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Spring 2019

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It’s a Small World

Students from Nanomaterials Chemistry share their dramatic electron microscope images.

Off the Street, Out of Court

As part of a new community partnership, law students provide legal assistance to Portland’s homeless youth.

Human Nature

Lewis & Clark’s Ecopsychology Program draws on the healing power of the outdoors to enhance mental health.

An Ambassador to Global Careers

Niels Marquardt BA ’75 returns to Lewis & Clark as diplomat in residence after a distinguished career abroad.

Lochner Named Pamplin Professor of Government

In January, Lewis & Clark announced the naming of Todd Lochner as the new Dr. Robert B. Pamplin Jr. Associate Professor of Government.

In the style of the Oscars—complete with an orange carpet—Lewis & Clark presented the 2019 ELCYS (Excellence in Lewis & Clark’s Year of Sports) awards on May 2. The awards honor the best performances of student-athletes during the 2018–19 season.

Lewis & Clark First-Years Shine

This spring, the Lewis & Clark Pioneers celebrated the unique honor of having three first-year student-athletes selected as Northwest Conference Freshman of the Year in their respective sports.

International Fair

Lewis & Clark celebrated the many cultures and nationalities represented on campus during its 54th annual International Fair, held March 2.

Professor Beck Shares Story of Italian Adoption Case

As a member of the LBGTQ community and an Italian citizen, James W. Rogers Professor of Music and Director of Musicology Aaron Beck has defined, and defended, his identity throughout his lifetime.

Illustrating Narratives: The Intersection of Art and History

The fifth annual Middle East and North Africa Symposium, the college’s youngest symposium, was held in early March. This year’s theme was Illustrating Narratives: The Intersection of Art and History.

Who Cares?

The 38th annual Gender Studies Symposium, held in March, approached the theme of care from a variety of perspectives: self-care, domestic care work, paid and unpaid care labor, bodily autonomy, medical care, and care as a form of resistance.

Challenges to the Status Quo: A System Unraveling?

In April, Lewis & Clark hosted its 57th International Affairs Symposium, titled Challenges to the Status Quo: A System Unraveling? It was designed to explore the forces that are defying widely accepted norms and institutions worldwide.

National Champions in Forensics

Lewis & Clark has been competing in individual speech events for more than 50 years, but the program has never had a student win a national championship in an individual speech event

Three Ambassadors and L&C Students Remember Rwanda

To commemorate the 1994 genocide in Rwanda—and to focus efforts on moving forward and rebuilding—Rwandans observe Kwibuka, a period of mourning and remembrance.

Oscar Winner Ruth Carter Speaks on Campus

Ruth Carter made history at the 2019 Academy Awards as the first African American woman to win the Oscar for Best Costume Design for her work on the blockbuster film Black Panther.

Quick Takes

4-5-6 Commitment

Lewis & Clark offers multiple pathways to academic and professional success. This spring, the College of Arts and Sciences organized these pathways under a new umbrella called the 4-5-6 commitment.

Start-Up Expert Joins Bates Center

Brie Bridegum JD ’12 is the inaugural expert in residence at the Bates Center for Entrepreneurship and Leadership at Lewis & Clark.

Forging His Own Path in Tech

In April, Devin Owen hopped on his dual-sport motorcycle, embarking on a solo six-month adventure.

New Notes From Dear Nora

In summer 2017, singer-songwriter Katy Davidson stepped into the future by revisiting the past.

The Author of Annie Bloom’s Success

In early spring, bright sunshine filters through the front windows of Annie Bloom’s Books, an independent bookstore in the heart of Multnomah Village in Southwest Portland.

A Visit to the Middle East

In March, a Lewis & Clark delegation, organized by Trustee Jouni Korhonen BA ’82, traveled to Abu Dhabi to meet with Trustee Ahmed Al Badi BA ’81 and other alumni in the United Arab Emirates.

On the Road in Honolulu

On February 6, alumni, parents, and friends of Lewis & Clark enjoyed an evening with President Wim Wiewel at the Kahala Hotel in Honolulu. Attendees also congratulated recently admitted students from the area who attended

Scholarship Recognition Luncheon

On April 2, over 120 students, donors, and friends attended the Scholarship Recognition Luncheon. More than 90 percent of Lewis & Clark undergraduates receive some form of financial assistance to attend the college.

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