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Governor’s Office of

Diversity & Inclusion/Affirmative Action

Diversity & Inclusion News, Resources, Job Opportunities

September 30, 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

PROCLAMATION OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

WHEREAS: October 2014 is the 427th anniversary of the earliest documented

proof of Filipino presence on the shores of the west coast of the

continental United States; and

WHEREAS: The citizens of Oregon should be informed of the positive impact

Filipino Americans have had on our communities; and

WHEREAS: In Oregon, thousands of Filipino American have made contributions

to the fields of teaching, business, government service, agriculture,

ministry, medicine and other sciences, humanities and the United

States Armed Forces; and

WHEREAS: It is imperative for Filipino American youth to have positive role

models and instill in them the importance of education,

complemented with the richness of their ethnicity and values of their

legacy; and

WHEREAS: Efforts must continue to promote the study of Filipino American

history and culture, because the role of the Filipino Americans and

those of other people have been overlooked in the writing, teaching

and learning of United States history; and

WHEREAS: This anniversary is a significant time to study the advancement of

Filipino Americans – a time of celebration, remembrance, reflection

and motivation – and a relevant time for all of our citizens to learn

and appreciate more about Filipino Americans and their historic

contributions to our nation and to Oregon.

NOW,

THEREFORE,

I, John A. Kitzhaber, M.D., Governor of the State of Oregon, hereby

proclaim October 2014 as

FILIPINO-AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH

in Oregon and encourage all citizens to join in this observance.

STATE OF OREGON

PROCLAMATION OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

WHEREAS: Individuals with disabilities are making important contributions in the

workplace across the United States; and

WHEREAS: National Disability Employment Awareness Month recognizes the

contributions American citizens with disabilities make to our society;

and

WHEREAS: Encouraging public and private employers in Oregon to “think beyond

the label” and by providing information and resources, we can work

toward eliminating the fear and misconceptions that prevent people with

disabilities from fulfilling their potential as productive members of the

Oregon workforce; and

WHEREAS: By working together to open doors of opportunity for all Oregon citizens,

including those with disabilities, we can help fulfill the promise of our

great State; and

WHEREAS: In the spirit of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), we can

improve and expand access to education and opportunities for people

with disabilities, to empower them to join the workforce and to ensure

that all Oregon citizens can realize the promise of inclusion.

NOW,

THEREFORE,

I, John A. Kitzhaber, M.D., Governor of the State of Oregon, hereby

proclaim October 2014 to be

DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT AWARENESS MONTH

in Oregon and encourage all Oregonians to join in this observance.

News Release

October 13, 2014

Media Contact: Rachel Wray, 503-559-1277

Melissa Navas, 503-378-6496

Who Should Represent Oregon in Statuary Hall?

Oregonians are invited to cast their vote

(Salem, OR) — Oregonians have an opportunity to weigh in on whether statues of Dr. John McLoughlin and Jason

Lee should continue to represent Oregon in the National Statuary Hall in the United States Capitol Building, or

whether those statues should be returned to Oregon, and replaced with statues of other historic Oregonians.

The Commission, chaired by former Willamette University President Dr. Jerry Hudson, encourages input from

Oregonians, including schoolchildren, across the state, as required by Executive Order. A third public meeting is

scheduled for Thursday, November 13 from 10:00 a.m. to noon in the Commissioner’s Meeting Room of the Hood

River County Business & Administration Building, 601 State St., Hood River.

At the request of the Commission, the Oregon Historical Society added a special section to its website—

www.ohs.org—which will allow Oregonians to access biographies of McLoughlin and Lee, as well as biographies

of Oregonians who historians and various historic organizations have recommended as possible replacements.

Those accessing the website can express their opinion on the question of the retention or replacement of the current

statues, and the question of possible replacements.

“I invite all Oregonians to join in this fascinating conversation on our state’s history, heritage, and shared values,”

said Dr. Hudson. “I especially encourage schoolteachers across Oregon to ensure that Oregon’s future—our youth—

become involved in this conversation.” Read more

News Release

October 8, 2014

Media Contact: Chris Pair, 503-559-5938

NIKE Exceeds Hiring Requirement in Agreement Made with State of Oregon

NIKE reports more than 2,000 new full-time jobs have been created

(Salem, OR) — NIKE has certified to the state of Oregon that more than 2,000 new full-time equivalent employees

have been hired since January 1, 2012. This satisfies an agreement made with the state of Oregon to hire at least 500

full time equivalent employees by the end of 2016 as part of rules adopted in the 2012 Special Legislative Session to

support NIKE’s headquarters expansion.

“NIKE has gone above and beyond our expectations by expanding its workforce by far more than was asked of them,”

said Governor Kitzhaber. “NIKE’s commitment to economic prosperity here in the state is made clear by the

investment the company is making in both existing and new employees.”

