Events Calendar 4/7
Friday, April 7th
Celebrating Soc Qual Submission! (11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. @ GCC-BC)
Your well-deserved party to celebrate submitting the qual paper. It was a long process! All Sociology majors are welcome to celebrate the Juniors!!
Exhibition: Dark Moves (12pm to 5pm @Cooley Art Gallery)
The Douglas F. Cooley Memorial Art Gallery, Reed College, is proud to present Dark Moves: Fabiola Menchelli & Heather Watkins. This intimate exhibition consists of newly-commissioned work by Mexico City artist Fabiola Menchelli and Northwest artist Heather Watkins. Nestled in the Reed College library, the gallery is free and open to the public. Families are welcome!
Student Artist/Musician Showcase: Aaron Grinberg (12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. @ GCC Foyer)
Reedie, Aaron Grinberg, is a multimedia dada artist. Check out Aaron's minimalist and maximalist music, visual art, found objects, spoken word stories, videos and more!
Photography Club Meeting (1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. @ Winch, ODB)
Interested in meeting other photographers on campus? Do you enjoy experimenting with lighting and composition? Join the photography club for photo walks, editing nights, and possibly an end-of-year exhibition! No prior experience is required for any meetings, and everyone is welcome to join.
Friday @4 Music Series (4:00 p.m. @ Eliot Hall, Chapel)
Join us for regular recitals, lectures, and other special events that are part of the Friday@4 Music Series. We invite you to attend any of our upcoming recitals. Note that the date and location may change so please check for updates here before you head to any event.
Biology Seminar: Dr. Julia Michaels (4:10 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. @ Psychology 105)
Dr. Julia Michaels is a Restoration Ecologist & Designer for Hedgerow Farms, which specializes in seeds and plants used in wildlife habitat restoration projects, agricultural revegetation projects, for erosion control and urban and rural landscaping.
SWDC Game Night (5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.)
SWDC is hosting a Game Night open to all Reed students! Feel free to drop by anytime between 5 and 7 pm. Board and card games will be provided, but you can bring your own too! Food and drinks (most likely pizza, chips & dip, and soda) will also be provided. Hope to see you and your friends there! RSVP at events.reed.edu.
STEM Clubs & Coloring (5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. @ GCC - D)
STEMGeMs is hosting representatives from STEM-related clubs for an evening of coloring books (some of which are also STEM-related!) and pizza! Stop by to chill, talk to cool people, and perhaps find out about a club that interests you! Food and supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring your own arts & crafts projects.
As You Like It! (6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. @ Cerf Amphitheatre)
Come see William Shakespeare's comedy As You Like It! Completely student-produced, this show takes a modern approach to the timeless story about navigating gender, love, and identity. As You Like It! is sharply funny and extremely silly, following Rosalind and Celia as they disguise themselves and go into the forest of Arden after being exiled and meet many more eccentric characters there.
Chess Club (6pm-8:30pm @PAB 332)
Are you interested in playing chess? Then join chess club! We meet weekly in the PAB on Fridays from 6-8:30 PM. For more info, join our mailing list by contacting Conor (conorbekaert@reed.edu) or Kellen (kelbrosna@reed.edu).
LSU Comida & Chisme (6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. @ Conference room)
Join us in our bi-weekly meetings to get to know and bond with other Latinx students who can provide guidance and support throughout our struggles at Reed.
ARG! Commander Nights (7pm to 10pm @ PAB 130)
A series of events in which players will gather together to play Elder Dragon Highlander (EDH).
BOWIE BALL (10:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. @ Student Union)
It's literally all Bowie music. Dress to make him proud!
Saturday, April 8th
Exhibition: Dark Moves (12pm-5pm @Cooley Art Gallery)
The Douglas F. Cooley Memorial Art Gallery, Reed College, is proud to present Dark Moves: Fabiola Menchelli & Heather Watkins. This intimate exhibition consists of newly-commissioned work by Mexico City artist Fabiola Menchelli and Northwest artist Heather Watkins. Nestled in the Reed College library, the gallery is free and open to the public. Families are welcome!
