Spotlights

Commencement

Humanitarian Greg Mortenson, author of the New York Times best seller Three Cups of Tea, has worked to nurture peace by improving education for children in Pakistan and Afghanistan. He will address graduates at the College of Arts and Sciences commencement on Sunday, May 11, at 10 a.m.

Portrait of an Artist

Ken Shores taught at Lewis & Clark for nearly 30 years while working to establish Portland’s modern art scene. A new exhibit provides a retrospective into the eclectic pieces Shores created during his career as a teacher and artist. Read more in the Oregonian.

Prestigious Grant Rewards Teaching, Supports Scholarship

Assistant Professor of English Karen Gross recently won the Graves Award for her outstanding work as a teacher, receiving a $10,000 grant to fund her research on Geoffrey Chaucer’s Italian influences. Gross is the fifth Lewis & Clark College professor to win the award.

Providing Help and Finding Hope

Erin McKain Hale B.A. ’99, M.E. ’04 didn’t initially consider being a school counselor, but today she is thrilled to have a positive impact on at-risk students. “Kids come to school here and experience being part of a real community. They build relationships… that reinforce their innate resiliency…. This work gives me hope,” she says.

Turning Global Consciousness into Conscience

Michael Graham B.A. ’06 is using technology to influence decision makers and raise support for ending ongoing violence in Sudan. As coordinator of Crisis in Darfur, a project of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum’s Genocide Prevention Mapping Initiative, Graham illustrates the violence so that it’s impossible to ignore.

Music and Community

Gil Seeley, James W. Rogers Professor Emeritus of Music, has been challenging his students to discover their own creativity and bringing people together through choral music for more than 30 years. His work with the Oregon Repertory Singers recently won him a Governor’s Arts Award. Learn more.

Engineering Success

Andrew Dittmore B.A. ’04 recently won a prestigious National Defense and Science Engineering Graduate Fellowship for his aptitude and achievements in advanced science and engineering. A veteran of many of Lewis & Clark’s opportunities for collaborative research with faculty, he now is working toward his Ph.D. in a top materials science and engineering program. Read more in the Chronicle.

Connecting to Cuba

One of only a few undergraduate institutions in the United States to offer a study program in Cuba, Lewis & Clark provides even well-traveled students like junior Isaac Holeman with extraordinary experiences as they explore a complicated and little-understood country. Read more in the Dalles Chronicle.

Investing in Paradise

Gwen Pacarro B.A. ’76 recently became executive director and manager of the Morgan Stanley Global Wealth Management Group office in Hawaii. Recognized as one of the country’s top financial advisors, she has pioneered new approaches to serving clients in a field traditionally dominated by men. Read more in the Chronicle.

Meet the New Board Chair

Judi Johansen J.D. ’83, former president and CEO of PacifiCorp, is the first woman to chair Lewis & Clark’s Board of Trustees. The veteran of numerous business and civic leadership roles, she brings extensive experience and a strong sense of purpose to the position. Learn more.

Faculty Artwork Draws Praise

Debra Beers’ latest show, featuring work inspired by an urban watershed, has received critical acclaim. The Oregonian says the senior lecturer in art “paints and draws with an uncommon authority and a feeling, clarity, and commitment that are also increasingly rare.” Read more in the Oregonian.

Fulbright Winner

With the help of a Fulbright grant, Robin Young B.A. ’07 is developing a project to break the cycle of domestic violence against women in the Dominican Republic. Read about her innovative work and its potentially international use.

What Is the Purpose of Science?

Is science’s highest function to serve as an engine for economic growth or should science’s primary goal be to provide humanitarian solutions to problems such as disease, global warming, and poor standards of living? Can it serve both ends well? Dean Julio de Paula and Isaac Holeman ’09 debate the role of science in our society.

