Monday, February 25, 2008

YP DISCUSSION: Young Professionals Discuss Private Philanthropy in a Globalized World - a primer for the PSU lecture on Friday, February 29

CORRECTION! The topic for Wednesday evening was initially stated incorrectly. YPs are still free to address leftist politics in Latin America at the meeting if they choose!

The Young Professionals are covering topics congruent to the Great Decisions lectures being held at Portland State University.

The YPs will cover the topics on Wednesday evening, and on Friday afternoon you're invited to attend free, expert-level lectures at PSU
.

Great Decisions
is a nation-wide program of the Foreign Policy Association to broaden public involvement with the most important foreign policy topics facing the U.S. PSU is hosting lectures on each topic covered in the Great Decisions briefing booklets (schedule/details here).

YP DISCUSSION DATE:

February 27, 2008 - 7:pm

LOCATION:

Laurelwood NW Public House (map), upstairs - back room.

RECOMMENDED READING:
WIKIPEDIA: Mercy Corps
WIKIPEDIA: Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
WIKIPEDIA: Philanthropy
GOOGLE NEWS: Philanthropy in the News

Monday, February 11, 2008

YP DISCUSSION: Young Professionals Discuss United States Defense & Security Policy, a primer for the PSU lecture on Friday, February 15.

For the next several discussion meetings the Young Professionals will cover topics congruent to the Great Decisions lectures being held at Portland State University.

The YPs will cover the topics on Wednesday evening, and on Friday afternoon you're invited to attend free, expert-level lectures at PSU.

Great Decisions
is a nation-wide program of the Foreign Policy Association to broaden public involvement with the most important foreign policy topics facing the U.S. PSU is hosting lectures on each topic covered in the Great Decisions briefing booklets (schedule/details here).

YP DISCUSSION DATE:

February 13, 2008 - 7:pm

LOCATION:

Laurelwood NW Public House (map), upstairs - back room.

RECOMMENDED READING:
WIKIPEDIA: Foreign Policy Association

GOOGLE NEWS: United States Defense & Foreign Policy