March 2005
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Lewis & Clark inaugurates 23rd president
Thomas J. Hochstettler will be inaugurated as president of Lewis & Clark College in a weekend ceremony on Sunday, March 6, at 11 a.m. The event takes place in conjunction with the College's Family Weekend and 40th annual International Fair. Hochstettler's inaugural address is titled "The Imperative to Explore." Delegates representing more than 50 colleges and universities around the world--including Yale University, Wellesley College, Harvard University, Cornell University and University of Cologne--will gather as Lewis & Clark officially welcomes its 23rd president.
Please join us for this special celebration
Fantasy, magic and romance come to Main Stage in Kushner's "The Illusion"
Tony Kushner's play "The Illusion," adapted from Pierre Corneille's 1639 comedy, is the theatre department's Main Stage production at Lewis & Clark College March 4-5 and March 10-12. "The Illusion" follows the story of Pridamant, an ailing and remorseful father who wants to find his estranged son. After exhausting all the conventional avenues, he finally turns to a magician for help. The play is directed by Stephen Weeks, associate professor of theatre, with set and costume designs by Tim Stapleton, visiting instructor in theatre, assisted by Emilea Rivera '03.
Read more about the Main Stage Production
24th Annual Gender Studies Symposium
Questions surrounding the interplay between the law, free speech and gender will be addressed during Lewis & Clark College's annual Gender Studies Symposium. The event, titled "Taking Liberties: Power, Change, and Expression," runs Wednesday through Friday, March 9 to 11. All events are free and open to the public. Paul Rusesabagina's story inspired the Academy Award-nominated film "Hotel Rwanda." The entrepreneur and businessman will speak at Lewis & Clark College on Wednesday, March 2, at 7 p.m. The event in Agnes Flanagan Chapel is free and open to the public.
Did you move, get married, or have other news to share with your classmates? Announce your milestones in the winter edition of the Chronicle. The deadline for submission is March 8. March 3: Portland, OR - The Civility in Politics Lecture Series
March 4-6: Portland, OR - Family Weekend
March 5: Portland, OR - 40th annual International Fair
March 5: Portland, OR - Obo Addy and Okropong
March 10: Portland, OR - Middle East, South and Central Asian Conversation Series
March 15: Portland, OR - Steinhardt Lecture
April 16: Portland, OR - Contact a future Pio
April 17: Portland, OR - The Rose Garden welcomes Pioneer alumni
April 23: Los Angeles, CA - Professor Robert Eisinger
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Support the Lewis & Clark College Tree Walk in Honor of Evan T. Williams
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Paul Rusesabagina, inspiration for "Hotel Rwanda", speaks on campus
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Events of Interest
Max Kaase, President, International Political Science Association
Program highlights
Post Mark the World
Musical performance
Shahriar Ahmed
Dr. Ilene Grabel
Call recently admitted students
L&C alumni event at a Trail Blazers game
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