Tag Archives: OSU
Book Talk: Why We Fight by Christopher Blattman
VFP132 is proud to promote tonight’s Public Policy Book Talk: Christopher Blattman on Why We Fight. Blattman shares his most recent book, Why We Fight: The Roots of War and the Paths to Peace, at the LasSells Stewart Center on … Continue reading
Medea Benjamin on War in Ukraine: Making Sense of a Senseless Conflict
Linus Pauling VFP is proud to promote the work of a variety of peace activists. This month Linus Pauling VFP joins Code Pink in welcoming Medea Benjamin to the Oregon State University campus to discuss her book, War in Ukraine: … Continue reading
Dr. Linda Richards honored as VFP Corvallis Unsung Hero
“…Linda’s character, …one of dauntless energy in pursuit of a more peaceful world but centered in deep personal empathy for all victims of war.” Continue reading
VFP joins Corvallis activists to say #Enough
The college Republicans at Oregon State University love their firearms…or maybe they just needed the money. They concluded their second amendment week with their annual drawing for a rifle and other firearm paraphernalia. The Corvallis community was not happy. Many … Continue reading
A local veteran’s story of healing
Injured Iraq veteran finding recovery through farming. A very active member of our Corvallis peace community and stalwart organizer with Military Families Speak Out (MFSO), Adele Kubein, agreed to share this story of her daughter’s immense challenges she has faced since returning … Continue reading
Drones Quilt Project on display in Corvallis
Exhibit in Corvallis Public Library Main Meeting Room through October Three quilts from the Drones Quilt Project–the fourth is walking for peace through Maine–are on display at the Corvallis Public Library and may be viewed at any time. Please see … Continue reading
Leah Bolger delivers annual Pauling Peace Lecture
“Waging Peace” in Corvallis and beyond Leah Bolger, VFP Linus Pauling chapter member and former national VFP president, delivered the annual Ava Helen and Linus Pauling Memorial Lecture for World Peace at Oregon State University (LaSells Center) on April 30, 2013. Her talk, … Continue reading