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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1998 Commencement Address
William J. Clinton
Bill Clinton, 42nd President of the United States, delivered the commencement address at the Portland State University Commencement ceremony on June 13, 1998, at Memorial Coliseum in Portland. He was introduced and given an honorary degree by PSU President Daniel Bernstine.
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1995 Commencement Program
Thomas Erlich
The program for the Portland State University Spring Commencement ceremony on June 10, 1995.
Thomas Ehrlich, LL.B., delivered the commencement address; Monroe M Sweetland, B.A. and John Eliot Allen, Ph.D., received Presidential Citations from PSU President Judith Ramaley.
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1994 Commencement Program
A. Gary Ames
The program for the Portland State University Spring Commencement ceremony on June 11, 1994.
A. Gary Ames, communications executive and Portland State alumnus, received an honorary degree and delivered the commencement address.
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1992 Commencement Program
Alcena Boozer
The program for the Portland State University Spring Commencement ceremony on June 6, 1992.
Alcena Boozer, M.S., principal of Jefferson High School in Portland, delivered the commencement address.
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1991 Commencement Video and Program
Barbara Roberts
Barbara Roberts, Oregon's 34th Governor, delivered the commencement address at the Portland State University commencement ceremony on June 7, 1991. She was introduced by PSU President Judith Ramaley.
Portland State conferred a posthumous honorary degree to Nancy Ryles, Oregon legislator and civic leader.
Please see supplemental files included with this entry for a PDF of the 1991 Commencement Program.