Events

Past Events

July 21, 2014

Stafford Studies

Northwest Writing Institute
Monday-Friday, July 21-25, 2014 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
April 12, 2014

A Musical Tribute to William Stafford

All are invited to a brief musical tribute to William Stafford featuring musical settings of four of Stafford’s poems composed by Lewis & Clark music faculty and students.This event is is FREE, open to the public and presented as part of the William Stafford Centennial celebration at Lewis & Clark.

March 24, 2014

William Stafford Campus Walk

The William Stafford Campus Walk is a special exhibit to celebrate the life of William Stafford (1914-1993), who taught at Lewis & Clark for nearly 30 years. The walk includes nine placards placed around campus, each with a William Stafford Poem, and a note about significance of the location.
until 12:00am on March 24
March 23, 2014

William Stafford Campus Walk

The William Stafford Campus Walk is a special exhibit to celebrate the life of William Stafford (1914-1993), who taught at Lewis & Clark for nearly 30 years. The walk includes nine placards placed around campus, each with a William Stafford Poem, and a note about significance of the location.
until March 24
March 22, 2014

William Stafford Campus Walk

The William Stafford Campus Walk is a special exhibit to celebrate the life of William Stafford (1914-1993), who taught at Lewis & Clark for nearly 30 years. The walk includes nine placards placed around campus, each with a William Stafford Poem, and a note about significance of the location.
until March 24
March 21, 2014

William Stafford Campus Walk

The William Stafford Campus Walk is a special exhibit to celebrate the life of William Stafford (1914-1993), who taught at Lewis & Clark for nearly 30 years. The walk includes nine placards placed around campus, each with a William Stafford Poem, and a note about significance of the location.
until March 24
March 20, 2014

William Stafford Campus Walk

The William Stafford Campus Walk is a special exhibit to celebrate the life of William Stafford (1914-1993), who taught at Lewis & Clark for nearly 30 years. The walk includes nine placards placed around campus, each with a William Stafford Poem, and a note about significance of the location.
until March 24
March 19, 2014

William Stafford Campus Walk

The William Stafford Campus Walk is a special exhibit to celebrate the life of William Stafford (1914-1993), who taught at Lewis & Clark for nearly 30 years. The walk includes nine placards placed around campus, each with a William Stafford Poem, and a note about significance of the location.
until March 24
March 18, 2014

William Stafford Campus Walk

The William Stafford Campus Walk is a special exhibit to celebrate the life of William Stafford (1914-1993), who taught at Lewis & Clark for nearly 30 years. The walk includes nine placards placed around campus, each with a William Stafford Poem, and a note about significance of the location.
until March 24
March 17, 2014

William Stafford Campus Walk

The William Stafford Campus Walk is a special exhibit to celebrate the life of William Stafford (1914-1993), who taught at Lewis & Clark for nearly 30 years. The walk includes nine placards placed around campus, each with a William Stafford Poem, and a note about significance of the location.
until March 24

Past Events

May 18th, 2013

  • William Stafford won the National Book Award in 1963 and served as Poet Laureate from 1971-72.
    Daily Writing in the Spirit of William Stafford
    In this workshop, we will feed on examples from the daily writing of William Stafford, and practice in the spirit of his work. Offered through the Northwest Writing Institute. Instructor: Kim Stafford

May 19th, 2013

  • William Stafford won the National Book Award in 1963 and served as Poet Laureate from 1971-72.
    Daily Writing in the Spirit of William Stafford
    In this workshop, we will feed on examples from the daily writing of William Stafford, and practice in the spirit of his work. Offered through the Northwest Writing Institute. Instructor: Kim Stafford

July 15th, 2013

  • William Stafford
    (NWI) Stafford Studies
    This weeklong course consists of reading, writing, discussion, and special projects growing from the poetry and prose of William Stafford. Using the resources of published books and the William Stafford Archives, participants will practice inquiry into Stafford’s approach to writing, thinking, teaching, and witness for reconciliation, and from this inquiry develop their own approaches to writing, teaching, and witness. Offered through the Northwest Writing Institute. Instructor: Kim Stafford

July 16th, 2013

  • William Stafford
    (NWI) Stafford Studies
    This weeklong course consists of reading, writing, discussion, and special projects growing from the poetry and prose of William Stafford. Using the resources of published books and the William Stafford Archives, participants will practice inquiry into Stafford’s approach to writing, thinking, teaching, and witness for reconciliation, and from this inquiry develop their own approaches to writing, teaching, and witness. Offered through the Northwest Writing Institute. Instructor: Kim Stafford

July 17th, 2013

  • William Stafford
    (NWI) Stafford Studies
    This weeklong course consists of reading, writing, discussion, and special projects growing from the poetry and prose of William Stafford. Using the resources of published books and the William Stafford Archives, participants will practice inquiry into Stafford’s approach to writing, thinking, teaching, and witness for reconciliation, and from this inquiry develop their own approaches to writing, teaching, and witness. Offered through the Northwest Writing Institute. Instructor: Kim Stafford