Renaissance Student

Tamma Carleton ’09 has won national recognition as both a record-setting athlete and a young scholar. At Lewis & Clark, “I can run, do research with the chair of the economics department, and cook Argentinean food at my Spanish teacher’s house,” she says. “That just doesn’t happen at every school.”

Best of Portland: Greta Binford

One of the nation’s top arachnologists, Assistant Professor of Biology Greta Binford is a popular teacher and has even served as a movie consultant. Willamette Week recognizes the spider expert’s accomplishments by naming her one of the “Best of Portland.”

He "brings contagious passion and interest to everything he does, from his courses to his conversations with individual students." Meet Rob Kugler, the Paul S. Wright Professor of Christian Studies, who has been named teacher of the year for the College of Arts and Sciences.

With 10 Emmy awards to his name, John Henry Kreitler B.M. '70 has made his mark as a lyricist and composer for television and film. "Lewis & Clark pushed me on my way," says Kreitler, who has collaborated with some of the world's top musicians. "The journey has been extraordinary for me."

Joey Alsberge B.A. '07 is an experienced researcher, traveler, and medical clinic volunteer. Now he plans to become a doctor and work toward ensuring access to primary health care for underserved people around the world. Read about his journey at OregonLive.com.

The Goldwater Foundation has recognized juniors Frances Delaney, Natalie Miller, and Katie Holzer for their academic excellence in chemistry, biochemistry, and biology. The three honorees intend to pursue advanced degrees in the sciences. Meet the scholars. Published June 28, 2007.

The U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum and Google Earth have launched a joint multimedia effort to raise awareness about the crisis in Darfur. The highly acclaimed project is the brainchild of Michael Graham '06, who studied international affairs at Lewis & Clark. Read the story in the Washington Post. Published May 7, 2007.

Adam Kowalski '07, a double major in computer science and physics, has won one of the most prestigious national awards available to undergraduates. Learn more about Lewis & Clark's newest Truman scholar, who is focusing his studies on science and technology policy. Published May 1, 2007.

Study in the sun, get ahead, explore. Take a wide variety of classes, from Introduction to International Affairs to History of Music in Film. Discover Summer Sessions. Published April 26, 2007.

Greta Binford, assistant professor of biology and the recipient of a National Science Foundation grant, investigates some of the world's deadliest spiders. Watch her milk a spider to gather raw material for her research. Published April 24, 2007.

A member of the National Academy of Sciences, he's written or contributed to over 300 publications and guided more than 70 graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. "It's all about training the next generation of scientists," says Ward Plummer '62, who credits professors at Lewis & Clark for pushing him to reach and excel. Published April 24, 2007.

Looking for a way to make a difference? Join the Lewis & Clark Sustainability Council, Students Engaged in Eco-Defense (SEED), and the Environmental Studies Program for Post-Earth Day celebration and activities on April 27. Published April 24, 2007.

Each summer since 1989, high school students have engaged in creative and critical writing, collaborative learning, and thinking across disciplines at the Fir Acres Workshop in Writing and Thinking, a two-week residency program. Published April 12, 2007.

On their fossil-finding excursion to Oregon's Coast Range last summer, biologist Ben Crabtree's class uncovered the remains of a previously unknown mollusk. Discover more about Field Paleontology of Oregon and other summer courses at Lewis & Clark College. Published April 9, 2007.

Leading physicist and award-winning educator S. James Gates Jr. explains the latest developments in string theory in a multimedia presentation that makes advanced science easy to understand. Explore the fabric of reality April 9. Published April 3, 2007.

Enjoy traditional hula, fire dancing, authentic island music, a buffet-style Hawaiian feast, and camaraderie at the Hawai'i Club Lu'au. The annual student-run celebration takes place April 7. Published April 3, 2007.

"We spent the weekend engaged in energetic, focused, and light-hearted activities and discussions on growing and developing as a person and as a leader." Real Life, through the eyes of Maddy Abulencia '09. Published March 27, 2007.

