PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 16 -- The American Friends Service Committee issued the following news release: WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 15, 2024) - The American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) has launched a month-long billboard and radio ad campaign from October 7 to November 3, 2024. The ads offer a positive message about the strength of immigrant communities and welcome all people to the U.S. The campaign will run in New Jersey, Colorado, New Hampshire, Florida, California, and Oregon.   more

PORTLAND, Oregon, Oct. 16 -- The Chronic Disease Coalition issued the following agency statement on Oct. 15, 2024: * * * At the Chronic Disease Coalition, we know many people with chronic diseases struggle to get a formal diagnosis. In a recent nationwide survey we conducted of over 1,000 individuals with chronic diseases, 33% of respondents said they found it challenging to obtain a diagnosis. Delayed diagnoses can delay treatment and impact long-term health outcomes for millions of patients.  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, Oct. 18 -- Portland Community College issued the following news: In 2022, Sherwood's Atalie Mitchell found herself at a crossroads. Having spent years caring for her family, including a husband with spina bifida and children with autism and ADHD, Mitchell decided it was time to pursue a career that would provide stability and financial security. With a Nursing degree already under her belt but years removed from the workforce, Mitchell sought out new employment opportunities   more

MCMINNVILLE, Oregon, Oct. 18 -- Linfield University issued the following news: By Kathy Foss The Linfield University School of Business held its second-annual YET... Symposium at the Sentinel Hotel on October 16, drawing a full house of 200 students and professionals for a morning of networking, thought leadership and educational discussions. The event focused on the idea that the future of business is relationship-oriented. The sessions encouraged students and business professionals to engag  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, Oct. 17 -- Medical Teams International issued the following news release: Medical Teams International, a global health and humanitarian relief organization, is delighted to introduce Eric W. Ha to our international community of staff, supporters, and partners as our newly appointed President & Chief Executive Officer. Eric will start his new role on November 4, 2024. Eric brings to Medical Teams more than two decades of experience in human rights, international development, a  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, Oct. 18 -- The Mercy Corps issued the following news release: * * * The number of people facing catastrophic levels of hunger is expected to double as the entire Strip faces emergency levels of hunger amid ongoing hostilities and aid restrictions * * * Today's IPC acute food security analysis for Gaza reveals that the risk of famine has not been contained and the number of people on the brink of starvation is expected to double in the coming months, to 345,000. Approximat  more

EUGENE, Oregon, Oct. 19 -- The Western Environmental Law Center issued the following news release on Oct. 18, 2024: Today, the Bureau of Land Management finalized its resource management plan/final supplemental environmental impact statement (SEIS) for the Colorado River Valley and Grand Junction field offices, which will determine how 2 million acres of land in western Colorado is managed for decades. This plan is a court-ordered update to 2015 plans that short-changed wildlands and the clima  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 16 -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: September marked the end of the third quarter for our grassroots benchmarks, and we're ecstatic to announce an unprecedented surge in advocacy actions. An incredible 51 federations reached Platinum status, prompting us to introduce three tiers within Platinum this quarter! Congratulations to the Oregon Federation for claiming the top spot with 4,126 points, followed by Massa  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Oct. 16 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: Jessamyn Neuhaus became director of the Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence (CTLE) in August. The Universitywide center supports faculty and instructors with professional development programming and resources and services that promote effective, inclusive and innovative teaching. Known nationally for spearheading unique teaching-excellence initiatives, Neuhaus is also a professor in the School of Education.   more

PORTLAND, Oregon, Oct. 15 -- Medical Teams International issued the following agency statement on Oct. 14, 2024: * * * Respond with Heart to a World in Turmoil this Holiday Season * * * Set aside the wrapping paper this year, because the best holiday gifts won't be coming in sparkly gift bags or fancy packages. Through the Medical Teams International Gift Catalog, anyone can give the gifts of health and life that transcend the traditional and simplify giving. They're meaningful, memorable, a  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, Oct. 15 -- Portland Community College issued the following news: Portland State University and Portland Community College announced a groundbreaking partnership to address the critical workforce needs of Oregon's semiconductor industry. The Microchip Industry Collaborative for Research, Outreach, Training, and Education Coordination (MICRO-TEC) initiative marks a significant step toward elevating Oregon's position in the semiconductor sector and supporting the state's econom  more

ASHLAND, Oregon, Oct. 15 -- Southern Oregon University issued the following news release: The initial yearly conference of Southern Oregon University's Institute for Applied Sustainability attracted about 85 sustainability professionals from southern Oregon and northern California this month for two days of hands-on learning, actionable insights and connection-building in Ashland and nearby venues. The invitation-only conference on Oct. 3 and 4 was open to those in agencies and organizations f  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, Oct. 19 -- VoteVets issued the following news release on Oct. 18, 2024: VoteVets issued the following statement today following two bombshell reports today from the New York Times and Washington Post revealed new details about Tim Sheehy's lies about his military injuries and his service. The New York Times interviewed Sheehy's former platoon mates, including Navy SEAL Dave Madden, who is "convinced that Mr. Sheehy had invented the story" of getting shot in the arm in Afghan  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, Oct. 19 -- VoteVets issued the following news release: Washington, DC -- Major General (Ret.) Paul D. Eaton, senior advisor to VoteVets, released the following statement, regarding news that former Defense Secretary, and retired General Jim Mattis called Bob Woodward to say he agreed with retired Army General Mark Milley's assessment of Donald Trump being a threat to America: "I implore Generals Mattis and Milley to publicly say what they've told Bob Woodward and make an endo  more