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Local News COMMUNITY NEWS BRIEFS Portland State University presents An Evening to Remember with Harry E. Johnson Sr. Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the Black Studies Department, Thursday, March 1, 6:30- 8:30 p.m. at the Smith Memorial Student Union Ballroom. The event is free and open to the public, and fea- tures a talk about the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial through the eyes of Harry E. Johnson, Sr., the president and CEO of the King National Monument in Washington DC. Johnson will share his story about the many suc- cesses and challenges encountered on the road to completion of this project, in his first speaking engagement on the West Coast since its unveiling, with an hors d’oeuvres and wine reception immedi- ately following. A replica of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. national monument will be on display during the reception. For questions about this event contact: Melanie Dixon at mrd@pdx.edu or Angela Canton at jennae@pdx.edu . UP Career and Graduate School Event The First Avenue Career & Graduate School Fair will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, March 2 in the Chiles Center on the University of Portland campus, 5000 N. Willamette Blvd. The fair, sponsored by nine colleges and universi- ties in Oregon, is open to current undergraduate stu- dents from the participating schools and alumni who have graduated in the past ten years (Class of 2001- 2011). Students and young alumni can register in advance for $5, or $10 at the door. For more information, go to http://www.olapcfirstavenue.org. Participating schools are University of Portland, Eastern Oregon University, George Fox University, Lewis & Clark College, Linfield College, Pacific University, Reed College, Western Oregon Universi- C O M Tiny Dog Benefit ty and Willamette University. More than 100 organizations are expected to attend to share information about internship, summer job, part-time, and full-time employment opportunities in addition to sharing information about graduate and professional school opportunities. Additionally, prior to the start of the career fair there an “Employer Point of View” panel is sched- uled for 10 – 10:45 a.m. A “Getting into Grad School: What Admissions Reps Want You to Know” panel is set for 12 – 12:45 p.m. Contact University of Portland Career Services with questions at 503-943-7201 or career@up.edu. Governor’s Education Board Holds Public Forum in North Portland The Oregon Education Investment Board has scheduled a community forum in North Portland on Tuesday, March 6, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Cen- ter for Self Enhancement, 3920 N. Kerby Ave. More than 1,100 participants, from a variety of viewpoints and communities, shared their thoughts in the January forums around the state, and now the panel has decided to hold an event focusing on the needs of inner-city parents. “The Governor and members of the OEIB wanted to make an additional effort to reach out intentional- ly to communities who have historically been under- served by our public education system,” the group said in a statement. “We want to hear more from stu- dents, parents and educators facing and overcoming our education system’s challenges of race, language and poverty – and to hear their advice as we contin- ue our work.” A request for an interpreter for the hearing impaired or for accommodations for people with dis- abilities should be made to Seth Allen by email at seth.allen@state.or.us or by telephone at 503-378- 8213. Requests for accommodation should be made at least 72 hours in advance. M U N I T Y C PHOTO CREDIT: AGILITYFUSION.COM PSU Black Studies Celebrates 40th Birthday The Teacup Agility Trial 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday March 3 — 4 at My Dogs Gym and Training Centre, 1337 Madison St. NE, Suite 165 in Salem, promises great fun for a good cause. Admission for spectators is one can of human food or pet food to help re-stock shelves at Marion-Polk Food Share. A L E N D A R P ORTLAND 2012 B ULLETIN B OARD If you have an event you want to share with the community, email it two weeks in advance to The Skanner at info@theskanner.com Thursday March 1 WSU VANCOUVER INVITES STUDENTS AND FAMILIES TO NOCHE DE FAMILIA. Noche De Familia will take place entirely in Spanish. Participants will learn about preparing for and paying for college, and common challenges they may encounter. 6 p.m. in the Firstenburg Student Commons, This free event is open to the public. Dinner will be provided. WSU Vancouver is located at 14204 NE Salmon Creek Ave. Page 2 The Portland Skanner February 29, 2012 Friday March 2 PORTLAND OPERA TO GO. Provides children, educators and communities with the opportunity to engage in the magical, riveting, rewarding world of opera. 7:15 p.m. Free with suggested donation of $5. Snacks will be served. Very limited seating. Community Music Center, 3350 SE Francis. For more info call 503-823-3177 or visit www.communitymusiccenter.org. Saturday March 3 STADIUM SWAP AND SHOP. Swap meet with new & used merchandise. Collectors toys and much more. Salem-Keizer Volcanoes Stadium 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. located adjacent to Interstate 5 at exit #260B FREE HEALTHY MEALS AND SNACKS SEMINAR, AND FREE SNACKS. Why eat healthy? Lose weight, boost your energy and much more. All seminars this year will include our new kids club programs. So bring your kids ages 7 to 13 years old. 10 – 11:30 a.m. New Columbia Community Center, 4625 N. Trenton. Sunday March 4 PURIM CARNIVAL PRESENTED BY BETH ISRAEL BROTHERHOOD. Enjoy an afternoon of games and fun at this beloved carnival, a tradition stretching back for generations. Noon – 2 p.m. Blumauer Auditorium, 1931 NW Flanders St. Admission is free Tuesday March 6 NORTH PORTLAND EDUCATION COMMUNITY MEETING. The Oregon Education Investment Board has scheduled an eighth community forum in North Portland, following seven January forums around the state. 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Center for Self Enhancement, 3920 N. Kerby Ave. Saturday March 10 GIRL SCOUTS OSW 100TH ANNIVERSARY KICK-OFF. Be a part of the Northwest’s largest friendship circle, explore Girl Scout activities and stock up on your favorites at the last chance cookie sale and more. 10 a.m. Pioneer Courthouse Square. Bulletin board
