Lewis & Clark in the News Archive

May 2005

Life Science Weekly: Article reports on research by a team including Bethe Scalettar, associate professor of physics, into hippocampal neuron dense granules. May 31, 2005.

KPAM Radio (Portland, Ore.): Robert Eisinger, associate professor and chair of political science, comments on a new book about the Clinton White House. May 31, 2005.

Science Letter: Article reports on research by a team including Bethe Scalettar, associate professor of physics, into hippocampal neuron dense granules. May 31, 2005.

Health & Medicine Week: Article reports on research by a team including Bethe Scalettar, associate professor of physics, into hippocampal neuron dense granules. May 30, 2005.

Pain & Central Nervous System Weekly: Article reports on research by a team including Bethe Scalettar, associate professor of physics, into hippocampal neuron dense granules. May 30, 2005.

Proteomics Weekly: Article reports on research by a team including Bethe Scalettar, associate professor of physics, into hippocampal neuron dense granules. May 30, 2005.

Times-Post Intelligencer/Associated Press (Seattle, Wash.): Report about Hawaii clubs across the nation includes activities by Lewis & Clark’s Hawaii Club, with comments from Jennifer Slaton ’05. Color photo from the 2005 lu’au is featured. May 29, 2005.

The Oregonian: Article reports on Erin Brockovich’s commencement remarks to law school graduates. May 29, 2005.

The Washington Post: Satya Byock B.A. ’04 discusses life lessons learned in the aftermath of the South Asian tsunami. May 28, 2005.

The Business Journal (Portland, Ore.): People on the Move section includes a photo and announcement about Phil Akers, new vice president for institutional advancement. May 27, 2005.

The Oregonian: Notebook listing mentions U.S. News & World Report’s top ranking for the law school’s environmental law program. May 26, 2005.

Columbian (Vancouver, Wash.): Steve Beckham, Pamplin Professor of History, comments on ancestral lands of the Cowlitz tribe in relation to the proposed Cowlitz-Mohegan casino project in Washington state. May 24, 2005.

Statesman Journal (Salem, Ore.): John Kitzhaber, president of the law school’s natural resources Kitzhaber Center, lobbies for a realistic approach to natural resource management and policy issues. May 23, 2005.

Lake Oswego Review (Lake Oswego, Ore.): Article previews law school commencement, with guest speaker Erin Brockovich. May 19, 2005.

Portland Tribune: Jim Huffman, dean and Erskine Wood Sr. Professor of Law, discusses the upcoming commencement speech to be delivered by Erin Brokovich. May 17, 2005.

Jewish Review (Portland, Ore.): Sylvia Frankel, visiting instructor in religious studies, comments on the definition of Jewish identity in the post-Holocaust era. May 15, 2005.

KXL Radio (Portland, Ore.): Eban Goodstein, professor of economics, comments on testimony he gave before an Oregon House committee on the environment. May 13, 2005.

Portland Tribune: Robert Eisinger, associate professor and chair of political science, comments on a possible political career move by Matt Hennessee, chair of the Portland Development. May 13, 2005.

Salt Lake Tribune (Salt Lake City, Utah): Paul Powers, assistant professor of religious studies, comments on unseasonal amounts of rain in Salt Lake City. Powers responds to Utah residents who had been “praying for rain.” Portlanders have coped with rain, said Powers, through “an intensely developed indoor culture.” May 12, 2005.

Clackamas County News (Estacada, Ore.): Article profiles Obo Addy, instructor in music, prior to a concert of Ghanaian dance and music. May 11, 2005.

Daily Chronicle (Bozeman, Mont.): Article memorializes Cody Dieruf B.A. ’05, who received a posthumous bachelor’s degree from Lewis & Clark on May 8. Dieruf lost a lifelong battle with cystic fibrosis ten days before commencement. May 8, 2005.

The Oregonian: Profile of Tristan Nunez B.A. ’05, international affairs major. May 7, 2005.

Daily Journal of Commerce (Portland, Ore.): Article previews law school commencement talk by Erin Brockovich. May 6, 2005.

KPAM Radio (Portland,Ore.): Robert Eisinger, associate professor and chair of political science, comments on the ethics of a 2003 trip to Ireland. A lobbyist is alleged to have paid for the trip. May 5, 2005.

West Linn Tidings (West Linn, Ore.): A new play by Chana Cox, senior lecturer in humanities, is previewed. May 5, 2005.

West Linn Tidings (West Linn, Ore.): Tom Hochstettler, president, comments on College of Arts and Sciences commencement speaker Josef Joffe. May 5, 2005.

Lake Oswego Review (Lake Oswego, Ore.): Tom Hochstettler, president, comments on College of Arts and Sciences commencement speaker Josef Joffe. May 5, 2005.

Culpeper Star-Exponent/Associated Press (Culpeper, Va.): Report about Hawaii clubs across the nation includes activities by Lewis & Clark’s Hawaii Club, with comments from Jennifer Slaton B.A. ’05. Color photo from the 2005 lu’au is featured. May 3, 2005.

