Governor’s Office of

Diversity & Inclusion/Affirmative Action

Diversity & Inclusion News, Resources, Job Opportunities

September 2, 2014

STAFF

SUBMISSIONS

For submissions, questions or

concerns please contact:

Frank Garcia, Jr.

255 Capitol Street NE, Ste. 126

Salem, OR 97301

frank.garcia@oregon.gov

503-986-6524

E-Newsletter available at:

www.oregon.gov/gov/GovAA/

Jenny Lee Berry, Deputy Director

Raised: Beaverton, OR

Kelli Anne Rodrigues, Executive Assistant Raised: Honolulu, HI

Frank Garcia, Jr., Director

Raised: Dayton, OR

Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September

15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of

American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and

Central and South America.

The observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President

Lyndon B. Johnson and was expanded by President Ronald Reagan in 1988 to

cover a 30-day period starting on September 15 and ending on October 15. It was

enacted into law on August 17, 1988, on the approval of Public Law 100-402.

The day of September 15 is significant because it is the anniversary of

independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala,

Honduras and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their

independence days on September 16 and September 18, respectively. Also,

Columbus Day or Dia de la Raza, which is October 12, falls within this 30 day

period. (Courtesy of the U.S. Library of Congress)

Governor John Kitzhaber will sign the Hispanic Heritage Month Proclamation on

Wednesday, September 17 at 1:30pm at the Governor’s Ceremonial Office in Salem,

OR. The Public is welcome to join the signing ceremony.

Below are other Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations, events and conferences

happening in Oregon:

Brazilian Independence Day Party, 9/7: digo_baena@hotmail.com

La Luna Nueva Festival, 9/13-28: http://milagro.org

El Grito y Fiestas Patrias, 9/14: http://elgritonw.com

Hispanic Heritage Month Breakfast 2014, 9/15:

http://izomarketing.com/HHMB

PBS Documentary Series: “Latino Americans”, 9/17-10/01:

http://www.pbs.org/latino-americans/en/ (English and Español)

Hispanic Heritage Month 2014 Forum, 9/20: alfonsolv@pacificu.edu

American Dreamer Awards 2014, 10/2: www.causaoregon.org/gala

News Release

August 25, 2014

Media Contact: Rachel Wray, 503-559-1277

Melissa Navas, 503-378-6496

Governor Kitzhaber Submits Appointments for Senate Confirmation

(Salem, OR) — Governor Kitzhaber announced the submittal of nominees for service on state boards and

commissions. The nominees are subject to Senate confirmation. The Senate Rules Committee will hold

confirmation hearings in September during Legislative Days.

"Oregon is well-served by knowledgeable, experienced volunteers who give their time and talents to boards

and commissions," said Governor Kitzhaber. "Our statewide conversation on issues critical to Oregon's

future benefits from meaningful citizen engagement and involvement."

Full List of Nominees

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News Release

August 26, 2014

Media Contact: Rachel Wray, 503-559-1277

Melissa Navas, 503-378-6496

Governor Kitzhaber Issues Executive Order on Commission to Study Oregon’s

Contributions to National Statuary Hall in D.C.

(Salem, OR) — Governor Kitzhaber today announced an Executive Order creating a commission to review

Oregon’s contributions to the National Statuary Hall Collection in the United States Capitol. The National

Statuary Hall, one of the most popular destinations at the U.S. Capitol, features up to two statues of

prominent citizens representing each state in the country.

The new ten-member commission will consider whether or not Oregon should replace one of the two

statues representing the state. Other notable Oregonians will be discussed as possible replacements. If

commission members recommend replacing one of the statues, they will also discuss and recommend a

public location where the returned statue is displayed.

“There has been significant legislative interest in recent years about who would best represent the Oregon

spirit in our nation’s capital,” Governor Kitzhaber said. “This is a forum for Oregonians to have a

conversation about which historic and modern pioneers to showcase to Washington, D.C., visitors. It also

presents an opportunity to bring a statue of an honored Oregonian back home.” Read more

News Release

August 27, 2014

Media Contact: Rachel Wray, 503-559-1277

Governor Kitzhaber: “Even as the Recovery Gains Steam, We Must Continue our Focus on

Family-wage Jobs”

(Salem, OR) — Governor Kitzhaber released the following statement on the Office of Economic Analysis'

quarterly Oregon Economic and Revenue Forecast.

"Along with recent jobs reports showing the strength of Oregon’s manufacturing sector, this forecast

provides further evidence that our economy is moving in the right direction. Even as the recovery gains

steam, we must continue our focus on family-wage jobs - the types of jobs that are supported through our

work with Daimler, Nike, Intel, Boise Cascade and hundreds of businesses large and small throughout the

state."

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The Governor’s Office Internship Program

The Oregon Governor’s Office Internship Program offers a variety of opportunities for students to gain

professional experience in a dynamic environment at the State Capitol in Salem, Oregon. This is a

unique opportunity for students to gain a unique glimpse into the inner workings of state government,

and to gain an understanding of the value of public service.

As an intern you will receive exposure to the day-to-day operations in the Governor’s Constituent Affairs

Office, and will be working directly with Oregon’s constituents. While here, you will be gathering

opinions, assessing concerns, and acting as a resource agent for those seeking assistance from State and

other agencies. You will gain insight into the issues which are important to Oregonians, and assist staff

toward developing and maintaining an efficient operations model.

If you are passionate about public service, are looking to volunteer your time toward enriching your

education, and are available to work from our Salem office, we want to hear from you.

Minimum Qualifications

Be a current undergraduate student or age 18 and older

Ability to dedicate a minimum of eight hours per week during school, or 16 hours per week during

the Summer break

Have reliable transportation

Have strong interpersonal and customer service skills

Application Instructions

Submit a resume and cover letter. Your letter should describe your interest in public service, and

current educational goals.

Provide at least two professional references along with your resume. References can be school

staff, previous employers, or other adults who are not related to you, and who can speak to your

character.

Please submit via email to:

Katherine Bartlett

Intern Coordinator

Office of Governor Kitzhaber

Katherine.bartlett@oregon.gov

503-378-6727

If you are unable to apply for the fall term, please visit our website for additional application deadlines:

http://www.oregon.gov/gov/Pages/InternshipProgram.aspx

Proclamation Guidelines

Proclamations are issued by the Office of the Governor. They may recognize a day, week or month. The goal of a proclamation is to honor, celebrate, or create awareness of an event or significant issue. Official guidelines and a sample can be found here. Guidelines

1. All proclamations must be submitted with at least a 30-day notice to allow for the approval process and the production of the document itself.

2. Proclamations are not automatically renewed. Requests must be made on an annual basis. If the request is for a repeat of a previous proclamation, a copy of that document should be included with the request form.

