When Amanda Jordan, who is earning her master’s in counseling this spring, needed a topic for her action research project, she drew on her role as a counseling intern at Grant High School for inspiration.
The Center for Career and Community Engagement is proud to announce this year’s recipient of the President’s Award for Outstanding Community Service, an award given to a graduating senior who has demonstrated an exceptional commitment to service and issues of social justice in the campus, Portland, and international communities.
Quinn Rohlf ’15 was part of the six-person team that took home top honors at Portland Startup Weekend.
Portland Center Stage’s (PCS) production of Bruce Norris’ Clybourne Park had help from a Lewis & Clark expert—Michael Olich, associate professor of theatre.
With the help of food carts, popular TV shows, and indie music, in the last decade Portland has shifted from a being city to becoming a brand. But is our time in the spotlight coming to an end?
The Academic Enhancement Program hosted the 8th annual Lewis & Clark Diversity Pipeline Mock Trial. Nearly 90 middle and high school students, and 40 volunteers participated.
Garrick Imatani, assistant professor of art, recently received significant funding from the Regional Arts & Culture Council and The Ford Family Foundation. Imatani and Tammy Jo Wilson, adjunct professor of art, also received Oregon Arts Commission career opportunity awards.
Portland has a rich contemporary music scene, and professor Michael Johanson strives to connect his students to it as often as possible. This spring, he has invited students and community members to attend several performances of his compositions throughout the city.
Award-winning filmmaker Brian Lindstrom B.A. ’84 will premiere his newest documentary, Alien Boy: The Life and Death of James Chasse, in Portland in February. The feature-length film focuses on a man with schizophrenia who died after a run-in with police officers in September 2006.
Knowledge and skills acquired on Palatine Hill prepare our graduates for entrepreneurial success.
A new gambling treatment center, located just a mile south of downtown Portland, is the only facility in the city to offer free counseling services on weekends.
Cofounder of the Portland Experimental Theatre Ensemble (PETE), Rebecca Lingafelter is currently performing in the group’s first full-length production, titled R3.
Each year, the Portland Business Journal recognizes 40 overachievers under the age of 40. The 2013 list includes five Lewis & Clark alumni, each of whom is expected to have a big impact on Oregon and southwest Washington in the years ahead.
Mohamed Osman Mohamud—arrested in November 2010 for allegedly attempting to detonate a car bomb at a crowded Christmas tree–lighting ceremony—is now in court, the first terrorism suspect in Portland ever to take his case to trial.
Student filmmaker conveys the Lewis & Clark experience in two minutes.
Student bloggers share what life is like at Lewis & Clark.
Students explore how entrepreneurs think.
David Stoller B.A. ‘74 was recently inducted to the Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) of Oregon and Southwest Washington Hall of Fame after a decade of work with the organization.
Lewis & Clark has renewed its connection with the prestigious Portland Chamber Orchestra, bringing world-class music to campus once again.
Andrea Chiriboga-Flor B.A. ’12 was awarded the 2012 prize for the best undergraduate paper from the Society of Urban, National, and Transnational/Global Anthropology (SUNTA), a section of the American Anthropological Association.
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Drawing on her major and undergraduate leadership experiences, Claire Cummings B.A. ’11 earned a fellowship with Bon Appétit Management Company advocating for improvements to the food system.
The Liberation-Based Healing Conference—coordinated by the Lewis & Clark Graduate School of Education and Counseling—applies the principles of social justice to discussions about the criminal justice system, community and domestic violence, education, immigration policy, mental health and wellness, religious and spiritual practices, poverty, and youth empowerment.
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From coffee shops to tattoo parlors, Monica Miller has spent months visiting local gathering places to ask young people how they view religion and spirituality. So far, more than 300 surveys have shown that Portland Millennials have a deep interest in issues they consider spiritual, but little interest in organized religion.
Lewis & Clark theatre students easily find their niche in Portland’s art scene.
Our students enjoy an impressive range of activities, on campus and off.
Artemis and Bacchus pride themselves on their sportsmanship, love of the game, and sense of community.
Digital entrepreneur Amber Case B.A. ’08 appears in Inc. magazine’s list of the 30 Coolest Entrepreneurs Under 30 alongside the founders of Pinterest and Spotify.
Award-winning bike enthusiast Kiel Johnson B.A. ’09 recently teamed up with Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) to expand the school’s bike valet service to a full-blown rental and repair shop.
For the second consecutive year, the Lewis & Clark Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) made a significant monetary donation to the Special Olympics of Multnomah County in honor of its continued partnership with the organization.
In an effort to keep English ivy at bay and turn 146 acres of land into a fully functioning forest, Lewis & Clark students teamed up with Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R) to conduct research on the forest recovery process.
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Portland, Oregon, widely known for its foodie culture, is a place where residents are known for overthinking their culinary choices. But as President Barry Glassner points outs in an editorial for the Chronicle of Higher Education, it’s time that we give today’s conscientious young food consumers some credit.
