Lewis & Clark in the News Archive

December 2006

The Oregonian (Portland, Ore.): An article by Gregory Smith, professor of Education at the Lewis & Clark Graduate School, argues that the adoption of a core curriculum by Portland Public Schools could contribute to a “decline in genuine student learning.” December 29, 2006.

The Lake Oswego Review (Lake Oswego, Ore.): The author reflects on his experience at Lewis & Clark’s first annual Cheese Symposium, which took place last February. December 29, 2006.

The Gazette-Times (Corvallis, Ore.): Trial court administrator Tracey Cordes, who graduated from Lewis & Clark Law in 1989, is a candidate for Benton County District Attorney. December 27, 2006.

The Register-Guard (Eugene, Ore.): An article featuring junior Clare Rosenfeld, who has been a tireless advocate for diabetes awareness since her diagnosis at age seven, identifies Rosenfeld as someone “who can make a difference in the world.” Rosenfeld served as the first-ever National Youth Ambassador for the American Diabetes Association, and the U.N. Youth Unit has recognized the International Diabetes Youth Ambassadors, an online group founded by her. Thanks to Rosenfeld’s work with the International Diabetes Federation World Congress, the U.N. recently designated Nov. 14 as World Diabetes Day. December 23, 2006.

OnlineOpinion.com (Australia): An article examining animal rights issues was first presented at the 14th Annual Animal Law Conference, which was held at Lewis & Clark Law School. December 20, 2006.

The Oregonian (Portland, Ore.): An article advocating the need for a mentor program for new teachers and principals mentions Lewis & Clark, which currently oversees a number of pilot mentorship projects in several districts. Peter Cookson, Dean of the Graduate School of Education and Counseling, says that new teachers need help “grappling with reality and learning how to set boundaries.” December 17, 2006.

The Missoulian (Missoula, Mont.): Professor of Law William Funk explains that the opposing sides of a City Council debate over the Pledge of Allegiance “almost speak different languages.” December 15, 2006.

The Oregonian (Portland, Ore.): Associate Dean of Admissions Janice Schermer is a member of the Pacific Northwest Search and Rescue, an all-volunteer group that helped in the search for Brian Hall and Jerry Cooke, two climbers who got lost on Mount Hood. December 13, 2006.

The Daily Press (Montrose, Colo.): Lewis & Clark alumnus Lanny Sloan was hired last month as the new city manager in Delta, Colorado. Sloan previously worked as the city manager of Payson, Arizona. December 11, 2006.

The Oregonian (Portland, Ore.): Profile of alumna Wendy Wallin Malinow, a Portland-area children’s book illustrator who has been collecting snow globes for over 20 years. December 7, 2006.

The Lake Oswego Review (Lake Oswego, Ore.): Eban Goodstein, professor of Economics and Director of Environmental Studies, is featured in an article about Focus on the Nation. Goodstein, who is the project’s director, wants to ensure a “truly just, truly sustainable future” in the face of global warming. December 6, 2006.

University Business (Norwalk, Conn.): Lewis & Clark’s conversion of parking spaces to green spaces between 1998 and 2000 created a “great pedestrian plaza.” Additionally, the College’s attention to environmental concerns during the construction of parking areas at the graduate school campus “resulted in something that’s both easy on the eyes and easy on the environment.” December 2006.

The Oregon State Bar Bulletin (Lake Oswego, Ore.): Three Lewis & Clark Law School alumni are serving together in Afghanistan. Capt. Bryan Libel, Capt. Sean O’Day, and 1st Lt. Nick Paulson are judge advocates with the Oregon Army National Guard and have volunteered to deploy to Afghanistan with Oregon’s 41st Brigade Combat Team. December 2006.

November 2006

Business Law Today (Chicago, Ill.): Lisa LeSage, the Assistant Dean of Lewis & Clark’s Business Law program, organized the new Small Business Legal Clinic. The Clinic “offers local business lawyers and business law students the opportunity to provide pro bono services to Portland small business owners in need of low-cost or free legal services.” November/December 2006.