3. The Governor's Office reserves the right to approve or decline the production of a proclamation request and to edit any drafted material for final wording.

4. Each proclamation request MUST come from an Oregon resident. This includes requests from national, international, or out-of-state organizations.

Content of a Proclamation

1. Personal proclamations for individuals or businesses will not be accepted. Proclamations must not be used in whole or as part of an advertisement or commercial promotion.

2. Proclamations should reflect inclusiveness, not exclusiveness, and recognize that the strength of our democracy is our diversity. It must not take sides in matters of political, ideological, or religious controversy, or individual convictions.

3. Proclamations must have statewide significance. Format Requirements of an Oregon Proclamation

1. Provide a specific date for the proclamation (day, week, or month) and the desired due date for the completed proclamation. Please provide the date the proclamation is needed by. Be sure to include sufficient time to receive the hard copy via postal mail.

2. Each request must be in the proclamation template (including the WHEREAS sentence structure) which is located at the bottom of the page. However, the Governor’s Office reserves the right to alter the wording of any requested proclamation.

3. Proclamations must fit on a single page and be in 12 point font, with room remaining for the signatures of the Governor and the Secretary of State as well as the State Seal of Oregon.

4. Please provide a contact name, phone number/e-mail address, and mailing address where you would like the final proclamation document sent.

1. State of Oregon Jobs Employment with Oregon state government represents more than just a job. A career in public service is an opportunity to serve fellow citizens across our beautiful state. Professions in state government help to support many aspects of life in Oregon including quality education, healthcare and jobs, just to name a few. Considering a career in public service is an honorable choice!

* Note: If you apply for a job on the State of Oregon website after seeing the position in our

newsletter, please remember to check the “Governor’s Diversity and Inclusion Website”

option on the application form.

Today’s Featured Recruitment: Organization: PERS (Public Employees Retirement System)

Position: Executive Director

Closes: September 12, 2014

Location: Tigard, OR

PERS, Oregon’s Public Employees Retirement System is searching for an Executive Director.

The Executive Director oversees the statewide administration and delivery of an integrated

program of retirement, disability, death, deferred compensation, and retiree health

insurance benefits to 332,000 members (95% of Oregon's public employees) and 925 state

and local government employers, with $70 billion in trust fund assets (the 16th largest public

retirement fund in the nation), an average of $6 billion in annual contributions and earnings,

and some $4 billion in annual benefit payments (85% of which are distributed in Oregon).

This position is established in statute (ORS 238.645) and serves as the chief executive officer

of the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), appointed by and reporting to

the five member PERS Board, and providing overall management, leadership and strategic

direction in the statewide administration and delivery of an integrated program of

retirement, disability, death, deferred compensation, and retiree health insurance benefits to

its members. To view the job brochure click here

2. Organization: DAS (Office of the Chief Human Resources Officer) Position: State Labor Relations Manager Closes: September 9, 2014 Location: Salem, OR The Labor Relations Manager is responsible to establish the tenor of the labor relations environment for the State by acting as spokesperson for the Governor on behalf of the Executive Branch agencies in complex labor negotiations regarding wages, hours, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment for the employees represented by unions. This position also oversees and administers collective bargaining agreements, covering approximately 28,000 state employees and 4 non-state employee providers' bargaining agreements, represented by 10 different labor organizations. Each Labor Relations Manager exercises significant discretionary professional judgment within established policy parameters to help insure uninterrupted service delivery to Oregonians. The Labor Relations Manager identifies and conceptualizes labor relations policies and has the authority to review and resolve grievances at the highest level of grievance appeals.

JOB ANNOUNCEMENTS

Position: Internal Auditor 3 (Chief Audit Executive) Closes: September 18, 2014 Location: Salem, OR The Chief Audit Executive (CAE) serves on the DAS Executive Management team and provides information on the adequacy of compliance and operations within the Department to the State’s COO, and DAS division administrators. The DAS team is built on collaboration and support. We work together to ensure our customers receive the highest quality of service. We take pride in our work and look for ways to innovate. DAS is committed to hiring highly-skilled, diverse and dedicated employees who will bring a professional and productive skill set to the team.

3. Organization: Oregon Employment Department Position: Principal Executive/Manager F (Deputy Chief

Information Officer)

Closes: Open until filled

Location: Salem, OR

Position: Principal Executive/Manager F (Legislative Public Affairs Manager)

Closes: Continuous

Location: Salem, OR

The Employment Department is a large state agency with a mission to Support Business and

Promote Employment. We accomplish this by accurately administering the unemployment

insurance (UI) benefits program; recruiting and referring applicants to job openings and

assisting job seekers in their employment searches (Business and Employment Services);

developing and distributing workforce and economic information (Workforce and Economic

Research); and adjudicating citizen and business disputes with agencies (Office of

Administrative Hearings).

4. Organization: Oregon Department of Energy

The Oregon Department of Energy (ODOE) is conducting an

executive search for a highly skilled leader to serve as the agency’s Director. The mission of

the Oregon Department of Energy is to reduce the long-term cost of energy for Oregonians.

ODOE has about 115 employees and is responsible for meeting state energy goals through its

programs and policies, siting large energy facilities, managing the state’s Petroleum

Contingency Plan, and protecting Oregonians from leaking waste at the Hanford Nuclear

Site. Created in 1975, the Oregon Department of Energy has a statutory direction to ensure

that “future generations not be left a legacy of vanished or depleted resources….”

5. Organization: Department of Environmental Quality Position: Natural Resource Specialist 2 (Ballast Water Inspector half-time) Closes: September 8, 2014 Location: Portland, OR Position: Natural Resource Specialist 3 (Water Pollution Control Facility Specialist) Closes: September 9, 2014 Location: Portland, OR Position: Executive Support Specialist 2 (Regional Executive Support) Closes: September 10, 2014 Location: Portland, OR Position: Fiscal Analyst 2 (Budget Analyst) – Two Positions Closes: September 11, 2014 Location: Portland, OR Position: Office Specialist 2 (Western Region Administrative Support) Closes: September 11, 2014 Location: Eugene, OR Position: Information Systems Specialist 5 (Land Quality Information Specialist) Closes: September 14, 2014 Location: Portland, OR Position: Accountant 2 (Contracts and Grants Accountant) Closes: September 15, 2014 Location: Portland, OR DEQ's Mission is to be a leader in restoring, maintaining and enhancing the quality of

Oregon's air, land and water. As a regulatory agency whose job is to protect the quality of

Oregon's environment, DEQ works with Oregonians for a healthy, sustainable environment.