Locals in search of an interesting destination in the metro area need look no further than Lewis & Clark, according to a recent article in The Oregonian.
Students offer their ideas about how to get a taste of the city in just one day.
Professor Katherine FitzGibbon is at the center of a growing musical movement that’s catching the attention of the Wall Street Journal.
Students translate liberal arts skills into practical job experience.
After living trash free, students share tips on reducing waste
In a recent interview with The Skanner, Brown talked about his youth, the state of young black men, and his current collaboration with a Portland pastor seeking to end domestic violence.
Assistant Professor of Education Dyan Watson is passionate about fully preparing teachers to enter the classroom
From Portland’s food carts to Oregon’s wilderness, students love to explore their surroundings.
Lewis & Clark has received a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to support a college-preparation program for Native American students.
Student receives national award for establishing community service day
Deborah Peterson is one of 279 students celebrating commencement on June 5.
Ben Waterhouse ’06 has received a select journalism fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts.
The interdisciplinary approach central to the Gender Studies Program at Lewis & Clark is paying off for a group of students who are entering a range of related jobs after graduation.
Like so many of his fellow graduates, Jonah Geil-Neufeld ’11 explored a wide range of academic and extracurricular experiences that have equipped him with skills and work experience for his job search after graduation.
Maggie Finnerty, executive director of the Lewis & Clark Small Business Legal Clinic and clinical law professor, has been recognized by the Portland Business Journalas an outstanding woman in the business sector.
The Pacific Environmental Advocacy Center (PEAC) settled an environmental law casethat may stem the tide of invasive species brought into U.S. waters from international ships.
Law professor Melissa Powers is blogging about European approaches to environmental challengeswhile teaching climate change law in Spain and Italy.
Through a distinctive community initiative, Jen Schildmeyer ’11 is collaborating with the local organization Outside In to assess the benefit of a tattoo-removal program for homeless and low-income Portlanders.
Lewis & Clark has earned a BetterBricks Award for the college’s efforts to reduce energy consumption through effective facilities management.
Lewis & Clark top producer of Peace Corps volunteers in new ranking
Lewis & Clark was named a top-ten school for public interest law in new rankings by National Jurist.
The Lewis & Clark Environmental Studies Program has earned its third grant in 11 years from the Andrew Mellon Foundation to expand the program, taking more students and faculty to locations around the world for research, and sharing its unique environmental studies model with peer institutions.
Initiatives proposed by the Center for Animal Law Studies legal clinic gain the attention of the Oregonianpet columnist.
Rafael Bobenrieth M.A.T. ’04 inspired and encouraged student Angel Gutierrez to be the first in his family to attend college on a full scholarship. Read more in The Oregonian.
Professor Tung Yin offers legal expertisefor local and national media outlets covering two bomb-related cases in Oregon.
Maisha Foster-O’Neal ’11 is taking a creative approach to sexual assault prevention. Combining a healthy dose of humor, a love of art, and a dedication to issues of gender and sexuality, Foster-O’Neal created a three-page comic strip, titled “Sex Talk,” to encourage open and honest discussion about sex and consent.
Music professor Katherine FitzGibbon is receiving praisefor her leadership of Resonance Ensemble, a professional choir in Portland.
Law faculty and students blog about their experienceassisting small island nations at the UN Climate Change Conference.
President Barry Glassner extols the valuable contributions private colleges make to the region in this Oregonian op-ed.
President-elect Barry Glassner, author of The Culture of Fear, publishes new commentaries in the Wall Street Journal and USA Today.
Alumnus and educator Tim Schulze’s efforts to help ESL students earned him this local media coverageabout his fledgling summer program.
Four studio art alumni are making waves in the Portland art community after converting a massive boat into a gallery and workspace on the Willamette River.
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When Robb Shecter, a software and web developer, entered law school he turned to the Internet to look for a resource that would allow him easy access to thousands of Oregon statutes for research.
The Small Business Legal Clinic was featured in The Oregonian for strengthening the small business sector with pro bono legal assistance.
Alumnus Jack Landau B.A. ’75, J.D. ’80 received a ringing endorsement from The Oregonian and was elected to the Oregon Supreme Court.
Mark McMinn B.S. ’80 was awarded George Fox University’s 2009-10 faculty award for research and scholarship.
Multimedia: Law students find fun, friendly competition in dragon boat race
Doug Tunnell B.A. ’72 and his organic winery, Brick House Vineyard, received accolades from the New York Times in this travel feature.
Forty years ago, the U.S. government significantly expanded federal regulation and enforcement of contaminants released into the air.
Law students Ryan Talbott and Nikki Campbell were both drawn to Lewis & Clark Law School because of its environmental law program, yet their legal interests could someday find them pitted against each other in a courtroom.
Law alumnus Steve Doherty’s new appointment by Interior Secretary Salazar receives endorsement from The Oregonian editorial board.
