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22 June 2010
The written word will become the spoken word as Oregon authors* R. Gregory Nokes,... More
18 June 2010
Oregonians who have something to say about humor, happiness, and joy, especially as... More
17 June 2010
Given the recent West Virginia coal mine tragedy and Gulf Coast oil spill disaster,... More
01 June 2010
Adults living on low incomes in the Portland area who want to explore challenging... More
Newsroom
News releases from June 2010
Oregon Humanities Authors to Read at Broadway Books
R. Gregory Nokes, Christine Dupres, and Scott Nadelson will read their essays recently published in Oregon Humanities magazine.
22 June 2010
The written word will become the spoken word as Oregon authors* R. Gregory Nokes, Christine Dupres, and Scott Nadelson read from their essays published in the Spring 2010 issue of Oregon Humanities magazine on the theme of “Look.” Oregon Humanities magazine, a triannual publication, is published by Oregon Humanities (formerly Oregon Council for the Humanities).
The reading, which is free and open to the public, will be held on Tuesday, July 20, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. at Broadway Books, 1714 NE Broadway, Portland. A question and answer period will follow.
R. Gregory Nokes will read from “What remains,” an excerpt from the book Massacred for Gold: The Chinese in Hells Canyon. Nokes has worked as a reporter and editor for... More
Oregon Humanities Call for Submissions on Theme of “Ha!”
The magazine will accept proposals and drafts for its fall 2010 issue through July 12, 2010.
18 June 2010
Oregonians who have something to say about humor, happiness, and joy, especially as they pertain to American history, culture, values, and identity, are invited to submit an essay or article for Oregon Humanities magazine’s fall 2010 issue on the theme “Ha!” Oregon Humanities magazine, a triannual publication, is published by Oregon Humanities (formerly Oregon Council for the Humanities).
Submit a proposal or draft by July 12, 2010, to Kathleen Holt, Editor, Oregon Humanities magazine, 813 SW Alder Street, Suite 702, Portland, Oregon, 97205, or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Think & Drink on Fossil Fuel Dependency and Green Jobs
The happy-hour discussion brings together Thomas Andrews, Rebecca Clarren, and Emily Harris.
17 June 2010
Given the recent West Virginia coal mine tragedy and Gulf Coast oil spill disaster, Americans are becoming more concerned with fossil fuel dependency and the future of energy. If you want to participate in a discussion on these topics, come to the summer 2010 Think & Drink happy-hour conversation, which brings together environmental historian Thomas Andrews, investigative journalist Rebecca Clarren, and OPB radio host Emily Harris, who will moderate the conversation.
Think & Drink will be held on Thursday, July 8, 2010, at 6:00 at rontoms, 600 E. Burnside, Portland. The happy-hour series, which sparks provocative conversations about big ideas, is sponsored by Oregon Humanities (formerly Oregon Council for the... More
Free College Course for Low-Income, Portland-Area Adults
Oregon Humanities and Reed College offer free, college-level humanities course.
01 June 2010
Adults living on low incomes in the Portland area who want to explore challenging ideas about power, justice, knowledge, and community will have a chance to participate in Humanity in Perspective (HIP), a free, two-semester, college-credit course in the humanities. HIP, a program of Oregon Humanities (formerly Oregon Council for the Humanities), is offered in partnership with Reed College. Applications should be submitted by Thursday, July 15, 2010.
Applications are available for download on the Oregon Humanities website (oregonhumanities.org) or by request from Course Director Sarah Van Winkle at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
