Eastern Washington Sept. 6 was the Bulldogs first year head coach third victory with the Zags and the 50th win of her career. (Gozags.com)
Columbians' Cataldo headed to Portland State Sep 24, 2009
I really like the coaches and it s a good program, the 6-foot-10 1/2 Cataldo said. I ve been to several of their open gyms, and they seem really excited to work with me. (Longview Daily News, WA)
CC Notebook: NWAACC Sophomore Showcase coming to LCC this weekend Sep 22, 2009
The Lady Devils also play Portland State University at 2:15, which includes ex-LCC and Kelso High standout Carri O Neil as a senior pitcher. Locals on NWAACC rosters. (Longview Daily News, WA)
College fair coming to Windsor helps panicked parents Sep 15, 2009
She said Prescott College, a small liberal arts college in Arizona, offers individualized and self-directed studies, the University of Montana could appeal to the student who adores the outdoors and winter sports, Portland State University offers out of state tuition at a reasonable cost and the University of Hawaii may be an attractive alternative for the student who does not meet the required GPA for entering a California UC school. They bring a truck load of literature with them, said... (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)
Background TV found to have negative effect on parent-child interactions Sep 15, 2009
Summarized from Child Development, Vol. 80, Issue 5, The Impact of Background Television on Parent-Child Interaction by Kirkorian, HL (University of Massachusetts), Pempek, TA (formerly at University of Massachusetts, now at Washington and Lee University), Murphy, LA (formerly at University of Massachusetts, now at Portland State University), Schmidt, ME (formerly at University of Massachusetts, now at Children's Hospital), and Anderson, DR (University of Massachusetts). Copyright 2009 The... (EurekAlert!)
Portland's new Green Line light rail opens Sep 14, 2009
3 miles of new track along Interstate 205 to connect the Town Center mall southeast of Portland with existing routes to downtown and the Portland State University campus. TriMet officials estimated at least 25,000 rides were taken during the opening day ceremonies Saturday, with perhaps another 15,000 before the route closed at 11 p.m. Saturday. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Bulldogs No Match For Third-Ranked Washington Sep 6, 2009
The Bulldogs could not stop the strong and well rounded Husky squad falling 25-15, 25-15, 25-16 at the Stott Center on the campus of Portland State University. GU fell to 1-4 overall while UW improved its perfect record to 5-0. (Gozags.com)
Zags Start Off Strong But Fall 3-1 To Portland State Sep 5, 2009
- The Gonzaga University women's volleyball team came out on fire in its opening match of the Northwest Challenge but could not hold on to its momentum as it dropped a 3-1 decision to Portland State University at the Stott Center on the campus of PSU. The Bulldogs, who dropped to 1-3 with the setback, opened the match with a 25-22 victory, but the Vikings (1-3) bounced back and won the next three 25-17, 28-26, 25-15 to earn the victory. It was the third set that changed the course of the match... (Gozags.com)
Condo developer Gerding Edlen jumps into the apartment game Aug 30, 2009
When Gerding Edlen Development received the first few hundred stoves for the Cyan/PDX, the 354-unit apartment building it constructed near Portland State University, the oven controls topped out at 290 degrees. Gerding Edlen officials puzzled over the seemingly low limit before it dawned on them that the European appliances were calibrated to Celsius. (The Business Journal of Portland, OR)
Women's Volleyball Drops 3-2 Decision To Weber State Aug 30, 2009
Gonzaga is back in action next Friday and Saturday when it partakes in the Northwest Challenge hosted by Portland State University. The Bulldogs opens play against the Vikings on Friday at 7:30 p.m.. (Gozags.com)
New Look Bulldogs Open Season Sunday, Host Montana Aug 22, 2009
D'Agostino was the first to notch her first career netter, knocking in lone goal of the Zags 1-0 victory over Portland State University. Spangenberg picked up her goal against the University of Washington and Rhodes earned her first career score in the 1-0 win over the University of Montana. (Gozags.com)
Future Files: OL Graham Vickers Jul 28, 2009
GV: I was being recruited by , , , NAU, and Portland State University. Portland State was the only non-academy school to offer me a scholarship. (GoMidshipmen.com)
