Events & Opportunities
April 25, 2026
The Latino, Asian American and Pacific Islander Narrative and Experience in Oregon
Join Springfield Public Library for a conversation about Latino, Asian American, and Pacific Islander history and experiences. The program will explore topics including freedom, belonging, and marginalization through the lens of the upcoming 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
6:00 p.m., Cottage Grove Public Market, Cottage Grove
June 13, 2026
What Does Freedom Depend On?
The United States is often referred to as “the land of the free.” Our freedoms are rooted in the Bill of Rights and later amendments to the Constitution. What do these freedoms depend on? How does my freedom intersect with the freedoms of others? This conversation will take us through an exploration of these questions and more as we consider our freedoms and if and when they might be changed.
Facilitator Jennifer Alkezweeny has been Oregon Humanities' program director since 2020. She supports the team of folks making Oregon Humanities programs happen, provides leadership for the organization's vision, and connects with organizations and communities to explore new initiatives. She is focused on connecting people to their communities and pursuing their goals while centering social justice. She has created learning spaces around the country and globe and loves that moment when the people in a room begin to harmonize. Jennifer is a deep believer in experiential learning, harnessing the knowledge in a room, finding your learning edge, and the power of silence. She's a longtime volunteer facilitator with the Dougy Center for Grieving Children and Families. In her free time she can be found experimenting in the kitchen, looking at the world from behind a macro lens, or floating around in her kayak.
1:00 p.m., Siuslaw Public Library, Florence