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

October 3, 2024

Presenter: Julia Mitchell

 

A Reflection on Resilience

An exploration of the indomitable human spirit. The science behind, cultivation of, and incredible power of resilience in our lives.


October 10, 2024

Presenter: Ashley Cahill

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.


October 24, 2024

Presenter: Stefan Rijnhart

Dutch Mastery: Innovators through the Ages and Architects of the sea

 


October 31, 2024

Presenter: Morgan Salisbury

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.


November 7, 2024

Presenter: LCC International Programs

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.


November 14, 2024

Presenter: Danielle Casey

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.


November 21, 2024

Presenter: Natalie Tonn

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

   (360) 442 - 2678
  cshah@lowercolumbia.edu

Need Disability Accommodation?

To arrange accommodation for a disablity call (360) 442 - 2341