Oregon Humanities Center

Margaret Randall, feminist poet, writer, photographer, and social acitivist, discusses living and working in Cuba in the 1970s and Nicaragua in the 80s. She also talks about Ben Linder and his work in Nicaragua. He was murdered by the U.S.-backed Contras in 1987. UO Today, the Oregon Humanities Center’s half-hour television interview program, provides a glimpse into the heart of the University of Oregon. Each episode offers viewers a conversation with UO faculty and administrators as well as visiting scholars, authors, and artists whose groundbreaking work is shaping our world.

David Cortright, director of policy studies, Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies, Notre Dame, discusses his life-long advocacy for peace. He also talks about Iran and Afghanistan. He gave a lecture, “Afghan Women Speak: Enhancing Security and Human Rights in Afghanistan,” on 5/4/12. UO Today, the Oregon Humanities Center’s half-hour television interview program, provides a glimpse into the heart of the University of Oregon. Each episode offers viewers a conversation with UO faculty and administrators as well as visiting scholars, authors, and artists whose groundbreaking work is shaping our world.

Belva Davis, journalist, discusses her life and groundbreaking career as a black woman. She broke into broadcasting in 1966 amid social and political turmoil. She gave a lecture, “Never in My Wildest Dreams: A Black Woman’s Life in Journalism,” on 5/9/12. UO Today, the Oregon Humanities Center’s half-hour television interview program, provides a glimpse into the heart of the University of Oregon. Each episode offers viewers a conversation with UO faculty and administrators as well as visiting scholars, authors, and artists whose groundbreaking work is shaping our world.

Andrew Bacevich, History and International Relations, Boston University, discusses U.S. forgien policy and the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. He gave a lecture, “A Decade of War,” on 5/15/12. UO Today, the Oregon Humanities Center’s half-hour television interview program, provides a glimpse into the heart of the University of Oregon. Each episode offers viewers a conversation with UO faculty and administrators as well as visiting scholars, authors, and artists whose groundbreaking work is shaping our world.