Tuesday, April 1

10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
"Great Decisions: U.S. Trade Policy," Jim Hanson [J. Flaming], Ford 122

US Trade PolicyAmerica’s foreign policy tools are not limited to sanctions, treaties or military campaigns – they also include the sales pitch. The logic behind this pitch, or “economic statecraft,” is simple: promote the benefits of democracy and the free market. In so doing, the U.S. will gain valuable and stable partners, both in business and in diplomacy. Now, as China and other emerging nations battle the U.S. for global influence, Secretary Kerry will take the reigns as a free market matchmaker.

Jim Hanson is our guest presenter.

Jim HansonJim Hanson is a retired Willamette professor. He received the Richard Iltis Award for Lifetime Achievement, presented by the Mortar Board to a retiring professor for a lifetime of honorable service to the students, staff, university, community and their profession. Hanson has been a member of the economics faculty since 1976. He taught courses on the economics of developing countries, international economics and macroeconomics

1:00-3:00 p.m.
"Volcanoes in Central Oregon: When Will the Next Eruption Occur, and How Will it Affect You?" Daniele McKay [Gary Beck], Ford 122
McKay

Cinder cones are the most common volcanic landform on Earth and often produce extensive lava flows and ash deposits (such as Lava Butte). Much of Dr. McKay's research involved mapping ash deposits in Central Oregon, where there have been hundreds of recent cinder-cone eruptions. The most recognized cinder cone in Sisters Country is Four Mile Butte, located about three miles from Sisters High School. Most of the kids know it well.

Dr. McKay is a geologist who lives in Bend and teaches at OSU-Cascades. She graduated with a PhD in geology from the University of Oregon in 2012, where she studied the processes and products of cinder cone eruptions. Cinder cones are the most common volcanic landform on Earth, and also the most common type of volcanoes found in the central Oregon Cascades. There are hundreds of relatively young cinder cones in this part of the world, many of which have produced extensive lava flows and ash deposits. Much of Dr. McKay's research involves mapping the ash deposits produced by recent cinder cone eruptions in Central Oregon.

In addition to teaching geology and studying cinder cones, Daniele enjoys hiking, climbing, and skiing in the Cascades. A life-long passion for exploring mountains sparked an early interest in science, eventually prompting her to examine natural processes in detail by studying geology.

Thursday, April 3

10:00 –11:00 a.m.
"Phil Hanni Student Scholars Presentation - Immunization Rates in Marion County," Taylor Ottomano [Joyce Zook], Ford 122

ottamanoOregon has the lowest immunization rate in the United States. Why do some Marion County parents resist having their children immunized? The aim of this research project is to understand this resistance.

In this program one of the six winners of the Phil Hanni Student Scholar Award will present a research paper that reflects creative and original work in their area of study. These papers have been selected by four teams of reviewers consisting of ICL members, Willamette faculty, and administrative staff. Competition for these awards began in March 2014. Erin Hanni will be presenting a certificate and a scholarship to each student following his/her presentation.

Taylor Ottomano , Willamette University Student
Major: Biology and Anthropology
Graduation Year: 2014
Faculty Sponsor: Joyce Millen

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
"Phil Hanni Student Scholars Presentation - Retinal Degeneration," Rebekah Daniel [Tom Zook], Ford 122

danielInsight into retinal degeneration is possible by studying motor proteins in retinal cells. Understanding these intricacies of human retinal function may help treat certain retinal diseases in future generations.

In this program one of the six winners of the Phil Hanni Student Scholar Award will present a research paper that reflects creative and original work in their area of study. These papers have been selected by four teams of reviewers consisting of ICL members, Willamette faculty, and administrative staff. Competition for these awards began in March 2014. Erin Hanni will be presenting a certificate and a scholarship to each student following his/her presentation.

Rebekah Daniel, Willamette University Student
Major: Physics
Graduation Year: 2014
Faculty Sponsor: David Altman

1:00–3:00 p.m.
"The Pen & The Bell: Mindful Writing in a Busy World," Holly Hughes [Lois Rosen], Ford 122

Holly HughesHow do we create space for writing or creativity in a world crowded with many distractions? How can we gain access to our deeper selves in the midst of our busy lives? Using the book she co-authored with Brenda Miller, The Pen & The Bell: Mindful Writing in a Busy World, Holly Hughes will guide us in contemplative and writing practices that help us pay attention in simple and profound ways. Come prepared to write, reflect and rest. No writing or meditation experience necessary.

Holly J. Hughes is co-author of The Pen and the Bell: Mindful Writing in a Busy World, editor of the anthology, Beyond Forgetting: Poetry and Prose about Alzheimer’s Disease, and the author of Boxing the Compass. A graduate of Pacific Lutheran University’s MFA program, she teaches writing at Edmonds Community College.

