Past Council Events
Headline and Cultural Forums
Sat, 04/10/2010 - 8:00pm
Al Andalus Ensemble — Seeds of Peace
Join the Al Andalus Ensemble in welcoming spring with two performances of “Seeds of Peace.” Dynamically fusing graceful music with contemporary flamenco dance, “Seeds of Peace” unifies the world’s music cultures, marrying East and West as well as Cla Read More ››
Headline and Cultural Forums
Fri, 04/09/2010 - Sun, 04/18/2010
Malika, Queen of the Cats
This amazing ensemble of felines and other characters was designed by resident artist, Jason Miranda and built by Tears of Joy Theatre’s puppeteers. The script was adapted from a Palestinian folktale by Nancy Aldrich, Tears of Joy’s Artistic Director Read More ››
Headline and Cultural Forums
Mon, 04/05/2010 - 7:00pm
Transforming Girls’ Lives in Africa: Social Entrepreneurship and Education
Viola Vaughn
Most girls in Senegal do not finish school. For every 60,000 girls entering the first grade, roughly 200 succeed in completing high school. Half of these young women attend university, and ultimately only 20 women out of the 60,000 will obtain a grad Read More ››
International Visitors
Mon, 04/05/2010 - 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Developing Youth Leadership in Brazil
Learn how four remarkable young Brazilians are using innovative approaches to harness the talent and energy of disadvantaged youth and build community leaders. These Brazilian social entrepreneurs will be visiting Portland under the auspices of the U Read More ››
International Speaker Series (2010)
Mon, 03/15/2010 - 7:00pm
Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Global Security
President Pervez Musharraf
As a nuclear power bordered by Afghanistan, China, Iran, and India, Pakistan’s global strategic importance cannot be overstated. Pervez Musharraf was President of Pakistan at the time of the September 11 attacks and growing Muslim militancy... Read More ››
International Speaker Series (2010)
Thu, 02/25/2010 - 7:00pm
The Global Financial Crisis: Made in America?
Joseph Stiglitz
The most cited economist in the world, Joseph Stiglitz served as Chief Economist of the World Bank and chaired President Clinton’s Council of Economic Advisors. Always controversial, he is sharply critical of current international economic policies, Read More ››
