With Matt Damon and Larry David pitching cryptocurrencies during the Super Bowl and the LA Lakers arena selling its naming rights to crypto.com for $700 million, cryptocurrencies have definitely made the break into the US and international financial mainstream. A crypto [cryptocurrency] is a digital currency designed to work as a medium of exchange without reliance on centralized authority, such as a government or bank. Bitcoin, released as an open-source software in 2009, was the world’s first decentralized cryptocurrency, and the movement has grown immensely during the past 12 years. This month’s Ales & Ideas free lecture series provides community members of all trading levels a chance to learn about the historical development of digital cryptography in the 20th century and how these ideas were used to create cryptocurrencies and other blockchain applications. No financial advice will be provided; instead, let the eternally curious Rich Beveridge be your guide sharing all he has learned about this important development in the decentralization of financial currency. This lecture will include a slide presentation and opportunity for Q&A from the audience. All are welcome.
Clatsop Community College is pleased to follow Fort George’s lead in returning to LIVE, in-person audiences for the April edition 2022 Thursday Night Talks. Come join us at the spacious Lovell Showroom, on 14th & Duane in Astoria. No more LIVE-Stream; no more Facebook. Of course, face coverings are still welcome. Doors open at 6pm, with food, ales, and other beverages available. No purchase is required; minors are welcome at this FREE event. The 1-hour event will begin promptly at 7pm.
Rich Beveridge has been teaching on the full-time faculty at Clatsop Community College since 2004. Beveridge began his career as a high school math teacher at Hopi High School in Arizona and several high schools in Maine before returning to earn bachelor’s and master’s degrees in mathematics at the University of Maine. He lives in Astoria with his wife Sheila, and beloved corgi Sunshine.
Non-Discrimination Declaration
It is the policy of Clatsop Community College that there will be no discrimination or harassment on the grounds of race, color, sex, gender, marital status, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or disability in any educational programs, activities, or employment. Questions or complaints should be directed to Desiree Noah, Affirmative Action/Gender Equity (Title IX) Officer, Lower Library, Suite 103, dnoah@clatsopcc.edu (503) 338-2450; TDD (503) 338-2468. For Student Access Services, contact Christine Riehl at criehl@clatsopcc.edu.
Accommodations
Students having questions about or a request for classroom accommodations should contact Christine Riehl at criehl@clatsopcc.edu.
Community members having questions about or a request for special needs and accommodation should contact Desiree Noah, Lower Library, Suite 103, dnoah@clatsopcc.edu (503) 338-2450; TDD (503) 338-2468. Please send special needs and accommodations requests here. Contact should be made at least two business days in advance of the event.
Declaración de no-discriminación
Es la política de Clatsop Community College que no habrá ningún tipo de discriminación o acoso por razón de raza, color, sexo, género, estado civil, religión, origen nacional, edad, orientación sexual, identidad de género o expresióno discapacidad en los programas educativos, actividades o en la contratación. Preguntas o quejas deben ser dirigidas al Desiree Noah, Oficial de Acción Afirmativa / Título IX localizada en la biblioteca, oficina número 103 dnoah@clatsopcc.edu número de teléfono (503) 338-2450, TDD (discapacidad auditiva) (503) 338-2468. Para servicios de acceso para estudiantes, comuníquese con Christine Riehl en criehl@clatsopcc.edu.
Ayuda a personas discapacitadas
Estudiantes que tengan preguntas o una requieran solicitud de adaptaciones en el aula deben comunicarse con Christine Riehl en criehl@clatsopcc.edu.
En cuanto a los miembros de la comunidad, se les pide que se comuniquen con Desiree Noah, localizada en la biblioteca, oficina número 103 dnoah@clatsopcc.edu número de teléfono (503) 338-2450, TDD (discapacidad auditiva) (503) 338-2468. Haga el favor de notificar a la oficina para que se le pueda proporcionar apoyo. La comunicación debe tomar lugar por lo menos dos días de trabajo antes del evento por el cual se requiera tal ayuda. Para más información, vea la página Web de Clatsop Community College bajo Información en Español.