Tuesday, April 8

10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
"Who's There? What Goes On in the Dirt, in the Dark, Out in the Woods?", Bill Voelker, Ford 122

picture of Bill VoelkerBeneath the forest floor, a wide variety of poorly understood organisms, ranging in size from the microscopic to Oregon's and the world's largest living being, thrive and interact, collectively keeping forests and a good part of the world going. ICL member Bill Voelker, a retired forester, will discuss forest soil ecology.

1:00–2:00 p.m.
"Best Books of 2013," Robin Beerbower [Lois Rosen], Ford 122

robin beerbowerEvery year Robin Beerbower from the Salem Public Library creates a list of the 60-plus books from the past year, as collected from literary critics and library staff. In a fast-faced and lively presentation, she will give a brief talk about books from the list, focusing on leisure reading and recommendations for reading groups.

Robin has loved to read and recommend books since she was in the first grade. Robin started working at the Salem Library in 1973 as a Clerk II at the West Salem Branch. Over the past 38 years she has worked in a variety of positions including Circulation Library Assistant, Bookmobile librarian/driver (17 years), and Open.org accounts coordinator. In the early 1990s she started working as a fiction selector and in the late 1990s added homebound services coordinator to her duties. She is still managing the homebound services program and selecting fiction and large print titles, along with working at the West Salem Branch and the Circulation department.

2:00–3:00 p.m.
"The Story of Human Language Video Series, Lecture 18:'Dialects—Spoken Style, Written Style'," Prof. John McWhorter , Ford 122

mcwhorter We often see the written style of language as how it really “is” or “should be.” But in fact, writing allows uses of language that are impossible when a language is only a spoken one, which all but about 200 of the world’s languages effectively are. Writing allows the preservation of a massive vocabulary in dictionaries: spoken languages have some tens of thousands of words at most. Writing allows longer, more elaborate sentences than are typical of speech anywhere in the world. Early writing, such as the Hebrew Bible with its brief phrases, represents speech rather than the artifice of writing. A main reason that standard varieties appear to be “realer” than nonstandard ones is that they have a richer vocabulary and more elaborated syntax. But it is important to realize that this trait is an artificial imposition from technology on the natural history of human language.

The presentation will be hosted by Carmen Schmitz.

Thursday, April 10

10:00 –11:00 a.m.
"Phil Hanni Student Scholars Presentation - Charismatic Christianity," Maxfield Peterson [Gary Beck], Ford 122

petersonRecently, the global religious landscape has experienced a massive and unprecedented expansion of the practice of Charismatic Christianity, which embraces a strand of theological conservatism that emphasizes supernatural appeal through liturgy such as speaking in tongues and divine intervention. I explore this phenomenon’s political impact on Latino Americans.

In this program one of the six winners of the Phil Hanni Student Scholar Award will present a research paper that reflects creative and original work in their area of study. These papers have been selected by four teams of reviewers consisting of ICL members, Willamette faculty, and administrative staff. Competition for these awards began in March 2014. Erin Hanni will be presenting a certificate and a scholarship to each student following his/her presentation.

Maxfield Peterson, Willamette University Student
Major: Politics
Graduation Year: 2014
Faculty Sponsor: David Gutterman

11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
"Phil Hanni Student Scholars Presentation - Wilson-Durbin House," Maureen Ricks [Judy Heltzel], Ford 122

ricksThis research presents the historical context of the Wilson-Durbin House and how it is a significant site for the city of Salem because of its Gothic Revival architectural style. This research also examines how the artifacts of the families who lived in the house reveal who these people were and how they relate to their time and place in the history of Salem.

In this program one of the six winners of the Phil Hanni Student Scholar Award will present a research paper that reflects creative and original work in their area of study. These papers have been selected by four teams of reviewers consisting of ICL members, Willamette faculty, and administrative staff. Competition for these awards began in March 2014. Erin Hanni will be presenting a certificate and a scholarship to each student following his/her presentation.

Maureen Ricks, Willamette University Student
Major: Archaeology
Graduation Year: 2014
Faculty Sponsor: Scott Pike

1:00–2:00 p.m.
ICL Favorite Books [Erin Hanni], Ford 122

Description TBA

2:00–3:00 p.m.
"Contemporary Literature Discussion", Bea Epperson, Ford 122
Elephant Whisperer

The book selection for the spring term will be: The Elephant Whisperer by Lawrence Anthony and Graham Spence. This is a nonfiction book and is the best one of the 12 selected by my Book Club this year. (in my opinion) It was written in 2012. The primary author died this past year and when he did, the herd of elephants magically appeared at his home on the reserve in S. Africa--stayed about 3 days and then slipped away.

