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"Spider Woman" on NPR and in The New Yorker

Greta Binford and her research on spiders are featured this week on NPR's "On Point" program and in a lengthy profile in The New Yorker. Binford, assistant professor of biology and the recipient of a major National Science Foundation grant, studies the venom of some of the world's deadliest spiders.
Read the New Yorker profile
Listen to the interview on National Public Radio

Make a Difference - Volunteer!

Lewis & Clark offers a number of ways for alumni, parents, and friends to volunteer their time. You can mentor current students through the L&C Network, help plan Alumni Weekend, serve as an usher at commencement, or help out at a college fair. Time commitments range from a few minutes a week to an entire weekend. Help shape the future of Lewis & Clark by giving your time!
Fill out the volunteer questionnaire
Learn about volunteering for Alumni Weekend

A Slam Dunk for Pioneer Athletics

Spurred on by the success of the men's basketball team, who were recently named co-champions of the Northwest Conference, Pioneer athletics is enjoying a resurgence. Stepped-up recruiting and a holistic approach to admissions are revitalizing the program, led by Clark Yeager.
Read more at Oregonlive.com
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"Cultivate Culture" at 42nd Annual International Fair

Travel around the world - without leaving Portland - by attending the college's 42nd annual International Fair on March 3. Enjoy the sights, sounds, and flavors of more than 40 countries and 13 regions. The event, which is open to the public and appropriate for all ages, is hosted by the College's international students.
Learn more about the Fair

Reflect on Peace and Conflict

William Stafford, poet laureate of Oregon, taught at Lewis & Clark professor for 30 years and authored of 60 books of poetry and prose before his death in 1993. Honor his work as a peace-builder at this year's William Stafford symposium, slated for March 2-4.
View more about the symposium

Events of Interest

Date	Event	Location
March 2	Friends of Rain Concert	Portland, OR
March 3	Visionaries	Portland, OR
March 2 - 4	6th Annual William Stafford Symposium	Portland, OR
March 2 - 4	Family Weekend	Portland, OR
March 3	42nd Annual International Fair	Portland, OR
March 4	Los Angeles Alumni and Parent Event	Los Angeles, CA
March 7 - 9	Gender Studies Symposium	Portland, OR
March 9	Women's Albany College League Commemoration	Portland, OR
March 9-10 and 15-17	Play: "Iphigeneia at Aulis" and "Bash"	Portland, OR
March 9-11	Pacific Northwest/Western Canada Seminar in Early Modern Philosophy	Portland, OR
March 11	Sundays with the Oregon Symphony	Portland, OR
March 12	The Parent's Guide to Standardized Tests	Portland, OR
March 13	Barbara Rossing, Pamplin Society Distinguished Visiting Scholar	Portland, OR
March 13	Open Spaces: Speaking and Listening across Political Differences	Portland, OR
March 15	English Major Alumni and Student Event	Portland, OR
March 17	Reading Cultures: Greece	Portland, OR
March 17	Tradition and Culture	Portland, OR
March 19	Poetry Downtown	Portland, OR
March 20	Scholarship Recognition Luncheon	Portland, OR
March 22	SAAB 25th Anniversary Banquet	Portland, OR
March 22	Poetry Reading by Mary Szybist	Portland, OR
April 5	Senior Art Exhibition Opening	Portland, OR
April 7	Hawaii Club Lu'au	Portland, OR
April 17	Denver Alumni and Parent Event	Denver, CO
April 24	Hawaii Alumni, Parent and Admitted Student Event	Honolulu, HI
April 28	Minneapolis Alumni and Parent Event	Minneapolis, MN

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