Archived Spotlights

National Recognition for Science Achievements

A recent $1.3 million grant from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute will strengthen Lewis & Clark’s efforts to recruit and train the next generation of scientists, many from underrepresented groups. Also this spring, three students were awarded prestigious Barry M. Goldwater scholarships to support their futures in the sciences.

International Affairs Symposium Features John Bolton

The 46th annual International Affairs Symposium included a debate between John Bolton, former U.S. representative to the United Nations, and Robert Krueger, former U.S. ambassador to Burundi. The two men discussed the costs and benefits associated with humanitarian intervention as part of the symposium’s focus on human security.One minute Excerpt (John Bolton)Five minute Excerpt (Robert Krueger)Listen to the entire Debate.

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.

Focusing the Nation: Past and Future

Focus the Nation’s inaugural year was marked by the biggest teach-in in history. More than 1,900 colleges and universities—including Lewis & Clark, home of the initiative—participated in efforts to combat climate change. Read more in Time and USA Today.

A Commitment to Global Service

A member of Phi Beta Kappa and a Rogers scholar, she has studied the relationship between prostitution and AIDS in Kenya, volunteered in an emergency room in Texas, and helped the homeless in Portland. Meet senior Casey Nelson.

Black History Month

Lewis & Clark began its celebration of Black History Month by hosting presentations by former U.S. Representative Harold Ford Jr. Upcoming events include an evening with acclaimed author Jamaica Kincaid on February 25. Learn more.

Caring for Women in Nicaragua

After winning a national grant competition, a group of Lewis & Clark graduates and students worked for a community-run health clinic in rural Nicaragua last summer. Read more about their goal of helping those most vulnerable to the effects of violence and inequity.

Understanding Long-Term Memory

Professors Janis Lochner and Bethe Scalettar are studying neural proteins to learn more about how the brain retains memories for long periods. Their work is earning institutional recognition and could contribute to treatments for neurological diseases like Alzheimer’s. Read more in the Chronicle.

Focus the Nation

With events at more than 1,500 colleges and universities, Focus the Nation seeks to rally young voters in all 50 states to pursue solutions to global warming. Learn more about the plans for January 31 and beyond:

Read an interview with Eban Goodstein, the organization’s project director, in the Oregonian.
See the Focus the Nation events at Lewis & Clark.
Read about more plans for the program in the Christian Science Monitor.
Learn about the role of Lewis & Clark, the program’s host institution.

Keen Leadership

Led by president Kirk Richardson B.S. ’75, Portland-based Keen Footwear is influencing how businesses look at corporate responsibility. The profitable outdoor shoe company has gained national attention for focusing on consumers’ lives and finding new ways to address community and environmental issues. Read more in the Chronicle.

Indigenous Ways of Knowing the World

The Treaty of Indigenous Nations, signed last summer, created an alliance among native peoples around the world. Se-ah-dom Edmo explains how the treaty may protect resources and discusses the environmental aspects of Lewis & Clark’s Indigenous Ways of Knowing Program, which she coordinates. Read more in Sustainable Life.

Student Wins American Innovation Contest

Senior Adan Vielma’s exploration of how federally funded research has transformed American life took first place this fall in a national video contest. The Task Force on the Future of American Innovation awarded him a scholarship, a trip to Washington, D.C., and a featured spot for his video on YouTube. Read more and watch the video.

Law Student Advocates for Democracy

Saba Ahmed was raised to be wary of politics. Nonetheless, she plans to travel to her native Pakistan in January to help monitor elections, meet with opposition leaders, and perhaps talk with President Pervez Musharraf himself. “The country is only going to improve when people from outside the country go back and help.” Read more in the Oregonian.

Relaying the Green Message

Lewis & Clark senior David Norse is raising awareness about Focus the Nation, an initiative to discuss global warming solutions nationwide. Some 100 college students participated in the Green Torch Relay to the state capitol to invite political leaders to take part in the project, which culminates January 31. Learn more.

