Profiles

Class notes

Preserving Oregon’s Historic Landmarks

In the attic of historic Arlington House, located in Virginia’s Arlington National Cemetery, Chrissy Curran B.A. ’87 looked up in awe as her tour guide pointed out the name and date carved in a ceiling beam. A carpenter who’d helped build the house in the late 1700s had signed his work.
Oregon’s Secondary Art Educator of the Year

As the high school drawing students take out their sketch pads, teacher Janice Packard M.A.T. ’ 94 pulls out the art journal she compiled in college. The book is flagged with Post-it notes, marking examples of how her journal entries—her personal thoughts, observations, and sketches—grew into ideas that became pieces of art.
Taking a Stand Against Human Trafficking

After graduating, Chris Killmer B.A. ’07 joined the nonprofit Catholic Charities of Oregon. The staff includes attorney Samantha Dashiel J.D. ’09, who helps clients with immigration issues, and bilingual case manager Meagan Kent B.A. ’03, who handles day-to-day client case management. They not only serve people in need, but also support each other in work they say is frequently “daunting and overwhelming.”