The state and NIKE entered into the agreement to provide certainty and support for the company's expansion in

Oregon. The certification on new hiring is the latest step NIKE has taken to report on its investment. In 2013, NIKE

submitted steps it had taken on its expansion, including on hiring. Since then, the company's plans have become

more ambitious, and NIKE’s presence as a major, high-wage employer in Oregon will continue to grow.

Read more

News Release

October 14, 2014

Media Contact: Rachel Wray, 503-559-1277

Melissa Navas, 503-378-6496

Governor Kitzhaber: Oregon’s Economy Shows Continued Expansion

(Salem, OR) — Governor Kitzhaber released the following statement on the Oregon Employment Department’s state

labor market report released today. The Department's monthly report highlights a growing workforce, which rose by

5,600 in September. Strong payroll employment growth is higher than the national rate at 2.2 percent over

September 2013. Job gains were revised higher for August, to 4,200, showing that 1,500 more jobs were secured

than previously thought.

"As more Oregonians enter the workforce, it's our responsibility to equip them with the skills to compete in a

dynamic job market," said Governor Kitzhaber. "As the state's economic growth becomes more robust, we must also

ensure it becomes widespread, extending to communities whose recovery has been the slowest."

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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: Oregon Department of Justice

Position: Appellate – Assistant Attorney General

Closes: October 28, 2014

Location: Salem, OR

The Appellate Division of the Department of Justice has an opening for a full-

time attorney in the Salem office. The Appellate Division offers unparalleled opportunities to

work as an appellate advocate on behalf of the State of Oregon, representing the state in the

Oregon Court of Appeals, the Oregon Supreme Court, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and

(occasionally) the United States Supreme Court. Appellate attorneys handle a high volume of

cases involving a wide range of subjects, including defense of criminal convictions, post-

conviction challenges, civil rights, free expression, administrative law, election law, torts, and

juvenile law. Attorneys enjoy the freedom to handle their own caseload while benefitting from

being a member of a collegial and collaborative team that includes many of the state's most

experience and accomplished appellate advocates. In addition to working with other attorneys

in the division, Appellate attorneys also maintain close communication with client agencies and

district attorneys in order to develop and present the state's legal positions.

The Mission of the Oregon Department of Justice is to serve state government and to support safe and healthy communities throughout Oregon by providing essential justice services. The Attorney General and our nine divisions re dedicated to:

Providing ethical, independent and high quality legal services to state government;

Safeguarding consumers from fraud and unfair business practices;

Fighting crime and helping crime victims;

Advocating for vulnerable children;

Supporting families through the collection of child support;

Enforcing environmental protections;

Defending the civil rights of all Oregonians;

Pursuing justice and upholding the law.

2. Organization: Oregon Health Authority

Position: Principal Executive/Manager F (Deputy Human Resources

Director)

Closes: 10/16/2014

Location: Salem, OR

JOB ANNOUNCEMENTS

Position: Operations and Policy Analyst 3 (Client Civil Rights Compliance Investigator)

Closes: 10/16/2014

Location: Portland, OR

Limited Duration

Position: Operations and Policy Analyst 1 (Administrative Analyst)

Closes: 10/18/2014

Location: Portland, OR

Position: Research Analyst 4 (Actuarial Research Analyst)

Closes: 10/28/2014

Location: Salem, OR

Position: Principal Executive/Manager G (Oregon State Public Health Lab Director)

Closes: Continuous

Location: Hillsboro, OR

Position: Operations & Policy Analyst 3 (Legislative Coordinator)

Closes: Continuous

Location: Salem, 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.

3. Organization: Oregon Employment Department Position: Principal Executive/Manager F (Human Resources Manager) Closes: 10/20/2014 Location: Salem, OR Position: Principal Executive/Manager F (Deputy Chief Information Officer)

Closes: Open until filled

Location: Salem, OR

Position: Principal Executive/Manager F (Deputy Unemployment Insurance Administrator) Closes: Open until filled Location: Salem, OR Position: Principal Executive/Manager E (Project Management Office Manager) Closes: Open until filled Location: Salem, OR

Position: Principal Executive/Manager E (Budget Unit Manager) Closes: Open until filled Location: Salem, OR Position: Operations and Policy Analyst 4 (Government Relations Manager) Closes: Open until filled Location: Salem, OR Position: Information Systems Specialist 8 (Senior Security Analyst) Closes: Open until filled 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: Department of Environmental Quality

Position: Natural Resources Specialist 2 (Water Quality Monitoring Specialist)

Closes: 10/22/2014

Location: Hillsboro, OR

Limited Duration

The Water Quality Monitoring section collects representative, valid, environmental

data through physical, chemical, and biological sampling and assessment; manage

environmental data to ensure it is accurate, complete, and available; analyze and interpret

water quality and related data in order to produce reports identifying water quality conditions,

identify threats to water quality, evaluate trends, and model proposed actions. The laboratory

also promotes DEQ's environmental mission to the general public and other governmental

agencies.

