Tuesday, September 4
9:45 - 10:30 a.m. | "Coffee and Conversation," ICL [ICL Social Committee], Montag Den Come early to share summer stories and meet new members. Coffee and tea provided by the ICL Social Committee |
10:30 - 11:30 a.m. | "Opening Day Kickoff," Opening Session [ICL], Montag Den We continue our opening morning with comments from our Executive Director, Sally Schriver, followed by introduction of our new members. **Please wear your name tag!** |
11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | "Challenges Facing Liberal Arts Colleges," Dean Ruth P. Feingold [Anne Bowden], Montag Den
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1:30 – 3:30 p.m. | "Democracy's Retreat in Asia and the Surprising Malaysian Exception," Professor Greg B. Felker [Tom Hibbard], Kaneko Auditorium
Greg received his PhD from the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs in 1998. He is an Associate Professor of Asian & International Studies. He has been teaching at Willamette since 2005, and previously taught at the Hong Kong University of Science & Technology, and held visiting appointments at the University of Western Australia in Perth, Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok, Thailand, and the University of Maryland, College Park. |
Thursday, September 6
10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | "Tribal Matters in Oregon," Daniel Santos, JD [Bob Muir], Kaneko Auditorium
Associate Dean for Student Affairs and Administration, Daniel P. Santos, a graduate of Willamette University College of Law, returned to the school in June 2011 after two decades of service to four Oregon governors. As Associate Dean for Student Affairs and Administration, he consults with student organizations and oversees the offices of Admission, Career and Professional Development, and Student Services. Santos was a senior policy advisor for Gov. Ted Kulongoski and worked on an array of issues including tribal and labor relations, collective bargaining, housing, education and military services. In the first administration of Gov. John Kitzhaber, Santos served as legal counsel and education policy coordinator and worked on juvenile and adult criminal justice issues. Santos was Gov. Barbara Roberts’ legal counsel and chair of the Oregon Board of Parole and Post-Prison Supervision. He also served as Deputy Citizen’s Representative and director of the Commission on Agricultural Labor in Gov. Neil Goldschmidt’s administration. Santos’ numerous honors include the Paul J. DeMuniz Professionalism Award from the Oregon Hispanic Bar Association; the Judge Mercedes Deiz Award from Oregon Women Lawyers; the Leadership Award from the Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce; and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the World Arts Foundation. In 1990, Southern Oregon University named him one of its distinguished alumni. |
1:30 – 3:30 p.m. | "Marine Mammals," Dr. Bruce Mate [Dru Johnson], Kaneko Auditorium
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Tuesday, September 11
10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | "Great Decisions: Media and Foreign Policy," Sharon Johnson and Bob Muir [Jeanette Flaming], Kaneko Auditorium
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1:30 – 2:30 p.m. | "Music as a Mirror of History, Video Lecture: Berlioz/de L'Lisle: 'La Marseillaise' (1830)," Professor Robert Greenberg [Solveig Holmquist], Kaneko Auditorium
Robert Greenberg earned a B.A. in music, magna cum laude, from Princeton University and received a Ph.D. in music composition, from the University of California, Berkeley, where he studied with Olly Wilson. At the San Francisco Conservatory of Music he was chairman of the Department of Music History and Literature and Director of the Adult Extension Division. Dr. Greenberg is currently Music Historian-in-residence with San Francisco Performances. Greenberg has lectured for some of the most prestigious musical and arts organizations in the United States, and is the resident composer and music historian for National Public Radio’s Weekend All Things Considered. He is also the Music Historian in Residence at San Francisco Performances, and hosts their "Saturday Morning Series" (a lecture combined with performances) with the Alexander String Quartet. |
2:30 – 3:30 p.m. | "One-Hit Wonders," Solveig Holmquist [Solveig Holmquist], Kaneko Auditorium
ICL member and WOU Music Professor Emerita |
Thursday, September 13
10:30 - 11:30 a.m. | "Creative Process in Printmaking," Ann Kresge [Jinx Brandt], Kaneko Auditorium
Ann Kresge is an internationally exhibited artist whose works are in university, museum and private collections. She works in a range of media and has a specialty in printmaking and book arts. Kresge was born in Wisconsin, has lived in Europe and NY and is currently a resident of Salem, Oregon. She has a BA in Studio Art from Smith College and an MFA in Printmaking and Graphic Design from Pratt Institute. Kresge’s work is included in the following collections: The National Museum of Women In The Arts, Washington DC, The Victoria and Albert Museum, London, Yale University, Vassar College, New York Public Library, US Library of Congress, and the Art Institute of Chicago." |
