L&C Magazine | Fall 2014
Cover Story
The Power of a Transformative Idea
Thomas Neff BA ’65 devises an elegant plan to transform Russian warheads into American electricity.
Featured Stories
Hunted to Extinction
Lewis & Clark law students experience firsthand the implications of wildlife and cruelty laws in Kenya.
Decades of Distinction
Michael Ford and Vern Jones, two pillars of the Lewis & Clark community, retire.
Turning 30
The graduate school celebrates 30 years of preparing teachers and counselors for lives of service.
The Power of a Transformative Idea
Thomas Neff BA ’65 devises an elegant plan to transform Russian warheads into American electricity.
A Villa Unveiled
Lewis & Clark students apply their classics training to an archaeological dig in central Italy.
President's Letter
The Lewis & Clark I Know
On Palatine Hill
Faculty Leader Named Interim Dean
Jerusha Detweiler-Bedell has been appointed by President Barry Glassner to serve as interim dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.
Students and Grads Win National Awards
Last spring, Lewis & Clark students and alumni claimed a bounty of national awards and honors in recognition of their academic excellence and commitment to global service.
Congratulations, Graduates of 2014
Photos by Brian Foulkes
buzz
A miscellany of the new, the intriguing, and the obscure.
New to the Board
Lewis & Clark’s Board of Trustees welcomed Anthony “Tony” Abena BS ’86 and Heidi Hu BS ’85.
A Summer With Socrates
Over the summer, 16 college and university teachers converged on Lewis & Clark for a seminar on Socrates.
Fall Events
Happenings around campus
Rankings Roundup
Lewis & Clark continues to receive high marks in a variety of national rankings.
Letters
Remembering Vern Rutsala
Ratte Award Winner Plays Many Roles
Erica Terpening-Romeo ’14, a recent graduate of the class of 2014, is the recipient of two of Lewis & Clark’s highest annual honors.
Meet Lewis & Clark’s New Athletics Director
Shana Levine was named Lewis & Clark’s new director of physical education and athletics.
Mathematician, Law Professor Named Top Teachers
Students reflect on the extraordinary teaching of their respective professors and select one for top teaching honors.
PioSports Recap
In the spring, multiple Lewis & Clark athletic teams made impressive strides forward with several athletes earning Northwest Conference All-Conference honors.
Leadership and Support
Philanthropy Leadership Dinner
The sixth annual Philanthropy Leadership Dinner was held on May 8 in the Fred and Suzanne Fields Ballroom at the Portland Art Museum. President Barry Glassner and the Board of Trustees hosted more than 220 guests to celebrate members of the Leadership Society, Heritage Society, and Elliott Circle.
Strength, Pride, Endurance
Alumni News
Alumni Enjoy Friends, Food, and Fun
Alumni Weekend 2014
Profiles
Seeing History Through the Trees
Ronald Towner BA ʼ79 has used tree-ring analysis to help date sites all over the American West.
Building Community Through Creativity
Hunter Franks BA ’08 founded the League of Creative Interventionists, a global network that uses creativity to build community.
Getting to the Heart of Nutrition
Mollie Dickson MAT ’09 remembers relaxing at the kitchen table in her childhood home, talking with her father as he cooked tasty and nutritious meals for their family.
Art Professor Mourned
Ken Shores was an influential member of the Pacific Northwest art scene.
In Memoriam
Art Professor Mourned
Ken Shores was an influential member of the Pacific Northwest art scene.
Afterword
What is an aphorism?
Galleries
Philanthropy Leadership Dinner
The sixth annual Philanthropy Leadership Dinner was held on May 8 in the Fred and Suzanne Fields Ballroom at the Portland Art Museum. President Barry Glassner and the Board of Trustees hosted more than 220 guests to celebrate members of the Leadership Society, Heritage Society, and Elliott Circle. – Photos by Cameron Browne