Catherine Mulhall '99 landed a job with PBS's NewsHour With Jim Lehrer straight out of Lewis & Clark. Now an associate producer for the program, she has traveled the country reporting stories and creating segments. "Every few weeks, I'm learning something completely new." Published March 27, 2007.

The U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association has awarded Division III All-Academic Team honors to Lewis & Clark's cross country teams. Tamma Carleton '09, who ran in the national championships, also earned All-Academic individual recognition. Published March 27, 2007.

The nation's oldest student-run symposium marks its 45th year with "The Struggle for Stability: Rethinking Approaches to Fragile States." Join scholars, government officials, and leading activists as they delve into controversial issues of global concern April 9 to 11. Published March 26, 2007.

Since 1982, the Student Academic Affairs Board (SAAB) has awarded over 850 grants totaling almost $1 million. The funds help students attend conferences, conduct research, bring scholars to campus, and more. SAAB alumni will present keynote addresses at a silver anniversary event for the organization. Published March 13, 2007.

Internationally renowned activist Dolores C. Huerta and award-winning author and scholar Mab Segrest delivered the keynote addresses for Lewis & Clark's 26th annual Gender Studies Symposium. The symposium explored issues surrounding gender, sexuality, and identity through performances, an art show, panel discussions, and other events, March 7-9. Published March 5, 2007.

He has devoted his career to teaching about the dangers of global warming and rallying support for policies aimed at averting environmental catastrophe. Meet Eban Goodstein, Lewis & Clark professor of economics and nationally recognized expert on the economic impact of global warming. Published February 20, 2007.

Join us as we share traditions and heritages that span the globe at the 42nd annual International Fair, March 3. Enjoy cultural displays, food, performances, and activities sponsored by the International Students of Lewis & Clark. Published February 20, 2007.

"I just spent seven hours in the library, studying for tomorrow's astronomy test." "This week, I lived at Starbucks." "We're hosting a lecture featuring an activist and author who will be discussing the environmental and human rights crisis in Myanmar." Real Life, through the eyes of nine students. Published January 19, 2007.

Her fifth-grade teacher believed she would grow up to solve the mystery of cold fusion. Now a junior majoring in physics and mathematics, this exceptional student is pursuing her scientific ambitions while exploring a range of other interests. Meet Rowena Held '08. Published January 19, 2007.

The Lewis & Clark women's soccer team has been presented with the Team Academic Award by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America. The team had an average GPA of 3.6, the highest of the 406 teams in NCAA's Division III and the fifth best in the country. Published January 19, 2007.

"This has been an awakening. I approach each day with a sense of purpose, and live my life with no regrets." Meet Vasila Higman '02, who volunteers with a unique community-based nonprofit she helped form to aid and comfort Gulf Coast hurricane survivors. Published January 19, 2007.

Flutist, fencer, science teaching assistant, magna cum laude graduate, and aspiring astrophysicist, she made a name for herself at Lewis & Clark. Meet Kasandra Jorgensen B.A. '06, winner of the 2006 Rena J. Ratte Award for outstanding scholarship. Published December 22, 2006.

"The end is in sight now, although I have to say I will miss astronomy...I have a newfound appreciation for parallaxes, coronas, galactic cannibalism, and the fact that we're all made of dead stars." Real Life, through the eyes of Alyssa Perkins '09. Published December 6, 2006.

It takes an exceptional blend of intellectual talent, personal integrity, a commitment to physical fitness, and the willingness to lead to be selected for the Dr. Robert B. Pamplin Jr. Society of Fellows. Read about the seven sophomores chosen this year. Published December 6, 2006.

As U.S. ambassador to Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea, he brings "the power to do good, the power to make a difference" to projects that promote democracy and protect the environment in these poverty-stricken nations. "You just try to do everything you possibly can." Meet Niels Marquardt '75. Published November 29, 2006.

