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Lecture series presents author Michael Shellenberger

What: Portland State’s College of Urban and Public Affairs presents Michael Shellenberger as the first speaker in their new lecture series, “What’s the Big Idea?” Shellenberger is the co-author of “Breakthrough: From the Death of Environmentalism to the Politics of Possibility,” which articulates a new politics—one focused on aspirations, not complaints, and human possibility rather than limits. Arguing for new approaches to economic development and new roles for government, Shellenberger suggests that it’s time to create a politics focused as much on uncommon greatness as the common good.

Shellenberger will discuss his arguments at the lecture, and include time for questions and discussion. For more information about “Breakthrough: From the Death of Environmentalism to the Politics of Possibility,” visit http://www.thebreakthrough.org/.

When: Thursday, November 1, 2007 at 7:30 p.m.

Where: Smith Memorial Student Union, Third Floor (1825 SW Broadway.).

Cost: The lecture is free and open to the public.

Contact: For more information contact Rod Johnson at 503-725-4044 or rod@pdx.edu.

Background: The “What’s the Big Idea” lecture series was developed to facilitate discussion about urgent, interesting and timely issues that confront contemporary society.

This lecture is co-sponsored by Portland State University’s College of Urban and Public Affairs’ Social Equity and Opportunity Forum, the Center for Academic Excellence, the Center for Sustainable Processes and Practices and Lewis and Clark College’s Environmental Studies Program.

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