Showing posts with label lectures. Show all posts
Showing posts with label lectures. Show all posts

Pub Night Talk at McMenamins: “The Malheur Occupation and Public Lands in the American West”

Tuesday, January 23, 2018

William Robbins
Bill Robbins, emeritus distinguished professor of history at Oregon State University will give a Pub Night Talk on “The Malheur Occupation and Public Lands in the American West.” 

Cosponsored by the University of Washington Bothell and McMenamins, it will be held on Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at 7pm in Hayne’s Hall, McMenamins Anderson School, 18607 Bothell Way NE, Bothell.

Author and editor of several books, Robbins discusses how the 2016 occupation of the Malheur Wildlife Refuge is a continuation of the struggle over management of public lands in the West since the arrival of cattle in the late 19th century.

Followed by Q/A. All ages welcome. Free.



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UW Bothell Pub Night Talk takes on vaccine controversy

Friday, October 20, 2017

Dan Bustillos, UW Bothell
will speak on Vaccine Controversy
“The Vaccine Controversy: Uncovering the Human Stories to Foster Healthier Conversations"

The vaccine controversy will be the topic of UW Bothell Pub Night Talk at McMenamins on Halloween, 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017.

Dan Bustillos, assistant professor in the UW Bothell School of Nursing and Health Studies will review attitudes, beliefs and reasoning involved in vaccine decisions to challenge the simplistic way in which the vaccine debate is typically depicted.

Followed by Q/A. All ages welcome. Free.

 Haynes’ Hall, McMenamins Anderson School, 18607 Bothell Way NE, Bothell



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UW Bothell Pub Night Talk: Extreme teamwork

Monday, September 25, 2017

Deanna Kennedy, PhD
Deanna Kennedy, associate professor in the School of Business at UW Bothell, will speak on “Teamwork in Extreme Environments: From Surgical Units to NASA Missions” at the UW Bothell Pub Night Talk at McMenamins, 7pm, Tuesday, September 26, 2017.

The talk will be held in Haynes’ Hall, McMenamins Anderson School, 18607 Bothell Way NE, Bothell. Doors open at 6pm.

Kennedy studies how teams operate in extreme conditions and will present how doctors, firefighters, deep sea divers, mountain climbers and astronauts coexist and collaborate. Followed by Q/A. All ages welcome. Free.

The University of Washington Bothell is partnering with McMenamins Anderson School to present Pub Night Talks — a monthly series of talks by experts from UW Bothell and the local community on the last Tuesday evening of each month except December.



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UW Bothell Pub Night Talk at McMenamins

Wednesday, August 23, 2017

Dan Jaffe
Professor Dan Jaffe, chair of the UW Bothell Physical Sciences Division in the School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics will give a Pub Talk on Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at 7pm.  

His presentation will be on air pollution research around the globe.

"Planes, Trains and Mountain Tops: Adventures Studying the Impacts of Humans on Planet Earth"

Jaffe shares his most interesting experiences and important discoveries from three decades of work. Followed by Q/A.

All ages welcome. Free.

Haynes’ Hall, McMenamins Anderson School, 18607 Bothell Way NE, Bothell

More information on Pub Talks here



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UW Bothell professors share expertise in informative, entertaining pub talks at McMenamins Anderson School

Thursday, July 13, 2017

Benjamin Gardener will speak on July 25
The University of Washington Bothell and McMenamins are launching a speaker series in which university faculty and other notables from the community share their expertise through entertaining, informal talks at the Anderson School complex in downtown Bothell. 

Learn about interesting topics and issues of the day while enjoying the hospitality of Haynes’ Hall. The talks are free, open to the public (all ages welcome) and are followed by a Q/A session.

“The University of Washington Bothell's commitment to educating students and creating knowledge extends to sharing that knowledge with the community. We look forward to partnering with  McMenamins  for talks that are fun and full of information,” said Susan Jeffords, vice chancellor for academic affairs. 

The series will be held on the last Tuesday of each month. McMenamins Anderson School is centrally located at 18607 Bothell Way NE, the Bothell-Everett Highway.

“McMenamins is thrilled to expand its public programming to Bothell with new partner, University of Washington Bothell," said Tim Hills, McMenamins historian. “We’ve learned that an engrossing presentation offered for free in an informal and comfortable setting – perhaps with a beer and burger – is a perfect combination and a great night out.” 

The series starts Tuesday, July 25, at 7pm with Benjamin Gardner presenting, “To Travel or Not to Travel: The Possibilities and Perils of Ecotourism.” The talk is an introduction to the fascinating politics and economics of global travel through the lens of conservation, commercialization, local community rights and cultural history.

Gardner is associate professor of global studies, cultural studies and environmental studies in the UW Bothell School of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences. He also serves as chair of the African Studies Program at the UW Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies.

Next up on Tuesday, Aug. 29, is Dan Jaffe, presenting “Planes, Trains and Mountain Tops: The Adventures of One Scientist and His Students Studying the Impacts of Humans on Planet Earth.”

Professor Jaffe is chair of the physical sciences division in the UW Bothell School of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Jaffe, who has conducted air pollution research around the globe, describes some of the discoveries from his journeys.

Learn more about the fall speakers here

Offering more than 55 undergraduate and graduate degrees, options, certificates and concentrations, UW Bothell builds regional partnerships, inspires change, creates knowledge, shares discoveries and prepares students for leadership in the state of Washington and beyond. 

McMenamins offers an eclectic mix of pubs, historic hotels, movie theaters, concert venues, spas, events and just pure fun.



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Upcoming events at the Shoreline Library - self-discovery and food

Monday, April 30, 2012

The 3C's Model:  Contribute, Collaborate, Create

Thursday, May 10, 7pm
The 3C's Model offers a rich experience for self-discovery through understanding what is personally important and meaningful. Going through a 3C's conversation reminds people about their own history and the legacy they are still in the process of creating.


A Matter of Taste:  Food and its Attractions
Saturday, May 12, 2pm
Explore some of the fascinating aspects of food from a variety of perspectives:  Our own food memories and experiences, food lore, and the many cuisines around us.  this interactive class will include some basics of flavor, taste and preparation, plus easy-to-prepare recipes and menus. Presenter Rebecca Crichton has worked successfully in the food business as a caterer.

Photo: Rebecca Crichton, Executive Director of the Northwest Center for Creative Aging.

The Shoreline Library is located at 345 NE 175th, Shoreline 98155.



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