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| Tuesday, November 3rd |
10:00 a.m.
Room 122
Ford Hall
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The Symphony Video Series: Aaron Copland and Samuel Barber
The American spirit of the 1920s was captured in the work of Copland, with his spare and angular style influenced by jazz. Barber elevated the art form of the symphony in America to a new level of beauty, design, and elegance.
Our presenter is ICL member Virginia Corrie-Cozart.
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11:00 a.m.
Room 122
Ford Hall
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Economics 101: A Mini-Series
Part 4–Money and Banking
In Session 4, ICL member Mark Kasoff will focus on: the functions of money in a market economy, central banking, and how the U.S. Federal Reserve conducts monetary policy. We will look at recent developments in the U.S. banking system.
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1:00 p.m.
Cone Chapel
Waller Hall
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Travels in Music
Fred Sautter, principal trumpet with the Oregon Symphony for 38 years, accompanied by Katherine George, keyboardist for the Symphony for 44 years, will play and discuss music from a variety of countries and centuries, illustrating similarities and differences. Both have traveled extensively and Fred began his career with two different European orchestras. They will also talk about their training, experiences, and life in a major symphony orchestra.
For a recent performance with Fred in Costa Rica, click on:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9vTfjJ9cQc
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nqoyjfh0rD4
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| Thursday, November 5th |
10:00 a.m.
Room 122
Ford Hall
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Economics 101: A Mini-Series
Part 5–International Trade and Investment
Session 5 will focus on: the benefits of trade caused by absolute and comparative cost advantage, the terms of trade, tariffs and quotas, and foreign exchange rates. Trade policy, including the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), the European Union (EU), and World Trade Organization (WTO) are examined. ICL member Mark Kasoff is our presenter.
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11:00 a.m.
Room 122
Ford Hall
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Become Your Own Body Mechanic: Useful Knowledge Addressing the Wear and Tear that Comes with Age
This presentation will address suggestions from an orthopedic physical therapist who has worked with Dr. Shaw, our presenter on orthopedics this past spring semester. Jennifer Truax, MSPT, ATC/R, is Co-Director of Therapy Services for Hope Orthopedics of Oregon.
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1:00 p.m.
Room 122
Ford Hall
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The Story of Calypso and the Steel Drum Music of Trinidad and Tobago
Robert Brudvig, OSU Assistant Professor of Percussion and Music Theory, will trace the history and development of the steel drum. In addition to his teaching, Robert is a prolific musician performing regularly on marimba, steel drums, and as a guest percussionist in regional symphonies. For ICL he will perform musical examples demonstrating the unique sound and "feel" of the steel drum and will discuss the co-evolution of calypso music, the national music of Trinidad and Tobago.
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| Tuesday, November 10th |
10:00 a.m.
Smullin B-17
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In the Beginning: What Makes for a Great Opening to a Short Story?
In this session we will examine the openings of several dynamic short stories--some contemporary, some classic--and discuss the different elements that make these openings effective. We'll think both about what makes us read on, and how these openings dictate where a story takes us. Participants will also experiment with openings to stories of their own. Scott Nadelson, Assistant Professor of English at Willamette University, is our presenter.
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1:00 p.m.
Smullin B-17
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Great Decisions: Egypt–Key Ally in the Middle East
Egypt has long been an important U.S. ally in the Middle East. How will the relationship change when Mubarak passes from the scene? We will also explore the economic, social and political changes taking place in Egypt today.
Read the Foreign Policy Association's Spring Update on Egypt here: http://www.fpa.org/topics_info2414/topics_info_show.htm?doc_id=858685.
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| Thursday, November 12th |
10:00 a.m.
Smullin B-17
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Can We Listen to Reason? Warnings That We're on the Wrong Track
Cogent, compelling warnings -- that exponential population growth must be stopped, that faith in technology to solve our problems is misplaced, that consumer culture cannot bring satisfaction, that greed and envy are treacherous underpinnings for an economic system, that violence elicits more violence, that Nature bats last -- have been basically ignored for more than two centuries. These warnings have come from some of the best minds of their times and have often been endorsed by other respected scientists and thinkers. Yet their influence on public policy and individual behavior has been hardly noticeable. Looking at a sample of these warnings, we will ask ourselves: Why have we largely ignored them? What will it take to make us heed them? and What would we have to do if we did take them seriously? Professor Emeritus, Richard Clinton, of Oregon State University returns for this presentation.
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1:00 p.m.
Smulin B-17
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Big Bucks and Long Runs (1970s to the Present) – American Broadway Musicals Video
In his final lecture of the series, Prof. Messenger discusses the “concept musical” genre, created by Stephen Sondheim and others; the English influence on U.S musicals; the “dark” musicals; and the revival of the humorous touch with The Producers and Wicked. Some other musicals discussed are Company; Sweeney Todd; Jesus Christ, Superstar; A Chorus Line; Chicago; and 42nd Street.