School shuffle ... TVCC chief resigns ... Kressly keeps the focus on countys big event ... Ontario one of the lucky few ... Neediest areas not first for money ... Clean up or clear out? ... Judge denies motion to halt Bradbury hearing ... Honoring the fallen ... Grand jury indicts Oregon woman ... ';var marqueewidth="440px";var marqueeheight="25px";var marqueebgcolor="#";////NO NEED TO EDIT BELOW THIS LINE////////////var pauseit=1;var marqueespeed=1 //slow speed down by 1 for NSvar copyspeed=marqueespeedvar pausespeed=(pauseit==0)? copyspeed: 0var iedom=document.all||document.getElementByIdif (iedom)document.write(''+marqueecontent+'')var actualwidth=''var cross_marquee, ns_marqueefunction populate(){if (iedom){cross_marquee=document.getElementById? document.getElementById("iemarquee") : document.all.iemarqueecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"cross_marquee.innerHTML=marqueecontentactualwidth=document.all? temp.offsetWidth : document.getElementById("temp").offsetWidth}else if (document.layers){ns_marquee=document.ns_marquee.document.ns_marquee2ns_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8ns_marquee.document.write(marqueecontent)ns_marquee.document.close()actualwidth=ns_marquee.document.width}lefttime=setInterval("scrollmarquee()",20)}window.onload=populate;function scrollmarquee(){if (iedom){if (parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))cross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(cross_marquee.style.left)-copyspeed+"px"elsecross_marquee.style.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8+"px"}else if (document.layers){if (ns_marquee.left>(actualwidth*(-1)+8))ns_marquee.left-=copyspeedelsens_marquee.left=parseInt(marqueewidth)+8}}if (iedom||document.layers){with (document){document.write('')if (iedom){write('')write('')write('')write('')}else if (document.layers){write('')write('')write('')}document.write('')}} Darren Johnson, outgoing Nyssa Elementary School principal, visits with a well-wisher on the phone in what is now his former office.School shuffle Jul 23, 2009
He obtained his administrative certificate from Portland State University. He had expressed interest in being a elementary principal if the position came open, Jensen said. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Many Veterans Need Mental Health Care Jul 18, 2009
Mark Kaplan, a professor of community health at the School of Community Health at Portland State University in Oregon, noted that the study only covers vets who have received care at the VA, but there are many more with serious mental health problems that are either seeking care privately or not at all, he said ... SOURCES: Karen Seal, M.D., M.P.H., assistant professor, medicine and psychiatry, University of California, San Francisco; Mark Kaplan, Dr.PH., professor, community health, School of... (MEDLINEplus)
The King of All Formulas Jul 7, 2009
Paul Collins teaches writing at Portland State University and is the author of the forthcoming. What did you think of this article. (Slate)
ATHLETICS DIRECTOR Jul 5, 2009
Burman served as Director of Athletics at Portland State University from September 2000 through March 2006. During that time, the graduation rate of PSU student-athletes increased from 36 percent to 44 percent, 11 percent higher than the general university rate. (Wyomingathletics.com)
A Few Extra Pounds Might Bring Extra Years Jun 25, 2009
"It may be that a few extra pounds actually protect older people as their health declines, but that doesn't mean that people in the normal weight range should try to put on a few pounds," said study co-author Mark Kaplan, a professor of community health at Portland State University. The study followed 11,326 adults in Canada for 12 years. (MEDLINEplus)
Former UH coach 'Mouse' Davis retiring Jun 2, 2009
Portland State University offensive coordinator Mouse Davis, a veteran coach of more than 50 years, including a stint with Hawaii, is retiring. Davis, 76, is known for the run-and-shoot offense he developed at Portland State during his first stint with the Vikings in the late 1970s, and for his development of such quarterbacks as June Jones and Neil Lomax. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Concern after spate of suicides at Fort Campbell May 29, 2009
But Townsend's message -- called a Second Suicide Stand-Down event -- is likely to be ineffective, said Dr. Mark Kaplan, a professor of community health at Portland State University in Oregon, who has researched veterans' suicide and served last year on a Veterans Administration blue-ribbon panel on suicide risk. "It sounds like an order," he told CNN in a telephone interview. (CNN -- Health)
Oregon's unemployed turn to education May 25, 2009
He plans to transfer to Portland State University for a bachelor's degree in marketing and work in community relations. But for now, he can't find any work not even a retail job. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Alcohol's toll: Despite tougher laws, drinking and driving remain entrenched as part of Montana ‘culture' (82) May 24, 2009
Wallack now works at Oregon's Portland State University, but his background is in public health and what's become known as environmental prevention. The problem, he said, is that culture is always so much more influential than good-for-you warnings. (Missoulian, MT)