Peyton Chapman M.A.T. ’95 reflects on the challenges and rewards of her work as a Portland high school principal in this Oregonian article.
With the support of the Greater Portland Hillel, the Lewis & Clark Hillel, and an adjunct Jewish chaplain, Jewish students at Lewis & Clark have created an inclusive, dynamic community, fostering increased understanding between individuals of all faiths.
Collaboration is key for Oregon’s Middle School Principal of the Year, Chris Mills M.A.T. ’84. Mills discusses his leadership approach in The Oregonian.
Professor Elliott Young is traveling around Oregon, leading discussions about immigration and globalization. Learn more in this Oregon Humanities article, “A Borderless World.”
International Environmental Law Project students are blogging about their efforts to negotiate reductions in emissions at the Copenhagen climate summit.
Associate Professor Stafford forsakes car, walks through city to show Portlanders a hopeful future
Khalilah Jones M.A.T. ’10 was born to teach—she has no doubt about that. Since childhood, she has wanted to stand in front of a classroom and inspire students, wanted show them that regardless of where they are from, they can succeed.
Alumnus Ethan Rose collaborates on an art exhibit at the Museum of Contemporary Craft that mixes glass with electronic composition.
The 2009 Environmental Affairs Symposium asks us to consider what the good life means for the world around us.
Professor Bruce Podobnik’s study of Portland neighborhoods revealed that density fosters a friendlier and healthier community, which has far-reaching implications for urban planning.
Education doctoral student Angela Nusom advocates for continued state funding that allows at-risk youth to take college courses, increasing their likelihood of being first-generation college graduates.
Alumnus Mark Woolley, featured in The Oregonian, ponders his next chapter after closing his art gallery.
This spring, Master Storyteller Ed Edmo and Lewis & Clark’s Indigenous Ways of Knowing Program (IWOK) collaborated to offer a traditional storytelling workshop.
Erin Parker, now in her second year of graduate school, has been wearing several hats while studying community counseling to become a therapist.
In February, Kopp published Eden Within Eden: Oregon’s Utopian Heritage.
Greg Smith, professor of teacher education, has received a $19,380 grant from the Gray Family Fund of the Oregon Community Foundationto train teachers in the West Linn School District on environmental issues.
The Lewis & Clark Law School has one of the highest rates of public-service participation in the country, with more than one out of three graduates choosing to work in the public service sector. A number of programs and projects at the law school, such as legal clinics, externships, and the Public Interest Law Project (PILP) help students and graduates succeed in the sector.
In September, Kim Stafford, associate professor and director of the Northwest Writing Institute, won a $20,000 fellowship from the Regional Arts & Culture Council, an honor awarded once a year to a local artist.
(Portland, Ore.)—Legal issues involving animals—from pet food contamination to wildlife habitat protection—frequently appear in national and international headlines.
(Portland, Ore.)—Language and imagery used to convey nature generally project a dichotomy between two vastly differing futures: a dystopian land of total destruction due to climate change or a utopian world of humans living in harmony with nature.
Autumn will present How Geckos Stick and Why We Care as part of Oregon Museum of Science and Industry Science Pub, a monthly event designed for a general adult audience to learn about advances in science and technology from leading researchers and scientists in an approachable, relaxed setting that includes food and drinks.
(Portland, Ore.)—Throughout the Portland metropolitan area this summer, K-12 school teachers are gaining vital skills and strategies in curriculum camps administered by the Oregon Writing Project (OWP), a collaboration between Lewis & Clark Graduate School of Education and Counseling and area schools.
(Portland, Ore.)—At a high school most often in the news for its record-breaking dropout rate and gang violence, students are redefining themselves and their neighborhood.
(Portland, Ore.)—Tom Krattenmaker, associate vice president for public affairs and communications and professional writer, offers regular commentary on religion and public life for USA Today and The Oregonian.
(Portland, Ore.)—Back from the Iowa caucuses, Robert Eisinger, associate professor of political science and author of The Evolution of Presidential Polling, will speak about the 2008 presidential campaigns Friday, January 11 at City Club of Portland.
(Portland, Ore.)—For Professor of Economics and Focus the Nation Project Director Eban Goodstein, the chilly banks of the Willamette River are just another stop on the path to the elimination of global warming.
(Portland, Ore.)—Despite the tragic wake up call of the Columbine shootings more than eight years ago, education professionals, parents, public leaders, and society as a whole continue to struggle with how to prevent and respond to school violence
(Portland, Ore.)—Carole Smith, a doctoral candidate at the Lewis & Clark Graduate School of Education and Counseling, will serve as the Superintendent of Portland Public Schools.
(Portland, Ore.)—Gil Seeley, James W. Rogers Professor of Music at Lewis & Clark, received a prestigious award for his dedication to furthering choral arts in Oregon, including his artistic direction of the Oregon Repertory Singers.
Dr. Robert Pamplin Jr. ‘64, businessman and philanthropist, prepares to donate a portion of Ross Island to the city of Portland.