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Our podcast aims to inform our residents and the larger community on varying subjects. City Club of Eugene Oregon provides this podcast to build an informed public by providing facts and opinions on diverse civic matters. We’re also on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and http://www.cityclubofeugene.org.
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6 days ago
LCC President Bulger
6 days ago
6 days ago
In her third year of serving Lane Community College, President Stephanie Bulger, PhD, updated City Club of Eugene on leading the @LaneTitans.
You may also watch the entire program, including slides, on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel (starts at 8:57).
This program was recorded on March 21, 2025.

Tuesday Mar 18, 2025
Concerns of Immigrants
Tuesday Mar 18, 2025
Tuesday Mar 18, 2025
#Immigrants are facing new challenges, including @ICE raids and possible loss of #birthright citizenship. Hear from experts on these issues: immigration lawyer Rachel Hecht, @UOregon law professor Joel Sati, and Kuitlahuak Lopez Rojas, a @calclane liaison to immigrants.
You may also watch the entire program on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel (starts at 5:05).
This program was recorded on March 14, 2025.

Tuesday Mar 11, 2025
Reframing the Frame of DEI
Tuesday Mar 11, 2025
Tuesday Mar 11, 2025
In this podcast episode, City Club's speaker, Dr. Johnny Lake, talks about DEI or, as he says, "Difference, Equity and Inclusion." What are the reasons for hostility toward DEI? Are there shared solutions that respect and serve all of our communities?
You may also watch the entire program on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel (starts at 3:30).
This program was recorded on March 7, 2025.

Wednesday Mar 05, 2025
Local Electronic Media
Wednesday Mar 05, 2025
Wednesday Mar 05, 2025
Is digital the future for journalism? City Club talked to three local media outlets about their visions for their online presence.
Speakers included Ken Doctor, publisher of the coming Lookout Eugene-Springfield, which will be all-digital; and Chris Lehman, news director at KLCC-FM and Camilla Mortensen, editor of Eugene Weekly, both of which have robust websites and newsletters.
You may also watch the entire program on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel (starts at 8:09).
This program was recorded on Feb. 28, 2025.

Friday Feb 28, 2025
New Behavioral Health Facilities
Friday Feb 28, 2025
Friday Feb 28, 2025
Two new behavioral health facilities are planned for Lane County. PeaceHealth and Lane County are developing Timber Springs Behavioral Health Hospital and the County is teaming with Connections Health Solutions to create the Lane Crisis Stabilization Center. Both are slated to open in 2028.
Learn more from Alicia Beymer, PeaceHealth's chief administrative officer, and Eve Gray, Lane County Health and Human Services's director.
You may also watch the entire program on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel (starts at 6:45).
This program was recorded on Feb. 21, 2025.

Thursday Feb 13, 2025
Programs for People with Disabilities
Thursday Feb 13, 2025
Thursday Feb 13, 2025
Support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities has led to community-based progams that support people where they choose to live. This program features two such programs, Reality Kitchen and RISE Services.
Speakers include Jim Evangelista, co-founder and executive director of Reality Kitchen; Krista Smith, executive director of RISE Services in Oregon; and program participants.
You may also watch the entire program on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel (starts at :12).
This program was recorded on Feb. 7, 2025.

Thursday Feb 06, 2025
Indigenous Leaders
Thursday Feb 06, 2025
Thursday Feb 06, 2025
Who will be the future leaders of Indigenous peoples? What is being done now to prepare them for those roles? City Club of Eugene attendees at the University of Oregon's Many Nations Longhouse heard from students and staff about how collaborations with tribes in Oregon and beyond are preparing them for the future.
Speakers include students Te’e Philips Brown and Christina Thomas as well as University of Oregon Vice President and Chief of the Coquille Tribe, Jason Younker, PhD.
You may also watch the entire program on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel (starts at 6:28).
This program was recorded on Jan. 31, 2025.

Thursday Jan 30, 2025
2025 Legislative Preview
Thursday Jan 30, 2025
Thursday Jan 30, 2025
What are the goals of lawmakers for the 2025 Oregon Legislature? City Club of Eugene heard from Rep. Julie Fahey (D) and Rep. Lucetta Elmer on the issues, potential sticking points for agreement, and shared goals for this session.
You may also watch the entire program on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel (starts at 1:20).
This program was recorded on Jan. 24, 2025.

Wednesday Jan 15, 2025
Our Water Supply
Wednesday Jan 15, 2025
Wednesday Jan 15, 2025
Water, water everywhere...we hope. Eugene Water and Electric Board and the Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission are doing more than hoping; they are working to ensure a resilient and sustainable domestic water supply, even in emergencies, and to recover wastewater resources, such as recycling the water. Learn about their work in this City Club of Eugene podcast episode!
City Club of Eugene's speakers include Karen Kelley, EWEB's chief operations officer, and Todd Miller, deputy director of Springfield Environmental Services/Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission.
You may also watch the entire program, including slides, on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel (starts at 3:48).
This program was recorded on Jan. 10, 2025.

Friday Jan 10, 2025
Boosting Mental Health
Friday Jan 10, 2025
Friday Jan 10, 2025
What techniques are available to help students and adults stabilize and improve their mental health? Attune Ed, a program developed by Oregon Mind Body Institute, is teaching helpful ways to boost mental health.
City Club of Eugene's speakers include Lori Allen, PhD, executive director of Oregon Mind Body Institute; Daniel Gallo, MAT, educator; Ryan Kruse, Lane ESD Career Academy; and Maureen Linn Medici, field coordinator/bus supervisor, Salem-Keizer Public Schools.
This program was sponsored by the Oregon Community Foundation.
You may also watch the entire program on City Club of Eugene's YouTube channel (starts at 2:58).
This program was recorded on Jan. 3, 2025.