The Department of Environmental Quality's Laboratory and Environmental Assessment Program

(LEAP) provides laboratory and research services in water and air quality monitoring, organic and

inorganic analysis, toxicology, biology, and quality assurance.

5. Organization: Department of Human Services

Position: Human Resources Director

Closes: Continuous

Location: Salem, OR

The Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS)/Office of Human Resources is seeking a

progressive and experienced professional to serve as the agency’s Human Resources

Director. The Human Resources Director is a member of the DHS Executive Leadership

Team. This position serves as a consultative and strategic partner by providing overall

leadership, execution, administration and evaluation of integrated and inclusive HR Services.

The Office of Human Resources is composed of nine specialized Human Resources teams, with

approximately 100 staff. This position is located in Salem, Oregon; is an executive service

position and serves at the pleasure of the Director of DHS.

Position: Principal Executive Manager G (Quality Improvement Director)

Closes: Continuous

Location: Multiple locations, OR

Position: Operations and Policy Analyst 3 (Legislative Coordinator)

Closes: Continuous

Location: Salem, OR

Limited Duration

Position: Principal Executive/Manager G (DHS/OHA Deputy Chief Information Officer)

Closes: Continuous

Location: Salem

Position: Principal Executive/Manager H (Administrator)

Closes: Continuous

Location: Salem, 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.

6. 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.

7. Organization: Community Colleges and Workforce Development Position: Principal Executive/Manager E (Director, Office of Research and Data) Closes: 11/17/2014 Location: Salem, OR This position functions as the Director of the Office; provides leadership and management direction for research and analysis in support of strategic planning and policy development, develops information and reports for federal funding sources, the Commission, the Governor’s Office, and the Legislature; responds to information requests from national higher education

organizations; develops and implements policies, procedures, priorities and goals; ensures compliance with applicable federal and state laws and policies of the HECC Agency, CCWD and the Oregon Workforce Investment Board; develops and oversees program performance, accountability, and evaluation activities; supervises support staff, and research staff. The mission of the Oregon Department of Community Colleges and Workforce Development is to contribute leadership and resources to increase the skills, knowledge and career opportunities of Oregonians.

8. Organization: Department of Fish & Wildlife

Position: Project Manager 2 (IS Project Manager)

Closes: 10/15/2014

Location: Salem, OR

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: Oregon State Police

Position: Principal Executive/Manager A (State Police Communications

Supervisor)

Closes: Continuous

Location: Central Point, 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.

10. Organization: Oregon Department of Transportation

Position: Principal Executive/Manager I (Region 1 Manager)

Closes: Continuous

Location: Portland, OR

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) has an exceptional opportunity for an

experienced leader to serve as the Region 1 manager in Portland. This position leads a staff of

600 in the design, development, and implementation of complex multi-modal transportation

systems for the most densely populated and fastest growing geographical region in the state—

the Portland metropolitan and surrounding areas. It also represents the agency and serves as

ODOT’s spokesperson to elected and appointed officials at the local, regional, state, and federal

level, and serves as a member of the State’s Executive Service Team.

Position: Principal Executive/Manager F (District 1 Manager)

Closes: Continuous

Location: Astoria, OR

At ODOT, We believe that by welcoming differences, encouraging new ideas and views, listening to

and learning from each other and providing opportunities for professional enrichment we are better

capable of serving the increasingly diverse population of Oregon. Please visit www.odotjobs.com to

search our job openings by location and classification.

11. Organization: Oregon Liquor Control Commission

Position: Office Specialist 2 (Service Permit Specialist)

Closes: 10/19/2014

Location: Milwaukie, OR

Temporary

Position: Administrative Specialist 1 (Hearings Specialist)

Closes: 10/19/2014

Location: Milwaukie, OR

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.

12. Organization: Higher Education Coordinating

Commission

Position: Principal Executive/Manager E (Director, Office of Research and Data)

Closes: 10/15/2014

Location: Salem, OR

The Oregon Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HECC) provides state-level policy,

program, and budgetary leadership on higher education issues and coordinates the activities of

Oregon public universities, community colleges, private colleges and universities, career schools,

and state financial aid and student access programs to accomplish statewide goals. This highly

complex system enrolls over 380,000 students in 8 public universities, 17 public community

colleges, 67 private for-profit and independent colleges and universities, and receives state general

fund appropriations of approximately $1.5 billion per biennium.

13. Organization: Oregon Lottery

Position: Accountant

Closes: Open until filled

Location: Salem, OR

Position: Contracts Officer

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.

