Clark College and Vancouver Library present Penguins Talk Series

Clark College and Fort Vancouver Regional Libraries are partnering to present Penguin Talks, a free speaker series from noon to 1 p.m. on three consecutive Thursdays in October. Local experts will share their insights on critical topics impacting our community. Attendees should bring their own lunch. All talks are in the Columbia Room at Vancouver Community Library, 901 C Street, Vancouver. For information, see campusce.net/clark/course/course.aspx?catId=335 or fvrl.librarymarket.com/index.php/clark-college-penguin-talks or call the library at 360-906-5000. The schedule is as follows:

• Oct. 17: The Power of Education with Dr. Terry Brown, Vice President of Instruction at Clark College. He also served as Associate Vice President for Strategic Operations and Partnership Development at Connecticut State Community College, New Britain, Connecticut. Brown holds a B.S. in psychology from the University of Florida, a Master of Arts in clinical psychology and a Doctor of Philosophy degree in clinical psychology, both from the University of Delaware.
• Oct. 24: Red, White, and Brown: Race in the United States with Melissa Williams, Policy Associate for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges. She has almost 20 years of experience working in administrative leadership positions in higher education, including 13 years at Clark College. She serves on the Alumni Board of Clark College Foundation.
• Oct. 31: Native American, Indigenous or Indian? with Jhon Kuppens, enrolled member of the San Gabriel Band of Mission Indians Gabrielino/Tongva. He will speak about American Indian tribal histories, sovereignty, federal trust responsibility, and rights. Kuppens will explore the impact of tribal politics, culture, law, jurisdiction and values while examining the legacy of historical trauma. Kuppens holds a Master of Legal Studies degree in Indigenous Peoples Law from University of Oklahoma College of Law and a B.A. in Social Science from Washington State University.