League members and guests are invited to our annual Media Lunch on Friday, February 13, 2026 at 11:30 a.m – 1:30 p.m.
We will also celebrate the League’s 106th and Oregon’s 167th birthdays which fall on Valentine’s Day.
Our topic this year will examine the current status and future opportunities of print journalism in Oregon. Panelists will discuss the role of print journalism as a tool for civic engagement and democracy. The panel includes:
- Moderator, Associate Professor Lee Shaker, Communications Department chair at Portland State University. His current research examines changing patterns of civic engagement in the United States.
- Emily Harris, co-founder and director of community journalism with Uplift Local which offers articles and information in the languages people prefer in their local communities.
- Donovan Scribes, award-winning writer, producer, and communications consultant. He has a column at the Portland Mercury examining culture, place and politics titled The Black Byline.
- Mark Zusman, editor at Willamette Week for more than 40 years and current co-owner. He is founder and president of the Oregon Journalism Project which is building a newsroom of enterprise and investigative journalists, covering the entire state, focused on accountability and solutions.
There will be time for socializing as well as for audience questions.
This is a member event. Consider becoming a member today!
Registration
League members may register here for this event by Feb 8.
If you have questions or need to cancel, please call the office at (503) 228-1675 or email info@lwvpdx.org. Please see cancellation information below.
This event will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at PSU’s University Place, 310 SW Lincoln Street, in the second-floor Columbia Falls Ballroom. We will socialize and enjoy lunch starting at 11:30. Lunch will accommodate most dietary needs. The program begins at noon.
The Orange Line MAX station at Third and Lincoln is just outside the front door, and the Portland Streetcar stops at Third and Harrison. There is also on-site parking for $3/hour and street parking.
Payment and Refund Information
Pricing
Tickets for members and guests are $35. If you are paying online, transaction fees will be added in the cost.
Ways to pay:
- Pay in advance with a check sent to LWV of Portland, PO Box 3491, Portland OR 97208-3491
- Pay in advance via PayPal
- Pay at the door with cash, check, or credit card
IMPORTANT CANCELLATION AND REFUND INFORMATION
Our final catering numbers are due on Feb. 9, and our costs are based on the number of registrations on that day. If you have registered and learn you cannot attend, please notify the League office before Feb. 9 (info@lwvpdx.org), and you will receive a refund if you have paid. After Feb. 9, all those registered will be expected to pay, even if they do not attend.