July 18th, 2013

  • William Stafford
    (NWI) Stafford Studies
    This weeklong course consists of reading, writing, discussion, and special projects growing from the poetry and prose of William Stafford. Using the resources of published books and the William Stafford Archives, participants will practice inquiry into Stafford’s approach to writing, thinking, teaching, and witness for reconciliation, and from this inquiry develop their own approaches to writing, teaching, and witness. Offered through the Northwest Writing Institute. Instructor: Kim Stafford

July 19th, 2013

  • William Stafford
    (NWI) Stafford Studies
    This weeklong course consists of reading, writing, discussion, and special projects growing from the poetry and prose of William Stafford. Using the resources of published books and the William Stafford Archives, participants will practice inquiry into Stafford’s approach to writing, thinking, teaching, and witness for reconciliation, and from this inquiry develop their own approaches to writing, teaching, and witness. Offered through the Northwest Writing Institute. Instructor: Kim Stafford

November 19th, 2013

December 7th, 2013

December 8th, 2013

January 1st, 2014

  • Publication of “We Belong in History”
    In 2012 - 2013, PSU’s Ooligan Press held a statewide writing competition for seventh through twelfth graders as a response to Stafford’s work, and will publish a collection of the winning poems and essays - “We Belong in History” - in January 2014.

January 22nd, 2014

  • Learning How to Live: Exploring the Imperatives in William Stafford’s Work
    Deeply inspired by philosophers, William Stafford often used poetry to teach us how to live: “Your job is to find what the world is trying to be.” In celebration of the Stafford Centennial, this Literary Arts seminar will explore the imperatives in Stafford’s work, the rich legacy he has bequeathed to help us on our journey. Together we will remember and discover: “we must find something forgotten by everyone alive.”

January 23rd, 2014

  • Learning How to Live: Exploring the Imperatives in William Stafford’s Work
    Deeply inspired by philosophers, William Stafford often used poetry to teach us how to live: “Your job is to find what the world is trying to be.” In celebration of the Stafford Centennial, this Literary Arts seminar will explore the imperatives in Stafford’s work, the rich legacy he has bequeathed to help us on our journey. Together we will remember and discover: “we must find something forgotten by everyone alive.”

January 24th, 2014

  • Learning How to Live: Exploring the Imperatives in William Stafford’s Work
    Deeply inspired by philosophers, William Stafford often used poetry to teach us how to live: “Your job is to find what the world is trying to be.” In celebration of the Stafford Centennial, this Literary Arts seminar will explore the imperatives in Stafford’s work, the rich legacy he has bequeathed to help us on our journey. Together we will remember and discover: “we must find something forgotten by everyone alive.”

January 25th, 2014

  • Learning How to Live: Exploring the Imperatives in William Stafford’s Work
    Deeply inspired by philosophers, William Stafford often used poetry to teach us how to live: “Your job is to find what the world is trying to be.” In celebration of the Stafford Centennial, this Literary Arts seminar will explore the imperatives in Stafford’s work, the rich legacy he has bequeathed to help us on our journey. Together we will remember and discover: “we must find something forgotten by everyone alive.”

January 26th, 2014

  • Learning How to Live: Exploring the Imperatives in William Stafford’s Work
    Deeply inspired by philosophers, William Stafford often used poetry to teach us how to live: “Your job is to find what the world is trying to be.” In celebration of the Stafford Centennial, this Literary Arts seminar will explore the imperatives in Stafford’s work, the rich legacy he has bequeathed to help us on our journey. Together we will remember and discover: “we must find something forgotten by everyone alive.”

January 27th, 2014

  • Learning How to Live: Exploring the Imperatives in William Stafford’s Work
    Deeply inspired by philosophers, William Stafford often used poetry to teach us how to live: “Your job is to find what the world is trying to be.” In celebration of the Stafford Centennial, this Literary Arts seminar will explore the imperatives in Stafford’s work, the rich legacy he has bequeathed to help us on our journey. Together we will remember and discover: “we must find something forgotten by everyone alive.”

January 28th, 2014

  • Learning How to Live: Exploring the Imperatives in William Stafford’s Work
    Deeply inspired by philosophers, William Stafford often used poetry to teach us how to live: “Your job is to find what the world is trying to be.” In celebration of the Stafford Centennial, this Literary Arts seminar will explore the imperatives in Stafford’s work, the rich legacy he has bequeathed to help us on our journey. Together we will remember and discover: “we must find something forgotten by everyone alive.”

January 29th, 2014

  • Learning How to Live: Exploring the Imperatives in William Stafford’s Work
    Deeply inspired by philosophers, William Stafford often used poetry to teach us how to live: “Your job is to find what the world is trying to be.” In celebration of the Stafford Centennial, this Literary Arts seminar will explore the imperatives in Stafford’s work, the rich legacy he has bequeathed to help us on our journey. Together we will remember and discover: “we must find something forgotten by everyone alive.”