Shaping Global Health Policy

Senior Clare Rosenfeld was instrumental in the campaign that resulted in U.N. World Diabetes Day, observed November 14. The chemistry and international affairs major is working on more large-scale strategies for bringing the epidemic under control. Learn about Rosenfeld’s international advocacy. Read More.

Undergraduate Makes Scientific Discovery

Researching in a Lewis & Clark lab, Rebecca Duncan B.A. ’06 made a discovery: certain spiders have tiny hair structures with adhesive properties. Her published findings, which may lead to a wide variety of practical applications, are attracting the attention of the international scientific community. Read More.

Assistant Professor of Communication Mitch Reyes is helping teens bring historically significant people of color back into public memory. Students from Lewis & Clark College and a Portland high school are teaming up to uncover these lost stories. Learn more.

Robert H. Klonoff, a leading legal scholar who has argued numerous cases before the U.S. Supreme Court, became dean of Lewis & Clark Law School this July. A Portland native whose work has had a national impact, he plans to show off the law school's many strengths while taking it to new heights. Learn more.

He began his art history career by changing how people in New York thought about sculpture. As director of the Denver Art Museum, he led the way again, coordinating the creation of a building that has been a sensation throughout the Rocky Mountain region. Meet Lewis Sharp B.A. '65.

Since opening in fall 2006, the law school's Small Business Legal Clinic has assisted more than 50 low-income businesses with legal services. Learn more about this unique partnership that includes city government, a chamber of commerce, businesses, and major law firms. Read More.

Lewis & Clark's John F. Callahan and his former student Adam Bradley are playing a vital role in the work of the late Ralph Ellison, author of Invisible Man. Read about their efforts in this Washington Post article.

During summer brown-bag talks, student scientists explain how biochemistry affects memory, new food sources may help endangered butterflies, and galaxies evolve. Each summer nearly 40 students collaborate with faculty members as part of the John S. Rogers Science Research Program. Published June 28, 2007.

Summer sessions are in full swing at the undergraduate, law, and graduate schools, but there's still time to register for upcoming classes. You can also take advantage of free activities on campus such as noontime science talks, outdoor concerts, and recreational volleyball and croquet. Find out more. Published June 20, 2007.

"He's a gifted teacher with a passion for sharing his knowledge," says Interim Dean Lydia Loren of John R. Kroger, who has won his second Leo Levenson Award. Meet the associate professor of law voted best instructor by two graduating classes. Published June 18, 2007.

The first African American woman to attend the University of Mississippi, Verna Bailey M.Ed. '79 is now the principal of Beaverton's Montclair Elementary. Each day she welcomes her nearly 340 students individually and encourages them to excel. Published June 5, 2007.

Michele A. Roberts, one of the most highly regarded trial lawyers in Washington, D.C., and an adjunct faculty member at Harvard Law School, will speak at the Lewis & Clark Law School commencement on Saturday, May 26. Published May 22, 2007.

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 May 7, 2007.

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. Published May 7, 2007.

Author, early childhood education researcher, and the only teacher ever to win a MacArthur Foundation "genius" grant, Vivian Gussin Paley will address the College of Arts and Sciences' 135th commencement on Sunday, May 6. Published May 1, 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 B.A. '06, who studied international affairs at Lewis & Clark. Read the story in the Washington Post. Published April 20, 2007.

Assistant Professor of Education Kasi Fuller instructs Lewis & Clark students how to be world-class teachers. Recently, she coached another group of learners: a team of seventh-grade technology prodigies. Read the Oregonian account of how the junior engineers came away with the Lego League World Festival's top prize. Published April 18, 2007.

Valerie Caproni, chief counsel of the FBI, is one of 15 legal experts from around the United States who will speak about domestic security and war crimes at the Law School's Law Review Symposium on April 20. Published April 12, 2007.

At the Law School's Small Business Legal Clinic, Maggie Finnerty helps local start-ups navigate the legal process and mentors future lawyers. Her efforts are being recognized by the Portland Business Journal, which has named Finnerty one of its "Forty Under 40." Published April 9, 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 April 9, 2007.

