Campus Connections

Issue Date: February 2, 2004

News and Notices

Charitable giving campaign raises record amount

Lewis & Clark's charitable giving campaign raised a record $27,911 from 224 contributions. This is a 10 percent increase from the previous year in both the number of contributions and the total amount contributed. The annual staff and faculty campaign raises money for the Black United Fund of Oregon, Earth Share of Oregon, and the Columbia-Willamette chapter of the United Way.

"I am extremely pleased with the percentage increase, and I am grateful for the generosity of our staff and faculty," says Mark Duntley, dean of the chapel and the chair of the charitable giving campaign for the past eight years. "Many human service and environmental agencies are struggling financially, and our increased giving is a hopeful sign."

Duntley reports that the College's collective giving to this fund-raising effort has almost doubled over the past six years, and that Lewis & Clark leads the way in total giving among colleges in the Portland area. For more information, contact Mark Duntley (duntley@lclark.edu).

Howard Hall completion schedule pushed back

Stroll past the Howard Hall construction site and you'll notice remarkable progress has been made. The future home of the social sciences and the largest classroom building at the College is shaping up to be a wonderful addition to the campus.

However, due to a series of construction delays, the project is nearly three months behind schedule.

"Rather than rushing to make up for lost time ... we've decided to delay the opening of Howard Hall until January 2005," wrote Jane Atkinson, provost, in an e-mail to the campus community. "Until then, we will continue to use the current temporary classroom and office arrangements. This revised schedule will allow a smooth and orderly move into the completed building over next winter break."

Howard Hall's building design has already won recognition from the U.S. Green Building Council and the Oregon Energy Trust for its sustainability. The project has been featured in local and regional "Green Buildings" expositions and is on track to receive a rare gold rating according to the exacting standards of the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED program. In addition, the project has already received a national design award for its innovative landscaping. Learn more!

The new building is named for John R. Howard, president emeritus of the College. He served between 1961 and 1980.

And yes, in case some of you were wondering, Lewis & Clark will have two Howard Halls. The other is a residence hall named after Charles Howard, who served for many years as dean and vice president of the College.

Keep up to date on the presidential search

The College's presidential search committee is conducting a comprehensive search to identify and attract top candidates and to select a new president to lead the institution. More than 150 applications have been received. Learn the latest.

Give the gift of life

Spend an hour, visit with some friendly folks and help the Red Cross meet the demand for whole blood from area hospitals. Appointments for blood donations are available on Thursday, Feb. 5, between 11 a.m.-4 p.m. For further details, contact Kelly Hoover, Center for Service and Work, at ext. 7076 or hoover@lclark.edu.

People News

Staff honored for years of service and commitment

The years add up! Nearly 60 staff and faculty members were honored on Jan. 27 at the staff recognition lunch, hosted by Paul Bragdon, interim president. Jim Huffman, dean of the law school, and Carol Wilson, administrative secretary for the communication department, were each honored for 30 years of service to the College.

“It's hard to believe I have been here 30 years, actually 30 years and five months,” quipped Huffman. “I think I was influenced by my father who spent his entire career at Montana State University. I have always valued loyalty as a critical aspect of building a good institution, particularly if it is a place you like. Lewis & Clark has been a great place for me to pursue my academic career and has provided me with great opportunities to pursue the things that have interested me.”

Carol Wilson appreciates the campus community. "I could never find a better group to be a part of than the sociology/anthropology and communication departments, along with many student friends," she said. "Lewis & Clark is a great place to be."

Honored for 25 years of service: Jane Atkinson, provost’s office; Lisa Brauckmiller, legal clinic, law school; Katherine Faust, Paul L. Boley Law Library; Brian Lawrence, facilities services; Beverly Lindsay, registrar’s office; Betsy Valle, facilities services; and Lynn Williams, Paul L. Boley Law Library.

Honored for 20 years of service: Sharon Barnes, social sciences division; Donna Hawk, president’s office; George Jankowski, facilities services; and David Lageson, facilities services.

Honored for 15 years of service: Mimi Cuciureanu, college relations; Dianne Ensign, Paul L. Boley Law Library; Joanna Haney, Aubrey R. Watzek Library; Diane McDevitt, Northwest Writing Institute, graduate school; and Brad Wilkin, information technology.

Honored for 10 years of service: Miranda Carney-Morris, information technology; Gisela Davisson, facilities services; Linda Dunne, Aubrey R. Watzek Library; Beth Hiller, college relations; Marietta Lawson, finance division; Sara Mattheisen, dean’s office, graduate school; Wendy McLennan, biology; Marjorie Nelson, college relations; Vicki Nelson, career services, law school; Wayne Ohmer, information technology; Etta Schwab, registrar’s office, graduate school; and Robert Tomlin, facilities services.

