Journey of Discovery: A Literary Exploration of the Northwest

T​he presenter has lived the vast majority of his life along the Lewis and Clark Trail and has been fascinated with the area explored by the Corps of Discovery. The presentation will examine literature that takes place in the areas traversed by the Corps and examines the lives of the people that have lived there from the 1840’s to modern times. Works by Northwest authors such as A. B. Guthrie, Sherman Alexie, James Welch and others are explored.

An Introduction to the History of Longview

The Cowlitz County Historical Museum presents: "An Introduction to the History of Longview" with Education Coordinator Danielle Robbins. Don't know much about Longview's history and looking for a good place to start? Learn a little about Longview's beginnings and some of its most prominent landmarks in this peek into the city's founding.

Constant Chaos: The Daily Battle to Protect the Environment

Hear how environmental disasters, large and small, are managed in Washington.

Red Paint: A Conversation with Sasha LaPointe

Chris Tower will be speaking with Coast Salish author, poet, and artist Sasha LaPointe. Brought to us in conjunction with Northwest Voices.

Join the Northwest Voices workshop event with Sasha LaPointe at 12:45pm in HSB 101 following this conversation. See full NW voices event details at Northwest Voices Authors (lowercolumbia.edu)

Northwest Pioneer Family

Follow the 3 generations of the Gaither family as they relocated from Indiana to Washington Territory after the Civil War.

Cowlitz Tribe: The Forever People

Villages with Salish and Sahaptin-speaking populations dotted southwest Washington rivers including the Columbia River for centuries. With four stronghold areas, their territories were vast: mountains, prairies, rivers, and wetlands.  The people eventually became known as Cowlitz, a modern adaptation deriving from numerous spelling attempts. Their place in history has been mercurial as one of the most persecuted, resilient, and emergent of Washington Tribes.

You're Wrong About: A Conversation with Sarah Marshall

Chris Tower will be speaking with Portland writer, podcaster, and media critic Sarah Marshall. Brought to us in conjunction with Northwest Voices.

Northwest Adventures

Discover local trails and waterways for your next outdoor experience. Outing ideas include local hiking, running and walking trails, as well as kayaking and paddle boarding locations, with a thorough overview of each venture.