Trusteeship Magazine (Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges): Commentary piece by President Hochstettler ("Better data on student achievement are needed to improve higher education") examines benefits of a national student database.

"Opponents of the Spellings Commission’s proposal for a student database concentrate their criticism on a threat to student privacy, but they downplay the need to bring greater accountability, efficiency, and effectiveness to higher education," said Hochstettler. November/December 2006.

Willamette Week (Portland, Ore.): Jack Bogdanski, professor of law, is referenced in an article about property tax cuts granted for the South Waterfront development project. Bogdanski’s comments are quoted from his blog site. November 20, 2006.

Grist.org (Seattle, Wash.): Profile of alumnus Julian Dautremont-Smith, who is currently the associate director of the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education. As an undergraduate, Dautremont-Smith led a project that resulted in Lewis & Clark becoming the first campus in the U.S. to meet the greenhouse-gas missions reductions called for in the Kyoto Protocol. November 13, 2006.

National Law Journal (New York, N.Y.): Maya Crawford, public interest law coordinator, discusses the law school's commitment to supporting students who seek to work in public interest law practice. November 7, 2006.

The Oregonian (Portland, Ore.): Review of current exhibition in the Ronna and Eric Hoffman Gallery of Contemporary Art. The show is titled "Michael Knutson: Paintings and Drawings, 1981-2006." November 5, 2006.

The Oregonian (Portland, Ore.): A feature brief focuses on the Halloween costumes worn by Julie Fulks, head women's basketball coach, and Melissa Dudek, sports information director, on the basketball practice court on Halloween. “As Lewis & Clark women's basketball players trickled onto the Pamplin Center floor for practice on Halloween, they were greeted with the sight of … characters who looked like they stepped right off the set of ‘The Wizard of Oz.’” November 3, 2006.

KPIC-TV/Associated Press (Roseburg, Ore.): Robert Eisinger, associate professor and chair of political science, comments on the role health care will play in Oregon’s gubernatorial race. November 1, 2006.

October 2006

Star Tribune (Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minn.): K.C. Garvey Hall, a high school senior, observed a close-knit feeling at Lewis & Clark College during her campus visit last fall. October 31, 2006.

Business Journal (Portland, Ore.): Peter Cookson, dean of the graduate school, is featured as the newspaper’s Executive Profile. October 27, 2006.

Business Journal (Portland, Ore.): Associate Dean of Students Lisa Webb comments on collaboration among members of the Oregon Independent College Foundation as an effective tool for increasing diversity on campuses. October 27, 2006.

The Gresham Outlook (Gresham, Ore.): Law School alumna Brenda Allen, who has been working as a deputy district attorney in Portland, is profiled as Gresham’s new neighborhood district attorney. October 27, 2006.

The Oregonian (Portland, Ore.): In a commentary piece (“Judicial Independence: Raising the perception of justice in Oregon”) Jim Huffman, Erskine Wood Sr. Professor of Law, examines the politics behind judicial elections. October 26, 2006.

The Oregonian (Portland, Ore.): Law School alumna Marion Haynes is named government relations director of the Portland Business Alliance. October 24, 2006.

CollegeNews.org (Annapolis Group): Commentary piece by Pres. Thomas Hochstettler ("Lewis and Clark Expedition Legacy is Enduring and Relevant") examines legacies of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. October 23, 2006.

The Bulletin (Bend, Ore.): Robert Eisinger, associate professor and chair of political science, comments on challenges and opportunities in Oregon’s gubernatorial race in a profile piece on Gov. Ted Kulongoski. October 23, 2006.

Living on Earth (Public Radio International): Jim Huffman, Erskine Wood Sr. Professor of Law, discusses issues surrounding the government’s use of eminent domain. October 20, 2006.

Statesman Journal (Salem, Ore.): Eban Goodstein, professor of economics, talks about “Seen Inconvenient Truth: Now What? Focus the Nation on Solutions to Global Warming.” Goodstein is a project coordinator for Focus the Nation, a global warming educational initiative that will culminate in a one-day nationwide symposium scheduled for 2008. October 19, 2006.

