Campus Connections

Issue Date: November 21, 2005

News and Notices

Three alumni join Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees has welcomed three new members: 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,” says President Tom Hochstettler. “Their diverse experiences, broad perspectives, and personal interest in Lewis & Clark will benefit the institution in the years to come.”

Stephen H. Dover B.A. ’83 is managing director and international chief investment officer for the local asset management groups of Franklin Templeton. He oversees the company’s investment functions for locally managed and distributed products in South Korea, Brazil, China, and India. Before joining Franklin Templeton, Dover cofounded and served as chief investment officer of Bradesco Templeton Asset Management in Brazil. Prior to that, he worked for Newell Associates in Palo Alto, California, and for Towers Perrin Consulting in New York, London, and San Francisco. He is also a member of the board of the Bootstrap Fund, a nonprofit development bank focused on micro-loans in Central America. Dover earned his bachelor’s degree from Lewis & Clark and his master’s degree in business administration from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. He lives in San Mateo, California, with his wife Andrea, a 1983 alumna of the college, and their two children.

Thomas P. Rasmussen B.S. ’79 is managing director of the municipal securities division for Citigroup Global Markets in New York. Prior to joining Citigroup, Rasmussen served as director of research for Discount Corporation of New York Municipals and vice president for the public finance research group at Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette. Rasmussen earned his bachelor’s degree from Lewis & Clark, his master’s degree in science from the London School of Economics and Political Science at the University of London, and his master’s degree in public administration from the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, Syracuse University, New York. Rasmussen lives in Montclair, New Jersey, with his wife, Ruby, and their three children.

James T. Richardson B.S. ’70, J.D. ’76, directs three companies—two public and one private. Richardson spent 24 years as a senior financial and operating executive with five different high-technology companies and has extensive experience in operations, internal and external finance, and governance and legal affairs. His experience includes service as independent lead director, chair of audit and compensation committees, managing corporate governance committee membership, and strategic financial consultant. Prior to embarking on his business career, he worked in public accounting and practiced law. He is a board member and chair of the finance committee of the Oregon Historical Society and serves on Lewis & Clark Law School’s Board of Visitors. Richardson earned his bachelor’s degree from Lewis & Clark, his master’s degree in business administration from the University of Portland, and his juris doctorate from Lewis & Clark Law School. He and his wife, Gaye, reside in Portland with their daughter, Megan.

The Board of Trustees is responsible for the ongoing success of the college. The board is empowered to appoint the institution’s president and make major financial and planning decisions. Trustees serve three-year terms, which are renewable twice.

Staff brown bag today

President Hochstettler hosts a staff brown bag on Monday, November 21, at 11:30 a.m. The event in Stamm will include information on student wellness and the institution’s strategic planning process.

Every building tells a story: Albany Quadrangle

Lewis & Clark’s beautiful campus has developed through the generous gifts of many individuals. It’s helpful to pause and remember friends of the College whose contributions have enriched the campus community. Just strolling around campus is a reminder of why we can tout location, location, location!

Designed by Herman Brookman as a service building for the Fir Acres estate, the Albany Quadrangle is distinguished by its dovecote topped by an ornate weathervane. The building, named for Lewis & Clark’s origin as Albany College, was extensively renovated and expanded in 2002. The main hall is named in honor of U.S. Senator Gordon Smith (R-Ore.). The building houses several offices, including the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences; the offices of Academic Advising, Academic English Studies, Career Advising, Overseas and Off-Campus Programs; Student Support Services, Student Success and Wellness, Summer Sessions, and the Writing Center; and the Dovecote Café. The Albany Quadrangle is also the site of events commemorating the bicentennial of the Lewis and Clark Expedition from 2003 to 2006.

Annual Turkey Trot

Treat yourself to a little pre-Thanksgiving workout to make room for that holiday meal. Faculty, staff, students, and neighbors are invited to take part in the College’s annual Turkey Trot on Tuesday, November 22 at 11:45 a.m. The intramural five-kilometer run/walk begins and ends in front of Zehntbauer Swimming Pavilion.

The trot is a fundraiser for the Oregon Food Bank; a donation of two cans of food per person is required. Participants will receive a Turkey Trot T-shirt and will be entered in a drawing to win a turkey. Winners in both men’s and women’s jogging group and walking group categories will receive a Palatine Hill Intramural Champion T-shirt. For more information, call ext. 7545.

Graduate school earns 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. The 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 from NCATE validates the high level of Lewis & Clark’s programs in education,” says Peter Cookson, dean of the graduate school. “The council has recognized the quality of Lewis & Clark’s teacher preparation programs, which, in turn, impact the quality of classroom teaching today and in the future.” Some 614 schools or colleges of education, out of a total of 1,200 in the United States, are NCATE-accredited.

Lewis & Clark’s accreditation is valid through 2010, at which time the school must demonstrate adherence to the council’s high standards to maintain accreditation. Additionally, the graduate school’s teacher certification program has been renewed with the Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission through 2010.

Book warming

The main campus bookstore hosts a book warming to celebrate “Science, Religion and The Human Experience,” edited by James Proctor, professor of environmental studies. The book is based on a research and lecture series Proctor coordinated. The event takes place on Wednesday, November 30, from 3:45 to 5 p.m. at the bookstore in Templeton Student Center. The event is free and open to the public. Coffee and cookies will be served. For more information, call ext. 7885.

Historical snapshot

In 2002, the College renames gallery the Ronna and Eric Hoffman Gallery of Contemporary Art. View more College milestones online.