6. Organization: Department of Human Services

Position: Human Services Specialist 1 (Bilingual/Spanish Support Staff)

Closes: Continuous

Location: St. Helens, OR

The Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS) is about people. We help Oregonians be independent, healthy, and safe. We protect children who are abused or neglected. We provide treatment services to people whose lives are damaged by alcohol and drugs. We serve seniors, people with disabilities, and people with mental illness. We help low-income people along the road to self-sufficiency with health coverage, job preparation, childcare and other supports. Our services are delivered in the least restrictive setting and in partnership with communities. We are absolutely committed to ongoing innovation in the delivery of services, and we are committed to recruiting, developing and retaining dedicated employees.

7. Organization: Oregon Department of Education The Oregon Department of Education’s commitment to excellence can only be achieved through the people who work here. Our culture - the way we do things - is demonstrated in

our core competencies. Each employee contributes to our culture every day by modeling these competencies with those they serve, including each other.

8. Organization: Department of Fish & Wildlife

Position: Fish and Wildlife Technician (Hatchery Technician)

Closes: Continuous

Location: Multiple locations, OR

ODFW strives to employ career-oriented individuals and offers unique employment

opportunities in a wide variety of challenging occupations. The majority of our employment

opportunities are permanent, full-time positions located throughout the state; however, we

do have many seasonal positions as well. No matter what your career aspirations are, a

career with our department provides for personal growth, advancement and the opportunity

to serve as part of a team of dedicated and passionate natural resource professionals and

administrative staff.

9. Organization: Department of Consumer & Business Services

Position: Occupational Safety Specialist 3 (Senior Safety Compliance Officer)

Closes: Accepting applications until the position is filled (3 positions)

Location: Portland, OR

The Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS) is a progressive business

regulatory state agency dedicated to the mission of protecting and serving Oregon’s

consumers and workers while supporting a positive business climate.

10. Organization: Oregon Liquor Control Commission

The mission of the Oregon Liquor Control Commission (OLCC) is to promote

the public interest through the responsible sale and service of alcoholic

beverages. We balance our policies and practices so the needs of the various

parts of the alcoholic beverage system are met in a socially responsible manner. We are

committed to hiring, developing and retaining highly qualified, motivated employees from

diverse backgrounds who are dedicated to providing excellent service to the citizens of

Oregon.

11. Organization: Oregon Health Authority

Position: Operations & Policy Analyst 4 (Legislative Coordinator)

Closes: September 11, 2014

Location: Salem, OR

Position: Operations & Policy Analyst 3 (Legislative Coordinator)

Closes: Continuous

Location: Salem, OR

Position: Principal Executive/Manager G (Innovator Agent)

Closes: Continuous

Location Klamath County, OR

Position: Principal Executive/Manager H (Administrator)

Closes: Continuous

Location: Salem, OR

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is a state agency dedicated to helping people and communities

achieve optimum physical, mental and social well-being through partnerships, prevention and access

to quality, affordable health care. We are absolutely committed to ongoing innovation in the delivery

of services, and to recruiting, developing and retaining dedicated employees.

12. Organization: Oregon State Police

Position: Office Specialist 2 (Patrol Support Staff)

Closes: September 9, 2014

Location: Milwaukie, OR

Position: Information Systems Specialist 5 (Database Administrator)

Closes: Continuous

Location: Salem, OR

We are the provider of Premier Public Safety Services for Oregon each and every day. Our

mission is to enhance the livability and safety for the State of Oregon by protecting the

people, property, and natural resources of the State.

13. Organization: Oregon Department of Transportation

Position: Principal Executive/Manager F (District 4 Manager)

Closes: Continuous

Location: Corvallis, OR

This position is responsible to ensure the life and safety of the public and employees on the

state highway system, which must be operational and accessible on a 24/7 basis. This is

accomplished through the establishment and prioritization of programs and projects that

protect the public’s investment in billions of dollars of transportation-related assets, such as

roads, bridges, drainage systems and traffic safety features, as well as millions of dollars of

real property and fleet assets.

Position: Information Systems Specialist 7 - Sr. Client Developer / Analyst

Closes: Open until filled

Location: Salem, OR

Limited Duration

The Oregon Department of Transportation began life in 1913 when the Oregon Legislature

created the Oregon Highway Commission to "get Oregon out of the mud." Today, the Oregon

Department of Transportation works to provide a safe, efficient transportation system that

supports economic opportunity and livable communities for Oregonians. We develop

programs related to Oregon’s system of highways, roads, and bridges; railways; public

transportation services; transportation safety programs; driver and vehicle licensing; and

motor carrier regulation.

14. Organization: Oregon Lottery

Position: Contracts Officer

Closes: Open until filled

Location: Salem, OR

Position: IT Project Manager

Closes: Open until filled

Location: Salem, OR

Position: Retail Contracts Project Manager

Closes: Open until filled

Location: Salem, OR

Position: Senior Manager (Field Sales)

Closes: Open until filled

Location: Salem, OR

These and other positions can be reviewed and applied for at this

link: http://oregonlottery.org/About/Careers/

What could be more exciting than working with an organization that does good things for

Oregon? Dedicated to a diverse workforce, the Oregon Lottery is a very successful revenue-

producing state agency that creates and sells entertaining games. Profits from these games

help support Oregon's education system and fund economic development projects, state

parks, and salmon habitat projects.

15. Organization: Oregon State Bar

The Oregon State Bar (OSB) regulates the practice of law in Oregon and provides a variety of

services to its members and the public. We are frequently looking for someone to join our

dedicated team. All current job openings are listed at

http://www.osbar.org/osbcenter/openings.html

16. Organization: Portland Business Alliance

Position: Director Communications and Digital Media

Closes: Open until filled

Location: Portland, OR

This position directs the creation and implementation of a strategic, multi-faceted

communications plan designed to build and strengthen the Alliance’s role and reputation as

a leader and authoritative voice in the Portland metropolitan region and provide quality

control for communications programs and media activities.

INFO: http://portlandalliance.com/

1. Oregon Nikkei Endowment Exhibition: Art Behind

Barbed Wire

Date: July 12 – October 19, 2014

Museum Hours : Tuesday-Saturday 11:00am – 3:00pm,

Sunday 12:00pm – 3:00pm

Location: Oregon Nikkei Endowment | 121 NW 2nd Ave.,

Portland, OR 97209

Come and enjoy a traveling exhibition from the Japanese Cultural and Community Center of

Washington’s Northwest Nikkei Museum, which features arts and crafts gathered from

former internees, their families, and the greater Pacific Northwest community.

Check www.oregonnikkei.org for programs during the run of the exhibit.

