Portland State Magazine Fall 2012

5:30 to 7 p.m., Simon Benson House, sponsorships begin at $125 (reservations required, see below). 7:30 p.m., Lincoln Hall Auditorium, $35/$45 lecture only. and meet Lara Logan, PSU President Wim Wiewel, and the Saturday speakers in person at our VIP reception in the beautiful Simon Benson House. This is the Alumni Association's official PSU Weekend kick-off and your passport to a spectacular weekend! Sponsorships begin at $125 and include preferred seating at the keynote lecture. Free Saturday Seminars (50 minutes each, Lincoln Hall) Some of the best learning opportuni– ties happen outside of the classroom. Doctoral candidate Patrick Edwards MS '00 will discuss the PSU School of the Environment's work with Portland middle and high school students study– ing and exploring Oregon's diverse array of urban and rural ecosystems. Discover the fascinating history of the spirited leaders, contentious tactics, and ultimate victory of full voting rights in 1912 for Oregon women from consult– ing historian Janice Dilg '00, MA '05. Adjunct urban studies professor Chet Orloff MA '80 will give a tour of the virtual Museum of the Ciry. Learn how PSU students are acting curators for this electronic exhibit, and how they are collaborating with museums and individuals around the world. Forget everything you thought you know about your favorite bands from the 1960s and early '70s. In the new book, ]he Wrecking Crew: The Inside Story ofRock and RolL's Best-Kept Secret, author Kent Hartman '83 reveals how legendary singers and groups like the Beach Boys and the Mamas & the Papas owe much of their early musical success to their studio musicians, the Wrecking Crew. Do you ever wonder how the Port- land Timbers evolved into the local phenomena they are today? Join freelance writer Michael Orr '93 as he discusses the earliest days of local soccer researched for his new book, The 1975 Portland Timbers: The Birth ofSoccer City. Political science professor Kim M. Wil– liams investigates the status ofAmerican women in politics, including women in Oregon, with particular attention to current events and the upcoming 2012 election. During the past century, glaciers, includ– ing those we can see from downtown Portland, have been shrinking. Geology professor Andrew Fountain discusses how this change affecrs alpine stream flow, sea levels, and our future. A handful of local small distilleries are making handcrafted distilled spirits for the first time since prohibition. Colin Howard, head distiller at House Spirits, describes the journey. Join communication professor Jeffrey D. Robinson as be explores best commu– nication practices to reduce a patient's hopelessness, drawing from a recent study focused on consultations between breast cancer patients and surgeons. When most people think of cheesecake, they picture New York or Chicago– baked delights. No more. Join Zoe Ann Buckley, owner of Zoe Ann's Cheese– cakes, as she discusses how she became a Portland Farmers Market favorite and the joys and challenges of running a small business. Oh, and did we mention she will be bringing some of her famous cheesecakes to sample? Enjoy a fascinating bus tour of wine country with geology professor Scott Burns, who will explain how soil makes a difference in Oregon wines. The tour includes tastings at Anne Amie Winery in Lafayette, Lange Winery in Dundee, and Montinore Winery in Gaston. Bring your own picnic lunch and enjoy the beautiful views; 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., starting at PSU, $60 (includes tasting fees at all wineries). Join us for a tour of three of Portland's finest distilleries-New Deal, Eastside and House Spirits-to sample their whiskies, bourbons, gins, and in-house specialties; l to 5 p.m., beginning at New Deal, 1311 SE Ninth Ave, $25. FALL 2012 PORTLAND STATE MAGAZINE 17