In brief
An overview of our programs.
Oregon Humanities Grants support public programs designed to explore the humanities in participatory and dynamic ways. We encourage applications from a broad range of nonprofit organizations in Oregon, including those that may not define their work as being based in the humanities. We especially welcome inquiries for projects that will attract diverse audiences, engage minds, and stimulate meaningful community dialogue.
The Conversation Project: A New Chautauqua offers Oregon nonprofits free programs that engage community members in thoughtful, challenging conversations about ideas critical to our daily lives and our state's future. Conversations are facilitated by some of Oregon's most respected humanities scholars.
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.
Think & Drink is a happy-hour series that sparks provocative conversations about big ideas. The series, which invites the public to think and talk together, reflects Oregon Humanities' emphasis on infusing important public conversations with critical thinking and fresh ideas. All Think & Drink events are free and open to the public.
Happy Camp is a summer honors symposium for bright, ambitious, curious teens who use the humanities to consider the pursuit of happiness and how it shapes our culture.
Teacher Institutes offer Oregon teachers the chance to study, under the direction of leading scholars, themes and topics directly related to their work as classroom instructors and their role as conveyors of civic traditions.
In addition to ongoing regular programming, Oregon Humanities occasionally offers public lectures, panels, and reading and discussion series in communities around the state. We also work in partnership with other organizations to offer this type of programming.
Program news
What's happening in each of our programs
Responsive Program Grants Now Available
In an age of sound bites, the humanities can provide a broader context for understanding complex issues in the news, as well as opportunities for
collective learning and reflection. Oregon Humanities supports organizations responding quickly and thoughtfully to current issues and... More
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Thirty Conversation Project Programs Around the State this Spring
Free community discussions are happening all over the state this spring, thanks to the Conversation Project: A New Chautauqua. From Malheur County to Multnomah County, Oregonians can get together and talk about everything from friendship to mega cities to the history of our state’s... More
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Apply Now for HIP Salem 2010
This summer, adults living on low incomes in the Salem area who want to explore challenging ideas about power, justice, knowledge, and community will have a chance to participate in Humanity in Perspective (HIP), a free, one-semester, college-credit course in the humanities. HIP is... More
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Sports and American Culture with the University of Oregon's Richard Lariviere Mike Bellotti, and Barbara Altmann, and Eugene Mayor Kitty Piercy
Think & Drink, the popular Portland happy-hour series, will visit Eugene on Friday, February 12, 2010, at 5:30 at Cozmic Pizza, 199 West 8th Ave., Eugene. University of Oregon President Richard Lariviere, UO Athletic Director Mike Bellotti, UO Oregon Humanities Center Director... More
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Apply to Be a Happy Camper this Summer
Students entering their senior year at an Oregon public or private high school in fall 2010 may now apply to attend this summer’s Happy Camp, August 6-8, 2010, on the University of Portland campus. At Happy Camp, you’ll join fellow students from around the state to explore diverse... More
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Oregon Teachers Apply Now for Summer Institute
Oregon Humanities invites teachers from public or private secondary schools around the state to apply for this summer’s Teacher Institute, “The Way We Work: History Lessons for a New Economy,” July 8-11, 2010, at Reed College in Portland. Join university faculty and peers to explore... More
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Oregon Poet Laureate Call for Nominations
Do you know a bold and articulate voice for culture across the state? Oregon’s Cultural Partners are now accepting nominations for Oregon’s next Poet Laureate.
The role of the Poet Laureate is to foster the art of poetry, encourage literacy and learning, address central issues... More
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Upcoming
Program events on the horizon
Mission Mill Museum: Will the Party Ever End?
11 March 2010
Urban Renewal Area Town Hall: Community Recommendations
11 March 2010
Modern Voices Reading Group Kick-off
12 March 2010
Kindertransport Talkback with Chann Noun
13 March 2010
“Transnational Abandonment of South Asian Women” Article Discussion
13 March 2010
Comments
On our programs
More information about sports at UO here: http://www.youtube.com/luddite333
zach, Eugene, Oregon | on Think & Drink with Richard Lariviere, Mike Bellotti, Barbara Altmann, and Kitty Piercy
To get everyone thinking about tomorrow evening’s Eugene Think & Drink about sports and American culture, I thought I’d share two websites that have some interesting information about the topic.
The first is the webpage for an upcoming conference called A Mirror of our Culture: Sport and Society in America:
http://www.snc.edu/sportandsociety/
And the second is a blog dedicated to the philosophy of sport:
http://philosophyandsports.blogspot.com/
Annie Dubinsky, Portland | on Think & Drink with Richard Lariviere, Mike Bellotti, Barbara Altmann, and Kitty Piercy
Those of you in Portland who can’t attend our Eugene Think & Drink might want to attend an upcoming talk by Tom Krattenmaker, author of “Onward Christian Athletes” on christianity in an age of religious diversity. Presented by PSU Department of Religious Studies. February 25, 12:00-2:00 PM, Smith Student Center, Rm. 338.
Jennifer Allen, Portland | on Think & Drink with Richard Lariviere, Mike Bellotti, Barbara Altmann, and Kitty Piercy
Please send an application for the OHIP class in Salem at Willamette. Thanks.
nicole taylor, salem, oregon | on Oregon Humanities 2010 grant application deadine
It is a shame that the Council does not support these terrific former Chautauquans. How many libraries, museums, etc., can afford to pay for these folks?
diane allen | on Past Oregon Chautauqua Scholars Available for Independent Programs
Sorry about that, Reggie. It should show up now.
Kathleen | on Past Oregon Chautauqua Scholars Available for Independent Programs
where is the list?
reggie diamond | on Past Oregon Chautauqua Scholars Available for Independent Programs
On the Special Projects page under Podcasts for Commonplace Series events, I see text that says “Listen to” and “Download” but none of them seem to be links. Clicking any of them does nothing, and the cursor is a text entry bar instead of an arrow. I have not encountered this problem on any other web site. Are you sure your new site is all working correctly?
Paulianne, Port Orford | on The Commonplace Series, 2006-2008
Your (old) Chautauqua programs have been a staple library offering in the remote rural communities of north Curry County (Port Orford and Langlois). I have enjoyed them personally since early 2001 and have both fond memories and new knowledge from the many I have attended. I hope and trust that the (new) Conversation Project will do as well. Thank you for providing affordable quality programs in small towns like ours.
Paulianne, Port Orford | on Conversation Project Kicks Off in November
Diane and others:
Please check out Programs section of the website for information on statewide programs. Oregon Humanities programs continue to reach every county in the state of Oregon. And there is nothing in our direction to support or suggest any change to our commitment to statewide mission or programming. Thanks!
Cara Ungar Gutierrez | on Tracy Kidder at Mercy Corps Action Center Event