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The Brown Bag Lunch and Learn series is co-sponsored by Portland Community College and Multnomah County Library to develop and increase your professional skills. Learn how to turn your skills and interests into a meaningful and rewarding career.
Recorded live at Central Library: February 6, 2020
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Speakers: Josh Cocker and Shalene Joseph, Indigenous 20-something project
In this event offered as part of Everybody Reads 2020, Josh and Shalene speak about their experiences as trainers for the Indigenous 20-something Project, a project of the Native Wellness Institute. They speak about the historical trauma experienced by Indigenous people, and how they navigate colonial structures to empower young Native people. Listeners will gain cultural awareness of local, Native communities.
Recorded Live at Central Library: January 15, 2020
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Speaker: Tsipora Dimant
Emotional intelligence (EQ) grows as we develop the ability and skills to recognize, understand and use emotions successfully when managing day-to-day interactions with others. Develop the four basic core competencies of Emotional Intelligence which are self-awareness, self-management, social-awareness, and relationship management.
Co-sponsored by Portland Community College, these free programs help you develop and increase your professional skills.
Recorded Live at Central Library: October 24, 2019
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Speaker: Tasha Harmon
Change your relationship with your inner critic by learning tools for moving through the paralysis of fear and self judgment into action. Support the life you want in the arenas of work/vocation, family, creativity, wellness and more.
Co-sponsored by Portland Community College, these free programs help you develop and increase your professional skills.
Recorded Live at Central Library: October 17, 2019
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Speaker: Berry Kruijning
Are you going through a major life transition (career change, divorce, new relationship, empty nest) and feeling lost? Gain awareness about the core path to follow to life’s new destination and learn to face change with ease and confidence.
Co-sponsored by Portland Community College, these free programs help you develop and increase your professional skills.
Recorded Live at Central Library: October 10, 2019
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Presenter: Dr. Andy Swanson
Discover how what you eat affects the brain. Learn natural strategies that support the health of the nervous system, enhance neurological performance and prevent the onset of Alzheimer's, MS and other conditions.
Co-sponsored by Portland Community College, Brown Bag Lunch and Learn programs help you develop and increase your professional skills.
Recorded Live at Central Library on October 3, 2019
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Speaker: Judith Sugg
This is the second session in a four-week series co-sponsored by Portland Community College and Multnomah County Library to develop and increase your professional skills. This program offers experiences of mindfulness and an explanation of why it can truly shift our life and work. It is a key ingredient in managing stress and conflict both in our personal lives and professional settings.
Recorded live at Central Library: January 24, 2019.
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Speaker: Jennifer Anderson
This is the first session in a four-week series co-sponsored by Portland Community College and Multnomah County Library to develop and increase your professional skills. Learn how to turn your skills and interests into a meaningful and rewarding career.
Recorded live at Central Library: January 17, 2019.
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Speaker: Philip Mandel
This is the fourth session in a four-week series co-sponsored by Portland Community College and Multnomah County Library to develop and increase your professional skills. Learn skills that will help you sail through the holidays almost stress-free. Philip Mandel has taught several stress-management workshops for PCC over the past several years. He notes that the holidays provide a great time to get together with family and friends, but they can also be stressful.
Recorded Live at Central Library: October 25, 2018
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Speaker: Brenda Buratti
This is the third session in a four-week series co-sponsored by Portland Community College and Multnomah County Library to develop and increase your professional skills. Brenda Buratti helps you identify your priorities as well as time-wasters, and gives you strategies to make the most of your valuable time.
Recorded live at Central Library: October 18, 2018.
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Speaker: Tsipora Dimant
This is the second session in a four-week series co-sponsored by Portland Community College and Multnomah County Library to develop and increase your professional skills. Discover the roots of conflict and the mediation skills needed to find effective solutions. Learn how to have discussions that are balanced, direct, and fair.
Ms. Dimant authors a monthly column for the Oregonian newspaper on Mediation and Conflict Resolution. She is in the process of writing a chapter on Mediation for the Oregon Bar Association.