2. Citizen Review Committee: Community Oversight of Portland Police Bureau

Date: September 3, 2014

Time: 5:30pm *Please Note: Agenda times are approximate

Location: Eli Whitney Room, Charles Jordan Community Center | 6006 N. Foss Ave.,

Portland, OR 97203

Agenda

INFO: www.portlandonline.com/auditor/ipr

3. Hispanic Heritage Celebration Dinner

Opening Remarks: Governor John Kitzhaber

Date: September 4, 2014

Time: 6:00pm – 9:00pm

Location: Oregon Convention Center, Portland Ballroom | 777 NE Martin Luther King, Jr.

Blvd., Portland, OR 97232

Cost: $130 (members) $135 (non-members)

UPCOMING EVENTS

RSVP: http://www.hmccoregon.com/events/rsvp/index.php?eveID=287

Contact: (503) 222-0280

4. AIDS Walk Portland

Date: September 6, 2014

Time: 11:00am-5:00pm

Location: The Fields Park, 1099 NW Overton St., Portland, OR

Cost: $10

INFO & Registration: http://aidswalkportland.org

5. Neerchokikoo Honoring Pow Wow

Date: September 6, 2014

Time: 10:00am – 11:00pm

Location: NAYA Family Center | 5135 NE Columbia Blvd., Portland, OR 97218

INFO: http://nayapdx.org

6. Community Conversation: The Black Experience in Oregon

Have you ever wondered why the Black population in Oregon is so small? Author and

educator Walidah Imarisha will lead participants through an interactive timeline of Black

history in Oregon that speaks to the history of race, identity, and power in this state and the

nation. Participants will discuss how history, politics, and culture have shaped – and will

continue to shape – the landscape for Oregonians.

Date: September 7, 2014

Time: 4:00pm-7:00pm

Location: Albany Main Library | 2450 14th Ave. SE Albany, OR 97322

Contact Peter Goodman at: (541) 981-2882 for more information.

INFO: http://www.walidah.com/node/378

7. The American Red Cross Willamette Chapter presents: The 10th Annual

HEROES Breakfast

Date: September 11, 2014

Time: Doors Open (7:15am) | Silent Auction (7:15am – 8:00am) | Breakfast: (8:00am –

9:30am)

Location: Salem Convention Center | 200 Commercial St. SE, Salem, OR 97301

Cost: Free

Registration: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-10th-annual-heroes-breakfast-registration-

11269670889

8. Jim PepperFest 2014 Presents: The 2nd Annual Jim Pepper Native Arts Festival

Date: September 13, 2014

Time: 6:00pm

Location: Parkrose High School Performing Arts Center, 12003 NE Shaver St. Portland, OR

20% of gross ticket sales will benefit the Jim Pepper Remembrance Music Scholarship Fund. Scholarships will be awarded equally to Parkrose High School music students and Native American music students living on or off reservations in the USA.

Tickets & INFO: www.jimpepperfest.net

9. Sisters Network Oregon & SW Washington Chapter

Upcoming Monthly Meetings:

Dates: September 13, October 11, November 8, and December 13

Time: 9:00am-10:00am (African American Women Survivor Only Talk)

10:00am-11:00am (General Meeting)

Location: June Key Delta Community Center, 5940 N. Albina St., Portland, OR

Sisters Network ® Inc. (SNI) is the leading voice and only national African American breast

cancer survivorship organization in the United States. Under the direction of Founder and

CEO, Sisters Network is a nationally recognized organization within the medical community

and a critical resource for African American women fighting breast cancer. The purpose of

the organization is save lives and provide a broader scope of knowledge that address the

breast cancer survivorship crisis affecting African American women around the country.

INFO: www.sistersnetworkinc.org. Oregon & SW Washington Chapter: Contact Peggy Ross,

President at oregonswwa@sistersnetworkinc.org or (503) 206-8575.

10. Shrewsbury Renaissance Faire

Date: September 13-14, 2014

Time: 10:00am-6:00pm

Location: Kings Valley, OR | Just an hour South of Portland (Directions)

Cost:

General Adult Admission - $11 | Seniors & Children 6-12 - $5 |

Children 5 and under – free

INFO: http://shrewfaire.com

11. Hispanic Heritage Month Breakfast 2014

Date: Monday, September 15, 2014

Time: 8:00am-12:00pm

Location: Salem Conference Center, 200 Commercial St. SE, Salem, OR

Cost: $25.00

Registration

The Hispanic Heritage Month Breakfast 2014 is Oregon’s official kick-off celebration for

Hispanic Heritage Month, recognizing Hispanic contributions. This year’s keynote speaker is

Richard Montanez, Executive of Multicultural Sales and Community Promotions across

PepsiCo’s North American divisions.

INFO: http://izomarketing.com/HHMB

Contact: Anthony Veliz at info@izomarketing.com | (503) 953-2128

12. Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. presents: A Toast to Scholarship

Date: September 16, 2014

Time: 6:45pm – 8:30pm

Location: Pour Wine Bar & Bistro | 2755 NE Broadway, Portland, OR

Cost: $20 via PayPal http://www.zphibpdx.com/programs--events.html

Contact: zphib.pdx@gmail.com or (503) 914-1819

13. Save the Date: State Senator Chip Shields – Addressing Racial Disparities in the

2015 Legislative Session Through Racial Impact

Join Oregon State Senator Chip Shields (District 22: N/NE Portland) on September 16th for

an informational forum on how to address racial disparities in the 2015 legislative session

through the implementation of racial impact statements. The forum will take place from 12-

1pm in Hearing Room 50 of the Oregon State Capitol. State legislators, legislative staff, and

advocacy organizations are encouraged to attend to learn how to use this new legislative tool

to address minority over-representation in our criminal justice and child welfare systems.

Date: September 16, 2014

Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm

Location: Oregon State Capitol, Hearing Room 50 | 900 Court St. NE, Salem, OR 97301

INFO: Amanda Hess 503-231-2564 | sen.chipshields@state.or.us

14. Beaverton Community Feedback Sessions

Date: September 17, 2014

Time: 10:30am – Noon

Location: Council Chambers, 1st Floor of the Beaverton Building | 12725 Millikan Way,

Beaverton, OR (just off the Beaverton Central Max Station)

Date: September 22, 2014

Time: 6:30pm – 8:00pm

Location: Meeting Room B, Beaverton City Library | 12375 SW 5th St., Beaverton, OR

*Sessions will be structured identically, so it is not necessary to come to both*

This is a special invitation to community leaders to join Mayor Denny Doyle and the

Diversity Advisory Board for an upcoming Community Feedback Session on the Diversity,

Equity, & Inclusion Plan – a draft set of recommendations to provide direction to the Mayor

and City Council on how the city can move forward with its commitment to make Beaverton

more welcoming, inclusive and equitable.

RSVP: aball@BeavertonOregon.gov or (503) 526-2503

15. Web Seminar: Time Warner and HACU on Recruiting, Retaining and Promoting

Latinos Cultural Competence

Date: September 18, 2014

Time: 11:00am PST

Registration:

For DiversityInc Best Practices Members, register here. Log in with your corporate

email address to register.

