Food & Drink
School of Rock Portland
Catch a live performance by the School of Rock, featuring talented students who deliver high-energy cover sets. With a diverse lineup, the band showcases their skills and passion for music across various genres, including rock and roll, pop, R&B, and soul.
Symbol of Freedom
Multi-day events
2026 Linus Pauling Medal Award Symposium
Sign up for the poster session here!
The 2026 Pauling Medal will be presented to Professor Wooley at the 2026 Pauling Medal Symposium on November 7, 2026, at Portland State University in Portland, OR, in recognition of her pioneering studies.
Information about the symposium is posted at the Pauling Medal web page. The symposium includes lectures by eminent scientists and the awardee, a student poster session, a reception, and an evening banquet with presentation of the Pauling Medal to Professor Wooley.
The symposium is free and open to the public. The Awards Dinner is open to the public but requires advance purchase of a banquet ticket. Please visit the Pauling Medal web page for event details and banquet tickets.
Schedule:
- 11:00am - 1:00pm: Poster Set-up Time
1:00 - 5:30pm: Symposium in Hoffman Hall
Symposium speakers- Prof. Geoff Coates, Cornell University
- Prof. Craig Hawker, University of California, Santa Barbara
- Prof. Doug Keszler (emeritus), Oregon State University
- Pauling Awardee, Prof. Karen Wooley, Texas A&M University
- 5:30 - 7:00pm: Reception and poster session in SRTC lobby
- 7:00 - 10:00pm: Banquet and award lecture in Hoffman Hall
A forgotten collection of Italian cookbooks comes to life
World Vegan Month
Marc Broussard
Portland Holiday Market
mai ide: Boxed Woman
PLS Animal Rescue Fundraiser
Support a pet welfare fundraiser in the Big Red Barn with live acoustic music by Scott Wilson, hearty bites from Holy Smoker BBQ, and a selection of wine, beer, cider, and soft drinks. The gathering takes place entirely indoors, keeping things comfortable regardless of the weather. Bradford's Second Chance Rescue will be on site with animals available for adoption, offering a chance to meet future companions.