Session Descriptions

Session 1

Hear the career journey of each of these impactful members of our community. Learn what led them to their profession, what education and training it took to get the job, and what the challenges and rewards are for each role.

Panelists:

• Ivy Sotelo

• Judy Stiegler

• Owen Goodrich

• Rachael Baker

All students should attend at least one of the two panels of professionals.

CANCELLED

Session 1

 A discussion regarding City government and today's local governance environment.

Session 1

An introduction to the work of the Federal Public Defender’s Office through a hypothetical case example.  This session will explore how our office uses a team model to investigate criminal allegations and to mount a defense on behalf of our clients.  Students will hear from and have the opportunity to ask questions of two criminal defense attorneys and a paralegal.

Session 1

One voice may not be loud enough. Amplifying voices through interest groups is one of the ways to be heard in a representative democracy. Advocacy groups often hire full time staff to lobby representatives on the issues that matter to members. Hear how two experienced advocates do this work and make positive changes. Corporol Voll is a union leader and Sara Odenthal a business leader. 

Session 2

The news industry is changing. But journalism’s role in holding the powerful accountable has never been more vital to a working democracy.

Independent journalism is the backbone of democracy

Session 2

We all have a role in creating and maintaining a civil society. Oregon's Constitution says, "No law shall be passed restraining the free expression of opinion, or restricting the right to speak, write, or print freely on any subject whatever; but every person shall be responsible for the abuse of this right." Where does individual responsibility begin and end when it comes to hate speech? Is hate speech compatible with democracy? What language is helpful and what is harmful when responding to a disclosure of hateful targeting? Join this session to explore these challenging questions and more and learn how Oregon laws have been updated to respond to increases of hate and bias across the state.

Session 2

The work of the Oregon Legislature is accomplished through a team effort--Legislators, Legislative Staff and a lot of other people.

Session 2

City of Bend Investment Strategy: How would you spend money on your city?

Session 3

I will cover what leadership qualities and education requirements are needed to be a good police officer working patrol in each community and how things have changed or not since the death of George Floyd. I will cover the leadership qualities and education requirements that are important as a Police Officer rises through the various ranks of a Police Department. I learned a variety of skill sets at each level from patrol officer, Sergeant, Lieutenant, and Chief of Police.

Session 3

Tribes across the Country are forced to advocate for themselves in order to access the most basic human rights, explore the Indigenous Rights movement and tribal advocacy in the modern day. 

Session 3

It’s often said that the US Constitution created the world’s greatest “democracy.”  But did it really?  We will talk about various “undemocratic” features of the original Constitution – for example, no direct election of Senators; no direct election of the President; no election of federal judges; the exclusion of women, the poor, and people of color from the franchise.  We will discuss how the Constitution has been amended over the course of the last two centuries in an attempt to make America more democratic, as well as how and why there continue to be significant undemocratic features of our system of government. 

Session 3 and 4

We will explore the history of voting in our country, address the issue of voter fraud (does it exist?!), and discuss how making voting a habit, like brushing your teeth or washing your face, can lead to a healthier society and, ultimately, a better world.

Session 4

Hear the career journey of each of these impactful members of our community. Learn what led them to their profession, what education and training it took to get the job, and what the challenges and rewards are for each role.

Panelists:

• Mayor Kebler

• Justice Jack Landau

• Amber Penn-Roco

• Anthony Broadman

• Sara Odenthal

• Chief Vanmeter

• Clais Daniels-Edwards

All students should attend at least one of the two panels of professionals.

Session 4

Attorney Phil Duong

An exploration on the interplay between social media, free speech, and government regulation. 

Session 4

Andrew Ince of Deschutes Defenders

A discussion done as a hypothetical "voir dire" showing how participation on a jury serves as the People's ability to dictate how the law should be applied to those in our community and how a jury of our "peers" has changed over the years.