14. 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

15. Organization: University of Oregon Position: Media Relations Manager University Advancement Closes: Open until filled Location: Eugene, OR The University of Oregon seeks applications for the Media Relations Manager position. Reporting to the Senior Director of Communications, the Media Relations Manager is responsible for generating news coverage for the University of Oregon that emphasizes regional, national, and international media exposure. The coverage should position and advance the University of Oregon in alignment with key themes, messages, and institutional priorities. The manager also serves as a point of contact for local media and will use social media to engage media and reach a broad audience directly. This position is responsible for developing, implementing and evaluating proactive and targeted media placement strategies; assisting with critical incident and issues communication; and developing and maintaining an effective method of measuring the impact of media placement and public relations activities.

16. Organization: World Beat

Position: Temporary Part-Time Festival Coordinator

Closes: 10/15/2014

Location: Salem, OR

We are looking for someone to start as soon as possible. Armed with a degree in common-sense,

you are solution-oriented, have a can-do attitude, and are both detail-oriented and love working

with people. Able to manage multiple competing priorities with a sense of humor; able to

priorituze, focus, and keep the vision in mind while completing the task? We want you.

17. 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/

18. Organization: Verde (Living Cully Partners Habitat for

Humanity, Hacienda CDC, and the Native American Youth &

Family Center)

Position: Living Cully Communications/Outreach Coordinator

Closes: Open until filled

Location: Portland, OR

Position: The Living Cully Anti-Displacement Coordinator

Closes: Open until filled

Location: Portland, OR

Verde serves communities by building environmental wealth through social enterprise, outreach,

and advocacy. Since 2005, Verde has brought new environmental investmens to Portland’s

neighborhoods, involved community members in the planning and building of these investments,

and ensured that low-income people and people of color directly benefited from the investmens:

Greenspaces, Habitat, Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, Green Streets, Stormwater

management Facilities, Environmental Education, Green Jobs, Green Businesses, etc.

1. Oregon Nikkei Endowment Exhibition: Art Behind

Barbed Wire

Date: October 14 – 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

UPCOMING EVENTS

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. Philippine American Chamber of Commerce of Oregon’s (PACCO)

5th Annual Asian & Pacific Islander Leadership Night

A social mixer event in its 5th year, where representatives and supporters of

the Asian & Pacific Islander community come together. The purpose of the

event is to foster increased communication amongst the Asian American and

Pacific Islander community and their supporters, as well as business leaders, local political

officials, non-profit and community organizations and government agencies in the region.

Date: October 16, 2014

Time: 6:30pm – 9:00pm (Registration: 6:00pm)

Location: Legacy Emanuel Medical Center (Lorenzen Center) | 301 N. Graham St., Portland

97227

INFO: www.pacco.org

Contact: leihosmillo@msn.com or (503) 285-1994

3. 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.

4. Sisters Network Oregon & SW Washington Chapter

Upcoming Monthly Meetings:

Dates: 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.

5. 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: 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: 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

6. Mary Leonard Law Society Events 2014 New Admittee Luncheon Join the Mary Leonard Law Society for our annual luncheon welcoming the 2014 new admittees to the Oregon State Bar. MLLS is pleased to announce that our keynote speaker with be the Hon. Susan P. Graber, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Date: October 21, 2014 Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm Location: Mission Mill Dye House | 1313 Mill St. SE Cost: $25 per person, free for new admittees | Free parking is available on site RSVP: www.maryleonardlawsociety.org Courthouse Connections Presents a Business Law CLE Series Courthouse Connections presents a four week business law CLE Series. This will be a great opportunity to meet with more experienced practitioners in a small group setting. Dates:

October 16: Estate Planning, presented by Kathy Evans of Evans | Batlan, Attorneys at Law

October 23: Employment Law, presented by David Griggs of Saalfeld Griggs PC

October 30: Real Estate Transactions, presented by Eric Yandell and Daniel Rice of Hetzel Williams PC

November 6: The Formation of Business Entities, presented by Gordon Hanna of Garrett Hemann Robertson PC

Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm Location: Marion County Circuit Courthouse, 5th floor jury assembly room Cost: $20 per CLE or $70 for the series; payment can be made at the door or by mailing to Sherman Johnnie and Hoyt LLP, c/o Bill Weidner, PO Box 2247, Salem, OR 97308 Title IX: Beyond College Sports Exploring the broad applications and legal implications of Title IX of the Civil Rights Act, the federal law which bans discrimination and harassment on the basis of sex. Date: November 10, 2014 Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm Location: Willamette University, Civic Justice Center | 790 State St., Salem, OR This is a free brown bag lunch presentation. Contact: maryleonardlawsociety@gmail.com INFO: http://www.maryleonardlawsociety.org/

7. 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/

8. Nuestra noche.

Join us in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month and learn about New York Life’s ongoing

efforts and commitment to the Latino community.

Appetizers and beverages will be served.

