[HANDgreenteam] PSU Social Sustainability Events

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*1) PSU Social Sustainability Colloquium: An Ethic of Accountability in an
Era of Scarcity: Acting in the Public Interest *Fri, Oct 23
*2) Regional Equity: Making sure that all neighborhoods thrive *Mon & Tues,
Oct 26 & 27
*3) Developing our University EcoDistrict: PSU Civic Engagement Breakfast
Series* Thurs, Oct 29
*4) PSU Social Sustainability Work Session Book Proposal: **Building Social
Sustainability in an Era of Scarcity *Oct 30
*5) Fostering Sustainable Behavior: Introductory workshop on community-based
social marketing *Mon & Tues, Nov 2 & 3 (there is a fee for this)
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1) PSU Social Sustainability Colloquium: An Ethic of Accountability in an
Era of Scarcity: Acting in the Public Interest *Fri, Oct 23*
      *1-3pm, Portland State University, University Center Building, 527 SW
Hall, Room 485
    Join us to hear a panel of business professionals explore the
responsibilities of business in creating and maintaining sustainable social
systems in an era of         scarcity. We will discuss the idea that the
central role of corporate management in society is facilitating the long
term viability of a democratically governed society grounded in justice,
equality, and trust and supported by sustainable natural, social and
economic systems.

*2) Portland State University is a sponsor of all three of these events!
Regional Equity: Making sure that all neighborhoods thrive*
*The benefits and burdens of regional growth and change should be
distributed equitably*
     Metro Council invites you to a series of panel discussions with Myron
Orfield, a nationally recognized expert in the field of metropolitan equity
issues and the director of the Institute on Race and Poverty at the
University of Minnesota. Professor Orfield will join a series of panel
discussions on meeting the Metro Council’s goal of equal distribution of the
benefits and burdens of regional growth. Orfield will present his evaluation
of how the Metro region is addressing issues of equity and how we can
continue to improve. Local elected officials and community leaders will
respond to his evaluations and recommendations.

    Please see the schedule of events listed below for more information.
*    Monday, Oct. 26    *7:30 to 9 a.m.
    Beaverton Community Center,12350 SW 5th St # 100, Beaverton
    Sponsors: Metro, Washington County, Portland State University, Coalition
for a Livable Future and 1,000 Friends of Oregon.
*    Panelists include: Metro Councilor Carl Hosticka, Beaverton Mayor
Dennis Doyle, Washington County Commissioner Dick Schoute, Ellen Johnson,
Legal Aid Services.***
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*    Tuesday, Oct. 27    *7:30 to 9 a.m.
    Monarch Hotel, Columbia Room,12566 SE 93rd Ave., Clackamas,
    Sponsors: Metro, Clackamas County, City of Lake Oswego, Portland State
University, Coalition for a Livable Future and 1,000 Friends of Oregon.
*    Panelists include: Clackamas County Commissioner Ann Lininger, Metro
Councilor Carlotta Collette, Gresham City Councilor Shirley Craddick, Martha
McLennan, Director of Northwest Housing Alternatives.***
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*    Tuesday, Oct. 27  *7 to 8:30 p.m.
    Portland State University, Smith Ballroom,1825 SW Broadway
    Sponsors: Metro, Portland State University, Multnomah County, Coalition
for a Livable Future and 1,000 Friends of Oregon.
    Introduction by President Wim Wiewel, Portland State University.
*    Panelists include: Multnomah County Chair Ted Wheeler, Jill Fuglister,
Coalition for a Livable Future, Barbara Rommel, Superintendant of David
Douglas School District, Dr. Promise King, Director of Oregon League of
Minority Voters.**            *
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3) Developing our University EcoDistrict: PSU Civic Engagement Breakfast
Series *Thurs, Oct 29
    8:30-10am, Portland State University, Smith Room 223, 1825 SW Broadway
    Making sustainability real - Join us to hear and discuss with community
and university leaders questions like: What are EcoDistricts? What is a
University EcoDistrict and how might PSU contribute fully connect with this
effort?
*    Panelists include Rob Bennett, Portland+Oregon Sustainability
Institute, Mark Gregory, PSU, Finance & Administration, Heather Spaulding,
PSU Sustainability Leadership & Outreach Coordinator, and Jennifer Allen,
PSU, Public Administration & Policy

**4) PSU Social Sustainability Work Session-Book Proposal: Building Social
Sustainability in an Era of Scarcity *Fri, Oct 30
    1-3pm, Portland State University, University Center Building, Room 401M
(note different room), 527 SW Hall
    Learn about contributing a chapter to PSU's second edited volume on
social sustainability!

*5) Fostering Sustainable Behavior: Introductory Workshop on community-based
social marketing *Mon & Tues, Nov 2 & 3
    9am-4:30pm each day, Portland State University. Building and room will
be emailed to registrants.
    This 2-day workshop provides a comprehensive introduction to
community-based social marketing and how it is being applied throughout the
world to foster sustainable behavior. Learn the 5 steps of community-based
social marketing and explore numerous case studies illustrating its use.
(There is a fee for this workshop.) https://www.htfsolutions.com/forms/mma/
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