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and Andrew Phillips from the University of Oregon’s School of Journalism and Communication, staff has launched
<br />the River House Outdoor Program blog featuring first-person accounts of
<br />Outdoor Program activities.
<br />In the first entry, Andrew recounts a snowboarding trip he and Julie took with
<br />the Outdoor Program – only his third time on a snowboard. In closing,
<br />Andrew admits he won’t be at the Sochi Olympics, but the day was so
<br />enjoyable, he will visit the mountain again. The blog also contains
<br />biographical information about the Outdoor staff, upcoming events and
<br />programs.
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<br />Since a photo is worth a thousand words and because everything the
<br />program does lends itself to photography, the students also helped create a
<br />River House OP Flickr page chock full of visual images of the fun and adventure participants experience in outdoor
<br />activities. The photos include exciting excerpts from whitewater rafting trips, snowboarding, the challenge course,
<br />skateboarding, surfing, adapted skiing and much more.
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<br />These virtual adventures augment the program’s Facebook site (become a fan!) and Recreation’s Twitter account
<br />(follow us!). For more information, contact Kathy Madison, 541-682-6342.
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<br />“What the Health?!” at Eugene Public Library
<br />The Eugene Downtown Public Library will host the "What the Health?!" film and forum series on Tuesday, March 9,
<br />at 6 p.m. Presented by Lane Coalition for Healthy Active Youth (LCHAY), the evening's film will be the acclaimed
<br />documentary "Unnatural Causes." Facilitated discussion will follow. Admission is free.
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<br />Through compelling real-life stories, "Unnatural Causes" explores the connections between health and key
<br />socioeconomic factors. According to USA Today, this “riveting” film explains "why your bank account, race, and zip
<br />code are more powerful predictors of healthiness than your medical coverage, habits and genes."
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<br />For more information, contact the Eugene Public Library at 541-682-5450 or www.eugene-or.gov/library.
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<br />Symposium: The State of Black Lane County
<br />Blacks in Government (BIG), The University of Oregon Black Student Union and the Urban League of Portland
<br />present a symposium: The State of Black Lane County, Education and Child & Youth Welfare, on Tuesday, March
<br />16, from 4:30 - 8:30 p.m. The event takes place at the Erb Memorial Union (EMU) Ballroom, 1228 University of
<br />Oregon. The Urban League of Portland’s State of Black Oregon report was published this year for the first time in
<br />17 years. It confirmed that social and economic disparities and systemic disadvantage still exist for African-
<br />Americans and other people of color in the state.
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<br />The State of Black Lane County Symposium features two topics: Education K-20 and Child and Youth Welfare.
<br />Panel speakers for the Education K-20 session include Nancy Golden, Colt Gill, George Russell, Mary Spilde and
<br />Richard Lariviere. The Child and Youth Welfare panel speakers include Lisa Smith, Lonnie Jackson, Kip Leonard
<br />and Jon Radich. For information, go to the State of Black Oregon’s website at
<br />http://www.ulpdx.org/StateofBlackOregon.html.
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<br />Human Rights Summit Planned for April 10
<br />Mark your calendars and save Saturday, April 10, to participate in a community-wide Human Rights Summit. This
<br />fabulous event is co-sponsored by the City of Eugene and the Community Coalition for Advancement of Human
<br />Rights. The summit will address human rights principles as expressed in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
<br />and their relevance to local human rights issues. Participants will have the opportunity to explore ways in which
<br />individuals, groups, and institutions can work together to respect, protect, and fulfill human rights at the local
<br />community level.
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<br />The event features keynote speakers and facilitated discussion, followed by a wide variety of workshop choices in
<br />the afternoon. Workshop topics include indigenous rights, immigrant rights, health care, anti-violence, food security,
<br />mental health care, surviving trauma, sexual violence, LGBTQ rights, right to shelter, know your rights, water and
<br />human rights, costs of war, environmental rights, neighborhood rights, and rights of the disabled. The April 10 all-
<br />day summit will be preceded by an evening kickoff event at Studio One in the Hult Center in downtown Eugene from
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<br />EUGENE CITY COUNCIL NEWSLETTER PAGE 3
<br />March 4, 2010
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