Non-Members, register here. | Cost: $149 | Click here to find out how to subscribe.

Everyone who registers will be emailed a downloadable presentation of the Web Seminar. If

you can’t attend, you can view it within 72 hours of Sept. 18 from the Web Seminar

Library on DiversityInc Best Practices.

16. Hispanic Heritage Awards

Date: September 18, 2014

Location: Warner Theatre in Washington, DC

The 27th Annual Hispanic Heritage Awards will take place on September 18, 2014 at the

Warner Theatre in Washington, DC. The ceremony honors Hispanic cultural pride,

accomplishments, and contributions by Latino leaders. We are proud to announce Target as

our Title Sponsor.

INFO: http://us6.campaign-archive1.com/?u=d95936b6df&id=563ac703b2&e=3d0760c40e

Video: www.TheHispanicAwards.com

Contact: Santiago@HispanicHeritage.org

Website: www.hispanicheritage.org

17. Greater Oregon Higher Education Consortium 2014 Fall Meeting

Date: September 19, 2014

Time: 9:00am – 3:00pm

Location: Portland Community College | CLIMB Center Room 302 | 1626 SE Water Ave.

Portland, OR

All members and prospective members are invited to attend to learn more about the growing

diversity of the higher education student population of the Northwest and the increase

demand for a multi-cultural workforce. We’ll also discuss what regional attractions are

enticing top talent to come to the Pacific Northwest to live and work and how best to

promote them in employer profiles, job descriptions and interviews. Agenda and registration

available at http://oregonstate.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_beX0xIVV63pTMJn. For more

information contact Robynn Pease at Tel. 541-737-4852 or robynn.pease@oregonstate.edu.

18. APANO 2014 Statewide Convention: Rising Tides

Date: September 20, 2014

Time: 8:30am-8:30pm

Location: Warner Pacific College, 2219 SE 68th Ave., Portland, OR 97215

Cost: Sliding scale $50-$125 | Early bird registration $25 by 8/1

APANO’s Statewide Convention 2014 is an inspiring day of cultural sharing and creating a

vision for equity, equality and empowerment in Oregon. Since 2009, our convention has

engaged and united our growing, diverse Asian and Pacific Islander communities across the

State of Oregon. We envision increasing our powerful presence in the political process,

grounding our work in racial justice, and mobilizing for Election Day 2014. Join us for a day

of smart workshops, inspiring cultural performances, and a unique opportunity to build your

knowledge, skills and relationships.

INFO & Registration: Diem Huynh | (971) 340-4861

Interested in volunteering? Contact Soojin Hwang

19. 3rd Annual Hispanic Heritage Month 2014 Forum

Date: Saturday 20, 2014

Time: 8:30am-4:00pm

Location: Pacific University, Forest Grove Campus, 2043 College Way, Forest Grove, OR

Pre-Registration Required & INFO: alfonsolv@pacificu.edu

The goal of the forum: To provide a forum for Hispanics and allies in Washington County to

engage in dialogue with civic leaders and representatives from community organizations.

Opening speaker: Jason R. Jurjevich, PhD, Assistant Professor, Toulan School of Urban

Studies and Planning, Assistant Director, Population Research Center (PRC) Portland State

University.

Keynote speaker: Frank López, President & CEO, US Hispanic Construction Association, will

speak about "Sustainability: the Imperative for Equity and Diversity".

Co-sponsors: Willamette Valley Reforestation Inc. CAMINO; Portland Community College –

Rock Creek; Centro Cultural de Washington County; New York Life; and Washington

County. Hosted by Pacific University – Office of Diversity & Hispanic Heritage Student

Association.

20. Multnomah County Library presents: Black Girl In Suburbia Film Screening

Date: September 21, 2014

Time: 2:00pm

Location: North Portland Meeting Room | 512 N Killingsworth St., Portland, OR 97217

Information for more dates, times, and locations: https://multcolib.org/events/black-girl-

suburbia-film-screening

21. Mosaic Blueprint Diversity Symposium and

Career Exposition

Date: September 24, 2014

Time: 8:30am-10:30am (Innovative Inclusion Panel)

Diversity Forum Morning Sessions:

1) Innovating Inclusion: A Panel Discourse on Equity and Diversity

RSVP needed to attend. Click here to register

2) Job Seekers Training: Workshop A: 9am-10am; Workshop B: 10am-11am

Job seekers only – register here.

For more information, click here.

22. Upcoming Oregon Native American Chamber (ONAC) Events

Fall Mega Mixer

Date: September 25, 2014

Time: 4:00pm-8:00pm

Location: Crowne Plaza Portland Downtown, 1441 NE 2nd Ave., Portland, OR

Cost: Early Bird $12 (before 8/12), $15 (until 9/22), and $20 (at the door)

INFO & Registration: www.apacc-or.org | (503) 205-6020

10th Annual Gathering

Date: October 3, 2014

Time: 6:00pm-10:00pm

Location: Oregon Zoo (Cascade Crest Ballroom), 4001 SW Canyon Rd., Portland, OR

INFO: www.onacc.org | (503) 894-4525

23. OSB Civil Rights Section: Brownbag Civil Rights 101 Series

Sponsored by the Oregon State Bar Civil Rights Section, this brown bag series is set to

provide lawyers with substantive training on different areas of civil rights.

Date: October 1 – November 12

Time: Noon hour

Location: Judge Lopez’s Courtroom, Rm. 328 | Multnomah County Circuit Court

Schedule:

Employment Law- Dana Sullivan- October 1, 2014 Prisoner Litigation-Lynn Walsh- October 8, 2014 Public Accommodations- Dennis Steinman-October 15, 2014 Whistleblower Protections-Mitra Shahri-October 22, 2014 Wage and Hour-David Henretty-October 29, 2014 Fair Housing-Matt Ellis-November 5, 2014 Section 1983, 1981, 1988-Ashlee Albies-November 12, 2014 If you are interested in attending one or several free sessions, please register in advance by contacting

diane@dianessykeslaw.com. Organizers will apply for CLE credit.

24. American Dreamer Awards 2014

Date: October 2, 2014

Time: 6:00-8:00pm

Location: The Eliot Center, 1226 SW Salmon St, Portland, OR 97205

Tickets: $65/person ($50/Causa Affiliate)

2014 Dreamer Awardees: Maria Delgado, Roque Medrano, Veronica Castro, Amador Bustos,

and Oregon School Employees Association.

