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50 Years of the Prefontaine Classic, Plus a Tour of Hayward Field
May 2, 2025
On July 5, the University of Oregon will host the 50th running of the Prefontaine Classic, the premier track and field meet in the United States. Since its inception in 1975, the meet has been a fixture on the global track and field calendar, earning a reputation for bringing the …
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Photographs from Around the World and Around Town (Part 2): City Club at Night
April 28, 2025
It is trite but true to say, “a picture is worth a thousand words.” These two programs will prove the truth of the saying, over and over again. Certain pictures are burned into your memory: the young woman with her arms outstretched, leaning over a body at Kent State; the …
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The Future of Lane Transit District
April 25, 2025
Jameson Auten, CEO at Lane Transit District (LTD), will describe how public transit is evolving to better serve our growing community. With more than six million rides annually, 360 employees, and a fleet of 113 buses, LTD connects people to jobs, school, healthcare, and housing—making a real impact beyond traditional …
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Photographs from Around the World and Around Town (Part 1): City Club at Night
April 21, 2025
It is trite but true to say, “a picture is worth a thousand words.” These two programs will prove the truth of the saying, over and over again. Certain pictures are burned into your memory: the young woman with her arms outstretched, leaning over a body at Kent State; the …
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4J School Board Candidates
April 18, 2025
On May 16, voters in the Eugene School District 4J will elect directors for two positions on the school board. Incumbent Maya Rabasa, Position 6, is running unopposed. Join us to hear from four of the five candidates (Alan Madden, runninng for Position 2, declined to participate). Voters may vote …
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Early Detection of Cancer: What Can You Do and New Research
April 11, 2025
This forum will focus on how you can detect cancer early, what resources we have in the community if you do detect it, and what research is being done right here in Eugene on early detection. We will hear from the Oregon Cancer Foundation on strategies for early detection for …
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Bach and Beyond: Oregon Bach Festival
April 4, 2025
In this program, Jos van Veldhoven, who is internationally renowned in the classical music world and one of the Oregon Bach Festival’s new Artistic Partners, will speak about the evolution of Bach’s music, its influence on contemporary composition, and the importance of performing and protecting classical music and the performing …
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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 …
