Ringing in the Year of the Monkey at Mochitsuki
Mochitsuki is the ceremony in which rice is pounded with large mallets, then molded into sticky rice cakes called “mochi.” It symbolizes starting the New Year with a full belly in hopes of abundance…
A New Name, Six Decades in the Making: a Brand Transformation
How do you successfully transform the brand of a well-established engineering firm? Gard Communications recently wrapped up such a metamorphosis for BHEGroup, formerly Balzhiser & Hubbard Engineers. The 60-year-old Eugene/Portland firm…
South Medford High School wins $25,000 in U.S. Cellular’s Battle of the Stands
High school football is a way of life in many of the communities where U.S. Cellular maintains a presence. That’s why, as part of the company’s commitment to local communities, U.S.…
Helping OHSU Move Faster Forward
No matter where you get your healthcare in Oregon, there’s a good chance that OHSU has touched your life and made it healthier in some way. Breakthroughs and discoveries made by…
Piano. Push. Play. Brings Music to the Streets of Portland
The Portland-based art project Piano. Push. Play. fixes old and unwanted pianos, commissions local artists to decorate them, and then places the pianos on the streets for anyone to play. Once…
Caring for Aging Oregon
There are nearly a half million at-home caregivers in Oregon, according to a 2009 report by AARP. Oregonians caring for family members with Alzheimer’s and dementia face practical and social problems…
A Proud Day for Oregon: $1 Billion Raised to Fight Cancer
The OHSU Knight Cancer Institute recently celebrated the unprecedented achievement of raising $1 billion to fight cancer. By raising $500 million in just 22 months, the Institute unlocked a matching gift…
The Path to the Ballot
On Tuesday night Oregon voters approved Measure 91 to tax, regulate and legalize marijuana. It passed with a resounding 55.7% of the vote, a wider margin than had been predicted by…
Connect with nonprofits at The Standard’s Volunteer Expos
Have you ever wanted to volunteer or get involved with a nonprofit, but weren’t sure where to start? There are so many great nonprofits that make a difference in the community,…
Calling All Teachers
We all remember grade school. We have good memories and maybe some not-so-good memories. One thing is clear – when kids are inspired by a truly interesting classroom and teacher, great…