Date: October 16, 2014

Time: 5:30pm – 7:30pm

Location: Los Dos Amigos | 3140 Lancaster Dr. NE, Salem, OR 97305

RSVP and INFO: Anthony Veliz | B: (503) 293-3769, C: (503) 953-2128 or

Anthony_Veliz@newyorklife.com

9. Expo Negocio 2014

Interested in starting a business? Improving your business? Building

relationships within the Latino Business community?

Date: October 17, 2014

Time: 8:30a – 2:00pm

Location: Chemeketa Center for Business & Industry | 626 High St. NE, Salem, OR

Register: www.latinobizalliance.com

INFO: Delia Rivera | (503) 741-9132 | dilia@latinobizallilance.com

10. Public Meeting Notice: Oregon Commission on Black Affairs (OCBA)

Date: October 18, 2014

Time: 9:00am – 12:00pm

Location: Portland Community College, Cascade Campus, Terrell Hall, Rm. 112 | 705

Killingsworth St., Portland, OR 97217

The meeting will cover Commissioners’ reports and other topics of interest to the Commission.

Guest speaker will be Midge Purcell, Director of Advocacy and Public Policy for the Urban

League Portland chapter, who will discuss legislation of mutual interest to the OCBA.

The meeting location is accessible to persons with disabilities. Requests for accommodations

for people with disabilities should be made at least 48 hours in advance. Contact nancy Kramer

at nancy.kramer@oregon.gov or (503) 302-9725 regarding accessibility or any other concerns.

11. Dis/orient/ed Comedy Returns to Portland!

Dis/orient/ed Comedy is the first all Asian American (mostly) female standup comedy tour in the nation. The show will be gathering 200+ community members for an evening of standup comedy from both up and coming talents and notable Asian Pacific American female comedians.

Date: October 18, 2014

Time: 7:30pm (Cocktail hour), 8:00pm (show start)

Location: Mekong Bistro | 8200 NE Siskiyou St., Portland, OR

INFO: http://disorientedcomedy.weebly.com/portland-101814.html

Tickets: www.disorientedcomedy.com

For questions about sponsorship, please contact Membership Coordinator Diem Huynh at

diem@apano.org. For questions regarding the show, please contact Communications and Co-

producer Luann Algoso at Luann@apano.org.

12. Warner Pacific College 3rd Annual Diversity Lecture Series

This year’s event is a two part series beginning on Saturday, October 17th and part two will be on

Saturday, October 25th. Join us as we welcome two of America’s most well respected and

thought-provoking leaders to Warner Pacific College as we discuss this year’s topic of celebrity

and social change. This year’s Lecture Series is being headlined by award-winning actor and

bestselling author, Hill Harper, and part two of the Lecture Series will feature prominent

professor, author, commentator, and cultural critic Dr. Tricia Rose from Brown University.

Part One: An Evening with Hill Harper

Date: October 18, 2014

Time: 7:00pm

Location: Warner Pacific College | McGuire Auditorium | 2219 SE 68th Ave., Portland, OR

Cost: Free and Open to the Public

Part Two: Social Change and Popular Culture

Date: October 25, 2014

Time: 7:00pm

Location: Warner Pacific College | McGuire Auditorium | 2219 SE 68th Ave., Portland, OR

Cost: Free and Open to the Public

INFO: Dr. Daymond Glenn at dglenn@warnerpacific.edu or (503) 517-1271

13. October Disability Awareness Month Event at EID Passport

Held each October, National Disability Employment Awareness Month

(NDEAM) is an annual campaign led by the U.S. Department of Labor Office

of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) to raise awareness about employing people with

disabilities and to celebrate their many and varied contributions to America's workforce.

In honor of NDEAM and our support in hiring qualified individuals with disabilities, we are

hosting Mr. Steve Hanamura, of Hanamura Consulting, a national diversity and leadership

education consultant. He will be speaking to us on diversity and inclusion as it relates to

disability and employment.

One of our corporate goals is to provide community support, engage in events that support our

company’s diversity goals, as well as increase our awareness of diversity and disability

employment companywide.

As community partners, we would be honored to have you attend this event. We are looking

forward to seeing you all here. Sincerely. Lynda

Date: October 20, 2014

Time: 10:30am – 11:30am

Location: EID Passport, Inc. | 5800 NW Pinefarm Place, Hillsboro, OR 97124

INFO: Lynda Van Doran: lvandoran@eidpassport.com | (971) 223-6404

RSVP Deadline: October 15, 2014

14. Oregon Business Association: OBA Statesman Dinner

Join us for a night of celebrating science, discovery and the

power of human potential as we honor the Knight Cancer

Challenge and Phil and Penny Knight with the 2014 Statesman

of the Year Award. Featuring Keynote Speaker Shankar Vedantam, NPR Science Correspondent

and author of The Hidden Brain “How our Unconscious Minds Elect Presidents, Control

Markets, Wage Wars and Save Our Lives.”

