"Every 10 Weeks" Nonprofit Hosts Art Exhibition to Address Misinformation About OSU Armed Police Force

Strategic Insights -

A nonprofit organization started by an Oregon State University writing instructor is hosting an art exhibition to address misinformation about the OSU armed police force. The exhibition, hosted by "Every 10 Weeks," a nonprofit founded by Karina Camacho, will take place at the Interzone coffee shop on NW Monroe Avenue from December 1-7. The event is free, and registration is not required. The exhibition will feature art pieces, including poetry and visual art, submitted by students from Camacho's technical writing class. The art pieces will be displayed during the exhibition and also posted on the nonprofit's website.

Key Takeaways:

  • The exhibition aims to address misinformation about the OSU armed police force and foster open conversation between people about the issue.
  • The event is organized by "Every 10 Weeks," a nonprofit founded by Karina Camacho, an instructor at OSU.
  • The exhibition will feature art pieces submitted by students from Camacho's technical writing class, including poetry and visual art.
  • The art pieces will be displayed during the exhibition and also posted on the nonprofit's website.
  • The exhibition will be held at the Interzone coffee shop on NW Monroe Avenue from December 1-7, with free admission and no registration required.
  • The nonprofit aims to provide accurate information about the OSU police force and encourage open discussion about the issue.
  • The exhibition was originally intended to address racism, but the class shifted focus to policing after seeing a video of a person being arrested for going the wrong way in a bike lane.
  • The nonprofit's goal is to provide objective information about the police force and encourage people to express their feelings about the issue.

Statistics:

  • The exhibition will run from December 1-7.
  • The art pieces will be submitted by students from Karina Camacho's technical writing class.
  • The nonprofit's website will feature art pieces from the exhibition and provide information about the OSU police force.
  • The exhibition aims to foster open conversation about the OSU police force and address misinformation about the issue.

Sources:

  • Oregon State University student news outlet
  • Interview with Karina Camacho, instructor at OSU and founder of "Every 10 Weeks"