Presentation by Rand Schenck about the harmful impacts that result from the burning of fossil fuels. Climate Reality is sobering. Mr. Schenck looks at actions offering us hope -- actions taking place across the planet. He discusses what each of us can do to make a difference. Rand Schenck is an activist leader with 350PDX. He was trained as a climate reality leader last year with Al Gore and his organization.
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Climate Reality: From Fear to Hope
07/31/2016
Rand Schenck
Scholarship Winners 2016
07/17/2016
Kay Byerly
Winners of Annual Humanist Essay Contest speak. Topic: Is the Concept of Separation of Church and State good for our country? Why or why not? How does it affect you personally?
Legacy of Neil Postman
07/10/2016
Dave Collamer
Presentation by Dave Collamer. Neil Postman was a professor at New York University and social critic from 1969 to 1999. He emphasized the shortcomings in American society in the areas of education, technology, history, and democracy. He published sixteen books including "Amusing Ourselves to Death" (1985). Postman was a humanist who believed that new technology can never substitute for human values.
The Need for New Contraceptives
06/12/2016
Jon Hennebold
Presentation by Dr. Jon Hennebold. On October 31, 2011, the world's population reached 7 billion. High birth rates occur in developing countries where access to family planning services are limited. This presentation highlights the need for developing effective and safe contraceptive methods. Dr. Hennebold is Professor at the Oregon National Primate Research Center (ONPRC) and adjunct faculty member at OHSU. He currently serves as the Director of the ONPRC Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART) Core.