"I think there’s a certain kind of magic that comes when you get to see something that nobody else really does," says Hillary Esdaile '07. The avid birdwatcher's art project, a flock of magpie sculptures, will be on display at the Senior Art Exhibition beginning April 5. Read more in the Tigard Times. Published April 5, 2007.

Lewis & Clark law student Charles Neal has been the driving force behind a project to honor York, the lone African American on the Lewis and Clark Expedition, with a permanent memorial on campus. Read more about the project at OregonLive.com and in this Oregonian editorial. Published March 29, 2007.

Lewis & Clark students helped to restore New Orleans during the annual Student Leadership and Service spring break trip. Read about their experiences gutting houses in the Ninth Ward. Published March 28, 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.

He's convicted a New York Mafia boss, participated in the search for domestic terror cells, and indicted more than a half dozen Enron executives. Now he teaches criminal law and jurisprudence at Lewis & Clark Law School. Meet John Kroger, associate professor of law. Published March 19, 2007.

Since 1982, the Student Academic Affairs Board (SAAB) has awarded over 850 grants totaling almost $1 million. The funds help undergraduates 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.

First-year student Mahmoud Khan has helped Mercy Corps establish IT systems in challenging and dangerous locations throughout the world. Denied a college education in his native Afghanistan, Khan is now pursuing a computer science degree at Lewis & Clark. Published March 6, 2007.

Assistant Professor Greta Binford and her research on spiders are featured on a National Public Radio program and in an extensive profile in the New Yorker. A member of the Department of Biology and the recipient of a major National Science Foundation grant, Binford studies the venom of some of the world's deadliest spiders. Listen to the NPR interview. Published March 1, 2007.

More than half our College of Arts and Sciences students participate in an overseas study program and 115 current undergraduates come from outside the United States. Join us as we gather to share traditions and heritages that span the globe at the 42nd annual International Fair, March 3. Published February 28, 2007.

Jamie Washington, nationally known speaker, noted diversity leadership trainer, and award-winning educator, delivers an address on February 28 as part of Lewis & Clark's Black History Month Speaker Series. Join us for "We're All in This Together: Coalition Building Across Difference," the last presentation in the series. Published February 27, 2007.

William Stafford was poet laureate of Oregon, a Lewis & Clark professor for 30 years, and the author of 60 books of poetry and prose. His work as a peace-builder is honored in the annual William Stafford Symposium, held March 2-4. Published February 23, 2007.

Exemplified by the success of the men's basketball team as co-champions of the Northwest Conference, Pioneer athletics are enjoying a resurgence. Stepped-up recruiting and a holistic approach to admissions are revitalizing the program. Read more at OregonLive.com. Published February 22, 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 February 20, 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.

Internationally renowned scholar and author Kwame Anthony Appiah delivers an address on February 26 as part of Lewis & Clark's Black History Month Speaker Series. Join us as we host acclaimed speakers throughout February. Published February 14, 2007.

Lewis & Clark's Pacific Environmental Advocacy Center is one of America's most successful legal clinics, according to National Jurist magazine. The publication highlights the key roles students have played in recent legal victories. Published February 12, 2007.

Award-winning author, acclaimed historian, and leading African American studies scholar Robin D.G. Kelley delivers an address on February 13 as part of Lewis & Clark's Black History Month Speaker Series. Join us as we host nationally renowned speakers throughout February. Published February 9, 2007.

Award-winning activist and author Rebecca Walker, named one of the most influential future leaders of America by Time magazine, leads off Lewis & Clark's Black History Month Speaker Series with an address February 8. Join us as we host nationally renowned speakers throughout the month. Published February 5, 2007.

The Lewis & Clark women's soccer team has won 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. Read more at OregonLive.com. Published January 31, 2007.

Praised by the Oregonian's D.K. Row as "inspiring and humbling," the Hoffman Gallery of Contemporary Art exhibition Unembedded offers an unflinching look at Iraq through the eyes of independent photojournalists. The show runs through March 18. Read more at OregonLive.com. Published January 19, 2007.

