Dr. Larry Sherman — Neuroscience of Prejudice: Racism and the Brain
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Dr. Larry Sherman — Neuroscience of Prejudice: Racism and the Brain
Racism exists because of racial prejudice, where we make judgements about people based entirely on their race and our own unconscious bias, and not on actual experience. Our brains react to people who are different from us within milliseconds. In this lecture, Dr. Larry Sherman will explore how our brains engage in prejudice, the consequences…
Oregon Trails Coalition: Oregon Legislative Update and Training
Learn more about Oregon Trails Coalition priorities this legislative session, the bills under consideration by Oregon lawmakers, and how to best make your voice heard this legislative session, and beyond. Speakers: Cailin O'Brien-Feeney, Director, Oregon Office of Outdoor Recreation Steph Noll, Director, Oregon Trails Coalition Priscilla Macy, Executive Director, Oregon Outfitters and Guides Association
Celebrating Black History Month with Dr. Doug Luffborough (Dr. Luff)
In recognition of Black History Month COCC is honored to welcome MOsley WOtta, Arielle Estoria, and Dr. Doug Luffborough to share stories of black triumph. Through poetry and storytelling we will celebrate the past and present triumphs of the black community while continuing our efforts to challenge oppressive systems and strive toward a more equitable…
Power Hour – Community Solar: A path to solar for all
Oregon’s Community Solar program finally has projects coming online this year! Through this program, you can subscribe to off-site solar projects that are producing clean energy right here in Oregon and get the benefit on your Pacific Power utility bill, regardless of whether you rent or own or live in an apartment or single family home. Tine in to find out how to sign up and save!
Blacks on the Frontier
Oregon’s early history of white supremacy laid the groundwork for the state’s lack of racial diversity today. While Black communities emerged in spite of this discrimination in Portland and the Willamette Valley, no such communities existed in Oregon’s rural counties. As a result, early Blacks in rural Oregon represented the most marginalized members of an…
InFARMation Series: Creative Ways to Access Land and Capital
The average farmer in Oregon is around 60 years old. Without a plan to get new farmers onto the land, when the older generation hangs up their tools in the next decade we stand to lose 25-50% of farmland currently in production to conglomeration or development. Throughout the series you will hear about the inspiring…
Summer Camping Opportunities
Oregon Parks Forever would like share that summer camping opportunities are still available! While you may be frustrated that some of the most popular sites got booked quickly when the reservation window in State Parks was expanded to six months in advance, there are still plenty of other places you can camp and enjoy our gorgeous…
2021 Environmental Justice Legislation: Why do we need it?
Join Beyond Toxics, NAACP Eugene/Springfield and NAACP Portland as we move forward much needed environmental justice legislation this session. In this meeting you will go over HB 2488 - Equity and Climate in Land Use, and LC 2902 - Environmental Justice for Oregon: A concurrent resolution. Dive into why a resolution over a bill? Why…
Upcoming broadchats
The Central Oregon Bitterbrush Broads, a chapter of the Great Old Broads for Wilderness will have a number of broadchats (educational opportunities) that will be virtual until folks can meet in person again. For more information or to sign up to participate, contact Mary Fleischmann at maryriverwoman@bendcable.com. February 24th: Roads, Roads and More Roads.…
Return of the Trumpeter Swan – Bringing a Species Back from the Brink of Extinction
Margaret Smith, Executive Director of The Trumpeter Swan Society, will share the amazing story of the return of Trumpeter Swans to North America and the key players in their return. During this program, you’ll learn about the different priorities for swan management and restoration across the four North American flyways, the role of zoos and refuges…
Love Your Neighbor: Oregon’s Black Exclusion Laws
Learn perspectives from local community members of color, and share your ideas for advancing racial justice locally and around the country. About this Event A series of laws discouraged Black Americans from living in Oregon and were in effect for 82 years until 1926 when the last was repealed. Their impact is seen across Oregon…
Electric Vehicles, Rebates, the Climate, and you!
If you have questions about electric vehicle ownership, available rebates, or how electric vehicles (EVs) can help us reach our climate goals, then you won’t want to miss this webinar! Dave Reichmuth from the Union of Concerned Scientists will share his expertise on electric vehicles and how our climate can benefit from drivers switching to EVs. Forth's Steven Alaman will…
Bend COTA Work Events
When: Thursday Aug 11, Tuesday Aug 16, Tuesday Aug 23 and Tuesday Aug 30, 5:15 to Dusk Where: Meet at the old Ray's parking lot, NE corner of Simpson Ave and Century Drive in Bend Worksite: Varies There's only one thing better than mountain biking in Bend, OR and that's riding in Bend, knowing that you…
Virtual Lecture: Einstein, Eddington, and the Challenges of Observational Astronomy
In December 2020, Paul Poncy, observatory staff astronomer, traveled to Chile to help conduct an experiment during the solar eclipse. In partnership with scientists from Portland Community College and the Oregon NASA Space Grant Consortium, the group set out to conduct a modern version of the Eddington experiment – an observational test of General Relativity…
Mountainfilm on Tour-Bend: First Show
The show will go on! Mountainfilm on Tour returns with TWO great programs for you to enjoy all from the comfort of home. Mountainfilm on Tour-Bend will be a two-weekend experience this year, complete with inspiring films and an online raffle. Although we're disappointed we can't gather at the Tower, we're excited to offer this…