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Lecture and discussions on privacy and the public good will commemorate September 11
August 29, 2006
Contact:
- Terrilyn Chun, Public Programs, 503.988.5469
- Penny Hummel, Public Relations, 503.988.5498
PORTLAND, OR – Join neighbors and fellow citizens by taking part in The September Project — a community-wide commemoration of September 11, 2001 and a conversation about the values and ideas that define us as Americans. This year's theme is "Privacy and the Public Good." During the month of September, the community is encouraged to read about privacy and its implications for public life. A list of suggested readings can be found at www.multcolib.org/events/september.html. A public lecture and four follow-up discussions on the topic will take place at select Multnomah County libraries.
On Sunday, Sept. 10 at 3 p.m., Steve Wax, federal public defender, will present a lecture in the Collins Gallery at Central Library, 801 S.W. 10th Ave. in Portland. Wax will discuss the constitutional underpinnings of the protections for individual privacy and how those protections stack up against considerations of safety and national security. Wax, federal public defender for the District of Oregon since 1983, has represented Brandon Mayfield and is currently representing detainees being held at Guantanamo Bay.
- On Monday, Sept. 11 at 6:30 p.m., the following libraries will host moderated follow-up discussions:
- Gresham Library, 385 N.W. Miller Ave., Gresham
- Hillsdale Library, 1525 S.W. Sunset Blvd., Portland
- Hollywood Library, 4040 N.E. Tillamook St., Portland
- Midland Library, 805 S.E. 122nd Ave., Portland
The September Project events are being presented by Multnomah County Library, City Club of Portland and Oregon Council for the Humanities. All viewpoints are welcome and admission to all events is free. For more information, go to www.multcolib.org/events/september.html.