As a summer intern at the Oregon Natural Desert Association, she worked to prevent overgrazing, became familiar with environmental statutes, and learned how to become an effective public interest attorney. Meet Natasha Bellis '08, recipient of a Public Interest Law Project stipend. Published January 19, 2007.

The Ray Warren Multicultural Symposium strives to increase awareness of cultural history, ethnic identity, and social issues affecting minority communities. Join us January 31 through February 2 for addresses, performances, discussions, and workshops focusing on these issues. Published January 19, 2007.

Honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. by joining Lewis & Clark for a day of service on January 15. Volunteer opportunities range from weatherizing homes for the JOIN Housing Project to moving books at Roosevelt High School to assisting families through the Housing Authority of Portland. Published January 5, 2006.

Robert H. Klonoff, a leading legal scholar and professor at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law, has been selected as the new dean of Lewis & Clark Law School. Klonoff, who has argued numerous high-profile cases before the U.S. Supreme Court and is deeply committed to community service, will begin as dean on July 1. Published January 2, 2007.

The newly passed United Nations resolution recognizing diabetes as a global threat and urging governments to actively fight the disease was codrafted by junior Clare Rosenfeld, a Pamplin fellow. Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age 7, Rosenfeld has spoken around the world about the condition. Learn more. Published December 22, 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 B.A. '75. Published December 22, 2006.

As president of Try/on Life Community Farm's board of directors, she helped raise $1.6 million to stop development on a site not far from Lewis & Clark Law School. The seven-acre farm is now home to a sustainability education center and "ecovillage." Meet Brenna Bell B.A. '97, J.D. '01. Published December 22, 2006.

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.

"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 December 1, 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.

Winner of the 2003 Oregon Book Award for The Play of Light and Dark, an autobiographical collection of poetry, she shares her passion for words with her high school students. Meet Rita Ott Ramstad M.A.T. '98. Published November 29, 2006.

As a summer intern at the University of Namibia, she researched international trade law and related human rights issues. To cap it off, she made a presentation to African government officials participating in a World Trade Organization course. Meet Manasi Kumar J.D. '08, recipient of a Public Interest Law Project stipend. Published November 29, 2006.

After a three-year national tour, "The Literature of the Lewis and Clark Expedition" returns to the College. The exhibition's rare books, maps, Indian artifacts, expedition narratives, and other items are on view at the Aubrey R. Watzek Library through December 15. Published November 29, 2006.

Geology students in one of Associate Professor Liz Safran's classes recently traveled to Eastern Oregon to examine landslides and use spatial analysis software in the field. Their work is helping to unravel the mysteries of how the region's landscapes evolve. Published November 6, 2006.

They have achieved outstanding academic success and demonstrated leadership, dedication, integrity, compassion, sensitivity, and self-discipline. Meet this year's 24 Mary Stuart Rogers Foundation scholarship recipients. Published October 31, 2006.

Intense and colorful, his work conjures up impressions of galaxies and psychedelic spider webs. The paintings and drawings of award-winning artist Michael Knutson will be on view at the Ronna and Eric Hoffman Gallery of Contemporary Art through December 10. Published October 27, 2006.

Alumni converge to share their career experience with students, attend classes, and enjoy autumn on campus during the second annual Albany Week, October 30 through November 2. 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 23, 2006.

The Law School's Small Business Legal Clinic offers transactional services to local businesses while also providing hands-on experiences for students. The clinic opened in downtown in September. Published October 16, 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.

This year's Alumni Honors recipients for the College of Arts and Sciences 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. Meet our 2006 honorees. Published October 9, 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 October 6, 2006.

"Howler monkeys greeted us from the trees, giant butterflies careened around us, and a deadly fer-de-lance lay coiled just off the path." Elizabeth Goodrich M.A. '07 describes the "pure life" she glimpsed while on the Graduate School's interdisciplinary Core Program trip to Costa Rica. Learn more. Published October 5, 2006.