The book is longer than Gentlemen of the Road but shorter than The Secrets of Mary Bowser. It is a real page-turner. I finished it in 4 evenings. I think it will appeal to animal lovers as well as those who don't 'fancy' them. Some of our members have been to Africa and will relate to the experiences on Anthony's reserve. There is much in the book that will spark discussion. Below is a short summary.

The Elephant Whisperer by Lawrence Anthony and Graham Spence

On a game reserve in South Africa, owner Lawrence Anthony was asked to accept a herd of "rogue" wild elephants. He didn't need the problems but he was the herd's last chance--they would be killed if he wouldn't take them. In the years following, he became part of their family. The book is a heartwarming, exciting, funny and sometimes sad memoir of Anthony's experience with the herd and also with members of the Zulu nation. (nonfiction)

Tuesday, April 15

10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
"Filming Denali," Andy Adkins, Ford 122

Andy AdkinsThis June, the National Outdoor Leadership School's (NOLS) Expedition Denali, made up of predominately African Americans, set out to climb the highest peak in North America, Mt. McKinley (also known as Denali). The group aimed to inspire minorities to get active and get outdoors. Andy Adkins, pro-filmmaker and novice climber, was there to capture the journey.

Read more about the expedition.

Andy Adkins is a Portland-based film producer, editor and motion graphics artist. He is a partner at Distill Productions and holds a Master of Fine Arts from Montana State University's Science and Natural History Filmmaking program. Andy Adkins is the son of ICL members Janet and George Adkins.

1:00–2:00 p.m.
"How to Listen to and Understand Great Music, Video Lecture 26: The Symphony: Music for Every Person," Dr. Robert Greenberg, Ford 122

Greenburg

The typical Classic-era symphony has four movements, each with its own distinctive character. The Classical-era symphony grew out of Baroque-era opera and became tremendously popular with the rising middle class of the late 18th century. The accessible, tuneful style of music this middle class audience demanded crystalized in the music produced in Vienna during the last third of the 18th century. More than any other single composer, it was Joseph Haydn who standardized the Classical-era symphony. Haydn's Symphony no. 92 is a brilliant example of his symphonic model.

2:00–3:00 p.m.
"Comparing Classic Era Symphonies." Solveig Holmquist, Ford 122

HolmquistAs a followup to Dr. Greenberg's 1:00 lecture-demonstration on the Classical-era Symphony in which he uses Haydn's Symphony #92 as the subject for study, during this second hour we will sample and examine three other Classical symphonies, of progressively later vintage, as a way of tracing both the progress of the form itself and of looking closely at the unique style of each composer.

Haydn's Symphony #94, written in 1794 when the composer was 66 years old, Beethoven's First Symphony, composed in 1799 when he was only 18, and Schubert's 3rd Symphony, premiered in 1815 but also work of an 18-year-old composer, provide rich material for comparison on many levels.

Thursday, April 17

10:00 -11:00 a.m.
"Phil Hanni Student Scholars Presentation - J.S. Bach’s Chaconne in D Minor," Chloe Prendergast [Solveig Holmquist], Ford 122

prendergastJ.S. Bach’s Chaconne in D Minor for solo violin is a standard in the violin repertory. I will perform selections of the work on both the modern and the baroque violins, with their respective bows, and discuss the ways in which my interpretations have been influenced by the instruments themselves and their inherent characteristics, history, and role in performance today.

In this program one of the six winners of the Phil Hanni Student Scholar Award will present a research paper that reflects creative and original work in their area of study. These papers have been selected by four teams of reviewers consisting of ICL members, Willamette faculty, and administrative staff. Competition for these awards began in March 2014. Erin Hanni will be presenting a certificate and a scholarship to each student following his/her presentation.

Chloe Prendergast, Willamette University Student
Major: Violin Performance
Graduation Year: 2014
Faculty Sponsor: John Peel

11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
"Phil Hanni Student Scholars Presentation - The World on Coke," Lauren Vermilion [Hardin King], Ford 122

vermilionThis research looks into the differences in the cultural integration of grassroots movements that opposed Coca-Cola in Mexico and India.

In this program one of the six winners of the Phil Hanni Student Scholar Award will present a research paper that reflects creative and original work in their area of study. These papers have been selected by four teams of reviewers consisting of ICL members, Willamette faculty, and administrative staff. Competition for these awards began in March 2014. Erin Hanni will be presenting a certificate and a scholarship to each student following his/her presentation.

Lauren Vermilion, Willamette University Student
Major: Environmental Science, Politics
Graduation Year: 2014
Faculty Sponsor: David Gutterman

1:00-3:00 p.m.
"Willamette University Piano Students," Anita King and Jean-David Coen [Solveig Holmquist], ** Hudson Hall **

kingWillamette University Music Professors Anita King and Jean-David Coen will have piano students perform Classic-era works. The students are preparing their Senior recitals.

