Events & Opportunities
May 1, 2024
Oregon Humanities Live
Join the editors of Oregon Humanities magazine to celebrate the release of our Spring 2024 issue with an evening featuring recent contributors Aleksandr Chernousov, Reshmi Dutt-Ballerstadt, Astra Lincoln, Jordan Marzka, and Rosanna Nafziger. This is a free, all-ages event. No tickets or advance registration required.
8:00 p.m., Honey Latte Cafe, Portland
May 4, 2024
So Much Together: Unpacking Our Past: History as a Catalyst for Change
Oregon has a particularly unique history of racial injustice that in some ways mirrors and in other ways is distinct from the larger history of racial oppression that exists in our nation as a whole. As Oregonians, we’ve inherited these histories, and their legacies connect to present-day injustices. But what does it look like to confront them, as individuals and communities? And beyond that, how might we come together to shape those histories being written today?
12:30 to 3:30 p.m., Historic Alberta House, Portland
May 11, 2024
So Much Together: Getting to the Root of It: Growing Movements from the Ground Up
No matter who we are or where we live, we all have the capacity to move the needle of change in our communities. This is a So Much Together workshop about taking action for people who may not yet see themselves as activists.
1:00 to 4:00 p.m., Works Real Estate, Portland
May 16, 2024
Reflective Conversation Training (in-person)
This training will take place at Klamath Community College over the following days:
- Day 1: Thursday, May 16, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Day 2: Friday, May 17, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Read more about this training or register to participate.
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Klamath Community College, Klamath Falls
May 17, 2024
Oregon Humanities Reader Meet-Up
Want to connect with Oregon Humanities editors, contributors, and readers? We'd love to meet you for a casual happy hour event on the patio at Oakshire Public House in Eugene. No RSVP required—just show up, grab a beverage, and say hello!
4:00-5:30 p.m., Oakshire Public House, Eugene
May 22, 2024
Consider This: Humans, Land, and Animals
Join us at 7:00 p.m. on May 22 at Pendleton Center for the Arts for a conversation with Bobby Fossek, Erica Berry, and Wendy Bingham about living in community with animals and plants. Some animals and plants are welcomed by people, and others we reject or try to eradicate. How do we decide which living things belong, and what do these decisions show about our place on the land?
This live, onstage conversation is part of Oregon Humanities’ 2023–24 Consider This series, Fear and Belonging. To participate, please register here.
7:00 p.m., Pendleton Center for the Arts, Pendleton
June 8, 2024
Celebración de la tierra y su cosecha, y de nuestra conexión humana
¡Únete para celebrar nuestra cultura, comida y comunidad en el corazón de Oregon Central! So Much Together, un programa de Oregon Humanities, se complace de colaborar con la Asociación de la Comunidad Latina en el Centro de Oregon y el High Desert Food and Farm Alliance en una tarde llena de historias, comida y conversación.
12:00 to 3:00 p.m., Latino Community Association, Madras
June 22, 2024
So Much Together: As Often as the Bold: Fear, Community, Movement, and Change
Fear is central to our human experience, a powerful force that extends beyond our individual lives into political and cultural realms. In an uncertain world, the opportunities for fear to take root and spread are infinite. In this So Much Together workshop, we take a non-judgmental approach to fear, viewing it not as our enemy—but as a catalyst for self-discovery and transformation.
12:30 to 3:30 p.m., Historic Alberta House, Portland
July 13, 2024
So Much Together: Singing Our Traditions to Life: Music, Memory, and Migration
We all have a particular lineage, a continuing story connecting us across centuries to ancestors, land, and traditions. But what does it really mean to be from a place, from a heritage? In this So Much Together workshop, we'll deepen our sense of cultural heritage and/or identity, while engaging in thoughtful dialogue about how these might impact our roles and responsibilities as residents of our current communities.
12:30 to 3:00 p.m., Shaw Historical Library, Klamath Falls
July 20, 2024
So Much Together: Touching Inspiration: Embracing Creativity through the Senses
Our hands may be our primary tools for daily work and productivity, but they are also a powerful vessel for creativity and connection. Join us for a So Much Together workshop to collaborate with the natural environment and explore the powerful currents that connect and move us.
12:30 to 3:30 p.m., Four Rivers Cultural Center, Ontario