36 Questions for Intergenerational Civic Love
Schedule
Tue May 26 2026 at 12:30 pm to 02:00 pm
UTC-07:00Location
Native American Student and Community Center, Room 110 | Portland, OR
About this Event
Free lunch and good conversation!
Did you know Portland State University is part of the global network of Age-Friendly Universities? A key element of this work involves promoting intergenerational learning to facilitate the reciprocal sharing between learners of all ages. Our goal with this event is to build a bridge between generations across the PSU community as we cultivate a campus and a community for all ages. This event is sponsored by the Better with Age Initiative at the PSU Institute on Aging.
About the 36 Questions:
In 1997, psychologist Arthur Aron explored whether intimacy between two perfect strangers could be accelerated by asking each other a set of 36 questions. The National Public Housing Museum adapted his questions for use in a new kind of social experiment, aimed at helping us all fall in civic love.
What is civic love?
Civic love is one’s love for society, expressed through a commitment to the common good. It is a belief in the idea that we’re all better off, when we are all better off. We manifest it through all kinds of actions — volunteering, marching, speaking against systemic injustice, making reparations — but the love itself is the emotional heart of the work. In the spirit of activist Grace Lee Boggs, 36 Questions for Civic Love is an attempt to help “bring to our communities the limitless capacity to love, serve, and create for and with each other.
Parking & Transportation
Paid parking is available at PSU Parking Structure #1, two blocks from the venue, and limited street parking at City of Portland meters. Nearby transit stops include the PSU South MAX stop (serving Green, Orange, and Yellow lines) and service on the 8 and 68 Trimet bus lines.
Accessibility
There are two accessible entrances to the NASCC, please see the NASCC ADA Access Map (PDF) for more information.
Food
Lunch will be provided; please indicate dietary restrictions in your registration.
Questions
Reach out to the Better with Age Program Director, Serena Hasworth, at [email protected].
Where is it happening?
Native American Student and Community Center, Room 110, 710 Southwest Jackson Street, Portland, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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