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Brown Bag Lunch and Learn: Conflict Resolution Skills for Better Relationships Oct 25, 2018

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Speaker: Tsipora Dimant

This is the second session in a four-week series co-sponsored by Portland Community College and Multnomah County Library to develop and increase your professional skills. Discover the roots of conflict and the mediation skills needed to find effective solutions. Learn how to have discussions that are balanced, direct, and fair.

Ms. Dimant authors a monthly column for the Oregonian newspaper on Mediation and Conflict Resolution. She is in the process of writing a chapter on Mediation for the Oregon Bar Association.

Recorded Live at Central Library: October 11, 2018

Brown Bag Lunch and Learn: Tools For Getting Unstuck Oct 18, 2018

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Speaker: Tasha Harmon

This is the first session in a four-week series co-sponsored by Portland Community College and Multnomah County Library to develop and increase your professional skills. Discover tools for getting out of stuck spots, making decisions you'll feel good about and creating the forward motion you need to make changes happen. These techniques are applicable on a personal level and in organizations.

Recorded live at Central Library: October 04, 2018,

Portland Opera Preview: Cinderella (La Cenerentola) Jul 19, 2018

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Portland Opera's Manager of Education and Outreach, Alexis Hamilton, delivers a spellbinding presentation on Rossini's opera "La Cenerentola" (Cinderella). She is joined by Portland Opera's new rehearsal pianist, Joel Ayau, and additionally the singing talents of mezzo-soprano Kate Farrar, tenor Alasdair Kent and baritone Ryan Thorn.

Description of the opera from the Portland Opera website,

"A storybook tale that is sure to charm audience members who are young, and young at heart, this new production of Rossini's classic opera will glitter as brightly as Cinderella's royal ball gown."

Recorded Live at Central Library: July 8, 2018.

Portland Opera Preview: Faust Jun 08, 2018

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Portland opera previews their production of Charles Gounod's opera "Faust" with the sets designed by John Frame. This 50-minute program is hosted by Chorus Master & Assistant Conductor Nicholas Fox with musical highlights by singers Thomas Cilluffo, Kate Farrar and Shi Li.

Description the opera from the Portland Opera website,

"Lyricism and legend converge in Gounod's unforgettable masterpiece. When the devil appears and offers Faust a second chance at youth in exchange for his soul, he makes the pact, and then uses his newfound powers to seduce the youthful and innocent Marguerite—with tragic consequences."

Recorded Live at Central Library: June 3, 2018

Portland Opera Preview: Rigoletto May 08, 2018

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Join us for a special preview of Portland Opera's upcoming production of Verdi's Rigoletto. This 50-minute program is hosted by Chorus Master & Assistant Conductor Nicholas Fox with musical highlights performed by Thomas Cilluffo, Helen Huang, Shi Li and Kate Farrar.

Recorded Live at Central Library: April 29, 2018

For more information, visit Portland Opera.

Brown Bag Lunch and Learn: Personal Branding Apr 25, 2018

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Speaker: Tracee Wells-Bryant

Branding is not just for organizations and products anymore! Explore how to authentically foster what people associate with you when they hear your name. Boost your self-confidence and networking power.

Co-sponsored by Portland Community College, Brown Bag Lunch and Learn programs help you develop and increase your professional skills.

Recorded Live at Central Library: April 19, 2018

Brown Bag Lunch and Learn: How To Have a Positive Relationship with Stress Apr 13, 2018

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Speaker: Lisa Regan Vienop

Wish you could break up with stress? Instead, learn new ways to appreciate the challenges and opportunities that stress can bring to your life. Relaxation and coping skills will be discussed and demonstrated.

Co-sponsored by Portland Community College, Brown Bag Lunch and Learn programs help you develop and increase your professional skills.

Recorded Live at Central Library: April 12, 2018

Brown Bag Lunch and Learn Series: Plant Yourself Where You Will Bloom Feb 13, 2018

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Speaker: Jennifer Anderson

Inspired to find a new professional direction, but worried about the possible negative effects of making a big change? Learn how to overcome the top seven challenges every re-careerist faces.

Co-sponsored by Portland Community College, Brown Bag Lunch and Learn programs help you develop and increase your professional skills.

Recorded Live at Central Library: February 8, 2018

Brown Bag Lunch and Learn: How to Be Significant Feb 06, 2018

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Speaker: Steven Fullmer

For many people, it's not fame or fortune that they seek but knowing they're significant and have contributed to the world in some meaningful way that matters. They become paralyzed by the thought: "If I only knew how." In this session, we explore how to move forward.

Cosponsored by Portland Community College, these free programs help you develop and increase your professional skills.

Recorded Live at Central Library: February 1, 2018

Brown Bag Lunch and Learn: Find Your Passion Project Jan 29, 2018

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Speaker: Michele Mather

No need to quit your day job to have a passion project on the side. Want to tap your creativity, create more connection, or identify a volunteer gig? Kickstart the process with Michele Mather, CPC, and walk away with an outline to guide you.

Cosponsored by Portland Community College, these free programs help you develop and increase your professional skills.

Recorded Live at Central Library: January 25, 2018

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