For 25 years, Lewis & Clark students have dedicated a portion of their fees to research and discovery projects proposed by their peers. The program is managed by the Student Academic Affairs Board (SAAB), a body of the student government. Read about the 2006 SAAB grant recipients. Published November 29, 2006.

A senior consultant in the Gallup Organization’s San Francisco office, she helps client companies enhance financial performance by assessing and improving employee and customer engagement. Meet Kimberly Hansink '86, winner of the 2006 Pioneer Alumni Leadership Award. Published November 29, 2006.

"This coming weekend, I'm going to the coast to work on my marine biology project! Make sure to check in because I'll be wearing some spiffy (yes, spiffy) waders." Real Life, through the eyes of Ananda Ellis '09. Published November 9, 2006.

Their majors range from sociology/anthropology to chemistry to theatre. Meet the 18 undergraduate students selected this year to receive Mary Stuart Rogers Foundation scholarships for their outstanding achievements and qualities. Published October 27, 2006.

Devoted to improving human relations and overcoming prejudice, this award-winning author has traveled the nation as a speaker, poet, educator, and youth mentor. Meet the 2006 Distinguished Alumnus honoree, Jaiya John '89. Published October 27, 2006.

Lewis & Clark's Electric Car Club recently shared its vision with the Dow Jones Emerging Ventures Forum. The students want to revolutionize the way America travels by producing a vehicle that uses cheap, renewable energy and does not pollute the environment. Read more at the Lake Oswego Review. Published October 27, 2006.

Seniors Erin Currie, Jessica Minnier, and Sasha Storz recently received prestigious national awards that support the pursuit of careers in math, science, and other fields. Meet the scholars. Published October 27, 2006.

"We're getting into the final rehearsals for Tartuffe, and getting close to opening night! For me, the best part...is finally being able to show everyone what you've been working so hard on, and believe me, we have worked hard." Real Life, through the eyes of Matt Poole '08. Published October 27, 2006.

Lewis & Clark instrumentalists and singers offer a dazzling array of musical treats to mark the 11th anniversary of the James W. Rogers Professorship in Music. Learn more about the 2006 Rogers Concert, presented October 26. Published October 16, 2006.

Her credits include the movie The Right Stuff, TV series Commander in Chief, and guest appearances on CSI, Will & Grace, House, and Grey's Anatomy. Although she has a famous name, she believes her career wouldn't have been the same without Lewis & Clark. Meet Ever Carradine '96. Published October 6, 2006.

"I want to shake things up, contribute positive change, get better with age, and develop strong friendships with those around me." Meet Brandon Wiebe '09, the founder and president of the Lewis & Clark College cheese club. Published October 6, 2006.

One of Sri Lanka's youngest legislators, he currently serves as an opposition member of parliament and sits on two of the governing body's committees. Meet Sagala Ratnayaka '93, the Outstanding Young Alumnus Award recipient for 2006. Published October 6, 2006.

"My favorite class so far is actually the one with the most homework, Exploration and Discovery. Our discussions are great, not only because of the insight our professor provides but also because everyone is willing to participate. This is just what I wanted college classes to be like." Meet Lauren Morse. Published September 28, 2006.

Three members of the science faculty received large grants to fund training and interdisciplinary research for undergraduate students. They'll study subjects ranging from ribosomes to spider venom. Learn more. Published September 19, 2006.

Has American environmentalism lost its intellectual credibility and political effectiveness? The ninth annual Environmental Affairs Symposium, October 2-4, poses this question and suggests new strategies for the future. Published Sept. 19, 2006.

This year's Alumni Honors recipients include a Gallup Organization senior consultant, a member of Sri Lanka's parliament, an author and educator, and a beloved former L&C staff member. Learn more about Kimberly Hansink '86, Sagala Ratnayaka '93, Jaiya John '89, and the late Ray Warren '65, M.A.T. '71, our 2006 honorees. Published September 19, 2006.

