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Plate Tectonics
10/18/2015
Robert Lillie

The same geological forces that threaten our lives with earthquakes and volcanic eruptions also nourish our spirits by forming spectacular mountains, valleys, and coastlines. Dr. Robert J. Lillie relates this “Beauty from the Beast” story of the Pacific Northwest by highlighting spectacular scenery in national, state and local parklands. He draws on his experience as a geology professor, park ranger and graphic illustrator to remind us that our hometowns and parklands are subject to geologic processes that affect our lives. Lillie was a Professor of Geosciences at Oregon State University from 1984 to 2011. He has a Ph.D. in geophysics from Cornell University.

A Better Oregon
10/04/2015
Philip Shiltz

Presentation by Philip Shiltz. “A Better Oregon” is a coalition of parents, teachers, and small business. Oregonians are working harder than ever but are bringing home less. During the last decade, the majority of Oregon workers saw their incomes decline while corporate profits skyrocketed. Some of the world’s largest corporations make millions of dollars from the business they do in Oregon, but contribute very little to help pay for the services they use. Corporations need to pay their fair share. Philip Shiltz is a representative and partner of the A Better Oregon Coalition.

Scientology’s Dirty Tricks
09/27/2015
Tony Ortega

Journalist Tony Ortega tells the story of Paulette Cooper, a magazine freelancer who, in 1971, exposed some of the tactics of Scientology and, as a result, was framed by the leaders of that religion. This involved fake bomb-threat letters and she was facing 15 years in federal prison if convicted. She was finally exonerated after the FBI raided Scientology in 1977. From 2007 to 2012, Ortega was editor in chief of The Village Voice, and he's been investigating and writing about Scientology since 1995.

Prison to Community Transitions
09/27/2015
Harry Olsen & others

“PHOENIX Rising Transitions” is a local Portland nonprofit. We are a group of former prisoners, prisoners, and community members working together toward the transformation and success of people as they rejoin the community after prison. We will be talking about our in-prison classes, in-the-community mentor project, and the importance of volunteers in accomplishing this work.

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