Chicago Tribune: Kellar Autumn, associate professor of biology, comments on how biodiversity informs home design. Autumn’s gecko research, which demonstrates the self-cleaning adhesives quality of gecko feet, has practical applications such as self-cleaning gecko tape or manufacturing developments for a new type of glue or screw. May 3, 2005.

Wausau Daily Herald/Gannett News Service (Wausau, Wis.): Adonica de Vault, College of Arts and Sciences director of career advising, discusses job market options for graduating seniors. May 3, 2005.

The Oregonian: A commentary piece by Peter Cookson, graduate school dean, focuses on “the current debate concerning cultural competency.” Cookson declares Oregon to be a national leader in creating culturally equitable classrooms “where ideas are allowed to be expressed openly and at the grassroots level … Free speech requires that we create a society where there is no fear in expressing an opinion.” May 2, 2005.

The Daily Gazette/ Associated Press (Schenectady, N.Y.): Photo of Lewis & Clark’s Hawaii Club lu’au performance, captioned. May 1, 2005.

Bonner County Daily Bee/Associated Press (Sandpoint, Idaho): Report about Hawaii clubs across the nation includes activities by Lewis & Clark’s Hawaii Club, with comments from Jennifer Slaton B.A. ’05. Color photo from the 2005 lu’au is featured. May 1, 2005.

Weirton Daily Times/Associated Press (Weirton, West Va.): Report about Hawaii clubs across the nation includes activities by Lewis & Clark’s Hawaii Club, with comments from Jennifer Slaton B.A. ’05. Photo from the 2005 lu’au is featured. May 1, 2005.

The Athens Messenger/Associated Press (Athens, Ohio): Report about Hawaii clubs across the nation includes activities by Lewis & Clark’s Hawaii Club, with comments from Jennifer Slaton B.A. ’05. Photo from the 2005 lu’au is featured. May 1, 2005.

The Times Recorder/USA Today (Zanesville, Ohio): Adonica de Vault, College of Arts and Sciences director of career advising, discusses job market options for graduating seniors. May 1, 2005.

Oregon State Bar Bulletin: News brief applauds the law school’s environmental program for its top ranking by U.S. News & World Report. May 2005.

Oregon State Bar Bulletin: News brief describes the law school’s Web log—or “blog”—that provides daily links to legal news of interest to the law school community. May 2005.

Adhesives & Sealants Industry magazine (Lapeer, Mich.): Article focuses on research by Kellar Autumn, associate professor of biology, into gecko feet. The feet may hold the key to the development of synthetic self-cleaning adhesives. May 2005.

April 2005

Chronicle of Higher Education: Eban Goodstein, professor of economics, suggested a mock award to be given to “global-warming naysayers: radio talk-show host Rush Limbaugh, scientist Fred Singer, and novelist Michael Crichton.” The resulting first annual Flat Earth Awards are a combined project of Goodstein’s Green House Network and students at Vermont’s Middlebury College. April 29, 2005.

Cortland Standard/Associated Press (Cortland, N.Y.): Report about Hawaii clubs across the nation includes activities by Lewis & Clark’s Hawaii Club, with comments from Jennifer Slaton B.A. ’05. Photo from the 2005 lu’au is featured. April 29, 2005.

The Union Democrat/Associated Press (Sonora, Calif.): Report about Hawaii clubs across the nation includes activities by Lewis & Clark’s Hawaii Club, with comments from Jennifer Slaton B.A. ’05. April 29, 2005.

Mail Tribune/Los Angeles Times News Service (Medford, Ore.): John Kroger, assistant professor of law, comments on the decision by Portland to end its relationship with the Joint Terrorism Task Force. April 28, 2005.

News—Topic/Associated Press: Report about Hawaii clubs across the nation includes activities by Lewis & Clark’s Hawaii Club, with comments from Jennifer Slaton B.A. ’05. April 27, 2005.

Argus Observer/Associated Press (Ontario, Ore.): Report about Hawaii clubs across the nation includes activities by Lewis & Clark’s Hawaii Club, with comments from Jennifer Slaton B.A. ’05. Photo from the 2005 lu’au is featured. April 27, 2005.

Enterprise/Associated Press (Davis, Calif.): Report about Hawaii clubs across the nation includes activities by Lewis & Clark’s Hawaii Club, with comments from Jennifer Slaton B.A. ’05. Photo from the 2005 lu’au is featured. April 27, 2005.

Springfield News-Sun/Associated Press (Springfield, Ohio): Report about Hawaii clubs across the nation includes activities by Lewis & Clark’s Hawaii Club, with comments from Jennifer Slaton B.A. ’05. Color photo from the 2005 lu’au is featured. April 27, 2005.

Kirksville Daily Express & News/Associated Press (Kirksville, Missouri): Report about Hawaii clubs across the nation includes activities by Lewis & Clark’s Hawaii Club, with comments from Jennifer Slaton B.A. ’05. Color photo from the 2005 lu’au is featured. April 27, 2005.

The Times/USA Today (Shreveport, La.): Adonica de Vault, College of Arts and Sciences director of career advising, discusses job market options for graduating seniors. April 27, 2005.