Musical Theater Appreciation Club Meetings (2pm-3pm @Eliot Hall 121)
If you like musical theatre, these meetings are a great place to express that! This semester we’ll be having themed meetings where we’ll get to talk about and listen to various shows/albums. The meeting theme schedule and mailing list sign-up can be found at events.reed.edu.
The Oregon Koto-Kai Hanami Performance (3pm to 4pm @ Eliot front lawn)
Welcome in the springtime with a special live performance by the Oregon Koto-Kai! The Oregon Koto-Kai plays traditional and contemporary arrangements on the koto, the national instrument of Japan.
Join us for live music and light refreshments under the beautiful cherry blossoms! This event is hosted by the Japanese Heritage Student Union and is open to all.
*In case of rain, we will meet in Eliot Chapel.*
As You Like It! (6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. @ Cerf Amphitheatre)
Come see William Shakespeare's comedy As You Like It! Completely student-produced, this show takes a modern approach to the timeless story about navigating gender, love, and identity. As You Like It! is sharply funny and extremely silly, following Rosalind and Celia as they disguise themselves and go into the forest of Arden after being exiled and meet many more eccentric characters there.
Plum West Coast Tour (10pm to 2am @ Student Union)
Join us at the Student Union on Saturday, April 8, for a night of live music! Bands include California-based indie rock acts Plum and Outer Sunset as well as Reed band Fruit.
Sunday, April 9th
Caffeine Lounge Weekly Gatherings (11am-2pm @Vollum 120)
Sit down with us and try a new variety of teas every week! Caffeine Lounge is the place to be if you like coffee or tea! We will provide you with a quality cup of either (or both) to sit down and enjoy. Feel free to drink as much as you like and take some home with you too!
Exhibition: Dark Moves (12pm-5pm @Cooley Art Gallery)
The Douglas F. Cooley Memorial Art Gallery, Reed College, is proud to present Dark Moves: Fabiola Menchelli & Heather Watkins. This intimate exhibition consists of newly-commissioned work by Mexico City artist Fabiola Menchelli and Northwest artist Heather Watkins. Nestled in the Reed College library, the gallery is free and open to the public. Families are welcome!
As You Like It! (6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. @ Cerf Amphitheatre)
Come see William Shakespeare's comedy As You Like It! Completely student-produced, this show takes a modern approach to the timeless story about navigating gender, love, and identity. As You Like It! is sharply funny and extremely silly, following Rosalind and Celia as they disguise themselves and go into the forest of Arden after being exiled and meet many more eccentric characters there.
Gryphon Group AA (4:30pm-6pm @Psych 108)
The Gryphon Group of Alcoholics Anonymous is an open meeting that meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7-8:15pm via Zoom and in person on Sundays from 4:30-6pm. We welcome all who seek to know more about alcoholism. We share our experience, strength, and hope. Gryphon was founded by Reed students in 1982. As an open meeting, we invite all who seek answers to addictions. If you would like further information contact Mike Sweeney at 503-821-9526 or msweeney@easystreet.net
Monday, April 10th
Ecotherapy Two-Part Student Workshop (2:30pm to 4pm @ HCC)
This workshop is skills based and experiential. We will practice mindfulness in nature-settings to strengthen your relationship with nature and facilitate reflection, connection, and reciprocity. The outdoor experiential sessions will include walking on uneven and/or muddy paths in the Reed Canyon, and meeting at the Rhododendron Garden near Reed! The outdoor meetings will continue if it is raining (please dress accordingly and bring any personal items such as an umbrella, if desired). In the event of extreme weather, the participants will be contacted directly.
Reed Academic Quizbowl Practice (4:15pm-6:15pm @PAB 131)
Come practice with the Reed QB team! NAQT Tournament-style team gameplay on any subject under the moon (and over it, if yours is astrophysics)!
Senate Public Meeting (4:15pm-5:15pm @SU Main Hall)
Student senate's weekly public meeting for questions and concerns from the community and hearing about our ongoing projects!
