RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION
OF PORTLAND STATE
ACTIVITIES
CLUBS
HIKING CLUB
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The RAPS Hiking Club is a great way to connect with colleagues, enjoy the beauty of Oregon, and stay fit.
The Hiking Club offers a hiking excursion on the third Wednesday of every month, except December. The hikes are selected annually by the membership of the club and are in or around Portland. So that everyone can enjoy the hiking club, the hikes vary in the level of strength and skill required.
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If you would like to participate in the Hiking Club, please contact Cilla Murry and Tom Dietercih tgdieterich@earthlink.net and they will put you on the email distribution list to receive more information about the hikes and instructions on how to meet up with the group of RAPS’ hikers.
BOOK CLUB
Every month participants in the RAPS Book Club select a book to read and meet to discuss over Zoom. Books selected by the club tap into a variety of interests. and include both fiction and non-fiction and range from current best sellers to timeless classics.
Some books read by the club in the past include:
The Demon of Unrest by Erik Larson (non-fiction)
Einstein: His Life and Universe by Walter Isaacson (non-fiction)
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus (fiction)
The Paris Library by J. S. Charles (fiction).
Meetings to discuss of the books are held via Zoom on the third Tuesday of the month (from 1:30 to 3:30). If you would like to participate, please contact Brian Lewis, the leader of the book group, at brianlewispdx@gmail.com.
NOON RAPS
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February (Thursday, Feb. 20, SMSU 333)
“Ahead of his Time: Richard Neuberger and the Decade that Changed Oregon,” presentation by Steve Forrester, author of an upcoming biography of Richard Neuberger. Forrester is also the editor (and one of three authors) of Eminent Oregonians: Three Who Matter (the two other authors being Jane Kirkpatrick and R. Gregory Nokes. The three eminent Oregonians are Abigail Scott Duniway, Richard Neuberger, and Jesse Applegate.)
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March (Thursday, March 20, SMSU 333)
Spring Potluck in SMSU followed by a presentation in 225 Lincoln Hall by Kelley Nassief, opera program director, and PSU opera students singing excerpts from the spring opera, TBA.
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April (Wednesday, April 23, SMSU Ballroom)
President’s Luncheon for Retired Staff and Faculty, PSU Ballroom.
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May (Thursday, May 22) Note: one week later than usual
Presentation by Shelly Chabon, Interim Provost. Title to come.
Every month RAPS holds lecture and social events with topics that inform, entertain, and inspire. A deli lunch is also provided.
YEARLY EVENTS
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The picnic is held in August at Willamette Park in Portland and kicks off the
beginning of the academic year. See the calendar late this summer
for details.
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This event is held in December and is an opportunity for RAPS members to
celebrate the season together. Brunch including mimosas is served at
the party. ​
HOLIDAY PARTY
POTLUCK PICNIC
NOON RAPS POTLUCK
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This event is held in conjunction with the March NoonRAPS, which usually involves performances by PSU opera students. It is a very popular program.
PRESIDENT'S LUNCHEON FOR RETIRED STAFF & FACULTY
Usually held in April, the luncheon is co-sponsored by RAPS and the President’s Office. All retired faculty and staff are invited to attend. The event includes an update on the University from the President and announcements of scholarship winner(s) and recipients of the RAPS awards for outstanding achievements and service by PSU retirees. Join us each year to stay in touch with the University and your colleagues.
ICE CREAM SOCIAL
Held in May, this event wraps up the academic year and is held in conjunction with the last NoonRAPS program of the academic year. A fun day full of tasty treats, and a nice way to cool down and relax before kicking off a fun summer. It often involves homemade and local ice cream.