INFO & Purchase Tickets: www.causaoregon.org/gala

25. Business Diversity Institute (BDI) presents: Minority Enterprise Development

Week Conference

Date: October 2,7 & 9, 2014

Location: Sentinel Hotel (formerly The Governor Hotel) | 314 SW 11th Ave. Portland, OR

Registration: www.2014medweek.eventbrite.com

Nominations are Open for 2014 MED Week Awards and can be submitted at:

www.bdiweb.org/nominations.php

INFO: www.bdiweb.org/about-med-week.php

26. 9th Annual Liberation-Based Healing Conference

Date: October 3-4, 2014

Time: 9:00am-5:00pm

Location: Friends of the Children | 65 NE Stanton St. Portland, OR

Cost: $150 before September 18th, $170 after | $60 for students | 10% off for 3 or more

registering together | 14 CEUs or PDUs available, $20 additional fee

INFO:

http://graduate.lclark.edu/programs/continuing_education/conferences/liberation_based_

healing/

Questions: Contact the Center for Community Engagement at 503-768-6040 or

cce@lclark.edu

27. Oregon Coast Council for the Arts presents: Oregon Coast Jazz Party

Date: October 3-5, 2014

Location: Newport Performing Arts Center | 777 W. Olive, Newport, OR and

Shilo Inn | 536 SW Elizabeth St., Newport, OR

INFO: http://www.coastarts.org/event-types/oregon-coast-jazz-party/

28. Professional Grant Development Workshop: Master the techniques of writing

superior proposals

Date: October 6-8, 2014

Time: 8:30am – 4:30pm

Location: Portland State University, Elowah Falls Room | 1828 SW Broadway, Portland, OR

Cost: $595

Register: http://granttrainingcenter.com/workshops_signup/766

Can’t make it? Join in for a live and interactive webinar: See details

INFO: Grant Training Center or call 1-866-704-7268

29. IGNITE: Basic Rights Oregon’s Gala

Date: October 10, 2014

Time: 7:30pm – 11:00pm

Location: Portland Art Museum | 1219 SW Park Ave., Portland, OR 97205

INFO: http://www.basicrights.org

30. A Call to Culturally Responsive Teaching: 5th Annual Teaching With Purpose

Conference

Dates: October 10-11, 2014

Time: 8:30am-3:30pm (Friday) and 8:45am-3:15pm (Saturday)

Location: Roosevelt High School | 6947 N. Central St. Portland, OR 97203

Cost: $115 by September 1, 2014, $165 after

Learn more and register today

Featuring nationally recognized presenters for their pioneering work in culturally responsive

practices in mathematics, science, literacy, and leadership. Conference sessions will address

practices that prepare students from all backgrounds to become future leaders.

31. NW Lung Cancer Group (NWLCG)

Presents: Portland Free To Breathe

Lung Cancer Walk

Date: October 12, 2014

Time: 8:00am – 11:00am

Location: Oaks Park | 7805 SE Oaks Park

Way, Portland, OR 97202

INFO: http://participate.freetobreathe.org/site/TR?fr_id=2670&pg=entry#.U4dYvS-vyfT

32. Diversity & Inclusion Conference and Exposition

Date: October 13-15, 2014

Location: New Orleans, LA

Register here.

Established in 1993, the SHRM Diversity & Inclusion Conference & Exposition fosters

awareness and appreciation of workplace diversity issues through thought leadership,

strategy development, resources, publications and professional development for HR

professionals and other business leaders. Making the business case for diversity, helping HR

professionals to better articulate its strategic business value, and enabling them to build

more diverse and inclusive cultures, are the cornerstones of the initiative.

INFO: Society of Human Resource Management, www.shrm.org

33. Connecting Communities Coalition 2014 Annual Event: Abilities in Motion

Date: October 14, 2014

Time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm

Location: Double Tree Lloyd Center, 1000 NE Multnomah St., Portland

Abilities in Motion will boast boldly on behalf of the disability community in an upbeat,

energizing multi-media production that will provide an exciting opportunity to give back to

the disability community and assist them to explore the many recreational opportunities

available to find health, fun and fitness.

John Williams, well-known local radio personality and founder of Wheelchair Destinations, will serve as master of ceremonies of the event. David Wagner, internationally recognized Paralympic wheelchair tennis player, will be the featured keynote speaker. The event will also feature two sporting and recreational video presentations by Blind Ambition’s Dragon Races and Oregon Disability Sports /Adventures Without Limits. In addition, after a successful début in 2013, CCC will present this year’s Leadership Academy graduates. The event will include the annual “Making a Difference Awards” presentation by Portland Mayor Charlie Hales to several outstanding organizations and individuals who have served and advocated for persons with disabilities. Each year the annual event exceeds our expectations by bringing together more than 400 guests from the Portland metro area to celebrate our vibrant community. It also draws the recognition and support of outstanding local and state public officials, businesses and non-profit organizations INFO: http://www.thecccoalition.org

34. Jefferson High School Multicultural Film Festival

North Portland Library is proud to cosponsor Jefferson High School’s Multicultural Film

Festival showcasing movies on the theme, “Defy the Inevitable! Harvest Beyond the Brim!”

Join us for discussion following the film.

Dates: 10/14, 11/11, 12/09, 01/13/2015 and 02/10/2015

Time: 6:00pm

Location: North Portland Library Meeting Room | 512 N Killingsworth St., Portland, OR

INFO: https://multcolib.org/events/jhs-fourteenth-annual-multicultural-film-festival

North Portland Library will also be hosting “La pantalla de oro: Peliculas en Espanol”.

Curated by library staff, this series of films highlights the range of talent and topics found in

contemporary Latin American cinema. Join us for these thought provoking features and stay

for group discussions afterwards.

Dates: 10/13, 11/10, 12/08, 02/09/2015, 03/09/2015 and 04/13/2015

Time: 6:00pm

Location: North Portland Library Meeting Room | 512 N Killingsworth St., Portland, OR

INFO: https://multcolib.org/events/la-pantalla-de-oro-pel%C3%ADculas-en-

espa%C3%B1ol-spanish-films

35. A Luncheon for Oregon Mentors

Date: October 14, 2014

Time: 12:00pm – 1:30pm (Doors open at 11:30am)

Location: Sentinel Hotel, Governor Ballroom | 614 SW 11th Ave., Portland, OR

Cost: $75 or $35 for non-profit organizations

Featured Speaker: Mariel Zagunis (Olympic Gold Medalist)

INFO: www.oregonmentors.org

36. 2014 ERG & Council Conference - Save the Date

Dates: Wednesday-Thursday, October 15-16, 2014

The Only Conference Designed Specifically for ERGs & Diversity Councils. Organizations are

continually faced with the challenge of increasing their effectiveness, generating more

impactful results and cultivating their human capital resources to achieve these goals. The

contributions of ERGs and Diversity Councils to achieve these ends is crucial and can only

happen if they Learn, Lead and Leverage more effectively.