Since his arrival in July, W. Houston Dougharty, new dean of students, is setting the stage for student success. "I want to help students and colleagues get the resources they need to create a really exciting and supportive learning environment." Published September 7, 2006.

A panel of experts will gather to discuss topics surrounding the U.S. Constitution and George W. Bush’s assertions of executive authority. This brown-bag talk is free and open to the public. Read more. Published September 7, 2006.

With 43 players, including 19 first-year students, the football team is eager for its home opener against Pomona on September 16. "I haven't seen this kind of enthusiasm since my freshman year," senior Brandon Zerr-Smith told The Oregonian. Read more about Pioneer Football. Published September 7, 2006

"The Role of Working Memory in the Allocation of Attention" and "Recognizing Foreign Threats" are just a sample of the brown-bag talks free and open to the public every Wednesday through September. Students and faculty will discuss their collaborate research and findings. Published July 26, 2006.

A Rhodes scholar, Laura Provinzino '98 went on from Lewis & Clark to Oxford University and Yale Law School. Throughout her education and career, Laura has focused on human rights issues. Meet Laura Provinzino '98. Published July 26, 2006.

Beginning in the fall, Lewis & Clark will offer a minor in ethnic studies. Elliott Young, director of the program, notes that "exploring how ethnic and racial identities have historically developed is crucial for understanding today's increasingly multicultural and interconnected world." Published June 29, 2006.

Brown-bag talks on topics from spider venom to river valley evolution to computer games are free and open to the public every Wednesday in July. Each summer nearly 40 students collaborate with faculty members as part of the John S. Rogers Science Research Program. Published June 29, 2006.

His credits include the movie School of Rock, TV series The Education of Max Bickford, soap opera One Life to Live, and he is a lifetime member of New York's celebrated Actors Studio. Meet Chris Stack '97. Published June 5, 2006

The rigors of college life can be exhausting. This summer take a yoga break. Intensive Yoga, a course offered in both summer sessions, relieves the stresses caused by demanding study schedules and teaches a better understanding of one's own body. Discover Summer Sessions at L&C. Published June 5, 2006.

A junior majoring in sociology and anthropology discovers the magic of the Ecuadorian jungle. Meet Sydney Linden '07. Published May 8, 2006.

Affectionately known by his students as "Tolsen," Associate Professor of Physics Thomas Olsen was named Teacher of the Year for the College of Arts and Sciences by the Dr. Robert B. Pamplin Jr. Society of Fellows. Published May 8, 2006.

Kitty Smith '09 set a new school record for women's steeplechase, and Kate Ross '06 flew past the competition with record-setting long and triple jumps. See all the results from the Northwest Conference Track and Field Championships. Published May 8, 2006.

She left a career in corporate publishing to teach poetry at Northwestern University in Chicago and recently received a $10,000 Rona Jaffe Foundation Writing Award for emerging women writers. Meet Averill Curdy '83. Published May 8, 2006

During the rest of the year, he teaches abnormal psychology. But this summer, Tom Schoeneman will explore the films of Alfred Hitchcock and Stanley Kubrick in his Perspectives in Film summer courses. As Professor Schoeneman warns his students, "We will have fun, or die trying." Discover Summer Sessions at L&C. Published April 27, 2006

Scholar, writer, and cartoonist Charles Johnson, whose book "Middle Passage" earned the National Book Award in 1990, will address graduates at the College of Arts and Sciences commencement on Sunday, May 7, at 10 a.m. Published April 27, 2006.

"I am trying to finish up my major courses, write a thesis, work, have some sort of social life, and truly be a dual-sport athlete for the first time while on Palatine Hill." Real Life, through the eyes of Nicole Kaupp. Published April 27, 2006.

Political scientist George F. Bishop examines how U.S. religion, politics, and public opinion intersect. Hear him discuss his groundbreaking work in a Civility in Politics lecture on April 20. Published April 19, 2006.