Kevin Cassidy J.D. '02 and Andrea Steward J.D. '01 have received the Department of Justice's highest honor, the John Marshall Award, for excellence in legal performance. Learn more about their efforts to enforce environmental and worker safety laws. Published October 2, 2006.

How do we measure the intrinsic value of animals? Leading animal law experts explore this question and discuss cutting-edge issues in animal law October 13-15 at the 14th annual Animal Law Conference, hosted by the Law School's Student Animal Legal Defense Fund and the National Center for Animal Law. Published October 2, 2006.

Alejandra Favela, assistant professor of education, leads an in-depth discussion of Oregon's immigration issues October 5. Sponsored by the Graduate School's Oregon Center for Inquiry and Social Innovation, this free event is part of the Missing Pieces and Whole Stories conversation series. Published October 2, 2006.

From class gatherings to the tailgate extravaganza to an evening of jazz with Dan Balmer B.A. ’80, Alumni Weekend is a chance to reconnect, renew, and enjoy the College all over again. Join the College of Arts and Sciences October 5-8. 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.

Made up of students, faculty, staff, and alumni, the Planning Task Force recently delivered its report to the Board of Trustees. With 34 recommendations and a response from President Hochstettler, the final report details the College's core values and strategic goals. Published Sept. 18, 2006.

Where is America's retirement policy headed? The Law School's 12th annual Business Law Forum brings experts together to focus on tax, labor, and employment issues that become more pressing as baby boomers enter retirement. Published Sept. 15, 2006.

Spend a Saturday delving into the archives of William Stafford. This day of directed writing is part of a continuing workshop focused on Stafford's life of constant creation. Read about Stafford Studies. Published September 13, 2006.

In his commentary in the August 30 issue of the Washington Post, Tom Hochstettler responds to a Spellings Commission proposal to track students as they pursue varied paths through higher education and into the workforce. Read what he has to say. (PDF) Published August 30, 2006.

Join American humorist and New Yorker essayist Ian Frazier for a wry retrospective on the Lewis and Clark Expedition on September 30. Frazier caps the College's bicentennial symposium with his talk, "There Went the Neighborhood: The American West Since Lewis and Clark."

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 12, 2006.

To mark the anniversary of September 11, Lewis & Clark College is opening doors for individual reflection and will gather to discuss how our legal world has changed in response to the attacks. Join us. Published Sept. 11, 2006

Featured at the Hoffman Gallery is the work of six renowned artists who document contemporary life with collections of objects and experiences. The exhibition includes presentations by the artists in September and October. Published Sept. 8, 2006.

Robert Glennon, Natural Resources Law Institute Distinguished Visitor, will speak about the environmental consequences of groundwater pumping at a public lecture on September 14. He is Morris K. Udall Professor of Law and Public Policy in the Rogers College of Law at the University of Arizona. Published Sept. 8, 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 1, 2006.

With 43 players, including 19 first-year students, the football team is eager to start its season at Occidental on September 9. "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 August 25, 2006

The Classroom Law Project aims to create informed and active citizens by offering elementary, middle, and high school students a chance to work with educators, lawyers, and civic leaders. Program Director Barbara Rost J.D. '84 heads the effort to "engage and empower kids to succeed." Find out more. Published June 30, 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 June 30, 2006.

The Graduate School's Summer Theatre Institute provides a forum for educators, community leaders, and young adults to focus on drama and theatre as a tool for inquiry and exploration of social issues and more. Published June 30, 2006

To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Oregon State Library, the Oregon Cultural Heritage Commission compiled a list of 100 books that exemplify the best of the state’s rich literary heritage. Authors with ties to Lewis & Clark College are well represented. Published June 5, 2006.

She paints with photographic precision on unusual surfaces such as slate, wood, and fabric. The Oregon Ballet Theatre has commissioned her work, and she recently received the first Kimberly Gales Emerging Talent Scholarship award. Meet Becca Bernstein '00. Published June 1, 2006.

Anita Ušacka, a judge on the International Criminal Court, will address graduates at the Law School commencement on Saturday, May 27, at 11 a.m. Published May 18, 2006.

