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A Memorial: Michael Scott Carnahan
Citizen of the World 1945-2007

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RSVP Info: A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 21, 2007 at 1 pm at the Chapel at Reed College, 3203 SE Woodstock.

Location: The Chapel at Reed College, 3203 SE Woodstock

Saturday, Jul 21st

Michael was born in Portchester, New York to Mildred Lord Carnahan and Philip Carnahan on October 21, 1945; when he was six, the family moved to Portland, Oregon. He graduated from the University of Oregon with a degree in French and Comparative Literature, completed his MA at Reed College (where he later served as Assistant Director of Admissions), and earned a Certificate in French Language and Literature at the Sorbonne. Michael was truly a global citizen. He spoke French and Spanish fluently, managed well in Swedish and Italian, and traveled to many countries. He worked for Berlitz in Paris and was a Program Officer for a United Nations program in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. In Portland, he was a Research Analyst for the International Trade Institute before joining the World Affairs Council in 1991 as Director of Programs on World Affairs. At the Council, he arranged dozens of programs on critical international issues, including the nationally acclaimed International Speakers Series which this year featured President Bill Clinton and Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf. Michael's efforts received national attention in 2004 when the Council received the 'President's Award' as the most dynamic mid-sized Council in the US. He loved the outdoors and animals and was a dedicated volunteer at the Oregon Humane Society, where he was recognized with the Diamond Collar Award earlier this year. Michael was also an elite runner, clocking six minute miles every day of the week. He will be greatly missed by his twin bother, Philip, his sister-in-law, Gail, and their son, his much loved nephew, Scott; his devoted colleagues at the World Affairs Council; friends all over the world; and the many dogs from Portland animal shelters he ran and walked each Sunday. Remembrances may be sent either to the “Scott Carnahan Education Fund” (29362 Troon, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677) or the “Michael Carnahan Memorial Program Fund” at the World Affairs Council (620 SW Main, Suite 333, Portland OR 97205).