For the first time in three years, Portland State University will celebrate graduation in person, with four commencement ceremonies taking place from Fri., June 10-Sun., June 12.
Whether you’re a visiting parent — or maybe your kid didn’t fly too far from the nest — we’ve got some tips to make the weekend slightly less chaotic. Firstly, here is the schedule.
- College of the Arts Commencement Ceremony | Fri., June 10 | 9 a.m.-11 a.m. | Viking Pavilion at the Peter W. Stott Center, 930 SW Hall St.
- The School of Business and College of Education Commencement Ceremony | Sat., June 11 | 5-8 p.m. | Providence Park, 1844 SW Morrison St.
- Professional Schools Commencement Ceremony | Sun., June 12 | 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Providence Park, 1844 SW Morrison St.
- College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Commencement Ceremony | Sun., June 12 | 3-6 p.m. | Providence Park, 1844 SW Morrison St.
Students, don’t forget that before they can cheer you on, your friends and family will need tickets . If they’re unable to make it, each event will be livestreamed with a recording available afterward online.
Congestion in downtown is a given, so attendees are encouraged to use public transportation . The Blue and Red lines have a light rail station at Providence Park , and riders can access PSU’s south campus via the Yellow/Orange/Green lines.
And now for the main event — here are some spots to try for the obligatory celebration meal.
🍻 Beers with the ‘rents
Kingston Sports Bar & Grill | 2021 SW Morrison St. | 9 a.m.-2:30 a.m. | This classic spot for suds is just steps away from Providence Park and open early for breakfast or late-night libations, with fare like omelets, burgers, and sandwiches.
🦞 Seas get degrees
Southpark Seafood | 901 SW Salmon St. | 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m./9 p.m. on Sunday | Oysters and other tasty fruits de mer are served in a chic, modern setting next to the South Park Blocks; the restaurant can also accommodate large parties .
👨👩👧👦 The whole fam damily is in town
Deschutes Brewery Portland Public House
| 210 NW 11th Ave. | 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m./10 p.m. on Sunday | Give visiting loved ones the Portland experience of 26 craft beers on tap + shareable appetizers in a space that has room for all of the cousins, aunts, uncles, and grandparents.