IBC News (Digital Media Online): A study by a team of professors from Lewis & Clark College and American University suggests that medical-based reality TV shows “are a mixed bag when it comes to conveying health messages to the public.” The study found that the shows can bring attention to major issues, but can also glamorize dangerous medical or dieting behavior, provide an outlet for “stealth marketing,” and promote an unhealthy faith in medical professionals. October 18, 2006.

KGW.com/Associated Press (Portland, Ore.): Laura Ireland Moore, director of the National Center for Animal Law, comments on the release of animal research data by Oregon Health & Science University. October 17, 2006.

KGW-TV (Portland, Ore.): Robert Eisinger, associate professor and chair of political science, comments on the impact of newspaper endorsements in Oregon's gubernatorial race. October 16, 2006.

Business Journal (Portland, Ore.): Roundup story of Oregon projects that have met the criteria for the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design sustainable design program includes John R. Howard Hall’s Gold LEED award. October 13, 2006.

KOIN-TV (Portland, Ore.): Art LaFrance, professor of law, describes the grand jury process. October 10, 2006.

Statesman (Boise, Idaho)/Washington Post: Dan Rohlf, associate professor of law and director of the Pacific Environmental Advocacy Center, discusses why federal judges across the West increasingly criticize the integrity of federal agencies that manage natural resources on public land. October 9, 2006.

KPAM Radio (Portland, Ore.): Robert Eisinger, associate professor and chair of political science, comments on President Bush’s statement in response to North Korea’s nuclear test. October 9, 2006.

Boston Globe: Dan Rohlf, associate professor of law and director of the Pacific Environmental Advocacy Center, discusses why federal judges across the West increasingly criticize the integrity of federal agencies that manage natural resources on public land. October 8, 2006.

ABC News: Lewis & Clark College is listed among the top 27 colleges in the nation that do not require students to submit SAT or ACT test scores. October 7, 2006.

Mail Tribune (Medford, Ore.)/Washington Post: Dan Rohlf, associate professor of law and director of the Pacific Environmental Advocacy Center, discusses why federal judges across the West increasingly criticize the integrity of federal agencies that manage natural resources on public land. October 7, 2006.

Press Democrat (Santa Rosa, Calif.)/Washington Post: Dan Rohlf, associate professor of law and director of the Pacific Environmental Advocacy Center, discusses why federal judges across the West increasingly criticize the integrity of federal agencies that manage natural resources on public land. October 6, 2006.

Business Journal (Portland, Ore.): Melissa Powers, clinical professor of law, comments discussions between Northwest Environmental Advocates and the Environmental Protection Agency over Clean Water Act enforcement in Oregon. October 6, 2006.

Teachers College Record (New York, N.Y.): Commentary piece by President Thomas J. Hochstettler suggests “Better Data as a Remedy to Low U.S. Graduation Rates.” Journal is published by Teachers College at Columbia University. October 6, 2006.

Washington Post: Dan Rohlf, associate professor of law and director of the Pacific Environmental Advocacy Center, discusses why federal judges across the West increasingly criticize the integrity of federal agencies that manage natural resources on public land. October 6, 2006.

Inside Higher Ed.com: Mike Sexton, dean of undergraduate admissions, discusses Lewis & Clark’s Portfolio Path in admissions that gives students the option of skipping the SAT. October 6, 2006.

KPAM Radio (Portland, Ore.): Robert Eisinger, associate professor and chair of political science, comments on the future of House Speaker Dennis Hastert in the wake of the Foley page investigation. October 5, 2006.

The Oregonian (Portland, Ore.): Alejandra Favela, assistant professor of education, discusses the many faces and facets of immigration as the “major civil rights and economic issue of our times.” October 5, 2006.

