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Humanity in Perspective Portland 2011

May 16

Adults living on low incomes in the Portland area who want to explore challenging ideas about power, justice, knowledge, and community... More

HIP 10th anniversary

Mar 10

Humanity in Perspective (HIP), Oregon Humanities’ free college humanities course for low-income adults, will graduate its tenth class... More

Humanity in Perspective Salem 2011

Jan 25

This summer, adults living on low incomes in the Salem area who want to explore challenging ideas about power, justice, knowledge, and... More

HIP Portland 2010 graduation

Mar 30

The Humanity in Perspective (HIP) Portland class of 2010 (pictured above with Course Director Sarah Van Winkle) graduated in a ceremony... More

Humanity in Perspective

 

HIP is a free college humanities course for adults who do not have a college degree and who face financial barriers to continuing their education. Students read and discuss everything from Greek tragedies and philosophy to modern poetry and plays, experiencing new ideas and new ways of seeing themselves and the world. The course is taught by college faculty and meets twice a week in the evenings.

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