Vincennes Sun-Commercial/Associated Press (Vincennes, Ind.): Report about Hawaii clubs across the nation includes activities by Lewis & Clark’s Hawaii Club, with comments from Jennifer Slaton B.A. ’05. Color photo from the 2005 lu’au is featured. April 27, 2005.

La Grange Daily News/Associated Press (La Grange, Georgia): Report about Hawaii clubs across the nation includes activities by Lewis & Clark’s Hawaii Club, with comments from Jennifer Slaton B.A. ’05. Color photo from the 2005 lu’au is featured. April 27, 2005.

Jefferson City Post-Tribune/Associated Press (Jefferson City, Missouri): Report about Hawaii clubs across the nation includes activities by Lewis & Clark’s Hawaii Club, with comments from Jennifer Slaton B.A. ’05. Color photo from the 2005 lu’au is featured. April 26, 2005.

Marysville Journal Tribune/Associated Press (Marysville, Ohio): Report about Hawaii clubs across the nation includes activities by Lewis & Clark’s Hawaii Club, with comments from Jennifer Slaton B.A. ’05. Color photo from the 2005 lu’au is featured. April 26, 2005.

Parsons Sun/Associated Press (Parsons, Kans.): Report about Hawaii clubs across the nation includes activities by Lewis & Clark’s Hawaii Club, with comments from Jennifer Slaton B.A. ’05. Color photo from the 2005 lu’au is featured. April 26, 2005.

Post-Bulletin/Associated Press (Rochester, Minn.): Report about Hawaii clubs across the nation includes activities by Lewis & Clark’s Hawaii Club, with comments from Jennifer Slaton B.A. ’05. Color photo from the 2005 lu’au is featured. April 26, 2005.

Tucson Citizen/USA Today (Tucson, Ariz.): Adonica de Vault, College of Arts and Sciences director of career advising, discusses job market options for graduating seniors. April 26, 2005.

CNN.com: Report about Hawaii clubs across the nation includes activities by Lewis & Clark’s Hawaii Club, with comments from Jennifer Slaton B.A. ’05. Color photo from the 2005 lu’au is featured. April 26, 2005.

USA Today: Adonica de Vault, College of Arts and Sciences director of career advising, discusses job market options for graduating seniors. April 25, 2005.

Las Vegas Sun/USA Today (Henderson Nev.): Adonica de Vault, College of Arts and Sciences director of career advising, discusses job market options for graduating seniors. April 25, 2005.

Honolulu Advertiser/Associated Press (Honolulu, Hi.): Report about Hawaii clubs across the nation includes activities by Lewis & Clark’s Hawaii Club, with comments from Jennifer Slaton B.A. ’05. Color photo from the 2005 lu’au is featured. April 25, 2005.

Honolulu Star-Bulletin/Associated Press (Honolulu, Hawaii): Report about Hawaii clubs across the nation includes activities by Lewis & Clark’s Hawaii Club, with comments from Jennifer Slaton B.A. ’05. Color photo from the 2005 lu’au is featured. April 25, 2005.

The Indianapolis Star/USA Today (Indianapolis, Ind.): Adonica de Vault, College of Arts and Sciences director of career advising, discusses job market options for graduating seniors. April 25.

Press & Sun-Bulleting/USA Today (Vestal N.Y.): Adonica de Vault, College of Arts and Sciences director of career advising, discusses job market options for graduating seniors. April 25, 2006.

Palladium-Item/USA Today (Richmond, Ind.): Adonica de Vault, College of Arts and Sciences director of career advising, discusses job market options for graduating seniors. April 25, 2005.

The Kentucky Enquirer/USA Today (Fort Mitchell, Ky.): Adonica de Vault, College of Arts and Sciences director of career advising, discusses job market options for graduating seniors. April 25, 2005.

Times Argus (Montpelier, Vt.): Eban Goodstein, professor of economics, talks about the Flat Earth Awards, created by Middlebury College students and Goodstein’s Green House Network. April 24, 2005.

On Point (WBUR, Boston Public Radio): Nora Beck, associate professor and chair of music and adviser to the NCAA on gay and lesbian issues, takes part in a live panel discussion about America’s changing attitudes toward gay athletes. April 22, 2005.

KGW-TV (Portland, Ore.): Student athlete Jody Swann B.A. ’05 is profiled for her achievements as “one of the fastest 400-meter sprinters in the country.” The story also includes comments from Keith Woodard, cross country and track and field coach. April 20, 2005.

Rocky Mountain News (Denver, Colo.): Column profiles Clay Jenkinson, humanities scholar in residence, and his historical interpretations of Thomas Jefferson, Meriwether Lewis and Teddy Roosevelt. April 19, 2005.

Times Union/Columbia News Service (Albany, N.Y.): Research by Kellar Autumn, associate professor of biology, is discussed in an article about how scientists look to nature for new inventions. Autumn’s prototype “gecko tape” is cited as a revolutionary application of nature and science to design. April 17, 2005.

Arizona Daily Sun (Flagstaff, Ariz.): Eban Goodstein, professor of economics, suggested a mock award to be given to “global-warming naysayers: radio talk-show host Rush Limbaugh, scientist Fred Singer, and novelist Michael Crichton.” The resulting first annual Flat Earth Awards are a combined project of Goodstein’s Green House Network and students at Vermont’s Middlebury College. April 17, 2005.

