Past Council Events
International Visitor Mixer
Join 22 journalists from around the world and learn about the state of of journalism in their countries. NOTE: THIS EVENT IS NOW FULL! (Registration now closed) Read More ››
YP Discussion Group - Elections in Burundi and Rwanda
Burundi's President Pierre Nkurunziza won a disputed election last month winning a controversial third term, while neighboring Rwanda decides whether to alter the constitution to allow President Kagame to seek a third term. Join the Young Professionals this week for discussion. Read More ››
YP C.U.L.T.- Film and Discussion: WOMEN WITHOUT MEN
Join our YPs for a viewing of WOMEN WITHOUT MEN, artist Shirin Neshat's 2010 independent film adaptation of Shahrnush Parsipur's magic realist novel, followed by discussion. Shot in stunning black-and-white, the film chronicles the intertwining lives of four women in Iran during the summer of 1953. Read More ››
Face-to-Face with Jennifer Hatton
Join the Young Professionals for this special Face-to-Face conversation with Jennifer Hatton. Jennifer works for African Road, an NGO that supports communities in Rwanda. Prior to her current role, Jennifer served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Rwanda in the Education program. Read More ››
YP Discussion Group - Migratory Fluxes in Europe
Come and join us for a conversation about the impact that the Arab Spring has had on migratory flows and more in this week's Discussion Group. Read More ››
Karen Piper | The Price of Thirst
Imagine a landscape where thirst is political, drought is a business opportunity, and multinational corporations control our most necessary natural resource. Read More ››
YP Discussion Group - Turkish Foreign Policy
Following a significant slowing of economic growth, and undemocratic reforms and police activity, Turkey's leadership is looking tenuous. What are Turkey's long-term goals for the region? Join the Young Professionals this week for discussion. Read More ››
YP C.U.L.T. - Shanghai Tunnels Tour
For this month’s CULT event, we’re featuring a FREE tour of Portland's infamous 'Shanghai Tunnels' . It will be an evening of fun sharing your international stories and making new friends while exploring one of the more mysterious parts of our city's history. Read More ››