Date: October 21, 2014

Time: 6:00pm (Reception) | 7:00pm - 9:00pm (Dinner & Program)

Location: Mekong Bistro | 8200 NE Siskiyou St., Portland, OR

Registration: http://www.oba-online.org/statesman-sponsorships/statesman-dinner/

15. Oregon Latino Health Coalition: Health Care for All Children Campaign Kickoff

Date: October 21, 2014

Time: 5:30pm – 8:00pm

Location: Portland State University, The Native American Student Community | 710 SW

Jackson St., Portland, OR 97201

Registration & INFO:

https://salsa3.salsalabs.com/o/50976/p/salsa/event/common/public/?event_KEY=79186&ut

m_source=September+2014+newsletter+&utm_campaign=September+News&utm_medium=

email

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

This is not a meeting of the full Citizen Review Committee (CRC) – It is a workgroup meeting.

CRC Workgroup: City Code/Protocol Review is scheduled for:

Date: October 22, 2014

Time: 12:00pm – 1:30pm

Location: Auditor’s Library (Rm 310) | 1221 SW 4th Ave., Portland, OR 97204

Agenda: https://t.e2ma.net/message/sgw3d/gfzbho

17. 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

18. 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.

19. Getting to Know YOU

Learn easy ways to remember names. Mingle and eat-up yummy Lao dishes. Share how women

make friends in your ethnic culture. Play match-with-me-bingo to find a coffee-meet up friend.

Hear what’s to come for Your RADIANCE Year ’14-15.

Date: October 23, 2014

Time: 5:00pm – 7:30pm

Location: METRO, Rm. 401 | 600 Grand Ave., Portland, OR 97232

Cost: $8 food donation collected at door; cash only; please bring exact change.

RSVP: yc@yvonnechang.com

INFO: http://us8.campaign-

archive2.com/?u=cc80bbf941cbe93235dd213d2&id=65e344cdc6&e=6528e47645

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

Date: October 23, 2014

Time: 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Location: Portland Building, Room C, 2nd floor | 1120 SW 5th Ave., Portland, OR 97204

Agenda & INFO: https://t.e2ma.net/message/0y72d/gfzbho

21. 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

22. 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

23. 2014 Rosemary Anderson High School Gala: An Invitation to Rewrite Life Stories

Join us for our annual fundraising Gala to benefit the students of Rosemary Anderson High

School. Your attendance not only guarantees an exciting and inspirational evening, but also

provices the chance to play your role in spreading awareness of at-risk youth and the barriers

they face, while supporting them in building brighter futures.

Invitation: http://www.portlandoic.org/rahsgala/pdf/RAHS-2014gala-invite.pdf

Date: November 6, 2014

Time: 6:00pm (Cocktails) | Dinner to follow

Location: Pure Space/Flex Space | 1307 NW Overton, Portland, OR 97209

INFO & Registration: http://portlandoic.org/rahsgala/home.html

24. 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

25. Veteran’s Legacies Benefit at Stoller Family Estate

Meet honored WWII Korea, Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan, including WWII veterans;

Distinguished Service Cross recipient, Leonard DeWitt; Director of Oregon Veterans Affairs,

Cameron Smith; WWII veteran, Pearl Harbor Survivor Ed Johann; and former Governor, Ted

Kulongoski.

Date: November 9, 2014

Time: 5:00pm – 8:00pm

Location: 16161 NE McDougal Rd., Dayton, OR 97114

Cost: $50.00

INFO & Tickets: https://historicaloutreach.ejoinme.org/?tabid=560784

26. Health Care for ALL Oregon: Statewide Strategy

Meeting

Let’s Get to Work Building a Movement to Win

Delegates from member organizations and local action groups of the Health Care for All-

Oregon coalition, as well as individual members and other supporters, willg ather Saturday,

November 15, in Salem to celebrate victories, plan strategies and strengthen our movement to

create publicy funded universal health care in Oregon.

Date: November 15, 2014

Time: 10:30am – 3:30pm

Location: First Congregational Church of Christ | 700 Marion St. NE, Salem, OR

Lunch will be provided (donations for lunch are encouraged)

Registration:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1sqUqfNijCon00mqs2Ehes382EPFa3PfIpPyUfObcbL4/view

form

INFO: http://hcao.org/

27. 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

28. Portland General’s Electric’s

Diversity Summit 2015 Diversity & Innovation

Date: April 7, 2015

Location: Oregon Convention Center | Portland, OR

Time: 9:00am – 4:00pm

Contact: Kurt.Jun@pgn.com

Sponsorship Information: Rachel.DeRosia@pgn.com

29. SAVE the DATE: The Urban League of Portland’s 22nd

Annual Career Connections Job Fair

Date: April 22, 2014

Time: 10:00am – 3:00pm

Location: Doubletree Hotel (by Hilton), near Lloyd Center | 1000 NE Multnomah St., Portland,

OR 97232

INFO: www.ulpdx.org

1. Healthy People 2020

Healthy People 2020 provides a comprehensive set of 10-year, national goals and objectives for

improving the health of all Americans. Healthy People 2020 contains 42 topic areas with over

1,200 objectives. A smaller set of Healthy People 2020 objectives, called Leading Health

Indicators, has been selected to communicate high-priority health issues and actions that can

be taken to address them.