Vietnam: Foreign companies struggle to find skilled professionals May 17, 2009
Intel flew its 40 successful graduates to Malaysia for further training, and later this year will send 28 students to Portland State University in the US on two-year scholarships. The government has been drafting and redrafting an education strategy to take it through to 2020, but it has faced criticism. (Business Report, South Africa)
Major - Fajardo (5) May 8, 2009
She graduated from Mountain View High School in 2002 and earned a B.S. degree in architecture at Portland State University. She is a sales representative with Bose Corporation. (Lebanon Express, OR)
LHS grad now a chiropractor May 7, 2009
She obtained an associate s degree at Portland Community College and a bachelor s degree at Portland State University. She graduated from Western States Chiropractic College in December 2008. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Carroll College writing saint May 7, 2009
But two years at Portland State University led to four years of college, which led to three years in Korea, which led to a Ph ... He opted to attend Portland State University instead, if only to kill time until his cloudy future presented itself more clearly. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Why North Korea is So Crazy May 2, 2009
Mel Gurtov is professor emeritus of political science at Portland State University, editor in chief of Asian Perspective and the author of numerous books on Asia and U.S. policy. Connect to this TIME Story. (Time.com)
This Week in Print Apr 15, 2009
- Portland State University. Use of, or registration on, this site constitutes acceptance of our and. (Portland Business Journal, OR)
Toreros Sweep Vikings in Conference Play Apr 11, 2009
- The University of San Diego softball team recorded back-to-back victories Friday night over Portland State University because of solid offense and defense by USD. San Diego improves to 13-25 overall and 3-3 in the PCSC while the Vikings fall to 18-17 and 4-2 in the PCSC.. had a three-RBI double in game one to lift USD to a lead and a three-RBI homerun in game two by. (Usdtoreros.com)
'Double whammy' malaria drug hope Apr 11, 2009
The drug, developed by Jane Kelly and colleagues at Portland State University, is called an acridone derivative ... Dr Michael Riscoe, Portland State University ... Dr Mike Riscoe from Portland State University who worked on the study, said: "What we wanted was to design a molecule that would be of itself an antimalarial drug, but that would have the power to work together with drugs like chloroquine and quinine, even against parasites that were resistant to those drugs. "We would hope to make... (BBC News -- Health)
Reverse Osmosis Apr 11, 2009
Ken Bone, the new men's hoop head coach at Washington State University, comes from Portland State University, where there resides another hoops coach who is familiar with Wazzu. CougZone talks to former Wazzu head women's hoop coach and current Portland State women's hoop head coach Sherri Murrell about her former colleague and his move to Pullman. (Washington State Sports -- Rivals.com)
New Images Of Marine Microbe Illuminate Carbon And Nitrogen Fixation Apr 9, 2009
Finzi-Hart's collaborators were Troy Gunderson, Doug Capone, and Ken Nealson of the USC Wrigley Institute for Environmental Studies; Jennifer Pett-Ridge, Peter Weber and Ian Hutcheon of the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory; Radu Popa of Portland State University; and Stewart Fallon of The Australian National University. The research was funded in part by the U.S. Department of Education Office of Biological and Environmental Research Genomics Genomes to Life Research Program; the National... (Science Daily)
Alaska Wild sign WR, WR/DB Apr 4, 2009
Williams hails from Portland State University and spent the 2007 and 2008 seasons with the Indoor Football League's San Angelo Stampede Express, the Wild said. The Wild (0-1) next play Thursday, when they entertain the Maryland Maniacs at Sullivan Arena. (Anchorage Daily News)
David P. Zastoupil Mar 28, 2009
He attended Willamette University where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in history, the University of Wisconsin, and Portland State University where he received a master s degree in economics. He moved to Lebanon five years ago, where he worked as a caregiver at an adult foster care home. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Portland St pinned: Wrestling down for the count Mar 19, 2009
(AP) -Portland State University says it is dropping its Division I wrestling program because of financial problems, academic deficiencies and a dismal record. Portland State says the academic problems jeopardize the school's entire Division I athletic program. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Briefs | Cycling: Lance Armstrong loses clumps of hair for drug test Mar 19, 2009
