Upcoming Friday Forums

Earthquakes in Oregon: Past, Present and Future

Scott Burns, PSU Professor of Geology
Date: 
March 12, 2010 - 12:15pm
Speaker(s): 
Scott Burns, Professor of Geology, Portland State University

In a region where geological hazards – including volcanic eruptions, landslides and floods – abound, earthquakes are still perhaps Oregon’s primary natural threat. With the Oregon coast only 75 miles from a major off-shore fault line, and over 300 years of pressure building since the last significant earthquake along this fault, Oregon is at risk of a severe (up to 9.0 magnitude) earthquake that could potentially cause extensive devastation and loss of life. Since the earthquake in Haiti, many are asking: is Oregon prepared for “the big one”?

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Upcoming Forums:
March 19, 2010 - 12:00pm Beeman Challenge Recognition plus TBD Friday Forum

Portland Trail Blazers vs. New York Knicks

Blazers Huddle
Date: 
March 31, 2010 - 7:00pm - 10:00pm

Rose Garden Arena, 1 North Center Court Street, Portland, OR 97227

Advance ticket purchase required!

The Portland Trail Blazers are teaming up with the City Club of Portland for an exciting night of basketball when the Trail Blazers host the New York Knicks.  A portion of each ticket purchased through this program will go back to support the City Club of Portland.

Portland's Roadside Architecture

Roadside Architecture
Date: 
March 25, 2010 - 5:30pm - 7:00pm

City Club Commons, 901 SW Washington St., Portland OR 97206

Beginning in the 1920s, a new kind of architecture developed along America's roadways. Geared to passing motorists, these fanciful representations of giant Paul Bunyans, over-sized animals and other objects caught the eye and were not easily forgotten. Sometimes there was a relationship bweteen the architecture and the goods sold, but often roadside architecture was simply outrageous for its own sake. Over time, roadside architecture evolved to include thematic examples, like theaters designed with the exotic imagery of distant cultures.

Committee: 
New Leaders Council

Shake Things Up! Critical Skills for Portland’s New Leaders: A three-part leadership development series

Leadership
Date: 
March 27, 2010 - 10:00am - 2:30pm

City Club Commons, 901 SW Washington St., Portland OR 97205

Portland’s history is filled with stories of enterprising leaders, but Portland needs inspired, resourceful and innovative leaders prepared to tackle today’s challenges as well. Join City Club’s New Leaders Council for one or all sessions of this three-part training series where you’ll meet fellow Portlanders who are new to their leadership roles or who aspire to become leaders. You’ll learn research-based leadership fundamentals, hear perspectives from veteran Portland leaders and learn hands-on skills practice you can immediately apply to your life.

Committee: 
New Leaders Council
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