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Comings and Goings, Important Notices
John Parry

Professor John Parry Serves as Interim Law School Dean

John Parry, a leading expert in civil litigation and international law, and former Associate Dean of Faculty, is serving as the Interim Dean of Lewis & Clark Law School from August–December, until Alicia Ouellette begins her Deanship in January 2025.

Comings and Goings, points of pride
Yueping Zhang

Upon Retirement: Associate Professor of Psychology Yueping Zhang

Several longtime professors retired from Lewis & Clark this year. Check out the employee comings and goings archive for a full list of those who joined our community recently and those who said a fond farewell.

Comings and Goings, points of pride
Benjamin Westervelt

Upon Retirement: Benjamin Westervelt

Several longtime professors retired from Lewis & Clark this year. Check out the employee comings and goings archive for a full list of those who joined our community recently and those who said a fond farewell.

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Director of College Outdoors Joe Yuska

Upon Retirement: Joe Yuska’s Lifelong Adventure with College Outdoors

After 38 years, Director of College Outdoors Joe Yuska is retiring from Lewis & Clark. In the following Q&A, Yuska looks back on countless student trips to explore the wonders of the Pacific Northwest.

Comings and Goings, points of pride
Associate Professor and Ecotherapies Certificate Program Director Carol Doyle

Upon Retirement: Carol Doyle Reflects on 28 Years as a Counselor Educator

Several longtime professors retired from Lewis & Clark this year. Check out the employee comings and goings archive for a full list of those who joined our community recently and those who said a fond farewell.

Comings and Goings, points of pride
Aaron Beck

Upon Retirement: Aaron Beck Reflects on 29 Years of Teaching Music

Several longtime professors retired from Lewis & Clark this year. Q&As with each retiree will be published in The Source throughout the summer. Check out the employee comings and goings archive for a full list of those who joined our community recently and those who said a fond farewell.

Comings and Goings, Important Notices
Allison LaPlante

Honoring Director of Earthrise Law Center Allison LaPlante JD ’02

Allison LePlante steps down as director of Earthrise after nearly 20 years of service at Lewis & Clark Law School. 

Comings and Goings, points of pride

Upon Retirement: Professor Campbell Reflects on 25 Years of Teaching Teachers

Several longtime professors retired from Lewis & Clark this year. Q&As with each retiree will be published in The Source throughout the summer. Check out the employee comings and goings archive for a full list of those who joined our community recently and those who said a fond farewell.

Comings and Goings, top story

Campus Safety Director Candidate Presentations

Lewis & Clark community members are invited to meet the candidates for the Director of Campus Safety.

Comings and Goings, points of pride
Professor Peter Motorla

Upon Retirement: Professor Mortola Reflects on the Noble Profession of Teaching

Several longtime professors retired from Lewis & Clark this year. Q&As with each retiree will be published in The Source throughout the summer. Check out the employee comings and goings archive for a full list of those who joined our community recently and those who said a fond farewell.

Comings and Goings, Important Notices

Employee Comings and Goings

Several people have joined our community recently, some continuing employees have taken on new roles at Lewis & Clark, and a few said a fond farewell. 

Comings and Goings, points of pride
William Swindells, Sr., Professor of Natural Sciences Paulette Bierzychudek

Upon Retirement, Paulette Bierzychudek Looks Back at Three Decades

Several longtime professors retired from Lewis & Clark this year. Q&As with each retiree will be published in The Source throughout the summer. Check out the employee comings and goings archive for a full list of those who joined our community recently and those who said a fond farewell.

Comings and Goings, Important Notices
Allison LaPlante (left) and Lia Comerford (right)

Clinic Director Transition Announcement

Lia Comerford to serve as the acting director of Earthrise as we bid Farewell to Allison LaPlante.

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TransActive at Portland Pride, from L-R: Jenn Burleton, Cari Zall, and Cher Noonan

A Titan of Trans Rights Advocacy is Retiring

Jenn Burleton, TransActive Gender Project program director and founder, is retiring. Since bringing TransActive to the Center for Community Engagement in 2019, Jenn has been paramount in providing community training, support services, and program development on topics surrounding gender diversity.

Comings and Goings, Important Notices

Employee Comings and Goings

Several people have joined our community recently and a few said a fond farewell.