Wednesday, September 26, 2007

YP DISCUSSION: PORTLAND’S UNSPOKEN CLASS-SYSTEM AND AN INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITY IGNORED

Do we largely ignore the rich cultures and fascinating histories of immigrant peoples who live and work beside us on daily basis – if so, why? Come share your opinion with the group!

DATE:
September 26th, 2007 - 7:pm

LOCATION:

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

RECOMMENDED READING:
WIKIPEDIA: Social Class

Sunday, September 23, 2007

YP EVENT: International Carbon Trading

RECOMMENDED VIDEO & AUDIO:
BBC.COM - Various Media: Carbon Trading
BBC.COM - Radio Program: Carbon Off-Setting Industry

The Young Professional’s are collaborating with PSU’s Master of International Management (MIM) program for “International Carbon Trading Challenges, Opportunities, and the Future,” an upcoming YP event (please visit the link for more information & registration).

We’re starting the conversation early to get people motivated and provide an opportunity for Portland YPs to get involved in this very promising effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions!

RECOMMENDED READING:
WIKIPEDIA: Carbon Credit
WIKIPEDIA: Kyoto Protocol
GOOGLE NEWS: Carbon Credits

Monday, September 10, 2007

YP DISCUSSION: INTERNATIONAL CARBON TRADING

Oregon’s Growing Role in the Global Drive to Reduce Greenhouse Gases by Making it Profitable to do so!

The Young Professional’s are collaborating with PSU’s Master of International Management (MIM) program for “International Carbon Trading Challenges, Opportunities, and the Future,” an upcoming YP event. The event is six weeks away (October 30), but we’re starting the conversation early to get people motivated and provide an opportunity for Portland YPs to get involved in this very promising effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions!

DATE:
September 12th, 2007 - 7:pm

LOCATION:

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

RECOMMENDED READING:
WIKIPEDIA: Carbon Credit
WIKIPEDIA: Kyoto Protocol
GOOGLE NEWS: Carbon Credits