Lewiston Tribune (Lewiston, Idaho): Article profiles Roger Wendlick, collector in residence, for his collection of books and other printed materials relating to the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Wendlick’s collection resides in the College’s special collection. April 15, 2005.

Oregon Public Broadcasting (KOPB-FM): Portland City Club’s Friday Forum program features Tom Hochstettler, president, with the presidents of Reed College and the University of Portland. The forum was titled “New Presidents, New Priorities: Taking Private Education to a Higher Degree.” April 15, 2005.

The Seattle Times: Review of art exhibit featuring works by Phyllis Yes, professor of art. April 15, 2005.

The Oregonian: Steve Kanter, professor of law, comments on proposed recruitment age limits for the National Basketball Association. According to Kanter, the Supreme Court has not assigned protections to age groups that it has to groups defined by race and gender. Kanter also said a law passed by Congress banning discrimination against older workers says nothing about their younger counterparts. April 14, 2005.

Christian Science Monitor: Eban Goodstein, professor of economics, suggested a mock award to be given to “global-warming naysayers: radio talk-show host Rush Limbaugh, scientist Fred Singer, and novelist Michael Crichton.” The resulting first annual Flat Earth Awards are a combined project of Goodstein’s Green House Network and students at Vermont’s Middlebury College. April 12, 2005.

Star-News/ Columbia News Service (Columbia, S.C.): Research by Kellar Autumn, associate professor of biology, is discussed in an article about how scientists look to nature for new inventions. Autumn’s prototype “gecko tape” is cited as a revolutionary application of nature and science to design. April 8, 2005.

KGW-TV (Portland, Oregon): Robert Miller, associate professor of law, comments on a proposed Indian Casino in the Columbia River Gorge. April 7, 2005.

The Oregonian: Article titled “A new generation finds its conscience” notes Lewis & Clark’s inclusion in the new Princeton Review book “Colleges with a Conscience: 81 Great Schools With Outstanding Community Involvement.” April 7, 2005.

Democrat Herald/Associated Press (Albany, Ore.): Article about a bill that would require all newly certified Oregon teachers to be “culturally competent” includes a comment from Peter Cookson, graduate school dean. April 2, 2005.

Gazette-Times/Associated Press (Corvallis, Ore.): Article about a bill that would require all newly certified Oregon teachers to be “culturally competent” includes a comment from Peter Cookson, graduate school dean. April 2, 2005.

The Business Journal (Portland, Ore.): Libby Davis, assistant dean for career services at the law school, comments on the demand for niche attorneys. April 1, 2005.

Statesman Journal/Associated Press (Salem, Ore.): Article about a bill that would require all newly certified Oregon teachers to be “culturally competent” includes a comment from Peter Cookson, graduate school dean. “The Oregon student population is changing dramatically,” he said. “We need to have teachers and administrators who are able to deal with language acquisition in a sophisticated manner.” April 1, 2005.

Teacher K–8 (Norwalk, Conn.): Column titled “Teaching: Your First Year” is a commentary piece by Peter Cookson, graduate school dean. He writes that a community of teachers that works together can create schools where learning is a joy for students. April 2005.

Oregon State Bar Bulletin: Joe Miller, assistant professor of law, discusses the feasibility of creating specialized courts to handle highly technical or complex cases. April 2005.

Art Week: Review of the 2005 Hoffman Gallery exhibition of works by Marie Watt. The exhibit was titled Blankets Stories: Receiving. April 2005.

March 2005

KPAM Radio (Portland, Ore.): Robert Eisinger, associate professor and chair of political science, comments on the impact of the Terri Schiavo case. March 31, 2005.

The Oregonian: John Kroger, assistant professor of law, comments on Portland Mayor Tom Potter’s request to be given top security clearance to access information made available to the Joint Terrorism Task Force. March 31, 2005.

The Oregonian: John Kroger, assistant professor of law, comments on an Oregon Court of Appeals ruling that requires police to have a search warrant before searching through curbside garbage. March 31, 2005.

Sacramento Bee (Sacramento, Calif.): Article profiles Bob Gaillard, head men’s basketball coach, on his transition from large school, high-profile athletics to his work at Lewis & Clark. March 29, 2005.

The New Zealand Herald/Reuters: Art LaFrance, professor of law, comments on Congress’ special legislation that moved the Terry Shiavo case to the federal courts. March 24, 2005.

KPAM Radio (Portland, Ore.): Robert Eisinger, associate professor and chair of political science, comments on Portland Mayor Tom Potter’s request for security clearance to view classified FBI information which is now shared only with Portland police who work on a joint terrorism task force. March 23, 2005.

Statesman-Journal (Salem, Ore.): Peter Cookson, dean of the graduate school, and Tom Ruhl, professor of education, comment on a national study of education administration programs. Cookson and Ruhl contend that the Columbia University study, which found that leadership programs are generally shallow, did not take into account Lewis & Clark’s approach to leadership. March 22, 2005.