Reed Finance and Investment Club Meeting (5pm-6pm, @Eliot 207)
Join the Reed Finance and Investment Club! We help manage a portion of Reed College's endowment, and you can too! We meet every Monday from 5 to 6 PM in Eliot 207. This semester we will have a variety of speakers, investment strategy presentations, stock pitches, and more! :)
GeMs In Math Social (6pm to 8pm @ GCC - B)
Do you identify as a gender minority? Have you ever taken a math class at Reed? Want to meet other GeMs in math at Reed?
Whether you love or hate math, come hang out, find people to study with, enjoy some light snacks, play games, and find other people who share your experiences! Anyone identifying as a marginalized gender is welcome, regardless of major.
Writer’s Bloc Weekly Meetings (6:30pm-8:30pm @Vollum 120)
We're an on-campus writer's group dedicated to making time for creativity during the semester. Come and find us Monday nights, 6:30-8:30 PM, for snacks, time to write, and time to share your work with other writers!
Tuesday, April 11th
CLBR Drop-In (11:30am-1:30pm @GCC - A)
Come visit CLBR advisors on Tuesdays from 11:30-1:30 in the breezeway of Commons (just next to the stairs) if you're looking for a quick career chat! We're happy to help with resume revisions, seeking out alumni to network with, or designing a strong cover letter. If you're not even sure where to start in your career journey, we are happy to help you take that first step!
Nature-Based Mindfulness (3pm-4pm @Great Lawn)
We will offer a variety of nature-based mindfulness experiences that can be modified depending on attendee preferences and accessibility needs. These practices will either be stationary or mindful walking experiences. If we decide to engage in a walking experience on the Reed campus, the pace will be slow and the focus will be on engaging your senses. The paths may be uneven/muddy. The focus of these practices will be to strengthen your relationship with the land and nature and to transition from “thinking” to “sensing” and from “doing” to “being” which will help facilitate non-judgmental present-moment focus, connection, self-reflection, and centering. You can register at events.reed.edu.
Statistics Job Talk: Adrien Allorant, University of Washington (4:40 p.m. @ Eliot 314)
American Nuclear Society Club Meetings (6:30pm to 7:30pm @ Eliot 207)
Students interested in learning, discussing, and exploring all things nuclear should join the Reed College Student Section of the American Nuclear Society. Meetings happen every two weeks. Open to all Reed community members and other Portland undergraduate students.
Portland Book Club (7:30 p.m. @ Prexy Conference Room)
In March 2023 we’ll be talking about Death is But a Dream, finding hope and meaning at life's end, by Christopher Kerr, MD. We are Reed alumni, spouses, and friends. We meet every month on the 2nd Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. Pacific. We may allow virtual access as well, but haven't settled that yet. Contact Bonnie (bonnie@bcresap.com) or Jeri (jjanowskj@gmail.com) to be notified of the final details.
For April 11, 2023: Anxious People, by Fredrik Backman.
Hosts: Bonnie Cresap ’75 and Jeri Janowsky ’78
Wednesday, April 12th
LGBTQIA Staff Affinity Group Lunch (12pm to 1pm @ GCC - CD)
The LGBTQIA Staff Affinity group is hosting a lunch to meet and mingle. Members, non-members who are interested in joining, and allies are welcome!
Greenboard Weekly Meetings (5:30pm-6:30pm @GCC Info Shop)
Join us in the Info Shop to work on sustainability initiatives at Reed! This semester we will focus on expanding existing sustainability initiatives and putting on Canyon Day.
Reed Forum For Foreign Affairs Weekly Meetings! (6pm-7:30pm @Eliot Hall 414)
If you want to learn more about our changing world, join us for our weekly meeting! During club meetings, we will discuss current events in foreign affairs while enjoying some tasty foods and beverages. Even if you have never been to our previous club meetings, we would be happy for you to join us!
