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Write a powerful, persuasive statement. Learn the essential elements of a good application essay. Presenter Tim Cantrick uses a wide variety of examples from real college applications to illustrate positive and negative features.
The Friends of William Stafford and the Library present an evening of poetry honoring William Stafford, featuring poets Carolyne Wright, Penelope Scambly Schott, and Tim Barnes, emcee.
Join a member of the library staff for an engaging and thought-provoking discussion of Running the Rift. This discussion will be 1 hour long and will take place at the Library.
Join a member of the library staff for an engaging and thought-provoking discussion of Running the Rift. This discussion will be 1 hour long and will take place at Moonstruck Chocolates in Lake Oswego.
Tyler Russ is from Canby, OR and is a graduate of Portland State University. He has spearheaded the Rwanda Guitar Workshop in partnership with the Peace Corps, which strives to introduce music into the lives of Rwandan children and adolescents. The project promotes collaboration and bonds through creativity and musical outlet. He has received a warm welcome in Rwanda.
Join a member of the library staff for an engaging and thought-provoking discussion of Running the Rift. This discussion will be 1 hour long and will take place at the Library.
Join a member of the library staff for an engaging and thought-provoking discussion of Running the Rift. This discussion will be 1 hour long and will take place at the Adult Community Center.
Victoria Trabosh, founding Board Member and President of the Itafari Foundation, along with members of the Rwandan community will tell their story of Rwanda. Victoria is also loaning the Heritage House photos of her trips to Rwanda which will be on display all month.
Musician Enric Sifa lived through the Rwandan genocide. To comfort himself and other children living on the streets, he began singing his mother’s songs. Now he speaks and performs in both Rwanda and the United States, advocating for marginalized children.
Geography plays an important role in Running the Rift, from the steep hills that Jean Patrick Nkuba trains on, to his love of rocks imparted by his American geology professor. This is your chance to glean an overview of minerals, rocks, & volcanoes, and learn about the unique geological activities specific to the Rift Valley in which Rwanda lies. Michelle Stoklosa has a Ph.D.