OSU Alumni Association
2008 Spring Term
Issues and Ideas Strand
The Mexican-Origin Population in Oregon: Past and Present
Tuesday, April 1, 9:30
Numbers of Latinos residing in Oregon have increased dramatically during
the last decade. Latinos — particularly Mexicans — have been in Oregon since the early twentieth
century. Erlinda Gonzales-Berry, OSU Professor Emeritus of Ethnic Studies, explores the rich history of
migration and settlement of Mexicans in Oregon, highlighting their sustained practices of community building and
contributions to cultural and economic conditions in Oregon.
Host: Ed Heath
U.S. Presidential Election: An Oregon Perspective
Tuesday, April 8, 9:30
Bill Lunch, OSU Professor and Chair of Political Science and the
Political Analyst for Oregon Public Broadcasting (OPB), will provide his perspective on the U.S.
presidential race, in particular, the potential impact of the Oregon primary in May. The Oregon primary may or may not
play a significant role in deciding who will be running in 2008, but Bill will be able to offer some
interesting perspectives and commentary on the current and future role of Oregon in this, and future, U.S. presidential
elections.
Host: Bill Kemper
Federal Reserve System
Tuesday, April 15, 9:30
Karla Chambers, Co-Owner & Vice President of nearby Stahlbush Island
Farms and member of the Board of Directors of the Federal Reserve Bank, San Francisco, will give us an
insight into the workings of the FED and a current view of sustainable farming.
Host: Arne Landsberg
The Private Life of Vote By Mail
Tuesday, April 22, 9:30
What happens to your ballot after you submit it? What effect has “vote
by mail” had on voting patterns? How are "questionable" ballots processed? Jill Van Buren, Supervisor of
Elections for Benton County, will answer these and other questions you may have about the voting process in
Benton County.
Host: Becky McKenzie
Living Well With Chronic Conditions
Tuesdays, April 29, May 6, 13, 20, and 27, 9:30 AM -NOON and June 3, 1:30 - 4:00PM
Charlotte Drost, RN/FNP, will facilitate the Stanford Chronic
Disease Self-Management Program. This six week program is designed to help those with chronic conditions learn how
to take control of their health. Classes are fun and interactive, allowing participants to share
their successes and build a common source of support. Limited to 18 participants. Workbooks provided free. This
set of six classes is presented as a set, and participants should try to attend all six classes.
Host: Becky McKenzie
Pakistan, Al Qaeda, and Nuclear Weapons?
Tuesday, May 27, 1:30
In the past year the stability of Pakistan has seen a dramatic turn
for the worse as fundamentalists seem poised
to take over the country. What would happen if they did? How closely
aligned to Al Qaeda are they? Is
Osama bin Laden hiding in Pakistan? And are Pakistan's missiles
capable of reaching American targets? A
year ago, Mark Croati gave an exciting presentation to ALL. We are
pleased he is able to join us again. Mark
teaches Middle East Politics at St. Mary's College in Maryland and
teaches Global Hot Spots for Georgetown
University. He has taught classes at University of Maryland,
American University, and The George
Washington University.
Host: Jean Peters