Every fourth Thursday of the month*, Oregon WAND explores a compelling topic in depth with special features, guest speakers, and presentations. All Oregon WAND events are free and open to the public. Below you’ll find the Monthly Programs marked next to the event date. Oregon WAND Members & Allies: If you know of or are involved in an event that is aligned with the mission of WAND, please send us information about it for consideration in the Upcoming Events.
*January-May, September, October, and November (third Thursday due to Thanksgiving; no program in December)
May 2013
May 3, 2013 through June 14, 2013
PARTICLES ON THE WALL – COMBINING ART AND SCIENCE TO EXPLORE THE IMPACTS OF HANFORD AND THE NUCLEAR AGE
Oregon Physicians for Social Responsibility (PSR) is excited to host this thought-provoking collection of Hanford-related visual art, poetry, essays, scientific literature, and historical artifacts as it comes to Oregon for the first time. Particles on the Wall and the exhibit Opening Reception are free and open to the public, and the reception will take the place of Oregon PSR’s annual membership dinner this year.
Particles on the Wall was created in 2010 by its curators: Dianne Dickeman, Nancy Dickeman and Steven Gilbert. Collaborating with Washington PSR and the Institute of Neurotoxicology and Neurological Disorders, the exhibit has been shown in nine communities throughout the state of Washington. For information call, 503-274-2720 or visit www.oregonpsr.org
Date: Exhibit runs from May 3- June 14, 2013
Time: Weekdays 8:30 am- 5:30 pm; Sundays 8:30 am - 2:00 pm
Location: Ecotrust Building, 2nd Floor, 721 NW 9th Avenue, Portland, Oregon
Cost: Free and open to the Public
May 23, 2013 – Oregon WAND Monthly Program
BRAINSTORMING FOR WAND
May’s program will be a “planning workshop” focusing on WAND’s participation in the upcoming 2013 Pacific Northwest Interfaith Peace Walk. (See flyer from last year’s event.) This year, Oregon WAND Chair Susan Cundiff will be walking the entire route and documenting her daily journey on the Oregon WAND blog. This evening we want to brainstorm ideas about how best to publicize this event and get the word out.
We will also be discussing the Particles on the Wall Exhibit currently in Portland and how to bring it to Eugene. This moving exhibit of Hanford-related art, literature, essays, photos, and other artifacts is a reminder of the devastating effects of the Hanford nuclear site and continuing efforts to reduce (and hopefully one day eliminate) its impact.
This will be our final monthly program before the summer break. You’re invited to join us to talk, share, brainstorm, and discuss.
Date: Thursday, May 23, 2013
Time: 6:45 pm refreshments and intros; 7:00 pm program begins
Location: First United Methodist Church, 1376 Olive Street, Eugene
Cost: Free and open to the Public