July 1, 2007
In this issue of Lewis & Clark College eNews:
Alumni Weekend Schedule
Fulbright Winner Works to Prevent Domestic Violence
Rena Ratte Award for 2007
Science Demystified
Three join Board of Trustees
Events of Interest
Useful Links
College News
Alumni Weekend Schedule
Enjoy awards dinners, homecoming events, and Alumni College lectures on campus during Alumni Weekend, October 18-21, 2007. Open to all alumni, this year's event features milestone reunions and special social activities for members of classes ending in "2" or "7" (i.e., 1982, 1987). View class photos and register online through the Alumni Weekend Web page.
Learn more about the festivities
Fulbright Winner Works to Prevent Domestic Violence
With the help of a Fulbright grant, Robin Young '07 is developing a project to break the cycle of domestic violence against women in the Dominican Republic. Her innovative work is likely to lead to internationally applicable approaches.
Learn more about the project
Rena Ratte Award for 2007
Emily McCartan '07, a double major in international affairs and religious studies, has been described by one professor as the embodiment of the liberal arts ideal. In recognition of her scholastic achievements and her positive impact on the world around her, McCartan won the 2007 Rena J. Ratte Award, the undergraduate college's highest academic honor.
Learn more about this award
Science Demystified
During summer brown-bag talks, student scientists in the John S. Rogers Science Research Program explain how biochemistry affects memory, new food sources may help endangered butterflies, and galaxies evolve. Each summer nearly 40 students collaborate with faculty members in fields including physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics and computer science.
Read more about the program
Three Join Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees recently welcomed a construction company president, an international financier and an environmental and energy law attorney. Richard "Dick" Geary spent his 41-year career in construction with Kiewit Pacific Co. Martha Stein-Sochas is currently a director with the French Development Agency. Jay Waldron has practiced environmental and energy law with Schwabe, Williamson and Wyatt since 1974.
Read more about the newest trustees
Events of Interest
Date |
Event |
Location |
July 2 |
Portland, OR |
July 2 |
Portland, OR |
July 3, 10, 12, 17, 24 |
Portland, OR |
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July 25 |
Portland, OR |
August 2 |
Portland, OR |
August 3 |
Portland, OR |
August 6 |
Portland, OR |
August 15 |
Portland, OR |
Pioneer Athletics Events and Information
Useful Links
Make a gift today! Support current students and faculty with a gift to the Annual Fund.
Support the Romeo Dallaire Award Fund to bring a student from Sub-Saharan Africa to campus each year
Advise current students
Visit the virtual newsroom for more news about Lewis & Clark
Log in to the Alumni Directory and search for classmates or update your contact information
Submit a class note for publication in the Chronicle
View photos of reunions and events