The Oregonian: Profile of Geordie Duckler focuses on animal law. Article mentions Laura Ireland Moore, director of the law school’s National Center for Animal Law. March 21, 2005.

The Oregonian: In a commentary piece, Paul R. Powers, assistant professor of religious studies, writes that Portland’s current lack of rainfall may signal a larger, global problem. “Rain, oh, rain: when the sky isn’t falling.” March 19. 2005.

BlueOregon.com: In an opinion blog piece, Peter Drake, assistant professor of computer science, writes that now is the time to hold instant runoff voting if no candidate has a majority. “Instant Runoff Voting: The Time Ha Come.” March 17, 2005.

The Oregonian: In a commentary piece, Greg Smith, professor of education, writes about caused by attempts to regulate high school achievement. “Making our high schools tougher remains misguided.” March 17, 2005.

Indian Country Today: Robert Miller, associate professor of law, discusses challenges facing tribal court judges. March 10, 2005.

Lake Oswego Review (Lake Oswego, Ore.): News brief reports on inauguration of Thomas J. Hochstettler as Lewis & Clark’s 23rd president. March 10, 2005.

Vancouver Sun (Vancouver, British Columbia): Article about how Canadians view Portland, “the most Canadian city in the United States.” The article says Portland is “more than a place, it’s a state of mind … with a highly educated, politically liberal, environmentally conscious population, home to young idealists from … Lewis and Clark College [who are] carving out a dynamic, creative, urban vision along the shores of the Willamette River.” March 12, 2005.

Portland Tribune: Lydia Loren, professor of law, comments on media use, without permission, of a photograph taken by the Portland Tribune of a same-sex couple kissing. “Generally, a company is entitled to control the reproduction of their works, particularly if done for commercial purposes,” said Loren. March 4, 2005.

Business Journal (Seattle, Wash.): Eban Goodstein, professor of economics, discusses the cost of estimated loss of irrigation water due to global warming. “Our economy is based on climate, it’s based on snowpack, which is based on rainfall. It’s going to change our economic base in a pretty dramatic way,” he said March 4, 2005.

The Oregonian: Arts review focuses on Blanket Stories: Receiving, works by Marie Watt on view in the College’s Hoffman Gallery of Contemporary Art. March 4, 2005.

Business Journal (Portland, Ore.): Article previews inauguration of Tom Hochstettler, president of Lewis & Clark. March 2, 2005.

Athletic Business Magazine: Feature discusses outdoor sports field lighting design that “must satisfy end-user safety requirements without sacrificing the quality of life of neighboring residents.” Article profiles Lewis & Clark’s Griswold lighting project. March 2005.

Portland Monthly (Portland, Ore.): Martha Gies, adjunct faculty, Northwest Writing Institute, wrote an article titled “A Father’s Story.” The piece profiles 61-year-old Kent Ford, whose son was sentenced in 2004 on federal conspiracy charges as one of the “Portland Seven.” Ford states, “I never wanted the American dream for him, but I sure as hell wanted him to stay out of jail.” March 2005.

Materials Performance Magazine (Houston, Texas): Science brief reports on a newly discovered property of gecko feet that may lead to the development of synthetic self-cleaning adhesives. Research conducted by Kellar Autumn, associate professor of biology. March 2005.

Greater Columbia Business Monthly (Columbia, S.C.): Story about the University of South Carolina’s first “green dorm” notes that Lewis & Clark was the first to open “a environmentally conscience residence hall in 2002.” March 2005.

Advanced Materials & Processes (Novelty, Ohio): Science brief brief reports on a newly discovered property of gecko feet that may lead to the development of synthetic self-cleaning adhesives. Research conducted by Kellar Autumn, associate professor of biology. March 2005.

February 2005

The Columbian (Vancouver, Wash.): Emilie Sondel, master’s student in counseling and psychology, discusses the graduate school’s partnership with Clark County, Washington’s Wellness Project, a free mental health clinic. February 28, 2005.

Daily Journal of Commerce (Portland, Ore.): Article profiles Phaedra Gutowski, who received the law school’s Moe M. Tonkon and Frederick Torp Scholarship. February 25, 2005.

Capital Press (Salem, Ore.): Article explains a new economic study about Washington state’s tree fruit business. The study, conducted by William S. Jensen, professor emeritus of business and administrative studies, was done for the Washington State Horticultural Association. February 22, 2005.

KPAM Radio (Portland, Ore.): Steve Kanter, professor of law, comments on the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to hear an appeal of Oregon’s assisted suicide law. February 22, 2005.

Argus (Hillsboro, Ore.): An article previews a talk by Jim Kopp, director of the Aubrey R. Watzek Library, titled “Eden Within Eden: Exploring Oregon’s Utopian Heritage.” February 22, 2005.

Register-Guard (Eugene, Ore.): Danielle Torres, assistant professor in school counseling, comments on her reasons for leaving Eugene, Oregon. The article focuses on an exodus of minority professionals from the Willamette Valley town. “Everyone else came and left,” said Torres. “No one ever had the idea they were going to stay.” February 20, 2005.

