Calendar of Events
Professor Chudacoff Lecture: "Children At Play: An American History"
Are organized activities, overscheduling and excessive amounts of homework crowding out free time and constricting children's imaginations and social skills? Howard P. Chudacoff's new book, "Children at Play: An American History" (New York University Press), explores the tension between how children spend their free time and how adults want them to spend it.
Join us for an exciting evening with Brown professor Howard Chudacoff, a member of the Brown history faculty since 1970, as he shares the fascinating history of playgrounds, the advent of commercial toys and toy advertising, and the evolution of our cultural intolerance for the risks and freedoms of children at play.
George L. Littlefield Professor of American History and Professor of Urban Studies, Professor Chudacoff is known for being an engaging speaker, and is a favorite of many students past and present. Read a New York Times review of his recently published book, Children at Play: An American History
What: An evening with Brown Professor ChudacoffThe spring board meeting will be devoted to discussions about upcoming professor visits, dinners and more. Please join us.
When: Monday, March 3, 2008Bi-Annual Dinner: TYPHOON Restaurant
Join the Brown Club of Oregon at its bi-annual dinner for some of the best Thai food in the city and an opportunity to meet and connect with old and new friends alike. We hope to see you all there!
Annual Holiday Party
Join the Brown Club of Oregon as we celebrate the holidays and usher in the New Year in the warmth of the magnificent Matarazzo family home!
In addition to good food, good cheer and good conversation, we'll hear from alumni Martin Jacobs, '50 and Adam Hurst '97 about their passions and expertise!
Zoolights! Family NightSee the zoo transformed into a winter wonderland, aglow with nearly a million lights. More than 200 animated animals swing through trees, jump across lawns, hide in bushes and appear in places where they're least expected. Displays include swinging monkeys, leaping frogs, flying bats, diving penguins and a perfect-for-photos light sculpture featuring a dozen animals.
This will be a wonderful evening for adults and kids alike. Join the Brown Club for some socializing and a quick bite to eat at the Zoo's cafe before heading out to explore the lights.
The winter board meeting will be devoted to discussions about the Brown Club Holiday Party, upcoming professor visits, dinners and more. Please join us.
Come in From the Cold: Happy HourJoin the Brown Club of Oregon for an early evening of cocktails and conversation as we settle into the winter chill. Appetizers will be provided compliments of the Brown Club. We look forward to seeing you!
Distinguished local poet, Sage Cohen, will be celebrating the launch of her new book Like the Heart, the World with a reading and book signing at the Barnes & Noble in Vancouver, WA. This collection of Ms. Cohen's poetry "accompanies the reader through the blighted streets of New York losses, the oceanic melancholies of San Francisco and Portland's orchestral embrace of the ripening, welcomed self.
Please join us for the debut of a glorious work that "documents the courtship dance of a self taking shape."
Ira Glass, class of 1981, is the producer and host of This American Life. He will be in town to talk about the new season of his Showtime series, his public radio show and the release of his new book, The New Kings of Non-Fiction. To view all of his 2007/08 public appearances, visit the Steven Barclay Agency.
Fall Board Meeting
Everyone is invited to the Brown Club of Oregon quarterly Board Meeting.
Agenda TBA.
The Brown Club of Oregon invites you to enjoy an early evening of cocktails under the stars. Help us welcome our recent graduates to Portland and celebrate the final days of summer. Appetizers will be provided compliments of the Brown Club.
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