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A digest of recent news releases.
11 January 2010
Join University of Oregon President Richard Lariviere, University of Oregon... More
21 December 2009
The 2010 Think & Drink happy-hour series kicks off in February, when Jensine... More
19 November 2009
Through the Conversation Project: A New Chautauqua, nonprofit organizations... More
17 November 2009
Nonprofit organizations throughout Oregon who respond quickly and thoughtfully... More
15 October 2009
The inaugural 2009–10 season of the Conversation Project: A New Chautauqua... More
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Think & Drink with Richard Lariviere, Mike Bellotti, Kitty Piercy, and NEH Chair Jim Leach
The popular Portland happy-hour series comes to Eugene for an all-ages discussion about sports and American culture.
11 January 2010
Join University of Oregon President Richard Lariviere, University of Oregon Athletic Director Mike Bellotti, Eugene Mayor Kitty Piercy, and Chair of the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Jim Leach for an all discussion about the economic and social influence of sports in American culture at the next Think & Drink, a happy-hour series that sparks provocative conversations about big ideas.
Think & Drink with Richard Lariviere, Mike Bellotti, Kitty Piercy, and Jim... More
Think & Drink with Jensine Larsen, Andi Zeisler, and Sarah Dougher
The series’ first happy-hour conversation of 2010 brings together three innovators for a discussion about women, global media, and pop culture.
21 December 2009
The 2010 Think & Drink happy-hour series kicks off in February, when Jensine Larsen, founder of the World Pulse media enterprise, and Andi Zeisler, co-founder of Bitch magazine, discuss women, global media, and pop culture. The conversation will be moderated by author, composer, teacher, and performer Sarah Dougher.
Think & Drink with Jensine Larsen, Andi Zeisler, and Sarah Dougher will be held on Wednesday, February 3, 2010, at 6:00 at rontoms, 600 E. Burnside, Portland.... More
Nonprofits Statewide Can Apply Starting in December for Free Conversation Project Programs
Oregon Humanities invites applications to host interactive, facilitated conversation programs happening March through June 2010.
19 November 2009
Through the Conversation Project: A New Chautauqua, nonprofit organizations around the state have access to free programs that engage community members in thoughtful, challenging conversations about ideas critical to our daily lives and our state’s future.
Beginning December 1, 2009, Oregon nonprofits may apply for programs that take place March 1–June 30, 2010. The Conversation Project, which connects Oregonians with public scholars and provocative ideas through... More
New Grant Funding Opportunity Available to Oregon Nonprofits
Nonprofit organizations around the state responding to current issues or events may apply for grants up to $1,000
17 November 2009
Nonprofit organizations throughout Oregon who respond quickly and thoughtfully to current issues and events shaping our world have a new opportunity for funding. Oregon Humanities (formerly Oregon Council for the Humanities) invites requests for Responsive Program Grants (formerly Opportunity Grants) for up to $1,000.
To download the Request for Proposals and find out more about how to apply, please visit oregonhumanities.org. Proposals are reviewed monthly and decisions... More
Free Community Discussions Offered Statewide
Oregon Humanities sponsors the first season of Conversation Project programs across Oregon beginning November 2009.
15 October 2009
The inaugural 2009–10 season of the Conversation Project: A New Chautauqua begins in early November 2009, and these free community discussions will be offered around the state. The Conversation Project, which connects Oregonians with public scholars and provocative ideas through idea-driven dialogue, is a program of Oregon Humanities (formerly Oregon Council for the Humanities).
The 2009–10 Conversation Project lineup features seventeen programs presented by sixteen... More
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