Portland State drops wrestling: Portland State University says it is dropping its Division I wrestling program because it has done poorly in the classroom, at the bottom line, and on the mats. The wrestlers had failed in recent years to meet minimum NCAA academic standards so poorly that it could have impacted the school's Division I status, the school's athletic director said. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Mickey Polis preparing for big stage with Vikings Mar 18, 2009
Photo courtesy of Portland State University. Past Month's Most Commented Stories. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Editor's Mailbag (March 9) Mar 10, 2009
I m a student at West Albany, a senior, and a future English major at Portland State University. I am writing to express both my support and boundless admiration for the eloquently stated article by Hannah DeMers that chronicles her struggle with the act of cutting. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
The New Scrooge Mar 6, 2009
Share this article on BuzzPaul Collins teaches writing at Portland State University and is the author of the forthcoming. What did you think of this article. (Slate)
Tips From Fantasy Baseball's Best Mar 1, 2009
In 1971 a Portland State University student named Caroline Davidson received $35 to design a simple logo that looked like a curvaceous check mark. Her handiwork would go on to adorn hundreds of millions of pairs of sneakers as the Nike swoosh. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Bulldogs Try To Cap Perfect WCC Season On Road Feb 26, 2009
Gonzaga's other losses were last season to Washington State University and this year's setback to Portland State University. Gonzaga University head coach moved into second place on the school's all-time winningest coaches list with the Bulldogs victory Feb. 5 at the University of Portland. (Gozags.com)
Health insurance essential for health and well-being Feb 25, 2009
LAWRENCE WALLACK, DR.P.H. Dean College of Urban and Public Affairs, and Professor of Public Health Portland State University Portland, Ore. INSTITUTE STAFF. (EurekAlert!)
Zags Sweep Portland State 7-0 Feb 23, 2009
com) - The Gonzaga University women's tennis team swept all nine matches in a 7-0 win over Portland State University at the Spokane Racquet Club Saturday afternoon. After taking all three doubles matches, the Bulldogs (3-2) continued their impressive play in all six of the singles matches. (Gozags.com)
Life From Ancient Hot Springs On Mars? Feb 21, 2009
"Hot spring deposits are key target areas for future Mars missions," says Sherry L. Cady, PhD, Editor of Astrobiology and Associate Professor in the Department of Geology at Portland State University. "Such deposits on Earth preserve evidence of the fossilized remains of the microbial communities that inhabited the hot springs over a wide range of spatial scales. The potential to find key evidence indicative of life biofabrics, microbial remains, chemical fossils in minerals is high when... (Science Daily)
Bulldogs Look To Wrap Up Regular Season Title At Home Feb 19, 2009
Gonzaga's other losses were last season to Washington State University and this year's setback to Portland State University ... Gonzaga University senior became the 30th member of the 1,000-point club for the Bulldogs against Portland State University and has also surpassed the 500-assists plateau. (Gozags.com)
Bulldogs Drop UTEP Tennis Classic Finale Feb 16, 2009
Next up for the Zags is a home match against Portland State University on Saturday, Feb. 21 at 2 p.m.. UTEP 7, GONZAGA UNIVERSITY 0. (Gozags.com)
Men's Tennis Closes Out Weekend With Win Feb 9, 2009
Gonzaga went 2-1 over the weekend, beating two solid teams out of the Big Sky Conference in Portland State University and Northern Colorado. The Bulldogs (5-2, 0-1 WCC) posted their fourth win in the last five matches after winning five singles matches for the second consecutive day. (Gozags.com)
Bulldogs Drop Opening Weekend Match To Portland Feb 8, 2009
on Saturday, facing Portland State University before wrapping up the road trip Sunday against the University of Northern Colorado. Portland 7, GONZAGA UNIVERSITY 0. (Gozags.com)
Must-Geek TV Feb 8, 2009
Is the world ready for an Asperger's sitcom. - By Paul Collins - Slate Magazine. (Slate)
Bulldogs Use Depth To Beat Portland State Feb 8, 2009
- The depth of the Gonzaga University men's tennis team proved to be a deciding factor in the Bulldogs 6-1 win over Portland State University Saturday afternoon. Redshirt sophomore took the roster spot of an injured in the singles matches and came out with an impressive 6-2, 6-2 win for the Zags (4-2). (Gozags.com)
Male suicide a growing concern in tough times Feb 7, 2009
Mark S. Kaplan, Dr.P.H., who researches suicide at Oregon's Portland State University, believes the suicide death toll may be up to 25 percent higher than officially recorded. Many single-car accidents seem mysterious. (MSNBC -- Health)