January 30th, 2014

  • Learning How to Live: Exploring the Imperatives in William Stafford’s Work
    Deeply inspired by philosophers, William Stafford often used poetry to teach us how to live: “Your job is to find what the world is trying to be.” In celebration of the Stafford Centennial, this Literary Arts seminar will explore the imperatives in Stafford’s work, the rich legacy he has bequeathed to help us on our journey. Together we will remember and discover: “we must find something forgotten by everyone alive.”

January 31st, 2014

  • Learning How to Live: Exploring the Imperatives in William Stafford’s Work
    Deeply inspired by philosophers, William Stafford often used poetry to teach us how to live: “Your job is to find what the world is trying to be.” In celebration of the Stafford Centennial, this Literary Arts seminar will explore the imperatives in Stafford’s work, the rich legacy he has bequeathed to help us on our journey. Together we will remember and discover: “we must find something forgotten by everyone alive.”

February 1st, 2014

  • Learning How to Live: Exploring the Imperatives in William Stafford’s Work
    Deeply inspired by philosophers, William Stafford often used poetry to teach us how to live: “Your job is to find what the world is trying to be.” In celebration of the Stafford Centennial, this Literary Arts seminar will explore the imperatives in Stafford’s work, the rich legacy he has bequeathed to help us on our journey. Together we will remember and discover: “we must find something forgotten by everyone alive.”

February 2nd, 2014

  • Learning How to Live: Exploring the Imperatives in William Stafford’s Work
    Deeply inspired by philosophers, William Stafford often used poetry to teach us how to live: “Your job is to find what the world is trying to be.” In celebration of the Stafford Centennial, this Literary Arts seminar will explore the imperatives in Stafford’s work, the rich legacy he has bequeathed to help us on our journey. Together we will remember and discover: “we must find something forgotten by everyone alive.”

February 3rd, 2014

  • Learning How to Live: Exploring the Imperatives in William Stafford’s Work
    Deeply inspired by philosophers, William Stafford often used poetry to teach us how to live: “Your job is to find what the world is trying to be.” In celebration of the Stafford Centennial, this Literary Arts seminar will explore the imperatives in Stafford’s work, the rich legacy he has bequeathed to help us on our journey. Together we will remember and discover: “we must find something forgotten by everyone alive.”
  • William Stafford Centennial Symposium: Student Art Collection
    This collection of art is just one part of Lewis & Clark College’s centennial celebration for our late poet laureate professor, William Stafford.  In this show, nine selected LC artists respond to and visually converse with a Stafford poem of their choosing.  The show will move on Friday, February 7th to the Newmark Theatre in downtown Portland as a part of the symposium’s kick off event. On Saturday, February 8th, the show will move to the symposium location in Albany. Please join us in celebrating this great poet!

February 4th, 2014

  • Learning How to Live: Exploring the Imperatives in William Stafford’s Work
    Deeply inspired by philosophers, William Stafford often used poetry to teach us how to live: “Your job is to find what the world is trying to be.” In celebration of the Stafford Centennial, this Literary Arts seminar will explore the imperatives in Stafford’s work, the rich legacy he has bequeathed to help us on our journey. Together we will remember and discover: “we must find something forgotten by everyone alive.”
  • William Stafford Centennial Symposium: Student Art Collection
    This collection of art is just one part of Lewis & Clark College’s centennial celebration for our late poet laureate professor, William Stafford.  In this show, nine selected LC artists respond to and visually converse with a Stafford poem of their choosing.  The show will move on Friday, February 7th to the Newmark Theatre in downtown Portland as a part of the symposium’s kick off event. On Saturday, February 8th, the show will move to the symposium location in Albany. Please join us in celebrating this great poet!

February 5th, 2014

  • William Stafford Centennial Symposium: Student Art Collection
    This collection of art is just one part of Lewis & Clark College’s centennial celebration for our late poet laureate professor, William Stafford.  In this show, nine selected LC artists respond to and visually converse with a Stafford poem of their choosing.  The show will move on Friday, February 7th to the Newmark Theatre in downtown Portland as a part of the symposium’s kick off event. On Saturday, February 8th, the show will move to the symposium location in Albany. Please join us in celebrating this great poet!
  • Learning How to Live: Exploring the Imperatives in William Stafford’s Work
    Deeply inspired by philosophers, William Stafford often used poetry to teach us how to live: “Your job is to find what the world is trying to be.” In celebration of the Stafford Centennial, this Literary Arts seminar will explore the imperatives in Stafford’s work, the rich legacy he has bequeathed to help us on our journey. Together we will remember and discover: “we must find something forgotten by everyone alive.”
  • Film: Every War Has Two Losers
    Join Lewis & Clark Professors Jerry Harp and Cari Coe for this viewing of the film based on the journals of William Stafford, a conscientious objector in World War Two and National Book Award winner.