KPAM Radio (Portland, Ore.): Robert Eisinger, associate professor and chair of political science, discusses issues surrounding the resignation of Rep. Mark Foley and the future of the congressional page system. October 5, 2006.

KGW-TV (Portland, Ore.): Susan Mandiberg, professor of law, discusses the Grand Jury process in relation to an investigation into the death of a suspect in police custody. October 4, 2006.

The Wall Street Journal: A letter to the editor by Tyler Sprecker ’07, political science major, comments on remarks made by Sens. Charles E Shumer and Lindsay O. Graham about Chinese valuation of the yuan. October 4, 2006.

Portland Monthly (Portland, Ore.): Kellar Autumn, associate professor of biology, is profiled in a magazine article about nanontechnology breakthroughs. Autumn's research, focused on geckos, has revealed the reasons why geckos can scale a vertical pane of glass and how a gecko's foot can self-clean and remain sticky. October 2006.

September 2006

Business Journal (Portland, Ore.): Lydia Loren, interim dean and professor of law, comments on a common design element between athletics companies Nike and Adidas. September 29, 2006.

Forbes Magazine (forbes.com): Ann Bulskov ’08, international affairs major, discusses the importance of mentorship for college students. September 28, 2006.

The Oregonian (Portland, Ore.): Commentary piece ("Educating the Educators") by Peter Cookson, dean of the graduate school, asks for bold thinking and action in teaching and counseling. Writes Cookson, "Our education and counseling schools need to be turned inside out so that we face the world and not ourselves. We need to be accountable to the public and embrace a rapidly changing world ... as social entrepreneurs ready to lead change rather than slow it down." September 28, 2006.

Portland Tribune (Portland, Ore.): Doug Erickson, head of special collections and College archivist, discusses the current literary exhibition at the law school of letters from the Wood family. September 26, 2006.

Chronicle of Higher Education (Washington, D.C.): W. Houston Dougharty, dean of students, discusses the new Advocate College Guide for LGBT Students, which profiles the country's 100 "best campuses" for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender students. September 25, 2006.

The Bee (Modesto, Calif.): Profile of Clay Jenkinson, scholar in residence, as part of an American Heritage Scholarship series. September 24, 2006.

Business Journal (Portland, Ore.): Jack Bogdanski, professor of law, comments on voter choices for Oregon legislative positions. September 18, 2006.

Gazette-Times (Corvallis, Ore.): Robert Eisinger, associate professor and chair of political science, comments on the role of Oregon gubernatorial candidate Ron Saxton’s wife in the campaign. September 17, 2006.

KGW.com: Robert Eisinger, associate professor and chair of political science, comments on the impact of actions by spouses in political campaigns. September 17, 2006.

The Hillsboro Argus (Hillsboro, Ore.): Sherri Carreker, director of district-affiliated programs at the graduate school, comments on how the school has helped implement successful mentoring programs for new teachers. Two years ago, a group from the graduate school developed a model in which small groups of new and veteran teachers meet to “share frustrations, ideas, and solutions.” September 15, 2006.

Business Journal (Portland, Ore.): Jack Bogdanski, professor of law, comments on public perceptions in Oregon’s gubernatorial race. September 15, 2006.

The Oregonian (Portland, Ore.): Lewis & Clark Graduate School of Education and Counseling alumnus and psychotherapist Mark Schorr’s just-released book, “Borderline” is his first to reflect his knowledge of mental illnesses. September 14, 2006.

Statesman (Boise, Idaho): Eban Goodstein, professor of economics, discusses “Focus the Nation”—a national nonpartisan discussion about climate stabilization. September 14, 2006.

Willamette Week (Portland, Ore.): Tomás Gómez-Arostegui, assistant professor of law, discusses the prevalence of websites created by disgruntled former employees and companies that file suit in response to the sites. September 13, 2006.

The Oregonian (Portland, Ore.): Robert Eisinger, associate professor and chair of political science, discusses campaign tactics in Oregon’s fifth district race. September 13, 2006.

