December 1, 2005

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Graduate school earns prestigious national accreditation

Teachers and advanced educators who earn degrees or certification from Lewis & Clark College’s Graduate School of Education and Counseling meet the highest national standard of excellence in their field. Lewis & Clark’s graduate school has earned a spot in an elite group of national schools of education accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education, known as NCATE. Accreditation by the council ensures that teacher candidates know their subject and know how to teach it effectively.
Read about the accreditation

Three alumni join Board of Trustees

Lewis & Clark College has welcomed three new members to its Board of Trustees: Stephen H. Dover, Thomas P. Rasmussen and James T. Richardson. “Each of these individuals has a special connection to Lewis & Clark that will serve the college well,” said Lewis & Clark College President Thomas J. Hochstettler. “Their diverse experiences, broad perspectives, and personal interest in Lewis & Clark will benefit the institution in the years to come.”
Learn more about the new members

Nominate Alumni for the Alumni Honors Banquet

Each fall, the Alumni Honors Banquet recognizes alumni for distinction in their chosen field and exceptional leadership qualities. To help identify alumni who have excelled in their careers, we ask faculty, alumni, and staff to consider candidates for three awards: The Distinguished Alumni Award, The Outstanding Young Alumni Award, and the Donald G. Balmer Citation for outstanding voluntary service.
Submit your nominations online

Holiday Gala marks 33rd anniversary

Holiday celebrations filled with music, dancing, and good cheer are planned for members of the campus community, friends, and neighbors at Lewis & Clark College’s 33rd annual holiday gala. This year’s gala takes place on Saturday, Dec. 3, from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. and features a more focused program of events, including a silent auction benefitting the 2006 senior gift.
View the gala schedule

An adventure in Tuscany

Explore Tuscany, enjoy great food and wine, and enjoy the stimulating intellectual pursuit of the “Birth of Modernity” in a special three-week travel experience at the Villa di Campriano near Siena. Professor Michaela Grudin will present a new interpretation of Boccaccio’s classic, the Decameron, and explore a new way of interpreting early modern literature.
Learn more about the program