“Portland embraces peoples’ passions with encouragement. There is room for everyone here.”
Jason Kowalski BA ’24Vancouver, WashingtonWhen Jason isn’t busy studying as a double major in international affairs and art history, he’s learning flamenco guitar from an instructor whom he cites as an inspiration and mentor.More about Jason“I love the duality that Portland’s music scene offers—it can go from the floor-shaking concerts in big venues to neighborhood jazz in hole-in-the-wall restaurants.”
Mithila Tambe BA ’25Pune, MaharashtraInternational student Mithila keeps a packed schedule as a Ray Warren Symposium cochair, student worker at the mail room, and ceramics studio monitor.More about Mithila“I really love how many food trucks there are in Portland. It’s a great way to get a bite to eat without spending too much money.”
Cadyn Schenk-Turner BA ’26Charlotte, North CarolinaAlthough her academic focus is art history, Cadyn appreciates that L&C’s liberal arts model gives students a taste of everything.More about Cadyn“I really love Portland’s proximity to outdoor activities, particularly with Mount Hood being under an hour’s drive away! It offers beautiful hiking trails and year-round skiing.”
Emily Larabee BA ’25Anchorage, AlaskaEmily, a sociology and anthropology major and Hispanic studies minor, chose L&C because it offered the perfect blend of a small, supportive community with all the benefits of a metropolitan area.More about Emily“My favorite thing about living in Portland is how many unique places there are to visit. It’s like a never-ending playground!”
Whitney Maxfield BA ’25Riverton, UtahWhen Whitney isn’t busy studying for her biology major and data science minor, she is making the most of living on campus and being surrounded by friends and new people.More about Whitney
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Write Around Portland
To foster a greater sense of belonging among first-year students, L&C partnered with a local nonprofit to offer a series of writing workshops.
Making (Sound) Waves
L&C’s new Experimental Art Research (EAR) Forest is a space where professors, students, and visiting artists can create sound walks, auditory experiences, storytelling, musical compositions, and more!
Student-Faculty Collaboration in Action
A joint student-faculty research exhibition—which focuses on narratives of piracy, exploration, and criminality—is on display in Watzek Library until March 2024.
New Aspiring Educators Living-Learning Community
The new community, which launched this fall, supports undergraduates who are interested in education careers via L&C’s five-year BA/MAT Teacher Pathways program.
Student Wins Grant to Promote Mental Health in Rwanda
Rene Amani, L&C’s 2022-23 Dallaire Scholar, was awarded a Projects for Peace grant to help address the generational trauma of families in his home country of Rwanda.
Career Trek to Meta
L&C students recently traveled to Meta’s Seattle office to network with alumni and learn how they leveraged their liberal arts degree in their careers.