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The History of Incarceration Turned Inside-Out
In late April, 15 students from Lewis & Clark and 15 students from the Columbia River Correctional Institution performed an original theatre piece as the culmination of their Inside-Out history course, Crime and Punishment in the United States.
Hayes Elected New Chair of L&C’s Board of Trustees
Paula Hayes BS ’92, Lewis & Clark’s new board chair, is an entrepreneurial cosmetics chemist and founder and CEO of Hue Noir.
Faculty Provide Election Expertise to City of Gresham
Todd Lochner and Ellen Seljan of the political science department served as consultants to the City of Gresham’s Charter Review Committee. They focused mainly on city council elections, sharing their expertise on electoral systems and local political institutions.
Fulbright Winners Foster Connection Worldwide
As recipients of prestigious Fulbright awards, four members of the L&C community will work abroad as teachers and researchers next year: Grace Bird BA ’23 (Bulgaria), Caroline Gray BA ’17 (Kenya), Michael Mulrennan BA ’22 (Andorra), and Lucia Sheridan BA ’23 (Germany).
Neuroscience Scholar Wins College’s Highest Honor
Gila Winefeld BA ’23, a biochemistry and molecular biology major, received this spring’s Rena J. Ratte Award, the undergraduate college’s highest honor. Named for an esteemed professor, the award recognizes a senior whose abilities and commitment have combined to produce work of the highest distinction.
Family History as American History
Valerie White, L&C’s ombudsperson, shares her family’s history as Black abolitionists in an exhibit at Liberty Bell Center in Philadelphia and in an upcoming book.
Social Change Grants Drive Projects in Rwanda and Armenia
Amani Rene Pacifique, L&C’s 2022–23 Dallaire scholar, and Mikayel Kamendatyan BA ’24 have each been awarded $5,000 Nielson Social Change Innovation Grants. These grants will support social change projects in their home countries over the summer.
Festival of Scholars and Artists Highlights Student Achievement
On April 14, the undergraduate campus took a break from classes to enjoy the Festival of Scholars and Artists, an annual event that includes research discussions, poster sessions, live music and theatre performances, and much more.
ReUse Room Brings Thrift Shopping to Campus
The ReUse Room, L&C’s sustainable thrift shop, enables students to donate goods and shop for free clothes, housing and school supplies, shelf-stable food, and more!
Yoshiko Reynolds Named Teacher of the Year
Instructor in Japanese Yoshiko Reynolds is the 2023 Teacher of the Year.
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Can You Spot Skin Cancer? L&C Psychologists Bring Their Expertise to Public Health Campaign
In collaboration with Oregon Health & Science University and the University of Oregon, psychology professors Jerusha and Brian Detweiler-Bedell conduct research to help Oregonians identify and respond to the risk of melanoma.
Neuroscience Scholar Wins College’s Highest Honor
Gila Winefeld BA ’23, a biochemistry and molecular biology major, received this spring’s Rena J. Ratte Award, the undergraduate college’s highest honor. Named for an esteemed professor, the award recognizes a senior whose abilities and commitment have combined to produce work of the highest distinction.
Senior Speaker: Katrina Kuzmina BA ’23
Katrina Kuzmina BA ’23 will address graduates at the College of Arts and Sciences commencement on May 6.
Family History as American History
Valerie White, L&C’s ombudsperson, shares her family’s history as Black abolitionists in an exhibit at Liberty Bell Center in Philadelphia and in an upcoming book.
Hayes Elected New Chair of L&C’s Board of Trustees
Paula Hayes BS ’92, Lewis & Clark’s new board chair, is an entrepreneurial cosmetics chemist and founder and CEO of Hue Noir.