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Urban and Public Affairs, Portland State University Professor Loren Lutzenhiser’s research found that changing your behavior is the biggest share of energy savings. What behaviors have you changed?
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We all know carpooling is good for the Earth. So highway departments build high-occupancy vehicle lanes and companies offer p...
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Justice Durham will be making his inaugural speaking debut at PSU. He will speak about the Oregon State Supreme Court, the role the court has in state government, and the role of being a supreme court justice.
All are welcome to attend this free event. The event is jointly sponsored by Alpha Phi Sigma, the criminal just...ice honor society, and Pi Sigma Alpha, the political science honor society.
Time:6:00PM Thursday, December 3rd
Location:Urban Center, Parsons Gallery, 2nd floor, 506 SW Mill Street
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It started with New Leadership Oregon and now we are proud to announce the launch our new Center for Women, Politics & Policy! The Centers mission is to increase
women's leadership in public policy through targeted teaching and community
service programs. The Center works toward this goal by promoting scholarship
that... examines the presence and role of women in politics and public policy and
by providing diverse and inclusive service programs that will develop the next
generation of women leaders who will serve the city, state, region and nation.
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Political Pipeline - Sending Ms. Smith to Washington—or Salem.Women comprise over half the U.S. population, yet hold only a fraction of the seats in Congress and state legislatures. That’s an imbalance ...
See MoreUrban and Public Affairs, Portland State University John Perkins is on tour promoting his latest book, Hoodwinked! An Economic Hit Man Reveals Why the Global Economy Imploded And How to Remake It. Hoodwinked is a powerful polemic that shows not only how we arrived at this perilous point in our history – but what we must do to turn it around. He believes we can create...... a healthy economy that will encourage businesses to act responsibly, not only in the interests of their shareholder and corporate partners, but in the interests of their employees, their customers, the environment, and society at large. Urban & Public Affairs will host a free public lecture titled, “Transforming Turmoil into a New Economy,” on Tuesday, November 17th at 7:00 p.m. in the Smith Memorial Student Union Ballroom (3rd floor), 1825 SW Broadway.Read More
Time:7:00PM Tuesday, November 17th
Location:Smith Memorial Student Union Ballroom (3rd floor), 1825 SW Broadway
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Dr. John Prados
National Security Archive
Washington, DC
Perils of Government Secrecy: Obama on the Horns of a Dilemma
Monday, 9 November, 6:00-7:30 pm, Parsons Gallery (2nd floor)
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Abstract: With President Barack Obama on the verge of issuing a new Executive O...rder regulating government secrecy, the actual stance of the administration on matters of secrecy in a democracy remains murky. On a range of issues from the State Secrets doctrine to the release of pictures of returning war dead, the administration has waffled in its pronouncements. On other matters, including the renewal of the Patriot Act and the declassification government records, Obama's actions have fallen short of his campaign rhetoric of transparency. This talk will explore the reasons why, including a still-expanding definition of the concept of “national security,” a reluctance to give up gains in executive power once obtained, and officials’ addiction to a certain cult of secrecy. Co-sponsored by the Hatfield School of Government, College of Urban and Public Affairs, and the World Affairs Council of Oregon. John Prados is an analyst of national security based in Washington, DC. He holds a Ph.D. from Columbia University and focuses on presidential power, international relations, intelligence and military affairs. He is a senior fellow and project director with the National Security Archive, leading both the Archive’s Iraq Documentation Project and its parallel effort on Vietnam. His current book is Vietnam: The History of an Unwinnable War, 1945-1975 (University of Kansas Press). Prados is author or editor of sixteen other books, with titles on national security, the American presidency, intelligence matters, diplomatic history and military affairs, including Iraq, Vietnam, and World War II. He also a contributing editor to MHQ: The Quarterly Journal of Military History, a former contributing writer to The VVA Veteran, and a designer of board strategy games.
Time:6:00PM Monday, November 9th
Location:Parsons Gallery (2nd floor), Urban Center, 506 SW Mill Street
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Lecture: Garbage To Gold, Talk on Zero Waste Management & Sustainable Living
By: India’s Leading Environmental activist, C. Srinivasan, from Vellore, Tamil Nadu.
Time: 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Date: Thursday Nov 5th, 2009
Location: URBN 212 - Gallery
How to recycle 100% of rural & urban garbage sustainably while generating e...mployment & revenue. Come and listen to C. Srinivasan ( President & Founder of Exnora Green Cross ). He will discuss, how the top 3 most easily available resources – sunlight, manpower & waste can bring millions of dollars in direct & indirect revenue to us. Srinivasan’s Waste Management model has been recognized as “2008 best practices in waste management” by UNICEF. More information on his work can be found at www.zerowastemanagement.org. For more information Contact Kartik Gopal ( kartik.gopal@intel.com ) Phone: 612 386 2974 Visit AID to learn more about us at www.aidindia.org. Thanks!
Time:4:00PM Thursday, November 5th
Location:Urban Center, 506 SW Mill Street, Parsons Gallery (2nd floor).
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Save The Date
What: Professional Mentor Meet-and-Greet, plus Happy Hour
When: Friday, Nov 20th @ 5:30pm
Where: Lucky Lab NW
Who: MURP Students (1st and 2nd+ years), MURP Alumni and Professional Mentors
More Info: email Mindy -- melindabrooks2001@yahoo.com
Time:5:30PM Friday, November 20th
Location:Lucky Lab NW
