Fall Quarter 2024
Wonders of the World
Free Presentation/Discussion Series
Community Conversations discussion series examines a current topic each quarter during the academic year (fall, winter, spring). Attendance is open to the public. There is no charge to attend. Presenters are LCC faculty and local community and business representatives. Students may receive credit by enrolling in Humanities 106 (Community Conversations).
Fall Quarter 2024 Community Conversations
Our "Wonders of the World" series will begin October 3rd, 2024.
All events are located on campus in LCC HSB 101
Thursdays, 11:30am-12:20pm AND available to watch on Zoom (Learn more about using Zoom)
Attendance is free and open to the public.
View this quarter's conversation schedule below
Fall Quarter 2024
A Reflection on Resilience
An exploration of the indomitable human spirit. The science behind, cultivation of, and incredible power of resilience in our lives.
Heat, Hospitality, and Hummus: My life in Saudi Arabia
Discover the heart of Saudi Arabia through the lens of an expat who spent six years immersed in its heat, hospitality, and traditions.
October 17, 2024
Presenter: Louis LaPierre and Adrienne Godschalx
The Buzz on Ecosystem Services
Join LCC science faculty in learning about LCC's sustainability efforts​ and how the natural world supports us.
Dutch Mastery: Innovators through the Ages and Architects of the sea
Dams, Dikes, and Dutch Courage! How to keep your feet dry!
The Geological Secrets of the Bolivian Altiplano
Explore the volcanoes and mountains of the Bolivian Andes with an LCC geologist and learn about the fascinating ways our planet works.
Wonders from the Home and Abroad: Stories from International Students
What do Birkenstock, Onigiri, and The Long King have in common? Attend this conversation to find out! International students from Africa, Asia, and Europe will introduce us to their home countries, debunk regional misconceptions, and share their navigation of cross-cultural dynamics.
Origami: From Here to the Depths of Space
Origami, an art centuries old, has spread across the globe, folding its way into the fields of science and medicine. In this conversation, you'll learn about some of those influences, but we'll focus primarily on the art of origami itself. What kinds of origami are there? How do you get started? What could possibly possess a person to keep folding for 25 years? Complete with plenty of beautiful models to look at and a collection of free resources to start your own practice, this talk will show you why origami has earned its place as a wonder of the world.
The Wonder of the Forest
Learn about diversity and the community in our forests. We will talk about symbiosis, climate change, old growth forests and some of our PNW giants.
To arrange accommodation for a disability, please contact Disability and Access Services at disability@lowercolumbia.edu or 360-442-2341.
For more information go to lowercolumbia.edu/conversations
LCC is an AA/EEO employer -- lowercolumbia.edu/aae-eo
Contact Community Conversations
Courtney Shah/Social Science Instructor
Need Disability Accommodation?
To arrange accommodation for a disablity call (360) 442 - 2341