INFO: http://www.ergcouncilconference.com/

37. Save the Date: Night for Networking V –

Connecting Business & Talent

Date: October 22, 2014

Time: 6:00pm – 9:00pm

Location: OHSU South Waterfront | Collaborative Life Sciences Bldg. | 0650 SW Meade

Ave., Portland, OR 97201

INFO: (503) 494-5148 or n4n@ohsu.edu

RSVP: www.ohsu.edu/aaeo/n4n

Event Chair: Michael Tom, (503) 494-8827, tomm@ohsu.edu

38. Pioneering Intercultural Leadership: From Awareness to Action

Date: October 22-25, 2014

Location: Portland, OR

Presented by: The Society of Intercultural Education Training and Research (SIETAR-USA)

Keynote speakers and conference sessions all center on training methods and research on

pioneering ways to increase awareness and action regarding all types of diversity.

INFO: www.sietarusaconference.com, Lillian Tsai at lillian@tsaicomms.com.

39. Salem-Keizer NAACP Branch 1166: 2014 Freedom Fund Banquet

Date: October 25, 2014

Time: 5:30pm – 8:00pm

Location: Chemeketa Eola Events Center | 215 Doaks Ferry Rd. NW, Salem, OR 97304

Tickets available at: http://sknaacp1166.org/

We will be celebrating Women of Color who have contributed to furthering Social Justice throughout Oregon. The Special Guest Speaker will be the Honorable Judge Adrienne Nelson. We will also be honoring Professor Millie Harmon, the first African American Professor at Chemeketa Community College; Lorena Manzo, long-time Community Organizer; and Mrs. Marilyn A. Williams, long-time NAACP Secretary. Funds raised will be used to fund scholarships, as well as other programs aimed at enriching the community

We are also seeking local businesses, colleges and universities to sponsor tables, as well as individual tickets. Please contact: SalemKeizerNAACP@gmail.com

40. Centro Cultural presents: The 4th Annual

Auction and Fundraising Gala –

Dia De Los Muertos

Date: November 1, 2014

Time: 5:30pm (Cocktail Reception) | 7:00pm (Dinner) | 9:00pm (Celebration Dance)

Location: NW Events | 2900 NW 229th Ave, Suite 100, Hillsboro, OR 97124

Sponsorship Information: bschaeffer-bisht@centrocultural.org or (971) 317-0603

INFO: www.centrocultural.org

Registration: https://centrocultural.ejoinme.org/Gala

41. 2014 Dream Big After Dark

Date: November 8, 2014

Time: Cocktail Hour & Silent Auction 5:30pm

Dinner & Live Auction 7:00pm-9:00pm

Location: Portland Art Museum – Mark Building, 1219 SW Park Avenue, Portland, OR 97205

Cost: $150

INFO: http://www.dreamoregon.org/dream-big.html

42. 2014 Governor’s Summit to Reduce Disproportionate Minority Contact in the

Juvenile Justice System

Save the Date: “It’s a Matter of Justice”

Date: November 25, 2014

Location: Lane Community College Meeting & Learning Center

Address: 4000 E 30th Ave. Eugene, OR 97405

For Information: 503-373-7543

43. Portland General’s Electric’s

Diversity Summit 2015 Diversity & Innovation

Date: April 7, 2015

Location: Oregon Convention Center

Time: 9:00am – 4:00pm

Contact: Kurt.Jun@pgn.com

Sponsorship Information: Rachel.DeRosia@pgn.com

1. Welcome, Future Dream Scholars!

TheDream.US provides college scholarshiops to highly motivated DREAMers who want to

get a college education but cannot afford it. Our scholarships will help cover your tuition,

fees, and books for an associate or bachelor’s degree at out partner colleges.

For more information and eligibility requirements: http://www.thedream.us/scholars

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT, RESOURCES, & INFORMATION

Contact: thedream.us@scholarshipamerica.org | 1-507-931-1682 and ask for the

THEDREAM.US Scholarship Program

2. The Art of Leadership

BCA’s (Business for Culture & the Arts) Leadership program is an intensive course designed

to prepare business professionals for service on arts and culture nonprofit boards. The

course consists of six half-day workshops held at different art venues and spaces around

Portland, covering topics from finance to governance, and concludes with a special match-

making session to help participants find board roles in organizations that fit their values and

interests.

Application deadline: September 10, 2014

Learn more at www.BusinessCultureArts.org or contact Toni Tabora-Roberts at

toni@businessculturearts.org

BCA Associates

BCA Associates provides a dynamic introduction to Portland ‘s vibrant arts scene for yourng

professionals. Participants experience a range of arts genres, meet artists and colleagues

with similar interests, build civic leadership skills, and have fun. Graduates become part of a

network of arts enthusiasts and emerging community leaders.

Applications accepted August 25 - September 29, 2014

http://www.businessculturearts.org/associate-invite-to-apply-list

3. HandsON Greater Portland Volunteers Needed

Read to a child. Feed a family. Prepare kids for school. Care for homeless. Build a house.

Build hiking trails. Care for an abandoned pet. Lead a volunteer group. Do good.

Find a volunteer opportunity at: www.handsonportland.org

4. Service Dog Etiquitte

Service Dog Manners:

When you meet a person with a service dog, please remember that the

dog is always working. Don't do anything to interrupt the service dog while it is performing

its tasks, even if it seems that it’s not working.

Some Rules for Interacting with People with Service Dogs:

Speak to the person first. A service dog is not a “pet.” Do not aim distracting or rude

noises at the dog EVER. Unless the handler does not wish you to do so, formal greetings of

“Good morning/evening,” to the service dog are acceptable.

1. Do not touch or pet the service dog.

Do not offer food to the service dog! The food could be potentially fatal.

Do not ask personal questions about the work of the service dog or the handler's disability, or otherwise intrude on his or her privacy. This is personal and private information.

Don't be offended if the handler does not wish to chat about the service dog or his

or her disability.

What if you are allergic to or are afraid of dogs?

Place yourself away from the service dog. If you are a business person, discreetly arrange for

someone else to wait on the person. You may ask the person to have the service dog lie down

if it does not interfere with its work.

General public:

While on the Public Services Building (255 Capitol Street NE, Salem, OR) premises, please

follow the Service Dog Etiquette.

ORS 167.352 states that interfering with an assistance, search and rescue, or a therapy

animal is a Class A misdemeanor.

5. Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Renewal Process

On August 15, 2012, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and

Immigration Services (USCIS) began accepting requests for deferred action for childhood

arrivals (DACA) from certain young people who came to the United States as children and

met several guidelines. Individuals that receive deferred action under this process are

considered to be lawfully present in the United States during the period that their deferred

action is in effect (normally two years unless terminated) and may be eligible for work

authorization. Deferred action is a discretionary determination to defer removal action of an

individual.

