Public Administration at Portland State University

03/08/2025

Friends of Hatfield Speaker Series: March 26, 2025 6:00-7:30
Smith Memorial Student Union Room 327/328

The Mark O. Hatfield School of Government is excited to invite you to its second annual Friends of Hatfield Speaker Series. In this event we will welcome Michael Jordan, Portland's City Administrator, to learn how the city has navigated the transition to its new form of government, and what lessons were learned in the process. Moderated by Martha Bennett, Lake Oswego's City Manager, we will look at what leadership challenges and opportunities lie ahead for Mr. Jordan and his leadership team, and what he might have to say to our current students who aspire to become the next generation of public servants.
Food and drinks will be provided, and all members of the community are welcome to attend at no cost.

RSVP Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/friends-of-hatfield-speaker-series-tickets-1273225003259?aff=oddtdtcreator

06/26/2024

ICMA student chapter members at PSU’s Department of Public Administration gave a successful presentation at the Oregon City County Managers Association (OCCMA) 2024 annual summer conference.

03/10/2024

On March 20 from 4:30 to 6 p.m., our friends at SAGE will host a webinar entitled “Let’s Build Complete Communities.” At this free digital gathering, experts Chris Crockett, Bill Cunningham, Sarah Iannarone, and Alan DeLaTorre will discuss strategies in Portland and beyond to develop and strengthen complete communities — ones where folks can access everything they need within a close circle and connect with creative public spaces that increase social engagement and connection.

By nurturing more complete communities, we can strengthen economies and deliver lasting health, well-being, equity, and climate benefits wherever people live, work and play, no matter their age, race, gender, or disability status. Please register to reserve your spot today. https://wearesage.org/event/lets-build-complete-communities-for-today-and-tomorrow/

How do we build healthy, vibrant, and complete communities where you can access food, water, nature, and key services all within a 15-minute walk or roll? Join us on…

03/09/2024

Spring course on “Smart grid” now accepting enrollment. Open for both students and non-students.

Please spread the word.

02/04/2024

Public Affairs Student Association (PASA) organized a fun “Bowling Social” for students, staff and faculty.

02/02/2024

Here's the information on the upcoming "The Friends of Hatfield Speaker Series"

Please register at: https://lnkd.in/esEq5sE7

Public Administration at PSU was created to enable network-building among students, alumni, faculty

09/14/2023

PA Department at Hatfield School of Government, Portland State University is organizing an "Alumni Panel" style info session. For this round, we are focusing on the alumni who are in the local government profession.

Please join us on October 24th, 5:30~7:30, and please share the info with those who might be interested in our MPA program.

09/10/2023

One of our alumna, Blythe Garma, financial specialist at JOIN talks about how PSU's MPA program led her to her current career.

07/20/2023

PSU’s Hatfield School (PA dept, Center for Public Service, and National Policy Consensus Center) sponsoring and attending the Oregon City County Management Association (OCCMA) conferences at Pendleton Oregon. MPA students in attendance as well.

06/21/2023

Congratulations to Class of 2023 PA graduates,
Completing your MPA, MPA:HA, MNL, or Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit and Public Management is a remarkable achievement.

As our Department motto says, please "keep making a difference together through public service." And keep us posted with your future endeavors. We love to hear from you !!
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06/04/2023

One of our alumnus, Jonathan Lewis, Emergency Program Manager at Portland Public School talks about how PSU's MPA program led him to his career.

https://youtu.be/gik9Uy8KH5U?list=PLOlFELFKm7Dxc-rAFqZVGxxXWCnQYQ-7b

06/03/2023