"Who would think that a school that had started out as two-year extension center would rise up and shock the quiz-show world in March of 1965? At the time, they were just a bunch nerdy-looking guys from a no-name college in a rainy lumber town on the left coast, but they put Portland State in the history books" (The Oregonian)
Re-live the glory and excitement of the Portland State College (PSC) 1965 GE College Bowl Championship season and learn how it put PSC on the map.
Join us as we celebrate the team's historic victories and get a behind the scenes look into how the team was selected, what they did to prepare, and the secret to their success.
You'll hear from 1965 team member, Jim Westwood '67 who will be interviewed by Jack Ohman '99, a member of PSU's 1999 College Bowl team.
The program will feature footage from the original TV program and College Bowl memorabilia from the PSU Library's University Archives Collection will be on display. Including the championship trophy!
The event concludes with a friendly competition. You'll have a chance to play along at your table and test your knowledge. Could you make the team?
When: Saturday October 19, 2019 | Lunch at 12:00pm, program starts 1:00pm
Where: SMSU Ballroom, Check-in and lunch will be in the Vanport Room
Cost is $10 with lunch included.
This event is a part of Portland State of Mind.