On October 23, 2009, City Club welcomed former Oregon Board of Higher Education members Kirby Dyess, John von Schlagell, and Donald Blair.

Appointed by Governor Kulongoski

On October 23, 2009, City Club welcomed former Oregon Board of Higher Education members Kirby Dyess, John von Schlagell, and Donald Blair.

Appointed by Governor Kulongoski in 2004, they served until 2008, tasked with creating an innovative, entrepreneurial system to stabilize university income and costs. They discussed their experiences and how outdated organizational structures reportedly hindered their ability to achieve these higher education goals.

A local news story provides further context: Higher Education Leaders Say Structures Hindered Goals.

In 2004, the Gabriel Dumont Institute gathered Métis Elders from across Saskatchewan. Maria Campbell interviewed Jeanne Pelletier and Clementine Longworth to document their stories and learn

In 2004, the Gabriel Dumont Institute gathered Métis Elders from across Saskatchewan. Maria Campbell interviewed Jeanne Pelletier and Clementine Longworth to document their stories and learn about their past.

Their narratives offer a rich tapestry of Métis life, covering experiences with education, transportation, the Michif language, Road Allowance living, employment, hunting, fishing, food, and celebrations. They also shared insights on cultural practices like dancing, fiddling, jigging, square dancing, clothing, medicine, midwifery, and significant historical events such as the 1885 Resistance and Louis Riel.

Explore more resources on Métis history and culture at the Métis Museum.

Lesley John Jumbo argues that forests are living, communicating systems humanity has failed to understand. He challenges conventional views of deforestation, highlighting its profound impact on

Lesley John Jumbo argues that forests are living, communicating systems humanity has failed to understand. He challenges conventional views of deforestation, highlighting its profound impact on ecosystems, climate, and human survival. Jumbo introduces Reforest AI as a technological solution to help us better comprehend nature, fostering collaboration rather than control. His message urges a critical shift in perspective: recognizing forests as vital partners for our future and questioning if we are finally ready to listen.

An Embedded Systems Engineer, Lesley John Jumbo founded ReforestAI, an AI hardware solution combating deforestation and climate change. His work, rooted in robotics and IoT, focuses on deploying impactful technologies that address urgent environmental challenges. This talk was given at a TEDx event. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx.

John Fullerton of the Capital Institute spoke with Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv about aligning capital with sustainability principles and the

John Fullerton of the Capital Institute spoke with Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv about aligning capital with sustainability principles and the emergence of impact investing. He detailed how he integrates his personal values for a sustainable future into his own investment activities.

Fullerton also referenced the recent SoCap10 conference in San Francisco. He described it as the largest interdisciplinary gathering of individuals and institutions focused on the intersection of money and meaning.

This episode of "The Brain Health Revolution" features John Robbins, son of the Baskin-Robbins founder. He famously chose to forgo immense wealth, instead pursuing a "deeper American Dream"

This episode of "The Brain Health Revolution" features John Robbins, son of the Baskin-Robbins founder. He famously chose to forgo immense wealth, instead pursuing a "deeper American Dream" focused on a society at peace with its conscience, living in harmony with all life, and practicing compassionate ecosystem stewardship.

A powerful advocate for a sane, ethical, and sustainable future, Robbins has spoken at major conferences, received prestigious honors like the Rachel Carson Award, and appeared on national shows. He co-founded and presides over the Food Revolution Network, which empowers over 600,000 members to transform food systems for healthy people and a healthy planet.

Join us for an inspiring ITU160 Talk on April 24, 2025, at ITU Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, celebrating Girls in ICT Day. Monika Gehner and Arianna Dilauro from ITU will kick off the event

Join us for an inspiring ITU160 Talk on April 24, 2025, at ITU Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, celebrating Girls in ICT Day. Monika Gehner and Arianna Dilauro from ITU will kick off the event with an introduction.

Watch an engaging Auto Complete interview on Girls in ICT, featuring ITU Secretary General Doreen Bogdan-Martin and Permanent Representative of Costa Rica to the UN, Christian Guillermet Fernández. They will answer questions from students Manon Grivotet (Ferney-Voltaire high school) and Manon Wolniak (lycée in Saint-Genis-Pouilly).

#GirlsInICT #DigitalInclusion #ITU160 #EmpowerHer #digitaltransformation

Spiritual and religious spaces are fundamental community features, reflecting the importance of faith and connection. In a changing global context, the design and use of these places of worship

Spiritual and religious spaces are fundamental community features, reflecting the importance of faith and connection. In a changing global context, the design and use of these places of worship evolve to meet diverse public needs, fostering mutuality, engagement, and social capital.

John McAslan CBE and Aidan Potter (John McAslan + Partners), Sophia de Sousa, and The Revd The Lord Griffiths discuss how shared spaces, values, and connections shape communities socially and culturally.