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26 October 2009 | Posted in New Ideas | Comments? (0 so far)
The third film produced for Oregon Humanities by Jelly Helm and Grow Film is now available for viewing online at the Oregon Humanities website and on YouTube. Like the other previous two films, this one explores “The Power of a New Idea,” but looks at how disagreement and discomfort... More
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Tuesday, 05 January
The International Speaker Series features prominent national and international figures who address the most significant issues of our time. Speakers in the 2010 series include Karl Rove, Howard Dean, and Pervez Musharraf (president of Pakistan, 2001–2008). For more information visit http://worldoregon.org/events/iss.php.
World Affairs Council, 7:00 p.m., Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, Portland, OR
Monday, 08 February
The radio documentary Heavy Weather by Barbara Bernstein premieres on KBOO FM’s Locus Focus program at 10 a.m. Heavy Weather explores the connections between the increase in extreme weather and changing climate and landscapes. This is an Oregon Humanities Grant-funded project.
KBOO FM, 10 a.m., 90.7 FM Portland, 91.9 Hood River, 100.7 Corvallis, and on the Web at http://www.kboo.fm/locusfocus
Wednesday, 10 February
The American Character: The Power of Individualism and Volunteerism by Prakash Chenjeri and Daniel Morris. Host Organization: Shady Cove Branch Library. Contact: Holly Hertel at (541) 878-2270 or by e-mail.
7:00 p.m., Shady Cove Branch Library, 22477 Hwy 62, Shady Cove
Wednesday, 10 February
Night of a Thousand Stars: A Portrait of Life in Iraq by Joel Preston Smith. Host Organization: Wilsonville Boones Ferry Historical Society. Contact: John Smith at (503) 682-2396 or by e-mail.
6:30 p.m., Wilsonville Public Library, 8200 SW Wilsonville Rd, Wilsonville
Wednesday, 10 February
In this town hall sponsored by the Northeast Coalition of Neighborhoods, panelists will share perspectives on how inner North/Northeast Urban Renewal Areas have historically impacted neighborhoods. Attendees will be invited to share their own views on the history of Urban Renewal Areas. Feedback will be incorporated into a final report given to the Portland Development Commission (PDC). RSVPs are encouraged. For more information, contact Shoshana Cohen at (503) 823-4575 or by email. This is an Oregon Humanities Grant-funded event.
6:30 p.m., Billy Webb Elks Lodge, 6 N. Tillamook St., Portland
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01 February 2010 | Posted in Community Publications | Comments? (0 so far)
Share a moment of insight or surprise—a time when you’ve read, seen, or heard something that changed the way you think about the world—in the O. Hm. essay contest.
Essays must be 500 words or less and submitted by Monday, April 5, 2010, to Oregon Humanities, O. Hm. Essay Contest,... More
19 January 2010 | Posted in Community | Comments? (0 so far)
Do you know a bold and articulate voice for culture across the state? Oregon’s Cultural Partners are now accepting nominations for Oregon’s next Poet Laureate.
The role of the Poet Laureate is to foster the art of poetry, encourage literacy and learning, address central issues... More
27 September 2009 | Posted in Inside O. Hm. | Comments? (1 so far)
You’ve heard about the name change. You’ve seen the website and the first short film. Now, read the Oregonian newspaper article that tells the story of how Jelly Helm helped transform the Oregon Council for the Humanities to Oregon Humanities.
25 September 2009 | Posted in Advocacy | Comments? (0 so far)
In the coming days, the House and Senate will be meeting in a special conference committee to work out differences between their funding recommendations for the National Endowment for the Humanities. There’s a lot at stake in the outcome of this negotiation: If the House funding... More
15 September 2009 | Posted in Publications General | Comments? (0 so far)
Oregon Humanities magazine is seeking submissions for the spring 2010 issue on the theme of Look. We are particularly interested in articles and essays that explore this concept through various topics, including aesthetics, design, visual literacy, appearance, and images as... More
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Think & Drink, the popular Portland happy-hour series, will visit Eugene on Friday, February 12, 2010, at 5:30 at Cozmic Pizza, 199 West 8th Ave., Eugene. University of Oregon... More
If you attended Think & Drink with Jensine Larsen, Andi Zeisler, and Sarah Dougher in Portland on February 3, we’d love to hear what you thought of the event. Take our short survey,... More
This summer, adults living on low incomes in the Salem area who want to explore challenging ideas about power, justice, knowledge, and community will have a chance to participate in... More
Do you know a bold and articulate voice for culture across the state? Oregon’s Cultural Partners are now accepting nominations for Oregon’s next Poet Laureate.
The role of the... More
In an age of sound bites, the humanities can provide a broader context for understanding complex issues in the news, as well as opportunities for
collective learning and reflection.... More
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John Frohnmayer
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