Past Council Events
International Speaker Series
Tue, 06/06/2017 - Mon, 06/12/2017
ISS 2018 Pre-sale: Save 15% for a limited time!
Be the first to reserve your “sight unseen” 4-part series tickets for 2018, and receive the best price and best choice of seats at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall next year! The discount is good for this week only (offer ends June 12!), as a thank you for securing your seats before the speakers are announced later in Fall 2017.
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Headline and Cultural Forums
Tue, 05/30/2017 - 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Peter Laufer/Gabriela Martínez: On The Fence – Border Culture & Spanglish
Now matter how high a wall and no matter who pays for it, determined travelers on both sides historically figure out how to make the border porous or disappear completely. One crucial wall-busting tool is language. Read More ››
Headline and Cultural Forums
Tue, 05/16/2017 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
The World...In General: Ambassador Joseph Y. Yun on North Korea Policy
Join WAC, Portland State University’s Office of International Affairs and Institute for Asian Studies, and the Oregon Consular Corps for this engaging, multipart series highlighting the work of Consul Generals and diplomats from across the Pacific Rim Read More ››
Headline and Cultural Forums
Thu, 05/11/2017 - 5:30pm - 9:00pm
Growing Together From Shared Roots: Inside the Merger of The Standard and Meiji Yasuda
The Japan-America Society invites you an evening exploring the backstory behind the merger between The Standard and Japan’s oldest life insurer, Meiji Yasuda. Read More ››
International Speaker Series
Thu, 05/04/2017 - 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Shaun King: The New Civil Rights & Global Justice
New York Daily News journalist Shaun King is one of the rising go-to voices for crucial conversations around social justice, race, and inequality. Read More ››
Volunteer and Careers
Thu, 04/27/2017 - 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Volunteer Open House / Meet & Greet
All current and prospective volunteers are welcome to join for a casual meet & greet, followed by a formal introduction to the Council for new volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering at events or would like to become more involved in Council activities, consider this your invitation to learn more! Read More ››
Headline and Cultural Forums
Wed, 04/26/2017 - 12:00pm - 1:30pm
James Kirchick | The End of Europe: Dictators, Demagogues, and the Coming Dark Age
Journalist James Kirchick examines how Europe, once the world’s bastion of liberal, democratic values, is now having to confront demons it thought it had laid to rest. Read More ››
Headline and Cultural Forums
Tue, 04/25/2017 - 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Randi Weingarten: The Future of Public Education
Join us for a talk by American Federation of Teachers president Randi Weingarten as she explores the future of public education - and the challenges and opportunities ahead. Read More ››
