Multicultural Resource Center
Events
Events are constantly changing and being added. Please check back for updates.
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If you are interested in sharing information about a event or program you offer, please leave a message at 503/517–7891 or mail the information to:
Reed College-MRC
3203 SE Woodstock Blvd
Portland, OR 97202
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September 17, 2009
Jackson Katz
7:30 p.m., Vollum lecture hall
Jackson Katz is an educator, author and filmmaker who has long been recognized as one of America's leading anti-sexist male activists. Katz is internationally recognized for his groundbreaking work in gender violence prevention education with men and boys.
September 24, 2009
Vijay Prashad
7 p.m., Eliot chapel
Vijay Prashad is the author of eleven books, including The Darker Nations: A People's History of the Third World, which was picked by the Asain American Writers' Workshop as the best nonfiction book of 2008.
November 3, 2009
damali ayo
7 p.m., Vollum Lounge
Lecture: “I can fix racism”
damali ayo, author, artist, and comedian, speaks about race, art,
and eco-living. Her award-winning work has been shown at galleries
across the world. damali and her work have been featured in over 100
publications world-wide including Harpers, the Village Voice, Salon.com, the Washington Post, Seattle Times, Chicago Tribune, Redbook, and CSPAN2's Book TV.
Some of her well known works are How to Rent a Negro and Panhandling for Reparations. Her forthcoming book is entitled Obasmistan! Land Without Racism. View her biography at this site.
January 18, 2010
Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service
All Day, Start at University of Portland Chiles Center
Reed is partnering with other local colleges and universities on a city wide Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service. The goal is to recruit 1,000 students to serve at 30-50 schools, non-profits and other community-based agencies. Before going out into the community, everyone will come together at the University of Portland Chiles Center, to share the vision for the day, have a time of remembrance for and learn about MLK Jr., and get excited to go out and serve.
Tuesdays, beginning September 1
Tuesday Talks
Weekly, 12 p.m., MRC
Beginning on September 1, Tuesday Talks are an opportunity to get together in the MRC with other students, faculty, and staff to discuss current events and the bigger issues that affect all of us. Don't forget to bring your lunch!
Monthly, beginning September 10
Monthly Movie Night
Monthly, 7 p.m., MRC
Monthly Movie Nights are intended to be a catalyst to discuss topics regarding class, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, and identity. Please join us on September 10 at 7 p.m. in the MRC for the first movie and popcorn!