The Smith Scoop

The Smith Scoop

The Smith Scoop is an e-newsletter sent out to tenants and users of Smith Memorial Student Union, and any other members of the PSU community who are interested in knowing what is going on in Smith. Distributed every other week, the newsletter provides information on building updates and closures, and promotes events, programs, services and centers housed in Smith. Sign up to receive future Smith Scoop emails.

To contribute content for consideration in The Smith Scoop,  please submit the Event Submission Form by 5:00 p.m. the Wednesday (5 days) prior to distribution on Monday. 

Smith Scoop Archive - Browse Issues From The Past 18 Months

2026

Jan. 27, 2026 — Mezzanine Elevator shutdown, departmental event guidelines, Winter Lights Festival, Viking Gameroom Instagram

March 16, 2026 — More critical maintenance updates, cafeteria project, T-shirt sale, carpet cleaning

May 19, 2026 — Roof work begins, critical maintenance project updates

2025

Jan 6, 2025 — Winter term hours, new coffee shop, more ways to pay at Market

April 23, 2025 — Break hours survey, critical maintenance work

June 10, 2025 — Summer hours, HVAC and Elevator work update, new scheduling system

Sept. 23, 2025 — Fall building hours, moves and relocations, new menu options, HVAC work update, 

Oct. 27, 2025 — Crane lift closure on Broadway, elevator work updates, Info Hub hours, Scary Sodas

Nov. 25, 2025 — Winter break hours, elevator upgrade update, QPML temporary relocation, inclement weather reminder

Dec. 8, 2025 — More on break closures, new CESU staff, HVAC work, winter reminders