Honored for 5 years of service: Lucrecia Choto, overseas and off-campus programs; Charis Collins, Northwest Writing Institute, graduate school; Meg Coryell, teacher education, graduate school; Linda D’Agostino, natural resources, law school; Shannan Fasold, Center for Service and Work; Marlene Fletcher, finance division; Glendi Gaddis, student financial services; Robert Grant, facilities services; Shavon Haight, information technology; Elaine Hirsch, Aubrey R. Watzek Library; Erica Johnson, admissions; Deborah Keller, information technology; Daniel Kelley, Aubrey R. Watzek Library; J.B. Kim, academic enhancement, law school; Angie McGinnis, core curriculum; Michael McNamara, information technology; Shelly Meyer, public affairs and communications; Sarah Nevue, external relations, law school; Linda Noble, chemistry; Sharon Reimers, registrar’s office; Liana Rein, Paul L. Boley Law Library; Susan Scelza, admissions, law school; Dell Smith, registrar’s office; Patrick Smith, finance division; Katharine Snouffer, external relations, law school; Gwenn Stover, special projects, graduate school; Linda Tesner, Hoffman Gallery of Contemporary Art; Janet Wolff, health center; and Cindy Wray, human resources.

Pictured above from left to right: Beverly Lindsay, Betsy Valle, Jane Atkinson, Carol Wilson, Jim Huffman, Katherine Faust, Lisa Brauckmiller and Brian Lawrence. Photo by Shannon Smith.

Published, Presented, Honors and Achievements

Faculty and staff serve as ambassadors for the College through their publications, presentations, awards, grants and other accomplishments. Recent highlights include:

The January 2004 issue of Long Short Story, a Web magazine, featured a short story by Nora Beck, associate professor and chair of music. The story is titled “Darcy’s Sketchbook.”

Blythe Butler, associate dean of admissions, is secretary on the executive board of the Pacific Northwest Assocation for College Admission Counseling (PNACAC).

Stepan Simek, associate professor of theatre, is currently designing the new Cirque du Soleil show.

More listings can be found in our online pressroom.

L&C in the News

College faculty and staff are in the news on a regular basis. Recent mentions include:

Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Robert Miller, professor of law, writes that while Lewis and Clark are viewed as brave adventurers who went where no one had gone before, there is another way to view the explorers. He argues that Lewis and Clark were the vanguard of American policies that ultimately robbed the indigenous peoples of nearly everything they possessed. January 28, 2004.

Gambling Magazine (online edition): Stephen Dow Beckham, Dr. Robert B. Pamplin Jr. Professor of History, comments on a federal lawsuit by the Delaware Nation of Anadarko, Okla., which claims a 315-acre parcel in Forks Township. Beckham says a key issue is a clear chain of title to the land. January 28, 2004.

The Oregonian: Profile of John Mietus '04, named four times in a row as Northwest Conference Player of the Week. "Mietus, who grew to 6-foot-7 and 205 pounds only after he arrived at Lewis & Clark in 1999, is The Man in the Northwest Conference this season." Bob Gaillard, head men's basketball coach, comments on Mietus' contributions to the team. January 26, 2004.

KPAM Radio: Robert Eisinger, associate professor of political science, comments on New Hampshire primary strategy and possible outcome. January 26, 2004.

Portland Tribune: Profile of Melissa Dudek, sports information director. Dudek is the author of a novel about minor league baseball. January 23, 2004

For a sampling of how and where Lewis & Clark is mentioned by media outlets across the nation and around the globe, visit the online press room.

Events

Songs in the key of beauty featured

Scribbling by monks, texts by the poet Goethe, and Italian words of love and life form the basis for songs featured in a recital by soprano Susan McBerry and pianist Orla McDonagh. The duo will include works by Ernest Chausson, Henri Duparc, Ottorino Respighi, Hugo Wolf, Franz Schubert, William Palmer and Samuel Barber in the recital on Saturday, Feb. 7, at 8 p.m. in Evans Auditorium. The program is free and open to the public.

“The ten songs in Samuel Barber’s 'Hermit Songs' came from the casual scribbling of anonymous Irish monks over a period of 600 years,” explains McBerry. “They scribbled on the margins of manuscripts they were copying or illuminating. Their doodling wasn’t meant to be seen by others, so the texts range from profoundly spiritual to humorous and secular material.” Learn more.

Harvard professor talks about America's race line

Harvard University law professor Randall L. Kennedy will examine issues surrounding race relations in a talk titled “The Race Line in America.” Kennedy’s talk on Monday, Feb. 9, at 7:30 p.m., is in the Council Chamber of Templeton Student Center. It is free of charge.

“Randall Kennedy brings ideas to the national conversation on race relations that challenge us to stay focused on these important discussions,” says Ben Westervelt, associate professor of history and director of Inventing America.

The event is sponsored by the College’s Inventing America program, the Black Student Union, and the Office of the Dean of Students. Learn more.

Upcoming

Visit the campus Web calendar for events coming up in February.