Beginning in September 2014, the initial two-year period of deferred action approved for

early recipients of DACA from USCIS is set to expire under their own terms. USCIS is actively

preparing for the DACA renewal process so that individuals who continue to merit this act of

prosecutorial discretion can request and receive a renewal of their deferred action without

experiencing any lapse in their lawful presence or work authorization.

INFO: http://www.uscis.gov/childhoodarrivals

6. OHA News from the Office of Equity and Inclusion: Pursuing Equity – DELTA

making a difference!

August 26, 2014

This issue highlights the DELTA Program (Developing Equity Leadership through Training

and Action), one of OHA’s strategic investments that aims to bring leaders who represent a

broad range of Oregon’s geographic and cultural diversity together from the fields of health

policy, public health, clinical care, and the social determinants of health. Together, they

share and learn about challenges and opportunities for putting the principles of health equity

into action – an investment in Oregon’s collective greatness.

OEI releases REAL+D Standards report

DHS grants improve services to people with disabilities

For Newsletter Submissions ore Questions, please contact: Rebecca.A.Naga@state.or.us

7. ODE Education Equity Unit E-Newsletter

Volume 18

This late summer edition presents several pertinent updates from the Education Equity and

Assessment and Accountability units in the ODE Office of Learning. The waning days of

summer have yielded a wide array of education resources; our Resources Page highlights

several exciting tools to guide professional learning as we transition to the 2014-2015 school

year. Stay tuned to our September E-Newsletters as we share more resources for professional

learning. Be sure to check out the update on our upcoming Massive Open Online Course!

8. NAYA Family Center: New SE Portland education center, housing development

for Native American foster care children moves forward

A program to provide stable housing and a positive learning environment for Native

American children in foster care reached a turning point this week. City, state and county

officials – plus others, including an architecture firm, the Native American Youth and Family

Center and the Lents neighborhood – signed a "Declaration of Cooperation" Monday during

a celebration at the former Foster Elementary School. Read more

Services: NAYA’s Generations Project

NAYA’s Generations project will be an intergenerational community of permanent, dedicated

housing for foster children, foster parents wanting to adopt foster children, and Elders. The

site will also include an early learning center which will provide early-childhood education

for neighborhood children zero-to-five, and a community center (a Long House), which will

provide services to spur economic advancement and opportunity.

Events Calendar: http://nayapdx.org/events/

INFO: http://nayapdx.org/services/housing/generations

9. Portland Opportunities Industrialization Center (POIC)

Portland OIC, a non-profit organization, dedicated to providing open-door access to

alternative education and employment training opportunities to minority at-risk youth.

POIC’s high school program, Rosemary Anderson High School, offers an accredited high

school diploma program and GED program to youth in North Portland and Northeast

Portland/Gresham. Additional programs, including mentoring, after school, college/career

transition, gang outreach, and young parent education, provide support to students and their

families throughout the year.

INFO: http://portlandoic.org/

10. UWMOSAIC Gates Millennium Scholars Program

The Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS) Program, funded by a grant from the Bill & Melinda

Gates Foundation, was established in 1999 to provide outstanding African American,

American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American, and Hispanic American

students with an opportunity to complete an undergraduate college education in any

discipline area of interest. Continuing Gates Millennium Scholars may request funding for a

graduate degree program in one of the following discipline areas: computer science,

education, engineering, library science, mathematics, public health or science.

Deadline: January 14, 2015

INFO: http://www.gmsp.org/

11. Becoming a Liquor Store Operator

Oregon Liquor Control Commission

Openings for liquor store operators occur when a new liquor store is established or an existing liquor

store operator resigns. Liquor stores are private businesses; owners and their employees are not state

employees.

Current store vacancies can be found through the following:

• OLCC Website: www.oregon.gov/olcc/LIQUORSTORES

• Email Alerts: www.oregon.gov/olcc/pages/about_esubscribe.aspx

• Store Vacancy Recording: 503-872-5280 or 1-800-677-3680

• Local Newspapers

Applicants must be at least 21 years old to be considered as liquor store operator. Applicants are

evaluated background, knowledge, and work experience in:

1. Retail business experience including responsibility for inventory control, cash accountability,

supervising personnel and customer service;

2. Knowledge of retail operations or business management, including study or training in those or

related fields;

3. Customer service skills and ability to communicate and work effectively with the public;

4. Record of felony conviction, conviction of crime relating to money management fraud, or a history

of conviction of crimes relating to the abuse of alcohol or controlled substances;

5. Financial ability to purchase or lease and equip the retail liquor store at a Commission-approved

location. The applicant’s ability to provide the necessary funds to meet the operating expenses of the

retail liquor store for two months, pay a resignation buy-out (blue sky) and other related expenses,

and be bonded under the OLCC’s blanket position fidelity bond.

Request Applications by Email: OLCC.RetailServices@state.or.us; Store Vacancy Recording: 503-

872-5020 or 1-800-426-2004, ext. 62

INFO: www.oregon.gov/olcc

12. Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Calendar of Events & Resources:

Family Fishing events (licenses are required if you are 14 and older):

http://www.dfw.state.or.us/education/angling/family_fishing.asp

ODFW fishing resource page… with many “how to”, “where to” and “fish stocking” related

information:

http://www.dfw9.state.or.us/resources/fishing/index.asp

ODFW Outdoors Calendar of Events (fishing and hunting classes offered throughout the

year):

http://www.dfw.state.or.us/education/outdoor_skills/workshops/index.asp

13. Prepare! (A Red Cross Resource Guide)

Disaster can strike at any time. And while the American Red Cross and other partner

agencies work 365 days a year to prevent and respond to emergencies, disaster preparedness

starts with you, the individual. This book will guide you through the steps you and your

family need to follow to be self-sufficient after a major disaster. It’s impossible to predict

every emergency, but you can take steps right now to lessen the effects, and in many cases,

prevent these disasters from happening in the first place. Knowing what to do in a disaster

situation and being able to respond calmly and with confidence can save your life.

Preparate! (en Espanol)

14. Oregon Board of Pharmacy Resources:

Medication Safety and Drug Disposal Sites

Learn about ways to safely dispose of unwanted or unused drugs:

• Medication Safety Brochure

• Medication Safety Brochure (Spanish)

• Medication Safety Information

• Medication Safety Information (Spanish)

• Law Enforcement Disposal Sites for Unwanted and Unused Drugs *Updated 4/13

• Law Enforcement Disposal Sites for Unwanted and Unused Drugs (Spanish)

*Updated 4/13

• Proper Disposal of Prescription Drugs

INFO: Board of Pharmacy at www.oregon.gov/Pharmacy

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