People News

New faces

Several new faces have joined or changed places in the Lewis & Clark community recently, including: Hoa Victor Nguyen Dang, computer science lab technician, mathematical sciences; Vanessa Fawbush, communications officer, public affairs and communications, Institutional Advancement; Amanda Jarman, prospect research manager, advancement services, Institutional Advancement; Jacqueline Judge, project manager and administrative specialist, advancement services, Institutional Advancement; Carl Keil, Web developer, law school; Stephen LeBoutillier, assistant director, alumni and parent programs, Institutional Advancement; Curt Luttrell, registrar, graduate school; Ronda Merryman, departmental specialist, advancement services, Institutional Advancement; Mari Penshurst, major gifts officer, Institutional Advancement; and Ashley Prewitt, bookstore clerk, law school.

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:

In October, Anne Dawid, professor of English and director of creative writing, gave a talk at Henderson State University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. The presentation featured readings from her fiction collections, including “Lily in the Desert” (Carnegie-Mellon University Press, 2001), and from her novel in progress, “Fathom These Events: Jonestown, a Novel.”

In October, law school dean and Erskine Wood Senior Professor of Law Jim Huffman spent a week at the University of Latvia, where he delivered lectures on American constitutional interpretation and judicial selection in the United States. The visit was part of a longstanding collaborative project with the University of Latvia, funded by the U.S. Department of State.

View more listings of faculty and staff achievements online.

L&C in the news

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

KGW-TV: Susan Mandiberg, professor of law, comments on defense strategies surrounding the mental competency of a defendant. November 4, 2005.

Portland Tribune: Article profiles Jack Bogdanski, professor of law, and his well-known blog, bojack.org. November 1, 2005.

National Journal’s Congress Daily: Robert Eisinger, associate professor and chair of political science, comments on Congress’s low public approval rating. October 24, 2005.

Educational Leadership magazine: Article by Ruth Shagoury, Mary Stuart Rogers Professor of Education, focuses on kindergartners who explore reading comprehension using a surprisingly complex array of strategies. October 1, 2005.

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

Events

Cappella Nova concert

Estonian composer Arvo Part’s “Magnificat” is the centerpiece of a program of contemporary choral works on Wednesday, November 30, at 8 p.m. in Evans Auditorium. The work is part of a program titled “Musical Reflections” presented by Cappella Nova and directed by Susan McBerry. The event is free and open to the public.

“Part’s ‘Magnificat’ is a very serene, almost meditative work,” says McBerry, instructor in music. “His works bring a sense of introspection and are moving for both audience members and performers alike.”

The program also includes three settings of texts from Shakespeare’s plays, as well as music of the season. “Many of the texts reflect on the holiday themes of compassion, generosity, and joy in life,” says McBerry.

Soloists include Ashley Smith ’06, harp; Whitney Tuxbury ’06, flute; Gavin Duffy ’07, guitar; Andrew Selbie ’08, baritone; Lisa Neher ’07, mezzo-soprano; Garrett Waagmeester ’08, bass; and Sara Richheimer ’06, mezzo-soprano. Pianist Stephanie Thomson accompanies the ensemble. Cappella Nova is Lewis & Clark’s 40-member mixed-voice choir. Members are both music majors and non-music majors.

For more information, call ext. 7461.

A new look for 33rd Holiday Gala

A holiday celebration filled with music, dancing, and good cheer is planned for members of the campus community, friends, and neighbors at the 33rd annual holiday gala. This year’s gala takes place on Saturday, December 3, from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. and includes these highlights:

7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Chapel Service, Agnes Flanagan Chapel
The Oregon Repertory Singers and the Columbia Brass Ensemble combine talents for an ecumenical service of music, carols, and readings.

8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Open House, Frank Manor House
The open house offers a chance to enjoy hot cider with President Tom Hochstettler and listen to a bell choir performance.

8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Holiday Dance, Templeton Student Center
Entertainment includes student swing and hip-hop bands performing in Stamm and Fields dining rooms. A silent auction benefiting the senior class gift will take place in the Council Chamber foyer.

Bins for clothing and food donations will be located throughout Templeton Student Center. For more information, contact the student government’s Activities Congress at ext. 7139 or congress@lclark.edu.

Chamber orchestra fall/winter concert

Sir Arthur Sullivan satirized the British House of Lords in the fairy-world opera “Iolanthe,” and did it with all the delightful patter and chatter that were hallmarks of Sullivan’s musical partnership with librettist William Gilbert. Lewis & Clark’s Chamber Orchestra will include Sullivan’s overture to “Iolanthe” during a concert on Sunday, December 4, at 8 p.m. in Evans Music Center. The program is free and open to the public.

“Sullivan’s music continues to delight audiences because of the timeless nature of the themes and loveliness of the musical line,” says George Skipworth, assistant professor of music. “Setting the opera in the world of fairies, but with direct references to the games of power politics and entitlement, seems to still resonate with listeners today.”

The program mixes contemporary, Romantic, and Americana works with Sullivan’s overture. The concert also includes “Garden of Delights” by Michael Johansen; “Five Remixes on a Forgotten Theme” by Brede Rorstad, a Lewis & Clark alumnus; the Intermezzo from “Cavalleria Rusticana” by Pietro Mascagni; and the Hoedown from Aaron Copland’s ballet “Rodeo.”

For more information, call ext. 7461.

Upcoming

Visit the campus Web calendar for events coming up in November and December.