PSU Friends of History presents free May 20 lecture on "Japanese Immigration and Early Portland."

Please join the Friends of History at Portland State University as they observe Asian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a free May 20 lecture to be held in Cramer Hall, Room 494 starting at 7:00pm

The lecture, entitled "Early Portland and Japanese Immigration" will be given by Gary Higashi from the Oregon Nikkei Legacy Center as part of the Friends of History's celebration of the historical contributions of Asian and Pacific Islanders in the United States and its associated territories. Starting in the early 1800s and continuing through present times, Asian and Pacific immigrants have played an important role in the development of the United States, making vital contributions which helped to shape American society and technology. Wells Fargo History Museum is a proud partner of this lecture. The Friends of History is the non-profit support group of the History Department at Portland State University. The FOH volunteers present various free educational programs throughout the year including panel discussions, lectures, book signings and the annual Endowed Lecture in History. For more information on the Friends of History or its programs please call (503)725-3917. DATE: Wednesday, May 20, 2009 TIME: 7:00pm PLACE: Cramer Hall, Room 494 1721 SW Broadway, Portland Or COST: Free and open to the public INFO: (503)725-3917

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The Friends of History is the non-profit support group, whose volunteers put on special events for the History Department at Portland State University in Portland, Oregon.