Presenter Dorothy M. Stewart, will bring this fine series to a close in the 2nd hour.
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| Tuesday, November 17th |
10:00 a.m.
Room 122
Ford Hall
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The Loving Lens and More
International award-winning photographer Jill Cannefax will discuss The Loving Lens, a non-profit organization she developed. Through this program, she teaches elementary school children how to take beautiful portraits and at the same time learn about cooperation, trust and respect. She will also talk about her exciting career as a photographer specializing in environmental portraiture.
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1:00 p.m.
Room 122
Ford Hall
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Economics 101: A Mini-Series
Part 6–Economic Policy
ICL member Mark Kasoff is our presenter for Session 6 which will use the tools developed in previous sessions to look at government economic policy at the micro, macro and international levels. Topics include: the regulation of free markets, including U.S. antitrust policy, fiscal and monetary policy, market failure and environmental policy, and international trade policy.
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2:00 p.m.
Room 122
Ford Hall
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An Introduction to Geology - Groundwater Contamination
The Nature of Earth video series introduces you to physical geology, the study of Earth's minerals, rocks, soils, and the processes that operate on them through time. Our lectures this term concentrate on Groundwater – a non-renewable resource. Today’s topic will include several environmental concerns including groundwater pollution, dewatering and saltwater encroachment. For this session our ICL presenter is Paul Rice and our Lecturer is John Renton, Ph.D., West Virginia University.
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| Thursday, November 19th |
10:00 a.m.
Room 122
Ford Hall
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Book Discussion – Fall Reading Selection
Twenty Questions, by Alison Clement
An April review in the Statesman-Journal of Twenty Questions by Oregon Author Alison Clement quotes the author as saying:” I’ve been a bartender, waitress, factory worker, taxi driver, house painter, telemarketer, night watchman and now I’m an elementary school librarian and writer, but I don’t write books for kids. I’m interested in adult relationships and adult flaws and compromises.” The review continues: “In Twenty Questions, Clement opens up the world of June, an elementary school cafeteria worker who turns down a ride, then learns that the same man has been arrested for murder of the mother of a student in her school. As she begins to obsess about the fate she seemingly escaped, she establishes an unusual relationship with the dead woman’s family. It is an exploration of the danger of even well-intentioned untruths and the limits of responsibility.”
ICL member, Lois Rosen, along with author Alison Clement will lead our discussion. There will be several ICL copies available in September for sharing.
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11:00 a.m.
Room 122
Ford Hall
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Oregon Poetry Reading
Oregon has inspired poetry from early on, but it has been collected and anthologized most widely in the past eighty years. ICL members Lois Rosen, Virginia Corrie-Cozart, and others will read the works of poets represented in the newly established Oregon Poetry Collection at the State Library and try to put them into the context of place and time, and the literary expectations of the day.
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1:00 p.m.
Smullin B-17
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The ICL Theatre Players Present!
The ICL Playreading Committee has selected three short, one act plays, which address the struggle between the powerful and the weak. They will be presented by the ICL Theatre Players and directed by ICL member Peter Rasmussen, who brings expertise in acting and directing from his involvement with the Pentacle Theater.
Peter’s synopsis of the plays:
“In The Car by Eric Ferguson, the subjugated person remains weak, because he never comes to understand the nature of unfairness. In Trifles by Susan Glaspell, we see a subjugated class use their intelligence and strength as a group to stand up for one of their own without directly challenging authority. Finally, in The Lemonade Stand by Bryan P. Harnetiaux, a powerless person turns the tables on the powerful, using some of the very tools of oppression under which she has suffered.”
A question/answer session will follow the presentation.
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| Tuesday, November 24th |
10:00 a.m.
Room 122
Ford Hall
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Great Decisions 2009: Energy and the Global Economy
Presentations and discussion will focus on the options available to the United States and the world in regard to alternative sources of energy and energy diversification. Is the goal of energy independence for the U.S. a realistic one? How can goals of energy independence and reducing impacts on climate change be achieved? What will be the impact on the U.S. and global economies of "cap and trade" policies?
Coordinator for this presentation and discussion will be ICL member Bob Thomas.
Read the Foreign Policy Association's Spring Update on Energy and the U.S. Economy at: http://www.fpa.org/topics_info2414/topics_info_show.htm?doc_id=858683.
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1:00 p.m.
Room 122
Ford Hall
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150 Years of Oregon's Artistic Heritage
To continue our celebration of Oregon at 150, we will look at the art and artists that have enriched Oregon's history. We will explore the works of artists from before Oregon became a state to the present day. Are you familiar with the work of WU faculty through the years? WPA art? artists working in our state today? native american artists? Do you know the artists behind the varied murals and sculptures at the State Capitol? Special recognition will go to Leroy Setzoil, the third of the artists featured in the Preservation of Oregon's Artistic Heritage series. Our presenter is ICL member, Sharon Wright.
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| Thursday, November 26th |
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THANKSGIVING DAY
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