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | "The Hallie Ford Museum of Art: Looking Back, Looking Forward ," John Olbrantz [Bob Muir], Kaneko Auditorium
John Olbrantz is currently the Maribeth Collins Director of the Hallie Ford Museum of Art at Willamette University. A native of Washington, he holds a BA degree from Western Washington University and an MA degree from the University of Washington in the history of art, and a Study Certificate from the University of California, Berkeley in arts administration and management. In addition, he did further graduate study at the University of California, Santa Barbara. A specialist in ancient and American art, he is particularly interested in Roman art, the history of archaeology, contemporary American art, and the history of museums. |
1:30 – 2:30 p.m.. | "Hospice & Palliative Care: Past, Present, & Future," Melissa Lindley [Jinx Brandt], Kaneko Auditorium
Melissa Lindley, Community Outreach Coordinator at Willamette Valley Hospice, has been providing end-of-life education in the mid-valley for over 10 years. A graduate of Western Oregon University, Melissa came to hospice care with a varied background in public health and social services. She is passionate about helping the community understand their choices for end of life care and planning ahead for the end of life. To this end, she offers complimentary advance directive workshops to community groups and enjoys facilitating conversations about hospice and end of life issues. |
2:30–3:30 p.m. | "When Words Fail: An Introduction to Hospice Music Therapy," Jessica Western, MT-BC [Jinx Brandt], Kaneko Auditorium
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Tuesday, September 18
9:00 - 10:15 a.m. | September ICL Board Meeting, Kaneko Conference Room 121 |
10:30 -11:30 a.m. | "Food Justice," Ian Dixon-McDonald [Anne Bowden], Kaneko Auditorium "I have a vision that we can all live in a healthy and thriving community where everyone has access to nutritious affordable food every day. While most people may think FOOD is the most important word in our name, I think the most important word is SHARE. How can we create a true community that values each other so much that sharing is part of our core culture?" My talk today will be the story of how Food Banking has changed over the last 30 years to play a role in community building and addressing the intersection of hunger, poverty and equity. |
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | "TED: Ideas Worth Spreading," Don Gallagher [Anne Bowden], Kaneko Auditorium
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1:30 – 3:30 p.m. | "Birding Without Borders: An Epic World Big Year," Noah Strycker [Don Gallagher], Kaneko Auditorium
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Thursday, September 20
10:30 - 11:30 a.m. | "The Story of Bears," Lester Reed , Kaneko Auditorium
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11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | "One Hit Wonders," Solveig Holmquist [Jim McDonald], Kaneko Auditorium
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1:30 – 2:30 p.m. | "Play Preview of "Dead City"," Jonathan Cole, PhD [Deborah Ehlers], Kaneko Auditorium
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2:30 – 3:30 p.m. | "The Western Mining Frontier: Silverton, Colorado; A Case Study and a Family History," Bob Plantz [Don Gallagher], Kaneko Auditorium
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Tuesday, September 25
10:30 - 11:30 a.m. | "Almost All About Dogs," Paul Rice [Joel Woodman], Kaneko Auditorium
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11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | "Climate Change and the Need for Sustainable Energy and Transportation: PART 1–The Science of Climate Change," Peter Ronai, Kaneko Auditorium
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1:30 – 2:30 p.m. | "Thirty Years of Raising and Training Puppies for Guide Dogs For The Blind," Sharon Zupo [Barbara McReal], Kaneko Auditorium
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2:30 – 3:30 p.m. | "Climate Change and the Need for Sustainable Energy and Transportation: PART 2–Sustainable Energy," Peter Ronai, Kaneko Auditorium In this second hour, Peter deals with Sustainable Power Generation. The Trump administration is committed to increasing the share of coal as a source of US power generation, despite overwhelming evidence that coal is a major contributor to atmospheric greenhouse gases (not to mention radioactivity—yes, radioactivity! —and other forms of pollution in the environment). |
Thursday, September 27
10:30 - 11:30 a.m. | "The "Art" of Gallery Direction," David Wilson [Jinx Brandt], Kaneko Auditorium
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11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | "David Wilson: My Art and Research," David Wilson [Jinx Brandt], Kaneko Auditorium A presentation and explanation of my artwork, and art related research with military art archives in Washington DC. |
1:30 – 3:30 p.m. | "Surviving the H-Bomb," John R. Halderman [Ken Panck], Kaneko Auditorium
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