Campus news briefs
BBC1 airs ‘Space Age Reptiles’
More than 4 million viewers recently tuned in to BBC1’s "Space Age Reptiles," filmed partially in Bangkok and partially in the laboratory of Kellar Autumn, assistant professor of biology. Autumn served as science adviser for the documentary on geckos.
The program was the pick of the day in most British newspapers and television listings. Narrated by Sir David Attenborough, it was part of the popular "Wildlife on One" series. According to the BBC, the program "revealed the secrets behind the unique sticking ability" of the tokay gecko and "showed how the discoveries could lead to some very futuristic applications, one of which could even help NASA explore distant planets."
Lewis & Clark on Lehrer NewsHour
Lewis & Clark College was featured on "The NewsHour With Jim Lehrer" on Oregon Public Broadcasting on June 5 in a story about the cost of higher education. The majority of the seven-minute segment was shot on campus in May. Read a transcript or listen to the segment in streaming audio or video on the Web at www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/education/jan-june02/costs_6-5.html.
College ranks in top 20 for service
The Washington Monthly recently ranked Lewis & Clark College in the top 20 schools for community service in the private four-year college category. The rankings were based on the percentage of federal work-study funds used for community service. "Making a difference for others is part of a quality education," says President Michael Mooney. The College partners with 13 agencies for student work-study jobs, ranging from tutoring to planning outreach activities to conducting research.
Alumnus nominated for ambassadorship
President George W. Bush announced his intention to nominate Donald C. Johnson ’70, J.D. ’74 as U.S. ambassador to the Republic of Cape Verde.
A career member of the Senior Foreign Service, Johnson has served as the senior adviser to the director of the Foreign Services Institute and as senior adviser to the director general of the Foreign Service since February 2000.
His most recent overseas assignment was in the Irish peace process, where he was one of the three members of the Independent International Commission on Decommissioning. Prior to his service in Ireland, he was head of an international peacekeeping mission in Moldova. From 1993 to 1996, Johnson was U.S. Ambassador to Mongolia. His past overseas assignments include service in Moscow, Taipei, Beijing, Madrid, and Tegucigalpa.
Pioneer Golf Classic raises more than $25,000
On June 24, a full field of 128 golfers and a group of four corporate sponsors made the 10th annual Pioneer invitational Golf Classic at the Oregon Golf Club in West Linn a success. This year’s event netted between $25,000 and $30,000 for Lewis & Clark College.
Teams from Johnstone Supply and U.S. Trust shared the top honors of the tournament. The day’s events included contests, meals, photos, and prizes. Jerry Gatto, director of athletics development, was the event chair.
The tournament’s title sponsors were DPR Construction, Hoffman Construction of Oregon, Bon Appétit, and Team Electric.
"Aristotle said physical fitness and mental fitness go hand in hand," says Paul Moredock, associate vice president for alumni relations and development. "Our corporate sponsors provide critical support so our student athletes can grow and develop in ways that will ultimately benefit all of us."
 Mary Williams ’02 (center) sports her legacy medallion in front of the Frank Manor House with her father, Tom Williams, mother, Patsy Williams, brother, John Williams, and friend, Towne Reddington, on commencement weekend. Mary followed in the footsteps of her sister, Dena Williams Gee ’91, and brother-in-law Ian Gee ’90, J.D. ’93 (not pictured). For a list of this year’s 27 legacy recipients and their family connections, go to www.lclark.edu/dept/alumni/legacyseniors.html.
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