What do you know about the conflict of Northern Ireland and The Republic of Ireland? From a distance we often presume we understand a regional conflict and therefore what should be done about it. Up close however, we learn that the situation is vastly different than you realize. Conflict in a community and society – any community – is usually historically complex, embedded in regional narrative and has little to do with political negotiations. This presentation will focus on communication and conflict management focused on the story of Northern Ireland since the 1998 Belfast Agreement. Dr. Feller is a teacher, scholar and practitioner in communication and conflict management with a particular focus on dialogue and transformative pedagogy. She teaches courses in conflict and dialogue. She works with NGOs using dialogue to create community in divided societies. Her publications and invited lectures address conceptual frameworks and skill specific techniques related to communication efficacy, dialogue and transformative pedagogy. She holds a teaching position in Experiential Learning in Pacific Lutheran University’s School of Arts and Communication.
This is a presentation by Del Allen about preparing for expected and unexpected end of life, accidents, fire, wills and trusts etc. Over many years, Del has been collecting information from many organizations/sources regarding end of life preparations. He recently started organizing this accumulation so I can get some use out of it and at the same time hopefully get my affairs in order. He presents a list of questions one can ask oneself and/or a professional plus some suggestions and a few facts from various resources.
Dr. Bechtold has had a long and distinguished career researching and teaching about the Middle East, North Africa and Central and Southwest Asia. He is chairman emeritus of Near East and North Africa Area Studies at the State Department’s Foreign Service Institute. Currently he is the Director of the Middle East Studies Center at Portland State University.
This is a presentation about earthquakes by Dr. Charlene Montierth. Charlene is a professor and head of the Geology Department at Clark College. In 2001, she earned a Ph.D. in geology from the University of Oregon, where she did research on Hawaiian volcanoes. In 2003, she received the college’s Exceptional Faculty Award for her energy and commitment to student success.