Machine Design Magazine: News brief reports on research by Kellar Autumn, associate professor of biology, about the self-cleaning adhesive quality of gecko toes. February 17, 2005.

KPAM Radio (Portland, Ore.): Robert Eisinger, associate professor and chair of political science, comments on John Negroponte nomination to be the new director of national intelligence. February 17, 2005.

Indian Country Today: Robert Miller, associate professor of law, discusses land loss and other legacies of the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Miller said the Corps of Discovery “was on a mission to establish the United States’ doctrine of discovery and to claim the Northwest. It was all about possession and military occupation.” February 17, 2005.

The Oregonian: A commentary piece written Steve Kanter, professor of law, comments on Portland Schools Superintendent Vicki Phillips’ administrative actions, which include personnel changes and a proposal to close and consolidate schools. “Phillips’ actions smell an awful lot like leadership,” wrote Kanter. “If that scent is true, it is most welcome and in the nick of time for our city’s once-proud public schools.” February 17, 2005.

Observer (Portland, Ore.): Timmie Roach ’05 comments on Nikki Giovanni’s lecture and reading at the College. “Her writings are not bound by any one genre and her voice has remained fresh through the years,” Roach said of Giovanni. “I admire her ability to connect so directly with her readers.” February 16, 2005.

The Oregonian: Lydia Loren, professor of law, comments on intellectual property concerns surrounding a tattoo created by Matthew Reed for former Portland Trail Blazer Rasheed Wallace. The tattoo is prominently featured in an athletics company advertisement. Reed claims he owns the copyright for the tattoo design. February 15, 2005.

Daily Courier/Associated Press (Grants Pass, Ore.): Lydia Loren, professor of law, comments on intellectual property concerns surrounding a tattoo created by Matthew Reed for former Portland Trail Blazer Rasheed Wallace. The tattoo is prominently featured in an athletics company advertisement. Reed claims he owns the copyright for the tattoo design. February 15, 2005.

The Columbian (Vancouver, Wash.): Article previews a talk by Robert Miller, associate professor of law, on the topic of Indian law and politics emerging from the Lewis and Clark Expedition. February 15, 2005.

The Oregonian: Kim Feicke, director of the graduate school’s Small Schools Northwest, says, “amid all the efforts to restructure high schools, the voices of students are rarely heard.” The article, which covered the Small Schools Northwest Conference, featured interviews with five high school students about their experiences. February 14, 2005.

The Oregonian: Article about tsunami relief efforts details work being done by Allen Hall, M.A. ’06 in conjunction with Architects Without Borders. Hall is one of four Portland-area volunteers traveling to south Asia to help rebuild coast villages and cities in Sri Lanka. Hall says, “I see it as a way to practice community building. We’ll be there to help, but I’m going to be on the lookout for what I can learn as well. It’s a two-way exchange.” February 12, 2005.

The Oregonian: A commentary piece by Aron S.Philips ’07 about the Trail Blazers’ NBA draft options. February 5, 2005.

Daily Astorian (Astoria, Ore.): Stephen Dow Beckham, Dr. Robert B. Pamplin Jr. Professor of History, discusses issues surrounding Chinook Indian Nation relics at a proposed highway realignment project along U.S. Highway 101. The project overlaps a park area proposed by the Chinook tribe. Beckham said the tribe would likely have no legal standing to stop the highway project. February 4, 2005.

KOIN-TV (Portland, Ore.): Two news segments with Eban Goodstein, professor of economics, and Cliff Bekar, associate professor and chair of economics, focus on President Bush’s proposed plan to partially privatize social security. The report featured students from Bekar’s Economics 100 class reacting to the president’s plan. February 3, 2005.

KPAM Radio: Robert Eisinger, associate professor and chair of political science, offers preview comments about President Bush’s State of the Union address. February 2, 2005.

Times (Seattle, Wash.): Article explains a new economic study about Washington state’s tree fruit business. The study, conducted by William S. Jensen, professor emeritus of business and administrative studies, was done for the Washington State Horticultural Association. February 2, 2005.

Daily Record (Ellensburg, Wash.): Article explains a new economic study about Washington state’s tree fruit business. The study, conducted by William S. Jensen, professor emeritus of business and administrative studies, was done for the Washington State Horticultural Association. February 2,2005.

Bellingham Herald (Bellingham, Wash.): Article explains a new economic study about Washington state’s tree fruit business. The study, conducted by William S. Jensen, professor emeritus of business and administrative studies, was done for the Washington State Horticultural Association. February 2, 2005.

Tri-City Herald (Kennewick, Wash.): Article explains a new economic study about Washington state’s tree fruit business. The study, conducted by William S. Jensen, professor emeritus of business and administrative studies, was done for the Washington State Horticultural Association. February 1, 2005.

Post-Intelligencer (Seattle, Wash.): Article explains a new economic study about Washington state’s tree fruit business. The study, conducted by William S. Jensen, professor emeritus of business and administrative studies, was done for the Washington State Horticultural Association. February 1, 2005.

DesignFax Magazine: Science brief reports on research by Kellar Autumn, associate professor of biology, about the self-cleaning adhesive quality of gecko toes. February 2005.

