Presented from Friendly House, three HGP members share stories of notable events in their lives. Organized by Suzanne Thornton.
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Election Results Part One
11/13/2016
Jeff Seward
Election post-mortem presentation by Jeff Seward. Why did the winners win and the losers lose? What does that tell us about the Democratic and Republican Parties and their candidates? What about third party candidates? What does the election tell us about the state of American democracy? What does the Trump phenomenon tell us about American politics? Seward, an associate professor in the Department of Politics and Government at Pacific University, has been a popular speaker at HGP. He teaches comparative politics, political philosophy, political economy, and courses on Latin America. Prior to his academic career, he was a reporter and documentary film producer.
Albertina Kerr
11/06/2016
Joshua Goldstein
Presentation by Joshua Goldstein about the history of Albertina Kerr, how Albertina Kerr currently impacts our community and how the organization is preparing to serve those in need for the next 100 years. Joshua has more than 10 years’ experience working for nonprofit organizations. For the past four years, he has served as Albertina Kerr’s Director of Individual and Planned Giving. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Women’s Studies from Washington State University and an MBA from Willamette University.
Affordable Housing
10/30/2016
Anthony Petchel
Presentation by Anthony Petchel about REACH and the affordable housing crisis. The mission of REACH is to develop and maintain a permanent resource of affordable housing, promote healthy neighborhoods, and provide opportunities for low-income people through partnerships and community involvement. Anthony Petchel has been involved in strategic planning for over fifteen years.
Liberal Arts Under Attack
10/23/2016
Dave Collamer
Presentation by Dave Collamer. Over the centuries critics have argued about the usefulness of a liberal arts education, one that emphasizes thinking and reflection about history, philosophy, literature, science, and the arts. And since the Great Recession of 2008, parents and students are wondering whether such an education is helpful in getting a job in this difficult economy, much less worth the incredible cost of a bachelor's degree. Dave takes a look at the assumptions we make and whether the liberal arts have indeed become a frill that students can do without.