Anita King, Professor of Piano, Director of Grace Goudy Distinguished Artists Seriescoen

Jean_David Coen, Professor of Piano

Tuesday, April 22

10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
"PowerPoint Tutorial," Sally Schriver , Ford 122

SchriverDescription TBA

1:00-3:00 p.m.
"Opera Organically: Historical Perspective on the Modern Singer’s Search for Voice," Rebecca Fromherz [Solveig Holmquist], ** Hudson Hall **

FromherzThe classical singing voice is called elusive, complex, miraculous and intangible. Yet history is full of “bread crumbs” for the modern singer to find the true Source of Voice. Come along on a journey of song and celebration as soprano Rebecca Fromherz shares strategies and stories that can help lead anyone to their most authentic singing voice.

Soprano Rebecca Fromherz is the 2008 recipient of the Lillian and Paul Petri Foreign Music Study Award from the Benton County Foundation, Oregon. Locally she has sung with the Salem Concert Band and Festival Chorale Oregon, as well as in the Smith Fine Arts Series at WOU, and on Oregon Art Beat. Rebecca started her West Coast performance career winning the ‘Young Artists Live’ Competition in Portland in 1996, and the chance to sing at Schnitzer Concert Hall as a seventeen year old. In the same year she was also honored to attend the San Francisco Girl’s Chorus Opera Training Program with Blanche Thebom, after which she moved to Ohio to receive her B.A. in Vocal Performance from Oberlin Conservatory of Music.

She was honored as ‘Outstanding Vocal Student’ at Oberlin for her work in the Otto B. Schoepfle Vocal Arts Center. Shortly after finishing at Oberlin Rebecca moved to Vienna, Austria, where she lived and was based for eight years. Her teachers there include Kammersängerinnen Christa Ludwig and Hilde Zadek, and Professor Konrad Leitner at the University of Vienna. Beside her private studies, Rebecca learned Dance and Acting at the Vienna Konservatorium. Rebecca’s European Professional Resume lists appearances at the famous Concertgebouw, Amsterdam, and outdoor opera festivals in Holland, Germany, Italy, Austria, and Slovakia. Currently she is studying with international voice teacher Jean-Ronald LaFond, and teaching, singing, writing, horseback riding, and residing in Dallas, Oregon. She will complete her M.Ed. at Willamette University’s GSE this spring.

Thursday, April 24

10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
“Oregon State Hospital: Historical and Current System of Mental Health Care Context,” Rupert Goetz M.D. [Peter Rassmussen], Ford 122

The presenter will trace the development of psychiatric state hospitals over time, giving particular attention to their changing missions, treatments and stakeholders. This section will be concluded with a brief overview of developments underway at the current Oregon State Hospital. Based on a brief review of the range of mental illnesses seen and treatment provided there, the presentation will next explore the the model of Recovery assumed at OSH and the differing outcomes associated with patients admitted under voluntary, and civil and criminal involuntary conditions. This section will conclude with a brief look at emerging trends and pressures faced by OSH as part of the overall public mental health system of care.

Learning Objectives:

At the end of the presentation, participants will:

  1. Be familiar with at least two dynamics that led to the establishment of State Hospitals across the U.S.;
  2. Be able to describe at least two illnesses seen and treatment being provided in the current Oregon State Hospital;
  3. Be able to describe at least two issues that patients face where the mental health and criminal justice systems intersect.
1:00–3:00 p.m.
"The Growing Levels of Income and Wealth Inequality," Mark Kasoff and Tom Hibbard , Ford 122

Mark Kasoff

ICL economists Tom Hibbard and Mark Kasoff will review increased levels of inequality in the distribution of income and wealth hibbardover the past several decades. After presenting data with tools of analysis such as Lorenz curves and Gini coefficients they will review the possible causes for these developments and evaluate policy measures suggested to reverse these trends.

Tuesday, April 29 All Day

ALL DAY
ICL Spring Field Trip

A Day in Beaverton and Hillsboro

Depart from Mission Mill Parking Lot: 7:30 am

Return to Mission Mill: 4:30 – 5:00 pm (traffic permitting)

Cost: $35 per person (checks only)

Sign-ups begin: Tuesday, April 8th

Oregon National Primate Research Center – 8:45 am – 12:00 noon

-Overview of the Center – 45 minutes

-Tour of the outdoor breeding colonies (Japanese “snow” monkeys) – 1 hour

-Scientist presentation, Pathobiology & Immunology research – 1 hour

Lunch – Stanford’s Restaurant – 12:15 – 1:40 pm

-We will have 4 options for lunch including vegetarian & gluten-free choices.

Rice Northwest Museum of Rocks and Minerals – 2:00 – 3:30 pm

-Guided tour of the collection of rocks and minerals from around the world.

-Meteorites, petrified wood, ancient fossils, fluorescent minerals, gem stones, etc.

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