Grants from the Department of Education and the Ford Foundation are helping the Graduate School develop curricula and train American Indians as teachers and educational administrators. Learn more. Published May 8, 2006.

Campus will be abuzz with activity. Join us when the weather's warm and take a wide variety of classes from the College of Arts and Sciences, the Graduate School of Education and Counseling, or the Law School. Discover Summer at Lewis & Clark. Published Spring 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.

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 May 2, 2006.

"I dominated the library with intense studying and work all morning." "As I was walking to lunch, I happened upon a band playing on the lawn." "The class finally took a trip to the Tower of London. I can't believe so many people's heads were chopped off there!" Real Life, through the eyes of nine L&C students. Published April 14, 2006.

After eight years as country director for CARE International, Paul Barker '71, M.A.T. '81 believes sustainable peace will come only through critical engagement with societal, cultural, and historical issues. Published April 10, 2006.

Greg Hermann, assistant professor of biology, has more than a hundred worm families stashed in his freezer. These specimens are a vital source for research and for teaching students how a multicellular animal develops, functions, and mutates. Read more about Hermann's research. Published April 10, 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 April 5, 2006.

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

Lewis & Clark Law School hosts the annual Joyce Ann Harpole Awards Presentation on April 4. Awards are given to an attorney and a student who manage to balance the law with family and community life. This year the Honorable Ellen F. Rosenblum will be the guest speaker. Published March 24, 2006

An exhibition commemorating the 45th anniversary of the publication of Black Like Me is on view at Watzek Library through June 15. Jerry Harp, visiting assistant professor of English and exhibit curator, will explore John Howard Griffin's work in a presentation on April 6. Published March 17, 2006.

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.

"Greetings from London! I still can't believe I'm here." When she's not volunteering for St. Agnes Church, she's visiting historic sites, enjoying theater productions, and taking in British culture. Real Life, through the eyes of Melissa Saulog. Published March 7, 2006.

The 40th annual conference of the National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts, coorganized by Assistant Professor of Art Ted Vogel, will gather thousands of ceramists and educators in Portland March 8-11. In conjunction, works will be on exhibit at multiple campus locations, including the Hoffman Gallery. Published March 3, 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.

Ten Thousand Villages strives to improve the livelihoods of people in developing countries. On March 2, as part of the Graduate School's Missing Pieces and Whole Stories Conversation Series, Gabrielle Capone will speak about the mission of Ten Thousand Villages and some of the hundreds of artisans it supports throughout the world. Published February 26, 2006.

Third-year law students Luke Jones and Jed Tomkins garnered first prize for Best Written Submission at the National Law Student Tax Challenge in San Diego. "We're thrilled with this win," says Jack Bogdanski, professor of law. "It acknowledges the excellence of the tax law program at Lewis & Clark." Published February 13, 2006.

John R. Howard Hall has received the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) gold certification for environmentally friendly design by the U.S. Green Building Council. The 50,000-square-foot academic building is the latest example of Lewis & Clark's commitment to sustainable building practices. Published January 30, 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 January 30, 2006.

The Public Interest Law Project auction raises funds to support public interest work. Last year's PILP auction netted more than $82,000 and funded 18 summer stipends, one of which allowed a student to assist tsunami victims on behalf of the Centre for Environmental Justice. Join us for this year's auction on February 25. Published January 30, 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 the Throckmorton Lecture. Published February 2, 2006.

A leading public intellectual, bell hooks believes that race, gender, sex, class, and sexual orientation are inextricably interconnected. Further, positive social change requires confronting them as a whole. On February 1, hear bell hooks speak. Published January 17, 2006.

On January 16, Lewis & Clark will celebrate the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Exploring a theme of "Reflection, Commitment, and Action: A Vision for Change," events will include a performance, readings, music, and a candlelight vigil. View event details. Published January 3, 2006.

Through 2006, Lewis & Clark College is commemorating the expedition of Lewis and Clark to the West with symposia, exhibits, conferences, and special events. TheJourneyContinues.org.

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