Social Justice Book Club: “So You Want To Talk About Race”
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesEach quarter OSU-Cascades Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is hosting a 12-week book discussion group. These weekly conversations are designed to be drop-in and are open to OSU-Cascades students, staff and faculty as well as community members. This summer, we’re reading Ijeoma Oluo’s “So You Want to Talk About Race.” Meeting and reading schedule…
Black Lives Matter – Solidarity Celebration
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesJoing Worthy Brewing in celebrating its solidarity with all of the patriots who have peacefully protested against police brutality in a night of music and advocacy on its famed “Drink up Dream on” stage, featuring philosopher-poet MOsley WOtta and Rep. Peter DeFazio. The music begins at 6 pm. Admission as is free, but guests will be…
Twilight Talk: Eurasian Eagle-owl
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesIf you haven’t had a chance to meet Sunriver Nature Center & Observatory newest animal ambassador, join for a twilight talk outdoors featuring the owlet. You’ll hear from SNCO's animal care team all about how the owl came to live at the nature center and what it takes to raise a baby owl. This program…
Reclaiming health through Indigenous Food Systems: A discussion on the film “Gather”
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesJoin FAO North America for a timely panel discussion on the film Gather, which shows an intimate portrait of the growing movement amongst Native Americans to reclaim their food sovereignty. The discussion will feature insights from the film director and featured Indigenous figures from the film. Panelists will share their insights on the timely and critical nature of Indigenous peoples' knowledge, languages, cultures, innovation, and leadership as Native communities build up their traditional food systems across North America.
Bend City Council 2020: What’s At Stake? CLIMATE
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesIn December 2019, the City Council adopted the Community Climate Action Plan. It's Vision: "Neighbors businesses, and community leaders working together to preserve our natural environment while promoting economic opportunity and resilience for current and future generations." Join for this important discussion about how our future City Councilors can turn this vision into reality.
Systemic Racism on Public Lands, Part 3 – The New Mavericks
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesJoin Oregon Wild for a conversation with three trailblazers paving the way for representation, growth, and connection in the outdoors and outdoor industry. Tune in for this forward-looking conversation about opportunities in the outdoors and learn what these mavericks are up to!
Virtual Lecture: The Roots of History: Oregon’s Heritage Trees
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesIf trees tie us to our historical roots, then Oregon’s history is long and rich. Join historian Nate Pedersen as he shares the compelling stories behind some of Oregon’s growing collection of state-recognized heritage trees. Pedersen is a librarian, writer, and historian in Portland, Oregon. He is a former member of the Oregon Heritage Trees…
Twilight Talk: Mighty Jupiter
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesJoin JPL/NASA Solar System Ambassador Ian Sherman for a detailed look at Jupiter. Ian’s passion for Jupiter will give you new insight into the wonders and mysteries of this mighty planet.
Indigenous Perspectives on Earth and Sky, Featuring Dr. Gregory Cajete
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesDr. Gregory Cajete, PhD is Professor Emeritus and former Director of the Native American Studies program at the University of New Mexico. He is a renowned author and artist from Santa Clara Pueblo, New Mexico. He has pioneered reconciling Indigenous perspectives in science with a western academic setting. His focus is on teaching culturally based…
Higher Education – Plans for 2020-2021
Deschutes Brewery Public House 1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR, United StatesJoin Bend Chamber for part three in their education and childcare series as they dig into the plans for implementing classes at OSU-Cascades and COCC during the COVID-19 pandemic. What adjustments will students and professors need to make? How will the workforce pipeline be impacted. Presenters, Dr. Becky Johnson of OSU-Cascades and Dr. Laurie Chesley…