Portland State University Archives holds historical materials related to most PSU commencement ceremonies, starting with the first graduation ceremony at Vanport Extension Center in 1947. These materials may include programs, photographs, and audio or video recordings.
Please inquire with us by emailing specialcollections@pdx.edu if you are searching for commencement materials that do not appear here. When available, we can provide additional searchable, downloadable, and/or streaming media in this collection by request.
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1984 Commencement Program
Commencement
The program for the Portland State University 1984 Spring Commencement ceremony, held at Memorial Coliseum on June 8, 1984, in Portland, Oregon.
Opening remarks by Loren L. Wyss, Oregon State System of Higher Education.
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1983 Commencement Program
Commencement
The program for the Portland State University 1983 Spring Commencement ceremony, held at Memorial Coliseum on June 12, 1983, in Portland, Oregon.
Opening statement by Gary Miranda, Poet-in-Residence, Reed College; opening remarks by Louis B. Perry, Oregon State System of Higher Education, and Mary Christine Bailey, Class of 1983.
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1982 Commencement Program
William Stafford
The program for the Portland State University 1982 Spring Commencement ceremony, held at Memorial Coliseum on June 13, 1982, in Portland, Oregon.
Opening statement by William Stafford, Poet Laureate of Oregon.
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1981 Commencement Program
Commencement
The program for the Portland State University 1981 Spring Commencement ceremony, held at Memorial Coliseum on June 7, 1981, in Portland, Oregon.
Opening remarks by Edward C. Harms, Jr., Oregon State System of Higher Education, and Jill Kremen, Class of 1981.
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1980 Commencement Program
Commencement
The program for the Portland State University 1980 Spring Commencement ceremony, held at Memorial Coliseum on June 8, 1980, in Portland, Oregon.
Opening remarks by Edith Green, Oregon State System of Higher Education, and Reynold Dale Richwine, Class of 1980.