For 3 decades, Healthy People has establised benchmarks and monitored progressover time in

order to:

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT, RESOURCES, & INFORMATION

Encourage collaborations across communities and sectors.

Empower individuals toward making informed health decisions.

Measure the impact of prevention activities.

Read the press release for the Healthy People 2020 launch at:

https://www.healthypeople.gov/sites/default/files/DefaultPressRelease_1.pdf

INFO: https://www.healthypeople.gov/2020/Leading-Health-Indicators

2. New Guidance from the U.S. Department of Educaion on Resource

Equity

Dear Colleague: Today, the U.S. Department of Education, through its Office for Civil Rights (OCR), released guidance in the form of a Dear Colleague Letter to ensure that students have equal access to educational resources. The guidance provides detailed and concrete information to educators on the standards established by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The guidance is one part of President Obama’s larger equity agenda and takes into account the ongoing efforts of states, school districts, and schools to improve equity. All students—regardless of race, color, national origin, or zip code—deserve a high-quality education that includes resources such as academic and extracurricular programs, strong teaching, technology and instructional materials, and safe school facilities. The guidance is directed to all federal fund recipients that oversee or operate elementary and secondary education programs, including state and local superintendents, school board members, principals, and other education officials. It will help educators, parents, students, and advocates understand how OCR addresses resource equity in our nation’s schools. Today’s guidance builds upon the resource equity guidance issued by the Department in 2001.

To read the new Dear Colleague Letter and related materials (including a Resource Equity Fact Sheet, today’s press release, and a list of available technical assistance), please click here.

La página de datos sobre recursos de equidad y el comunicado de prensa están disponibles en español aqui.

Please share this information widely with your members, affiliates, and networks. Thank you, Office for Civil Rights

U.S. Department of Education

3. ODE Seeks Nominations for US Presidential Scholars Program

The Oregon Department of Education is currently seeking nominations for

the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. The U.S. Presidential Scholars

Program was established by President Lyndon Johnson in 1964 and since

that time has honored more than 6,500 outstanding high school seniors. The

mission of the program is to recognize and honor superior high school seniors and thereby to

encourage high attainment among all students. Under the Executive Order establishing the

Presidential Scholars Program, students are selected on the basis of outstanding scholarship.

Traditionally, students have been invited to apply for this honor based solely upon SAT or ACT

scores or through demonstrated ability and accomplishment in the visual and performing arts

or creative writing. However, the U.S. Department of Education recognizes that some

outstanding students will not be captured through this process. Since 2012, the Oregon

Department of Education has been invited to submit the names of several outstanding high

school seniors for consideration for this honor who, while demonstrating outstanding

scholarship, might not otherwise be nominated through the current SAT/ACT or arts

recognition processes. This year, we may submit the names of up to ten students, five male and

five female, to be invited to apply for the program.

All high school seniors graduating between January and June of 2015 who are U.S. citizens or

legal permanent residents, who attend public, parochial, or independent schools, as well as

those who are home-schooled, are eligible. The 2015 U.S. Presidential Scholars will be selected

by the Commission on Presidential Scholars and will receive the Presidential Scholars

Medallion.

If you know of an outstanding senior in your school or district who meets these

criteria, we encourage you to submit his or her name to the Oregon Department of

Education no later than November 7, 2014. Please submit your nominations to Jenni

Deaton at Jenni.Deaton@ode.state.or.us.

Please provide the following information on each senior: name, gender, home mailing address,

high school name and mailing address, high school CEEB code

Please also submit a few sentences about the student describing:

What about the student makes him or her stand out as having outstanding scholarship?

What special challenges or hurdles has this student overcome while still achieving high academic success?

In addition, it may be useful for you to know that the reviewers will be considering the following

categories when evaluating the nominees at the semifinalist and Scholar evaluation levels:

Involvement and Service (in school and community)

Leadership and Character

Writing samples

Academic achievements

· Discretionary points for extraordinary achievement, heavy workload, family responsibilities,

or obstacles overcome.

To learn more about the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program and the Commission on

Presidential Scholars please visit our Web site at: www.ed.gov/psp.