STEMGeMs’ Anti-Procrastination Study Sessions (6pm-8:30pm @Library 203)
We all have things we need to get done, so why not do them at STEMGeMs' weekly anti-procrastination study sessions while consuming free snacks? Stay the whole time, or pop in whenever! Put it in your calendar, and suggest your favorite snacks at events.reed.edu!
Thursday, April 13th
CLBR Drop-In (11:30am-1:30pm @Student Center)
CLBR staff are available and offering advising services during their drop-in hours, Thursdays in the Student Center. If you're looking to have your resume reviewed, want advice on grad school and fellowship applications, or just don't know how to get started in seeking for internship opportunities… Come see us!
Exhibition: Dark Moves (12pm-5pm @Cooley Art Gallery)
The Douglas F. Cooley Memorial Art Gallery, Reed College, is proud to present Dark Moves: Fabiola Menchelli & Heather Watkins. This intimate exhibition consists of newly-commissioned work by Mexico City artist Fabiola Menchelli and Northwest artist Heather Watkins. Nestled in the Reed College library, the gallery is free and open to the public. Families are welcome!
Language Lab Open House (1pm to 4pm @ Library, Language Lab, LL3)
Come take a peek at the newly renovated Language Lab! The Language Lab provides support and resources to Reed’s language learning community. We’ll have recommendations from movies to music and more. There will also be food, drinks, and snacks!
Our grand reopening party will be in the Language Lab, located on the lower level of the library (LL33) IN the IMC. Stop by between 1 and 4 PM on April 13th!
Chemistry Student Research Presentations (4:15pm to 5pm @ Biology, 19)
Chemistry, ES-Chemistry, Chemistry /Physics, and BMB seniors with Chemistry department thesis advisors will present their research.
Trans Activism in Brazil and the Struggle for Political Representation (5pm to 6:30pm @ Vollum 110)
Students of LGBT activism have long documented that political gains by gays and lesbians have outpaced those of the trans community. Yet, in a marked shift from decades of exclusionary politics within social movement spaces and institutional politics, trans activists in Brazil have achieved historic levels of political representation in contemporary politics. In many ways, Brazilian travesti e transexual activists [sic] are now at the helm of shaping national and international conversations on trans rights. This talk situates representation strategies developed within the coalitional LGBT movement alongside the framework of participatory democracy and, more recently, electoral politics.
House of Elvira Weekly Meetings (6pm-8 @SU Main Hall)
Are you an aspiring drag performer? Do you have an interest in make-up, costume design, or tech? Join the House of Elvira in hosting and performing in amateur drag events on campus! We currently hold meetings every Thursday from 6-8 PM.
Reedies Drink Reedie Wine for Reed (7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. @ PAB 332)
Reedies Drink Reedie Wine for Reed is back after a three-year hiatus! Join Portland Reedies on Thursday, April 13 for an evening of lively conversation, connections, and fun, all while making a gift to Reed and enjoying delicious wine crafted by talented Reedie winemakers.
Register at events.reed.edu
Reed YDSA Weekly Meetings (7pm-8:30pm @PAB 332)
Join Reed's Young Democratic Socialist of America, and help build socialist power on campus, in the community, and beyond! Discuss political issues, organize campaigns and actions, and join the shared struggle!
Spring Choral Concert: Song, Land, and Experience (7:30 p.m. @ Eliot Chapel)
Join us for a choral concert exploring topics of land and diaspora, dispersal and memory, nuancing notions of east and west, identity and folk song through works by Komitas Vardapet, Claude Debussy, Samih Choukeir, Mari Ésabel Valverde, Kathleen Allan, and Javier Busto. Featuring Reed College's Chorus, Treble Voices Ensemble and Collegium Musicum, pianist Rebecca Stager, guitarist Sal Wallin ('25), and conductor Shohei Kobayashi.
Weapons of Mass Distraction (WMD) Weekly Practice (8pm-12am @SU Porch)
Weapons of Mass Distraction is a student group specializing in "combustible badassery." We are Reed's resident fire-spinning troupe! We're open to all backgrounds and skill levels, so feel free to pick up a prop and have some fun!