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Past Council Events

International Visitor Leadership Program

International Visitor Mixer

International Visitor MixerJoin 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 ››

Young Professionals

YP Discussion Group - Elections in Burundi and Rwanda

YP Discussion Group - Elections in Burundi and RwandaBurundi'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 ››

Young Professionals

YP C.U.L.T.- Film and Discussion: WOMEN WITHOUT MEN

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 ››

Young Professionals

Face-to-Face with Jennifer Hatton

Face-to-Face with Jennifer HattonJoin 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 ››

Young Professionals

YP Discussion Group - Migratory Fluxes in Europe

YP Discussion Group - Migratory Fluxes in EuropeCome 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 ››

Headline and Cultural Forums

Karen Piper | The Price of Thirst

Karen Piper | The Price of ThirstImagine a landscape where thirst is political, drought is a business opportunity, and multinational corporations control our most necessary natural resource. Read More ››

Young Professionals

YP Discussion Group - Turkish Foreign Policy

YP Discussion Group - Turkish Foreign PolicyFollowing 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 ››

Young Professionals

YP C.U.L.T. - Shanghai Tunnels Tour

YP C.U.L.T. - Shanghai Tunnels TourFor 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 ››



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