Campus Connections

Issue Date: August 6, 2007

News and Notices

Lewis & Clark community welcomes students back to campus

The College of Arts and Sciences holds New Student Orientation from August 29 through September 2; the law school holds first-year student orientation August 23 and 24; and the graduate school holds counseling psychology student orientation on August 28.

To help welcome new students, their parents, and returning students, the Office of the President asks that you please remember to wear your College name tag on these dates and be available to answer questions with a friendly smile.

The College of Arts and Sciences convocation processional will take place August 30 from 4:30 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. and will be followed by a picnic dinner. If you plan to march in the convocation processional and/or attend the picnic, please R.S.V.P. online by Monday, August 13.

Because campus parking may be occupied by visitors during convocation times, please note these alternative transportation options:

- Free shuttle bus services between the campus and Pioneer Square and Sellwood (resumes August 23)

- Monthly TriMet bus passes discounted by 50 percent

- Carpool parking permits discounted by 50 percent

- Convenient carpool parking spaces reserved weekdays from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m.

- Secured bicycle parking racks located throughout the campus

- Bicycle carrier racks available on Lewis & Clark shuttle buses and TriMet buses

- Pedestrian and bicycle pathways throughout the campus

For complete details about transportation alternatives, contact Parking and Transportation at extension 7857.

Annual ice cream social August 16

The president’s office invites the Lewis & Clark community to the fourth-annual ice cream social on Thursday, August 16, at 4 p.m. in Stamm. The social will be a chance to hear about the new and improved undergraduate New Student Orientation from Houston Dougharty, dean of students, and to welcome some new colleagues: Bob Klonoff, dean of the law school; Winston Jones, assistant dean of students and director of Campus Living; Sharon Sexton, associate director of physical education and athletics; and John Hancock, associate dean of students, director of Wellness Services, and chief psychologist. Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy a cool treat and mingle with friends and co-workers!

Changes to TriMet bus line 39

Due to low usage, Friday and Saturday late night service on the TriMet bus line 39 will end September 2, 2007. The new schedule will include evening departures to Hillsdale leaving Lewis & Clark on weekdays at 6:54 p.m. and Saturday at 6:44 p.m. Evening departures to Lewis & Clark will leave Capitol Highway and Sunset on weekdays at 6:20 p.m. and Saturday at 6:25 p.m.

New TriMet line 39 schedules are available online. Print copies of the schedule will be available the last week of August at the Campus Safety Office, the Watzek Library, the Templeton lounge area, the reception desk at the Legal Research Center, the Boley Law Library, and the Transportation and Parking Office. Access TriMet’s automated trip planner at www.trimet.org.

For more information, call Transportation and Parking at extension 7857.

Volunteer to clean up Johnson Creek with the law school

The law school invites the Lewis & Clark community to welcome its new students by participating in an orientation community service event.

Each year, the Johnson Creek Watershed Council holds its annual Watershed Wide Event, in which volunteers work to restore several areas along Johnson Creek, a native fish-bearing stream that flows through the heart of Southeast Portland. This year, volunteers from the law school will be working at Johnson Creek Park in Sellwood to remove trash and invasive plants and to mulch native plants. Details are as follows:

WHEN: Saturday, August 18 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., with lunch to follow at the Johnson Creek Watershed Council offices.

WHERE: Volunteers will meet at 9 a.m. at the corner of S.E. Sherrett St. and 21st. Street parking is available.

WHAT TO BRING: Bring a hat, sunscreen, gloves and waterproof shoes. Water and snacks will be provided.

LOGISTICS: From the meeting site, volunteers will walk in the stream to the watershed offices, approximately one-half mile. Volunteers will pick up trash along the way and place it on the bank for later collection. A shuttle will return volunteers to their cars.

RSVP: Sign-up online by Friday, August 10.

IT offers GUI classes

Information Technology is offering two introductory Graphical User Interface (GUI) courses for Colleague and Benefactor users. Classes will be held on August 14 and 15 from 10 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.

To register, please call IT at extension 7020, as space is limited.

People News

New faces, new titles

Several people have joined the community recently, and some continuing employees have taken on new roles and responsibilities at Lewis & Clark. They include the following:

Sophia Tzeng, director of communications, budget and development, Pacific Environmental Advocacy Center, law school; John Hancock, associate dean of students, director of Wellness Services and chief psychologist, Student Life; Patrick Gorman, administrative coordinator, Career Services, law school; Maxwell Williams , groundskeeper 1, Facilities Services; Richard Voegtlin, groundskeeper 1, Facilities Services; Aaron Vandenberg, administrative coordinator, College Outdoors; Ashley Ehlers, administrative marketing coordinator, Center for Continuing Studies; Matthew Robins, technical director, Theatre; Denise King, administrative specialist, Facilities Services; Damian Miller, consultant, client services, Information Technology; and Audrey Ferrie, serials assistant, Boley Law Library.

Published, presented, honors, and achievements

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

Peter Cookson, dean of the graduate school, has been appointed to a one-year term as president of the Portland Schools Foundation Board of Directors.

Mike Sexton, dean of admissions, presented at the joint meeting of the Pacific Northwest and Rocky Mountain Associations for College Admission Counseling, in Denver. Alongside admissions officers from Bates and Middlebury colleges, Sexton led a session titled, “How Do They Really Do It?! The Selective College Decision-Making Process.”

More listings of faculty and staff achievements can be found in our online pressroom.

Lewis & Clark in the news

College faculty and staff are in the news on a regular basis. Read full articles without subscription fees by logging in with your Lewis & Clark e-mail username and password. Recent media appearances include:

The Oregonian: Adhesive Industry Courting Biology Professor Keller Autumn and his Gecko Research .

The Washington Times: Dean of Admissions Mike Sexton Comments on Holistic Approach to College Entrance.

The Wall Street Journal: Wood Professor of Law James Huffman Examines the Future of Measure 37.

Upcoming

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