January 2005

KPAM Radio: Robert Eisinger, associate professor and chair of political science, offers analysis following elections in Iraq. January 31, 2005.

Capital Press (Salem, Ore.): Stephen Dow Beckham, Dr. Robert B. Pamplin Jr. Professor of History, is mentioned for his chapter in a new book titled “Sheep Trails: Sheep Ranching in the Land of the Lakes.” Beckham’s chapter examines the origins of the Taylor Grazing Act, the legislation that changed sheepherding practicing in the American West. January 28. 2005.

Portland Tribune: Jack Bogdanski, professor of law and “blogger extraordinare,” is mentioned as the recipient of an direct mail piece from the Oregon Zoo, marked "Presort Seattle.” Local recipients complained to the zoo about using out of state marketers for the project. January 28, 2005.

The Oregonian: Barbra Fletcher Stephens, assistant professor of counseling psychology, discusses the importance of support groups for parents of children with attention-deficit disorders. “The support cuts through the isolation and the questions, concerns and anxiety of whether they’re meeting the needs of those that need them the most,” she said. January 27, 2005.

Fox News Channel/Hannity & Colmes program: Stephen Kanter, professor of law, discusses constitutional issues involved in the University of Oregon’s request for an employee to remove a bumper sticker from a university-owned vehicle. January 26, 2005.

Statesman Journal (Salem, Ore.): News brief about Travis Jones ’06, named Northwest Conference men’s basketball player of the week for January 17. January 26, 2005.

KPAM Radio: Robert Eisinger, associate professor and chair of political science, comments on confirmation hearings for Condoleeza Rice as secretary of state and on a White House request to congress to approve more money for the war in Iraq. January 25, 2005.

Philadelphia Inquirer (Philadelphia, Penn.): Kellar Autumn, associate professor of biology, comments on his published research about the self-cleaning adhesive quality of geckos' feet. “We showed that you can dip a gecko’s feet into some of the nastiest dirt ever, and after five steps, the dirt just falls off.” January 23, 2005.

Daily Journal of Commerce (Portland, Ore.): Article previews the 15th annual Public Interest Law Project auction titled “Raising the Bar.” January 21, 2005.

KPAM Radio: Robert Eisinger, associate professor and chair of political science, comments on the announced resignation of FCC Chairman Michael Powell. January 21, 2005.

The Oregonian: Linda Tesner, director of the Hoffman Gallery, discusses current exhibit “”Blanket Stories: Receiving.” Artist Marie Watt uses found blankets to “weave personal stories with great impact,” says Tesner. January 20, 2005.

KPAM Radio: Robert Eisinger, associate professor and chair of political science, comments on issues surrounding George W. Bush’s second inauguration, including the source of funding for the inaugural and new cabinet member confirmation hearings. January 20, 2005.

Chosun Ilbo (Seoul, Korea): Tom Hochstettler, president, discusses the College’s international affairs department and the benefits of an education received at smaller institutions of higher learning. January 19, 2005.

Portland Tribune: Feature article profiling Kellar Autumn, associate professor of biology. The article discusses Autumn’s recently published research paper explains how gecko feet function as a self-cleaning adhesive and how he became interested in geckos. “You can’t tell in advance how valuable curiosity-based basic science will be. It’s an investment in the future.” January 18, 2005.

Chemistry and Industry Magazine: Science brief reports on research by Kellar Autumn, associate professor of biology, that demonstrates the self-cleaning adhesive quality of gecko’s toes. January 17, 2005.

KXL Radio (Portland, Ore.): Kellar Autumn, associate professor of biology, comments on the applications of self-cleaning adhesives discovered through his research of geckos. “I’d love to see gecko band-aids come out sometime in the future, where you could just pull them off and it wouldn't feel like a thing.” January 17, 2005.

The Republic (Columbus, Ind.): Science brief discusses the toes of the Tokay gecko, some of the stickiest things known to science, can clean themselves. New findings by Kellar Autumn, associate professor of biology, about the self-cleaning adhesive quality of gecko’s toes appears in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. January 16, 2005.

Register-Guard (Eugene, Ore.): Article previews the fourth annual William Stafford Symposium at Lewis & Clark. Mentions participants including Kim Stafford, director of the Northwest Writing Institute; Mary Szybist, assistant professor of English; Peter Cookson, dean of the graduate school; Paul Merchant, director of the William Stafford Archive; and Anne Staley, adjunct faculty member of the Northwest Writing Institute. January 16, 2005.

Pioneer (Molalla, Ore.): Profile of Jim Kopp, director of the Watzek Library. Kopp is a Chautauqua presenter who studies concepts of utopia. “Oregon has long been identified as an Eden—a destination and a refuge for people seeking to establish paradise in a variety of ways that might be called utopian,” said Kopp. “From our most historical utopian community, Aurora, to the notorious criminal settlement of Rajneeshpuram, the state has been home to an astounding variety of efforts aimed at communal perfection.” January 15, 2005.

Independent (Woodburn, Ore.): Profile of Jim Kopp, director of the Watzek Library. Kopp is a Chautauqua presenter who studies concepts of utopia. January 15, 2005.

