PPLS Basic Information

  1. What is it?
    1. The PPLS is a series established in 2001 to bring well known speakers in politics, public policy, and social policy to campus to enrich the campus community and build bridges with Portland.
    2. The PPLS is described here: http://www.reed.edu/ppls/
  2. Who pays for it?
    1. The PPLS is funded out of a number of endowed funds that have been given to the College with the expectation that they would enhance learning and teaching and expose students to important issues of policy and politics.
  3. What are the funds and lectures?
    1. The Ducey Fund pays for the Ducey internship series and is also used to fund most of our lectures.
    2. The Robinson Human Rights fund is a small lecture fund that we use for events concerned with human rights and justice.
    3. The Munk-Darling Fund is intended for international affairs and foreign policy.  It also pays for the annual IR Simulation.
    4. The Twohy Fund is directed to bringing Reed alumni back to campus who have been engaged in inspiring work for non-profits or other entities.  The events are expected to include workshops and training for students, along with a lecture when appropriate.

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