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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2008 Commencement Address
Richard Pimentel
Richard Pimentel received the honorary degree of Doctor of Humane Letters and delivered the commencement address at Portland State University's 2008 Commencement ceremony, June 14, 2008.
PSU President Michael Reardon introduces Pimentel and presents him with the degree of Doctor of Humane Letters. PSU Provost Roy Koch gives closing remarks.
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2007 Commencement Address
Barbara Roberts
Barbara Roberts, Oregon's 34th Governor, spoke to graduates at the Portland State University commencement ceremony on June 16, 2007. She was introduced by former PSU President Daniel Bernstine.
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2005 Commencement Program
Neal Keny-Guyer
The program for the PSU Commencement ceremony on June 11, 2005.
Neal Keny-Guyer, CEO of Mercy Corps, delivered the commencement address and was awarded an honorary doctorate by PSU President Daniel Bernstine.
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2004 Commencement Address
John Lewis
Congressman John Lewis received the honorary degree of Doctor of Humane Letters and delivered the commencement address at Portland State University's 2004 Commencement ceremony, June 12, 2004.
PSU President Daniel Bernstine presented the degree. Closing remarks by PSU Provost Mary Kay Tetrault.
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2000 Summer Commencement Program
Daniel O. Bernstine
The program for the PSU Summer Commencement ceremony on August 12, 2000.
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2000 Commencement Program
Vera Katz
The program for the PSU Commencement ceremony on June 11, 2000.
Mayor of Portland, the Honorable Vera Katz, delivered the commencement address and was awarded an honorary doctorate by PSU President Dan Bernstine.