28 Vietnamese students arrive at Portland State

http://www.statesmanjournal.com/article/20090623/UPDATE/90623023

June 23, 2009

The Associated Press

PORTLAND — Intel has brought 28 top science students from Vietnam to Portland State University for two years of all-expense-paid engineering studies.

The students have agreed to work at Intel’s plant near Ho Chi Minh City for at least three years after graduating.

Portland State has close ties with Intel and is in its third year of trying to strengthen ties with Vietnam.

Intel said about 400 applied for the 28 slots.

Intel spokesman Bill MacKenzie said Portland State’s relationship with the Vietnamese university system was an important factor in choosing PSU for the $2 million scholarship program.

Santa Clara-based Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) will sponsor the $2 million program that helps train Vietnamese engineering students in Portland. The students could eventually hold high-level positions at Intel’s largest global assembly and test site, being built in Ho Chi Minh City.

The money, which averages out to more than $80,000 per student, will cover the full cost of summer preparation coursework, two academic years of out-of-state tuition, room and board and a monthly stipend.

The Vietnamese students will essentially complete the last two academic years of their engineering degree at PSU before returning to Vietnam in June 2011.

July 11, 14, and 18 are FULL

The July 11th Transfer Student Orientation: Advising and Registration Day and July 14 and 18th First-Year Student Orientation: Advising and Registration Day are completely full. We will no longer be accepting reservations for these sessions. All other sessions are open and available. If you haven't yet made your reservation, please visit our website: http://www.pdx.edu/orientation/fall-advising.

We look forward to meeting new students this summer!

Two former Orientation Leaders have been selected to receive the President's Award for Outstanding University Service! Congratulations to Brett and Ashley! The awards are very much deserved for your dedication and service to Portland State. Our staff members, Bill and Hillary, will be joining Brett and Ashley at a luncheon that will be hosted in their honor.

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I'm admitted....now what?

This is the time of year when students begin wondering what their next steps are for academic advising and registration for fall term classes. For Fall 2009 enrollment, PSU does not require a letter of intent nor a tuition deposit. We know you are attending PSU when you attend an Orientation: Advising and Registration Day.

ORIENTATION: ADVISING & REGISTRATION DAY
• Meet professional and faculty advisers to learn about your academic requirements
• Register for fall term classes
• Obtain free copies of the PSU Bulletin (course catalog) and the Student Handbook & Academic Planner
• Meet with current Portland State students and meet other new students
• Have your photo taken for your Portland State ID card
• Learn about campus services and set-up your PSU computer/e-mail account.

Dates and details for Orientation: Advising and Registration Days will be e-mailed to you the week of June 8 and mailed information will follow. The sessions will begin in July and run through September.

PRIOR TO ORIENTATION: ADVISING & REGISTRATION DAY
We encourage you to begin reviewing your academic requirements in preparation for your Advising and Registration Day. http://www.pdx.edu/advising/pre-orientation-advice-new-students.

Student of the Week: Brooke

My name is Brooke and I am a junior at Portland State. I am currently double majoring in Criminal Justice and Psychology. I was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest. I have been to college in New York, Hollywood and Chicago. I have graduated from a small Theatre academy. I chose to come to Portland State for all the different and diverse opportunities that they offer. They also have a great Criminal Justice Program. Since coming to Portland State I have been involved in many different activities. I have been on the rowing team, the women’s rugby team; I am currently the president of Phi Sigma Sigma, and a member of the Rec Clubs Council. I work in the Campus Visits office and the Outdoor Program at Portland State.

PSU in Hawaii

Our staff just returned from a great trip to Hawaii to meet with prospective and admitted students and their families. Throughout the week, we met with students in their high schools, had a Reception on May 8 and held Orientation on May 9.

Kanani's recap:
"It was a very busy trip for me! Alot of flying and driving!! I got to talk to alot of great students and counselors from all the islands. I don't think I can eat anymore macadamia nuts!"

Hillary's recap:
"What a busy week! I loved meeting the students and their families. The high school visits and the Orientation were definitely the highlights of the trip! I can't wait to see the students on campus and to meet another round of new students next year."

Here are some pictures from our visit:

The PSU team

Two new students at Orientation

Listening to the Welcome presentation at Orientation

Our PSU team at the Check-in table

PSU Luau

The annual PSU Luau is this Saturday! Come and join us on campus!

Saturday, May 16, 2009
Time: 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: PSU campus -Peter Stott Center

Dinner by Kauai Island Grill and UNko Pete Show: Male and female performances representing the islands of Hawaii, Fiji, Samoa, Tonga, Tahiti, and New Zealand.

You can purchase your tickets at the door or ahead of time at the PSU Box Office. Hope to see you there!

The New Campus Recreation Center

View a virtual tour of the new Student Rec Center, opening in January 2010!

Visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i40fkAXglVQ&feature=channel for all available videos.

Former Vikings headed to NFL

Three former Vikings have signed free agent contracts. Notably, top linebacker Andy Schantz has signed with the Super Bowl Champion Pittsburgh Steelers. Schantz, a third-team Associated Press All-American, led the Vikings with 115 tackles, had 15 tackles for loss and nine pass breakups in 2008. He is the third Viking linebacker in as many years to join an NFL team (Jordan Senn, Colts, 2008; Adam Hayward, Buccaneers, 2007)... also signing free agent contracts were cornerback Reggie Jones and kicker/punter Danny Urrego. Jones signed with the New Orleans Saints. He had 38 tackles, four interceptions, two fumble recoveries and seven pass breakups in 2008. Urrego signed with the Buffalo Bills. He was 15-23 on field goals in 2008 and averaged 40.5 yards per punt for the Vikings. three have signed free agent contracts. Notably, top linebacker Andy Schantz has signed with the Super Bowl Champion Pittsburgh Steelers. Schantz, a third-team Associated Press All-American, led the Vikings with 115 tackles, had 15 tackles for loss and nine pass breakups in 2008. He is the third Viking linebacker in as many years to join an NFL team (Jordan Senn, Colts, 2008; Adam Hayward, Buccaneers, 2007)... also signing free agent contracts were cornerback Reggie Jones and kicker/punter Danny Urrego. Jones signed with the New Orleans Saints. He had 38 tackles, four interceptions, two fumble recoveries and seven pass breakups in 2008. Urrego signed with the Buffalo Bills. He was 15-23 on field goals in 2008 and averaged 40.5 yards per punt for the Vikings.

For more information, visit www.goviks.com.

PSU Crew Team Saves a Woman's Life

Last night, the Channel 12 news reported that that the PSU Crew team had saved a woman's life. Our students are amazing!

Click here to read the full story and see video from the news channel: http://www.kptv.com/news/19316929/detail.html