4. City of Portland: Independent Police Review Announces Recruitment for New

Citizen Review Committee Members

Constantin Severe, Director of the Independent Police Review (IPR) announces the opening of recruitment for volunteers to serve three-year terms on the Citizen Review Committee (CRC) –

an advisory body to IPR and the Portland Police Bureau (PPB). There are five volunteer positions commencing in February 2015. “Serving on the CRC is an opportunity for members of the public to actively engage in police oversight. We are looking for community members who are passionate about Portland, open minded, and willing to learn,” said Severe. IPR, a division of the Auditor’s Office, is the city agency responsible for the civilian oversight of

the Police Bureau. CRC members hear community and Police Bureau member appeals of police

misconduct investigations, listen to public concerns regarding police conduct, engage in

training and other activities to learn about policing, review Police Bureau policies and

procedure, and advise IPR.

Due to recent city code changes, the CRC is now comprised of 11 members and CRC members

serve on a rotating basis on the Police Review Board (PRB) in use of force cases. The PRB is an

advisory board to the Police Bureau that makes recommendations as to findings and possible

discipline to the Chief of Police.

During this CRC recruitment, IPR is engaging in extensive outreach efforts to attract a diverse

pool of applicants. “It is important that CRC members come from all walks of life and

backgrounds,” Severe said.

Applications are available at the IPR office in City Hall as well as on IPR’s website at

www.portlandoregon.gov/auditor/ipr. Candidates must be Portland, Oregon residents or

business owners. Applications must be received at the IPR office in City Hall by 5:00 PM on

Thursday, October 30, 2014. Delivery can be by mail or in person at 1221 SW 4th Avenue,

Room 140, Portland OR, 97204, or through email at ipr@portlandoregon.gov or fax at 503-

823-4571. If you have any questions, please call IPR’s main line at 503-823-0146.

5. 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

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

THEDREAM.US Scholarship Program

6. 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

7. 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

8. Oregon Health Authority: News from the Office of Equity & Inclusion

October 1, 2014 Edition

In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15th through October 15th), I would like to reflect on the movement toward health equity as it relates to the Latino community in Oregon. In Oregon, over 12% of the population is of Hispanic origin. According to The Latino Community in Multnomah County: An Unsettling Profile, a report commissioned by the Coalition of Communities of Color & Portland State University in 2012, the Latino community in Multnomah County has tripled since 1990 and now accounts for 11% of our total population. This growth has brought a new cultural richness and international perspective to the larger community and is directly influencing health care reform in Oregon. One of the initiatives on the agenda here at the Office of Equity and Inclusion is to ensure that individuals who speak limited English are able to access equitable health care services through quality health care interpretation. The Oregon Health Care Interpreter (HCI) program supports HCI policy and professional development. Essentially, we are working to ensure that linguistically diverse communities are able to receive the highest level of timely and quality information regarding their health status and that language differences are no longer a barrier to accessing quality care. Acting as a health care interpreter requires both professionalism and sensitivity in delivering potentially difficult information without knowing what is about to be communicated. For a better understanding of the experience of Oregon's health care interpreters: Read more

9. ODE: Office of Learning – Education Equity Unit

Newsletter

Greetings from the Education Equity Unit! We are happy to share our latest edition of the ODE

Education Equity Unit E-Newsletter. It was wonderful to see so many of you at the Portland

PLT Conference last week. We look forward to collaborating with our friends in Eugene and La

Grande in the weeks ahead! This current issue hosts a variety of resources to inform your work,

as well as yet another invitation to join our Massive Open Online Course – Supporting

English Language Learners under New Standards.

10. LMS Newsletter: Hispanic Heritage Month

From September 15 – October 15, there will be many celebrations of

the Latino culture and contributions. This month kicks off with the celebration of El Grito, and

will honor all Hispanic cultures and communities.

For newsletter information and upcoming events: http://us6.campaign-

archive1.com/?u=ed36e76855d2bc3f19d919b96&id=69349d3f52&e=a4de1e3942

11. 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/

12. Department of State Lands: Oregon Unclaimed Property

The Unclaimed Property Section manages programs relating to unclaimed property, mostly lost

financial assets. Staff members audit businesses and organizations for compliance with state

unclaimed property laws, and process claims for rightful owners. The goal of the section is to

reunite as many people as possible with their money or possessions.

Property becomes unclaimed if the owner can´t be contacted by the holder of the asset within a

specified period of time. Examples of unclaimed property include savings or checking accounts,

uncashed payroll or dividend checks, and safe deposit box contents.

Unclaimed money is held in trust in the Common School Fund forever for claim. The fund's

interest earnings benefit K-12 public schools through biannual distributions to Oregon's 197

school districts.

Every November, the Unclaimed Property Section receives and processes property for

thousands of individuals and businesses whose unclaimed property has been delivered to the

Department of State Lands. The value of this property exceeds $40 million annually.

INFO: http://www.oregon.gov/dsl/UP/Pages/about_us.aspx

If you moved to Oregon from another state and think you may have left unclaimed property

there, visit the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators (NAUPA) website,

which has links to other states' unclaimed property program websites.

Also, you may want to check the Oregon Department of Revenue website to see if they are

holding an unclaimed refund check in your name.

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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)

16. 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.

17. 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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