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Community Conversations Events Set for This Fall
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Community Conversations, produced by UO Housing and cosponsored by the UO Libraries, is the flagship living-learning series within the residential curriculum of University Housing. The series offers a unique forum for exploring a diversity of academic, political, and popular culture topics. All Community Conversation events are free and open to the public.
Winter 2013 Community Conversation Events
To Be Announced
Other Opportunities for Community Conversations
If you are unable to attend any of the Community Conversations sessions, they air on Channel 23 on the Wednesday following the event, from 8:30 P.M. to 10:00 P.M. A selection of previous Community Conversations is streamed and can be viewed on demand on the UO Channel.
For more information about the Community Conversations program, contact Kevin Hatfield, assistant director for academic initiatives, Residence Life, University Housing, 541-346-1977; kevhat@uoregon.edu.
The UO Libraries plays an important collaborative role in Community Conversations, with several library staff members contributing to the programs. The library also provides suggested readings and multimedia presentations to enhance the sessions.
Special thanks to UO librarians and subject specialists for their contributions to the 2012-13 Community Conversations program.
Fall 2012 Community Conversations
Censor This!
Thursday, November 8, 7-8:30 p.m.
Living Learning Center Performance Hall
Worried about censorship? Everything from books, films and internet have been censored. Find out what censorship looked like in the past and where it is heading. The conversation will focus on what suppression of information looks like and what you can do to prevent it.
Strike a Pose! Photo Manipulation
Thursday, November 1, 7-8:30 p.m.
Living Learning Center Performance Hall
Come join us for a spectacular panel about photo manipulation. We will explore the ethics of manipulating photos, how photography has evolved over the decades, and the creative minds behind the art.
University Underground
Thursday, October 25, 7–8:30 p.m.
Central Power Station
Learn about the infrastructure of the UO and sign up for an underground tour of the east campus tunnels. The University of Oregon’s Central Power Station (CPS) is responsible for the maintenance of five miles of tunnels that produce 30% of the campus electrical demand and steam production. Join us for an in-depth tour of CPS and the tunnels connected to it.
Out in the Silence
Thursday, October 18, 7–8:30 p.m.
Living Learning Center Performance Hall
Out in the Silence is a film and campaign for fairness and equality in rural, small-town America that raises awareness of the LGBT community. Watch the film, ask experts questions, and learn about on-campus resources and how to be an active member at the University of Oregon.
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