Presented from Friendly House, three HGP members share stories of notable events in their lives. Organized by Suzanne Thornton.
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Virtual Reality
07/16/2017
Matthew DeMoss
Matthew DeMoss presents a brief history of Virtual Reality (VR) technology and demonstrates everyday uses of VR. He provides live demonstrations inside various VR programs for audience members. DeMoss is a 29 year old Portland resident. He has worked for Apple, PowerMax, DWFritz Automation, and is currently employed at Safeway IT. He enjoys exploring new technologies.
Trump’s Greatest Hits
06/25/2017
Jeff Seward
Jeff Seward provides a review of President Trump's first five months in office assessing the threats posed to the future of American democracy and the basic social compact that has prevailed in the U.S. since the New Deal. Jeff Seward is a full professor in the Department of Politics and Government at Pacific University and has been a frequent guest speaker at HGP. He is the author of a forthcoming article on democracy and political inequality. And he has just published a book about politics in Brazil.
The Ballad of the Barketts
06/18/2017
Pete and Paul Barkett
Most of us know the Barkett brothers as our favorite musicians at HGP, but it turns out they can talk too. In fact, they enjoy telling stories about their musical career, the role music has played in their lives, how they became Humanists, and how all of that intersects.
Race Relations in Portland/Vancouver
06/04/2017
Ena Abel
Ena Abel shares her research on the experiences of African Americans on each side of the Columbia River after the Vanport flood of 1948. Abel received her bachelor’s degree from Washington State University in Vancouver in May. She specializes in African American history and public history.