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  President Glassner Discusses Fear and the 2016 Election
  July 25
  President Barry Glassner joined KCRW’s Press Play with Madeleine Brand to discuss how candidates use fear in their political rhetoric and campaign strategies. Glassner, a sociologist by training, is the author of the bestselling book, The Culture of Fear: Why Americans Are Afraid of the Wrong Things.  
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  Portland adopts ban on plastic bags that takes effect Oct. 15
  July 21
  The Portland City Council unanimously approved an ordinance Thursday that prohibits plastic shopping bags at checkstands of major grocers and certain big-box stores. The new rules, designed to curb pollution, take effect Oct. 15. The linked video features L&C’s very own Tara Gallagher! Thanks for all your work on this, Tara!
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  International Affairs Symposium Explores Complex Global Challenges
  April 1
  Free and open to the public, the International Affairs Symposium is Lewis & Clark’s longest running and best known student-led academic conference. The 54th annual symposium runs through Wednesday, April 6.
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  Alumni Profile: Samantha Robison B.A. ’08
  December 8
  Meet Samantha Robison B.A. ’08, a political science graduate and founder of AptArt.
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  Alumnus named Alaska governor after closely contested race
  November 17
  Independent candidate Bill Walker B.S. ’73 has won the Alaska governor’s race, after a contest that was too close to call until absentee and questioned voters were counted.
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  Alumnus’ grassroots efforts highlighted in Washington Post
  October 9
  The Washington Post recently highlighted the campaign’s focus on grassroots efforts, including those of Myles Creed B.A. ’11, an Alaska native who works out of a makeshift headquarters in his parents’ home.
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  After overseas program, student stays on at U.S. embassy in Greece
  September 25
  After an overseas study program in Rome last spring, Allie McRaith ’16 spent 10 weeks in Greece. But she didn’t spend her summer island hopping—she was working at the U.S. embassy in Athens.
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  Faculty in Focus
  August 5
  Meet four of our exceptional professors.
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  Alumni Profile: Talerra Rich B.A. ’10
  July 24
  Meet Talerra Rich B.A. ’10, a political science major, member of the women’s basketball team, and current nursing student.
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  Student Profile: Charlie Patterson ’14
  May 1
  Meet Charlie Patterson ’14, a political science major, and recipient of a Fulbright award.
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  Junior earns Truman Scholarship for public service
  April 16
  Joyce Iwashita has earned the nation’s top prize for undergraduate leaders, a highly competitive Truman Scholarship. The junior economics major earned one of 59 scholarships awarded this year, an honor which brings up to $30,000 for graduate study and leadership training in preparation for a career in government or the nonprofit sector.
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  Student Profile: Maya Gold ’14
  April 15
  Get to know Maya Gold ’14, a major in political science and recipient of a Fulbright award.
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  Critical Dialogue
  March 3

  Events at Lewis & Clark examine historical and contemporary issues.

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  Pioneer Pointers
  February 14
  Current students share their top Lewis & Clark course recommendations.
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  History and Action
  January 15
  With a series of events, including a talk by renowned journalist and civil rights activist Charlayne Hunter-Gault, we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King and take part in Black History Month.
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  Distinguished Visitors
  November 11
  A broad range of guest speakers bring knowledge and inspiration to campus every year.
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  From Palatine Hill to Capitol Hill
  September 9
  A career in law is one of many things a student can do with their liberal arts degree. Lewis & Clark teaches students the skills they will need to succeed in law school and in a law, business, government, or politics profession.
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  Students research Oregon campaign finance
  August 26
  Maya Gold ’14 and Walker Davis ’15 worked alongside Associate Professor of Political Science Todd Lochner and Assistant Professor of Political Science Ellen Seljan to conduct research on the regulatory structure of Oregon’s campaign finances. In the following Q&A, the students reflect on their experience.
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  Distinguished Visitors
  April 23
  Notable guests bring inspiration and big ideas to campus.
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  Leading the Way
  February 11
  President Glassner shares his vision through writing, outreach, strategic planning.
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  Highlights of 2012
  December 10
  We’ve rounded up the 10 biggest Lewis & Clark stories of the year.
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  Law alumna becomes first graduate to serve as U.S. senator
  November 8
  Heidi Heitkamp J.D. ’80 is the first woman elected to represent North Dakota in either the U.S. Senate or House and the first Lewis & Clark graduate to serve as a U.S. senator. Prior to this notable victory, Heitkamp served as tax commissioner and attorney general, and led two successful ballot initiatives in North Dakota.
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  Lewis & Clark students gear up for election
  October 22
  As candidates for the nation’s highest office prepare for their final debate, Lewis & Clark’s President Barry Glassner and undergraduate student body president Xander Blair will host an event to cap off a busy election season.
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  Law students launch online movement for change
  September 24
  On August 29, Lewis & Clark Law School students Mallorie Grehn and J.J. England were following a conversation with President Obama on reddit when inspiration struck.
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  Student sees victory in campaign manager role
  March 27
  This spring, Anthony Ruiz ’13 took his interest in political science out of the classroom and onto the campaign trail.
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  Faculty prepare next generation of social changemakers
  October 3
  This fall, Tod Sloan and Bruce Podobnik are leading a series of workshops for members of the Lewis & Clark community who want to be more effective community leaders and advocates.
• Quality of life on Hayden Island one of the concerns about Columbia River Crossing
  June 9
  Jonathan Ostar, Lewis & Clark Law School alumnus, is working with West Hayden Island residents to ensure that the project, if built, has minimal impacts to that community. Ostar said Hayden Island residents, particularly those in a manufactured home community on the west side of the island, were initially left out of the conversation about the design of the project – and mitigation of its impacts.
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  Students find history and inspiration in alternative spring break trip to El Salvador
  April 21
  When Molly Hetz ’11 first volunteered in the rural village of Guarjila in northern El Salvador as a high school student, she immediately connected with the people and knew she needed to return.
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  Professor sees encouraging signs in Middle East turmoil
  April 7
  Professor Paul Powers offers a cautiously optimistic analysis of the transformational events in the Middle East and Northern Africa.
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  Professor encourages fuller understanding of current Korean conflict
  January 12
  Professor Hart-Landsberg asserts in the LA Times and on his blog that arbitrating a controversial maritime border could defuse the current Korean conflict.