March 2nd, 2011

• EJA & NEDC Present: Recent Lewis & Clark alum Perrin De Jong speaking on Mountain Top Removal in Appalachia

  12:00pm - 1:00pm Alum Perrin De Jong returns to L&C to discuss Mountain Top Removal! Join us for a potluck lunch!

September 19th, 2011

• EJA Introductory Meeting

  12:00pm Join EJA for its first introductory meeting. Learn about how you can explore the intersections between race, poverty, and the environment. And enjoy some delicious vegan-friendly lunch! 

September 24th, 2011

• MOVING PLANET RIDE and HAPPY HOUR!

  11:30am Join CATS for a bike ride to a Moving Planet event hosted by Climate Action Now.  Learn about climate change, alternative energy, and citizen involvement groups you can join through speakers, exhibits, and information stations. Bike ride meet-ups start at 11:30am, and we’ll head to the Moving Planet event at Rose Quarter Commons from 12-3:00pm. After, join us for a Happy Hour at White Eagle at 3:30pm with the Environmental Justice Advocates.  

September 26th, 2011

• Introduction to Environmental Law Careers

  12:00pm - 1:00pm Bring your lunch and hear from L&C faculty members about their environmental law careers and get advice on preparing for yours!

September 28th, 2011

• 3CE CAPACES Leadership Institute Discussion

  7:00pm - 8:30pm The Center for Career and Community Engagement would like to invite you to an exciting discussion of the CAPACES Leadership Institute (CLI).

October 7th, 2011

• 21st Century Water Law Symposium

  8:00am - 5:00pm Environmental Law Fall Symposium 21^st Century Water Law

October 10th, 2011

• Environmental Affairs Symposium - Kickoff Workshop

  3:00pm - 5:00pm Join us in building a city out of found objects and learn about challenges in urban planning.

October 12th, 2011

• Careers in Affordable Housing and Community Development Law

  12:00pm - 1:00pm The ABA Forum on Affordable Housing & Community Development Law invite you to hear from speakers who work in different areas of this practice.

October 14th, 2011

• MUSHABOOM 2011: ELC’s Mushroom Hunt

  All Day MUSHABOOM 2011! 
  
  Join ELC for the annual mushroom hunt October 14-16 in Mount Hood National Forest! Music, food, drink, MUSHROOMS, and good friends. 
  
  
  Sign up on ELC’s office door (outside of Classroom 1). Tabling in October for payment ($50 for both nights; $30 for either Friday or Saturday night; or $20 for just Saturday daytime). 

October 20th, 2011

• Migratory Bird Treaty Act Conference

  All Day Join us for an exciting conference starring the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918!  Find out from national experts how the MBTA protects birds.  Can it protect them from 21st-century hazards like climate change and habitat disruption or does it needs some updating?  The opening day of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act provides a morning field trip to view bird habitat and an afternoon special session on the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act.

October 24th, 2011

• Food Day Celebration

  12:00pm On Monday, October 24, L&C Law School will host a lunchtime speaker in honor of FOOD DAY. Michele Knaus, Executive Director of Friends of Family Farmers, will speak about the challenges and opportunities that independent farmers face in practicing sustainable and responsible small-scale agriculture - and how they get the delicious food they produce TO YOUR PLATE. 

November 12th, 2011

• Soul of Justice Film Screening

  3:30pm - 6:00pm

  Afternoon film screening, with snacks and beverages provided by the National Lawyers Guild, Environmental Justice Advocates, the Student Animal Legal Defense Fund, and the Black Law Student Association. 

December 2nd, 2011

• Environmental Justice Holiday Celebration and Potluck

  5:30pm You’ll need a study break!  We have good people, delicious food, stimulating conversation and refreshments to help you relax!
  
  Join EJA, NLG, BLSA, NALSA, Latino Law Society, and MLSA in a potluck dinner event held in the offices of Portland’s only Environmental Justice non-profit, OPAL (Organizing People, Activating Leaders).   Learn more about OPAL’s work, EJA’s work, meet staff and community volunteers, and take a study break with other student organizations.