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Community Conversations Series Returns This Academic Year


October 20, 2009

Community Conversations, UO Housing's series of panel discussions, is back this year with a new crop of topics of interest to university and community members. The UO Libraries continues to play an important collaborative role in Community Conversations, with several library staff members contributing to the programs. These events are free and open to the public.


Fall 2009 Schedule

Tuesday, November 10, 7:00-8:30 P.M.
The Blind Community (CMI Event) Location: Bean West Conference Room. Co-produced with student group Oregon Think Tank. Bibliography by Annie Zeidman-Karpinski, science and technical services librarian.

Tuesday, November 17, 7:00-9:00 P.M.
The Courthouse Uncovered: Tour of Federal Courthouse with Judge Ann Aiken
Location: TBA. Co-produced with student group Oregon Brain Trust. Bibliography by Barbara Jenkins, director of library instruction and campus partnerships.

Tuesday, November 24, 7:00-8:30 P.M.
The Music & Movement of "The Lion of Zimbabwe": Thomas Mapfumo & Chirmurenga (CMI Event). Location: Living Learning Center Performance Hall.


If you are unable to attend any of these events, each panel session airs on Channel 23 on the Wednesday following the event, from 8:30 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. A selection of previous Community Conversations is streamed and can be viewed on demand on the UO Channel.

For more information about the Community Conversations program, contact Kevin D. Hatfield, assistant director for academic initiatives, Residence Life, University Housing, (541) 346-1977; kevhat@uoregon.edu.

 


Previous events in fall 2009:

Monday, September 28, 5:00-7:00 P.M.
Journey from the Nest Campus Tour: Discover Campus Secrets from 1876 to Now. Location: Assemble at Living Learning Center Quad and Depart for Deady Hall. Co-produced with student group Oregon Brain Trust.

Tuesday, October 20, 7:30-9:00 P.M
Sexy Vampires, Torture Porn & Splatter Movies: The Construction of Gender & Sexuality in Horror Genres. Location: Earl Classroom 2. Co-produced with student group Oregon Think Tank. Bibliography by Miriam Rigby, social sciences librarian.

Tuesday, October 27, 7:00-8:30 P.M.
World Harmony - Music and Instruments from Around the Globe: Native American Music & Ethnomusicology. Live Performance & Discussion. Location: Museum of Natural & Cultural History. Co-produced with student group Oregon Brain Trust.

Monday, November 2, 7:00-8:30 P.M. 
Health Care as a Universal Human Right: A Conversation with Brian Concannon, Director of the Institute for Justice & Democracy in Haiti. Location: Living Learning Center Performance Hall. A University Scholars Forum Event, co-produced with student group  Oregon Brain Trust. Bibliography by Ted Smith, assistant head, document center and documents reference librarian.



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