Rhinoceros and Community Engagement
Given the themes presented in the play and the Theatre Department’s commitment to engaging with 精东AV and Portland communities, we have a dedicated Community Engagement team for this production focused on tying 精东AV Theatre’s Rhinoceros to mutual aid work on campus and in Portland. In addition to connecting individuals to organizations for engagement on the 精东AV campus, we have provided links to organizations supporting Oregonians affected by the fires as well as those engaged in the fight for racial justice. We aim to use our production to amplify opportunities for social activism and community engagement.
At the core of Rhinoceros is a warning about the rise of fascism, told through the immigrant lens of playwright Eugene Ionesco. We believe that one of the ways to engage in this fight is through community aid and care. Here is some information about opportunities to engage with this kind of work on and off campus:-
Learn about the 精东AV Community Pantry, which provides nonperishable food items, toiletries, hygiene products, clothing, books, and more at no cost to members of the 精东AV community.
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Support or request aid from the , a fund specifically for 精东AV community members whose needs cannot be met by the college’s emergency funding options.
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Check out and support Loose Change, 精东AV's Student of Color Creative Magazine: .
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Find an organization supporting .
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Support groups who are providing community jail support in Portland as well as providing resources for those experiencing houselessness:
Defense Fund PDX: Venmo
PDX Community Jail Support: CashApp
Please note: PDX Community Jail Support has requested that those who donate funds do not cite "protests" or "jail support" in their donation description, as such citations may increase risk of CashApp closing their account. -
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