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A History of Oregon Journalism
March 28, 2025
Contemporary newspaper readers are apt to complain about how much of today’s news seems unfit to print. They claim that reporting now just deepens political divides. They wonder aloud what happened to the idea that journalists should give unbiased reports of events. They wish that newspapers at the very least …
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President Stephanie Bulger, PhD, Lane Community College
March 21, 2025
In recent years, City Club has embarked on a series of forums to highlight different sectors of our local economy, from manufacturing and technology, to culture and, yes, wine. While we’re more than a “university town,” there’s no doubt that a core pillar of our local economy and a key …
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Two Things Keeping Immigrants Up at Night
March 14, 2025
Many forces cause fear in the immigrant community in Oregon. Near the top of the list are deportation by Immigration and Custom Enforcement (ICE) and challenges to birthright citizenship. An ICE raid can result in the immediate deportation of one or more members of the family. What are some of …
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Reframing the Frame of DEI: A Conversation With Dr. Johnny Lake
March 7, 2025
Reframing the Frame of DEI – The Arbitrary Nature of Socialization in a Democracy Each year, City Club of Eugene invites Dr. Johnny Lake to address us about a topic relating to the challenges faced by the BIPOC community. This year, he turns his attention to what is commonly referred …
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The State of Electronic Media in Eugene
February 28, 2025
Subscriptions for a printed newspaper are way down. Newspapers are cutting reporters, resulting in less coverage of local meetings, court hearings, and police activities. Digital products and services are filling the void. Eugene Weekly has had an on-line presence since 1997 and KLCC, a public radio station, has a robust …
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New Behavioral Health Facilities in Lane County
February 21, 2025
There is a mental health crisis in Lane County, without enough services to handle it. This shortage affects us all. Though not everyone experiences a significant mental health or substance abuse condition, most of us know and love someone who does. Recently PeaceHealth, in partnership with Lane County, announced its …
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No Program on Friday, Feb. 14
February 14, 2025
City Club of Eugene will not meet on Friday, Feb. 14, in honor of the coming Presidents’ Day holiday.
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Providing Support for Oregonians with Disabilities
February 7, 2025
RISE Services and Reality Kitchen are examples of local community providers dedicated to supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). Initially, most agency providers focused on transitioning individuals from institutions into smaller, family-oriented settings. Over time, this mission has evolved into offering person-centered and individualized services, empowering people to …
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Preparing the Next Generation of Indigenous Leaders – Meet at Many Nations Longhouse
January 31, 2025
Every community needs to raise the leaders of the future to ensure continuity in its values and culture. The University of Oregon has a robust, collaborative program with the various tribes in Oregon. UO offers specific programs for Indigenous students, including an array of activities at the Many Nations Longhouse. …
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Goals for the 2025 Oregon Legislative Session
January 24, 2025
The long session of the Oregon Legislature convenes on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Three days later, two legislative leaders will open discussions of the many issues that the legislature will address. Homelessness, taxes, transportation, health care and environmental protections are only a few. Representative Julie Fahey, the Democratic Speaker of …
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No Program on Jan. 17
January 17, 2025
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. day, City Club of Eugene will not meet on Friday, Jan. 17.
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Creating a Resilient and Sustainable Water Supply for Eugene/Springfield
January 10, 2025
The Eugene Water & Electric Board (EWEB) is Oregon’s largest customer-owned utility. Founded in 1911, EWEB provides water and electricity to approximately 96,000 customers in the Eugene-Springfield area. EWEB’s service territory covers 236 square miles with a population of more than 200,000 people. Facing aging infrastructure and the threat of a …
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Boosting Mental Health in Schools and Communities: Oregon Mind Body Institute/Attune Ed
January 3, 2025
We can all learn to take care of our mental health just like we learn to take care of our physical health. Based on this idea, Oregon Mind Body Institute was founded with a bold mission: to reshape how society understands, values, and integrates mental health into our daily lives. Clients in …
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No Programs on Dec 20 and Dec 27
December 27, 2024
However, we’ll return on Jan. 3 with a new program! Please plan to join us then.
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Gifts to the City
December 13, 2024
“If you had a magic wand and the mandate to use it to create a gift that would make Eugene an even better place to live, work, and/or play, what would your gift be?” Every year since its beginnings in the early 1990’s, City Club of Eugene has posed this …
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Exit Interview with Mayor Lucy Vinis
December 6, 2024
Mayor Lucy Vinis is in the final days of her 8-year tenure as Eugene’s Mayor and returns to City Club to speak with us for the last time in that role. She is expected to discuss her personal feelings about the transition out of office; her reflections on the status …
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No Program on Nov 29
November 29, 2024
City Club of Eugene will not meet on the Friday after Thanksgiving. Enjoy your holiday!
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Meeting the Challenges of Food Insecurity in Lane County
November 22, 2024
According to the latest reliable data sources, about 16% of the residents of Lane County live in households with incomes at or below the poverty level. The proportion is higher in the urban areas. In the last point-in-time count, about 3,000 people were homeless in Eugene, and only 1,000 of …
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Consequences for Homeless Residents After the Supreme Court’s Grants Pass Case
November 15, 2024
In the June 2024 case City of Grants Pass v. Johnson, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that the Eighth Amendment allows cities to punish people experiencing homelessness for sleeping and camping in public spaces. The Eighth Amendment prohibits the government from inflicting “cruel and unusual” punishments. The ruling means …
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No Program on Nov 8
November 8, 2024
In honor of Veterans Day, City Club of Eugene will not meet on Friday, Nov. 8. It’s a good opportunity to catch up on past programs on our YouTube channel and our podcast, or scroll through the archived programs on our Past Forums page!