Recorded Live at Central Library: October 11, 2018
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Speaker: Tasha Harmon
This is the first session in a four-week series co-sponsored by Portland Community College and Multnomah County Library to develop and increase your professional skills. Discover tools for getting out of stuck spots, making decisions you’ll feel good about and creating the forward motion you need to make changes happen. These techniques are applicable on a personal level and in organizations.
Recorded live at Central Library: October 04, 2018,
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Portland Opera's Manager of Education and Outreach, Alexis Hamilton, delivers a spellbinding presentation on Rossini's opera "La Cenerentola" (Cinderella). She is joined by Portland Opera's new rehearsal pianist, Joel Ayau, and additionally the singing talents of mezzo-soprano Kate Farrar, tenor Alasdair Kent and baritone Ryan Thorn.
Description of the opera from the Portland Opera website,
"A storybook tale that is sure to charm audience members who are young, and young at heart, this new production of Rossini’s classic opera will glitter as brightly as Cinderella’s royal ball gown."
Recorded Live at Central Library: July 8, 2018.
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Portland opera previews their production of Charles Gounod's opera "Faust" with the sets designed by John Frame. This 50-minute program is hosted by Chorus Master & Assistant Conductor Nicholas Fox with musical highlights by singers Thomas Cilluffo, Kate Farrar and Shi Li.
Description the opera from the Portland Opera website,
"Lyricism and legend converge in Gounod’s unforgettable masterpiece. When the devil appears and offers Faust a second chance at youth in exchange for his soul, he makes the pact, and then uses his newfound powers to seduce the youthful and innocent Marguerite—with tragic consequences."
Recorded Live at Central Library: June 3, 2018
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Join us for a special preview of Portland Opera’s upcoming production of Verdi’s Rigoletto. This 50-minute program is hosted by Chorus Master & Assistant Conductor Nicholas Fox with musical highlights performed by Thomas Cilluffo, Helen Huang, Shi Li and Kate Farrar.
Recorded Live at Central Library: April 29, 2018
For more information, visit Portland Opera.
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Speaker: Tracee Wells-Bryant
Branding is not just for organizations and products anymore! Explore how to authentically foster what people associate with you when they hear your name. Boost your self-confidence and networking power.
Co-sponsored by Portland Community College, Brown Bag Lunch and Learn programs help you develop and increase your professional skills.
Recorded Live at Central Library: April 19, 2018
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Speaker: Lisa Regan Vienop
Wish you could break up with stress? Instead, learn new ways to appreciate the challenges and opportunities that stress can bring to your life. Relaxation and coping skills will be discussed and demonstrated.
Co-sponsored by Portland Community College, Brown Bag Lunch and Learn programs help you develop and increase your professional skills.
Recorded Live at Central Library: April 12, 2018
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Speaker: Jennifer Anderson
Inspired to find a new professional direction, but worried about the possible negative effects of making a big change? Learn how to overcome the top seven challenges every re-careerist faces.
Co-sponsored by Portland Community College, Brown Bag Lunch and Learn programs help you develop and increase your professional skills.
Recorded Live at Central Library: February 8, 2018
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Speaker: Steven Fullmer
For many people, it’s not fame or fortune that they seek but knowing they’re significant and have contributed to the world in some meaningful way that matters. They become paralyzed by the thought: “If I only knew how.” In this session, we explore how to move forward.
Cosponsored by Portland Community College, these free programs help you develop and increase your professional skills.
Recorded Live at Central Library: February 1, 2018
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Speaker: Michele Mather
No need to quit your day job to have a passion project on the side. Want to tap your creativity, create more connection, or identify a volunteer gig? Kickstart the process with Michele Mather, CPC, and walk away with an outline to guide you.
Cosponsored by Portland Community College, these free programs help you develop and increase your professional skills.
Recorded Live at Central Library: January 25, 2018
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