October 6, 2008
College News
Over 900 Alumni and Friends Attend Alumni Weekend 2008
Thank you to alumni and friends who returned to campus last weekend in record numbers to celebrate milestone reunions and reconnect with L&C. We hope you enjoyed learning from engaging professors, recognizing distinguished alumni, celebrating alumni athletic achievement, and reminiscing with classmates. Click here to get involved in planning your next class reunion.
Slideshow: Tracing the History of Bookbinding in Special Collections Exhibit
Despite the proverb, judging a book by its cover can sometimes be revealing. The rich creative and cultural history of the art of bookbinding is now on display in an exhibition at Aubrey R. Watzek Library. The exhibit examines 500 years of bookbinding history, revealing some of the lesser-known items in the rare book holdings of Lewis & Clark’s Special Collections.
Professor Emeritus Rev. Zuigaku Kodachi Honored by Consul General of Japan
Reverend Zuigaku Kodachi, professor emeritus of Japanese language and literature, was honored by the Consul General of Japan for receiving the Emperor’s Decoration of Japan. More than 100 guests were in attendance to honor Kodachi for more than 40 years of work building cultural bridges between the United States and Japan.
Talking Politics With an Expert
E. J. Dionne Jr., author of Why Americans Hate Politics and a syndicated columnist for the Washington Post, recently visited Lewis & Clark. His discussion with undergraduates focused on the 2008 elections and the economy’s impact on the political landscape.
Record number of Lewis & Clark grads teaching for America
For Angela Finke ’08, the field of education has always been an appealing career option. One of 12 Lewis & Clark students accepted to the highly competitive Teach for America program this year, Finke is part of a growing group of college graduates from the nation’s most prestigious institutions bringing their talents into underserved schools.
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Events of Interest
Date |
Event |
Location |
October 18 |
Boston |
October 19 |
New York City |
October 21 |
Washington, D.C. |
October 28 |
Tacoma |
December 6 |
Portland |
December 6 |
Seattle |
January 15 |
Alumni Event With President Hochstettler |
San Francisco |
January 22 |
Portland |
Pioneer Athletics Events and Information
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