The Oregonian (Portland, Ore.): Robert Eisinger, associate professor and chair of political science, comments on negative campaign ads in Oregon’s congressional race. September 13, 2006.

KGW-TV (Portland, Ore.): Robert Eisinger, associate professor and chair of political science, comments on online campaign ads in Oregon’s gubernatorial race. September 13, 2006.

Oregon Public Broadcasting radio: Steven Kanter, professor of law, is interviewed regarding the history and relevance of the Bill of Rights in today’s changing world. September 11, 2006.

The Oregonian (Portland, Ore.): Robert Miller, associate professor of law, comments on the deep meaning of land and natural resource issues to Native tribes and life ways. September 11, 2006.

KEX-AM (Portland, Ore.): Bob Mandel, professor and chair of international studies, discusses world affairs five years after the 9/11 attacks. September 10, 2006.

KINK radio: John Kroger, associate professor of law, comments on the effects of a Portland judge’s ruling on a local charity’s lawsuit against the federal government. September 8, 2006.

Oregon Public Broadcasting radio: John Kroger, associate professor of law, comments on the effects of a Portland judge’s ruling on a local charity’s lawsuit against the federal government. September 8, 2006.

The Oregonian (Portland, Ore.): Review of the Hoffman Gallery’s exhibition “Artists and Specimens: Documenting Contemporary Experience.” September 8, 2006.

Sacramento Bee (Sacramento, Calif.)/Washington Post: Commentary piece (“Opening higher education to inqiry and assessment”) by President Tom Hochstettler addresses a recommendation by the Spellings Commission on the Future of Higher Education to establish a national student database. September 5, 2006.

Bulletin (Bend, Ore.): Eban Goodstein, professor of economics, discusses his research on how Portland’s urban growth boundaries affected the city’s housing prices in the 1990s. September 3, 2006.

Contra Costa Times (Walnut Creek, Calif.)/Washington Post: Commentary piece (“Student database would answer key questions”) by President Tom Hochstettler addresses a recommendation by the Spellings Commission on the Future of Higher Education to establish a national student database. September 3, 2006.

Mail Tribune (Medford, Ore.)/Washington Post: Commentary piece (“Numbers to Make Our Colleges Better”) by President Tom Hochstettler addresses a recommendation by the Spellings Commission on the Future of Higher Education to esablish a national student database. September 3, 2006.

Kitsap Sun (Bremerton, Wash.)/Washington Post: Commentary piece (“Tracking Student Performance Could Improve Our Colleges”) by President Tom Hochstettler addresses a recommendation by the Spellings Commission on the Future of Higher Education to establish a national student database. September 3, 2006.

The Salt Lake Tribune (Salt Lake City, Utah): Robert Miller, associate professor of law, comments on the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affair’s reluctance to become involved in tribal disagreements. September 3, 2006.

The Oregonian (Portland, Ore.): Dean of Students Houston Dougharty was featured in an article discussing the increasing amount of “helicopter parents” college deans are now facing. Dougharty’s advises the parents of new students to be supportive without being overly attentive. September 3, 2006.

The China Post (Taiwan)/Washington Post: Commentary piece (“Numbers to Make Our Colleges Better”) by President Tom Hochstettler addresses a recommendation by the Spellings Commission on the Future of Higher Education to establish a national student database. September 3, 2006.

West Hawaii Today (Kailua-Kona, Hawaii)/Washington Post: Commentary piece (“Numbers to make our colleges better”) by President Tom Hochstettler addresses a recommendation by the Spellings Commission on the Future of Higher Education to establish a national student database.

The Plain Dealer (Cleveland, Ohio)/Washington Post: Commentary piece (“Why do colleges fear the facts? Public is demanding accountability”) by President Tom Hochstettler addresses a recommendation by the Spellings Commission on the Future of Higher Education to establish a national student database. September 1, 2006.

Environmental Design + Construction magazine (Troy, Mich.): Profile of John R. Howard Hall design (“The New Look of School Systems…blend(s) architecture and energy conservation.” September 2006.