Professor Gil Seeley investigates the history of a place as it relates to music. This summer, understand other cultures in World Music and a vast array of other engaging courses. Discover Summer Sessions at L&C. Published April 14, 2006.

Showcasing the work of guest choreographers Minh Tran and Tahni Holt, student dancers enter the spiritual world of Southeast Asia and a love story/anthropological study/game show. Take in the dance performances from April 13 to 15. Published April 10, 2006.

During the annual Student Leadership and Service spring break trip, Lewis & Clark students helped rebuild New Orleans. Read about their experiences gutting houses in the Ninth Ward and their work on a "green" building project. Published April 3, 2006

"Fay and Chelsea asked me what an étude was, and I spent the next good hour talking about concert études, Chopin, Moszkowski, Liszt, Hanon, and piano performance practice in general. In high school it would have been strange, weird, or in the very least unusual to do this. Here, amongst friends, it is just part of life." Meet Ryan Lidster. Published March 30, 2006.

From April 10 to 12, Lewis & Clark's 44th annual International Affairs Symposium delves into issues surrounding religious, national, and global identities. Presenters include national and international scholars, journalists, and government officials. Published March 24, 2006.

Enjoy traditional hula, fire dancers, authentic island music, a buffet-style Hawaiian feast, and camaraderie at the annual student-run Lu'au on April 8. Say aloha to the Hawai'i Club. Published March 24, 2006.

"So I'm back into all my old haunts on campus. I'm back in the Manor House giving tours...I'm writing for the Pioneer Log...Besides all the writing about basketball for Dime magazine, I've been playing it too. I've teamed back up with the women's squad to help them prepare for games." Meet Aron Phillips. Published March 7, 2006.

Lewis & Clark swimmers set 13 school records and earned 13 all-conference designations in the Northwest Conference championships. And Matt Sellman, head swim coach, was named the Women's Coach of the Year. Read more about L&C swimmers. Published March 3, 2006.

"Nothing makes you want to save the world like spending time in the places that are still pretty." "I had a wicked time during my first shift at the co-op on Thursday night" "Beating a bag for an hour does make one feel lots better inside." Real Life, through the eyes of nine L&C students..

Join the campuswide Earth Day festivities and service project on March 20. Activities include the annual Evan T. Williams Memorial Tree Walk, an ivy pull, a feast of local organic foods, and a dance party at the Student Co-op. The Environmental Studies Program is sponsoring the events. Published March 17, 2006.

At the 25th annual Gender Studies Symposium on March 8-10, delve into a wide range of issues surrounding sexualities and identities. Take in readings, an art show, workshops, panels, performances, and keynote addresses by transgender activist Kate Bornstein and U.S. historian Estelle Freedman. Published February 26, 2006.

At the 41st annual International Fair on March 4, celebrate traditions and heritages that span the globe. Enjoy a day full of cultural displays, food, activities, and performances. Published February 26, 2006.

A New York Times sports columnist, a sociologist and economist, and a political scientist round out this spring's Civility in Politics Lecture Series. Sponsored in large part by a generous grant from the Arkay Foundation, the free lectures take place on March 14, March 21, and April 20. Published February 13, 2006.

In the first of four Civility in Politics lectures this spring, leading sociologist William Julius Wilson examines race and the social structures of urban neighborhoods. Hear him speak on February 28. Published February 13, 2006.

"Cheese is all about bringing the community together," says Brandon Wiebe '08, founder and president of Lewis & Clark's student-run cheese club. On February 21, the group will host the first Pacific Northwest Symposium on Cheese. Published February 13, 2006.

Environmental historian William Cronon seeks to understand the history of human interactions with the natural world: how we depend on ecosystems to sustain our material lives, how we modify our landscapes, and how our ideas of nature shape our relationships with the world. Attend this year's Arthur L. Throckmorton Memorial Lecture. Published February 1, 2006.

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