Herald (Canby, Ore.): Profile of Jim Kopp, director of the Watzek Library. Kopp is a Chautauqua presenter who studies concepts of utopia. January 15, 2005.

Baltimore Sun (Baltimore, Md.): Science news brief reports on Kellar Autumn’s research on gecko’s self-cleaning adhesive feet. New research by Autumn, associate professor of biology, found that “the toes of the Tokay gecko, some of the stickiest things known to science, can clean themselves.” January 14, 2005.

The Oregonian: Michael Blumm, professor of law, comments on a legal challenge to Oregon’s new property rights measure—Measure 37—in light of a lawsuit brought by environmentalists and farm advocates. “A suit could target Measure 37’s severability clause, which keeps the meat of the law intact even if a judge finds one aspect unconstitutional.” January 14, 2005.

The Columbian (Vancouver, Wash.): Steve Kanter, professor of law, comments on the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling that federal judges cannot find reasons to increase penalties for particularly violent or offensive crimes. “Many sentences may be reconfirmed, with judges saying they would have given the same sentence even if they hadn’t been bound by guidelines.” January 13, 2005.

Lincoln Journal Star (Lincoln, Neb.): Science brief brief reports on research by Kellar Autumn, associate professor of biology. Autumn’s findings demonstrate that gecko’s toes model the first known self-cleaning adhesive. January 13, 2005.

The Columbian (Vancouver, Wash.): Article previews a workshop by Robert Miller, associate professor of law and chief justice for the Court of Appeals Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon. The workshop for the Clark County (Washington) Historical Society— “Lewis and Clark and the Doctrine of Discovery” —examined aspects of the Corps of Discovery. January 13, 2005.

The Oregonian: Kim Stafford, director of the Northwest Writing Institute, comments on the continuing legacy of his father, William, professor emeritus of English and Oregon poet laureate. “William Stafford belongs to his readers now, and there seems to be many of them. I keep thinking this phenomenon is going to fade away, but it seems to be growing,” Kim Stafford said. January 13, 2005.

The Norman Transcript (Norman, Okla.): Science roundup article discusses self-cleaning quality of gecko’s sticky toes. Kellar Autumn, associate professor of biology, published research about the self-cleaning adhesive quality of gecko’s toes in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. January 12, 2005.

San Diego Union-Tribune (San Diego, Calif.): Daily discoveries column reports on research by Kellar Autumn, associate professor of biology. Autumn’s newly published findings indicate that gecko’s toes hold the key to developing self-cleaning adhesives. January 12, 2005.

Spokesman (Wilsonville, Ore.): Article profiles Jim Kopp, director of the Watzek Library, and his research into concepts of utopia. January 12, 2005.

Post Register (Idaho Falls, Idaho): Science brief reports on research by Kellar Autumn, associate professor of biology. Autumn’s findings demonstrate that gecko’s toes model the first known self-cleaning adhesive. January 11, 2005.

Post-Register (Idaho Falls, Idaho): Science brief detailing research by Kellar Autumn, associate professor of biology, into self-cleaning adhesives. January 11, 2005.

Seattle Times (Seattle, Wash.): Science brief about research by Kellar Autumn, associate professor of biology, into self-cleaning adhesives. By dipping geckos' feet into artificial dirt made of tiny beads of silica and then watching the geckos walk. The geckos' toes became clean in just a few steps. January 11, 2005.

Bulletin (Bend, Ore.): Article about the late William Stafford, professor emeritus of English and poet laureate of Oregon, previews multiple events (readings) in honor of the writer’s birthday. January 11, 2005.

The Columbus Dispatch (Columbus, Ohio): Science brief reports that “gecko feet could yield clue for new adhesives,” resulting from research by Kellar Autumn, associate professor of biology. January 11, 2005.

The Oregonian: Robert Eisinger, associate professor and chair of political science, comments on the opening session of the 2005 Oregon Legislature. He says “the Legislature’s problem might be one of leadership, not image … leaders of both parties must get together, decide on the two or three top actions, andmake sure they happen.” January 10, 2005.

Dallas Morning News (Dallas, Texas): Science brief about research by Kellar Autumn, associate professor of biology, into self-cleaning adhesives. By dipping geckos' feet into artificial dirt made of tiny beads of silica and then watching the geckos walk. The geckos' toes became clean in just a few steps. January 10, 2005.

North County Times/New York Times (Escondido, Calif.): Kellar Autumn, associate professor of biology, says geckos’ feet are the key to self-cleaning adhesives. “We showed that you can dip a gecko’s feet in some of the nastiest dirt ever, and after vies steps, the dirt just falls off,” said Autumn. January 9, 2005.

Orlando Sentinel (Orlando, Fla.): Kellar Autumn, associate professor of biology, comments on his findings that demonstrate the self-cleaning adhesive quality of gecko’s toes. January 9, 2005.

Anchorage Daily News/New York Times (Anchorage, Alaska): Kellar Autumn, associate professor of biology, comments on his newly published research about the self-cleaning adhesive quality of geckos' feet. January 9, 2005.

Orlando Sentinel (Orlanda, Fla.): Science brief about research by Kellar Autumn, associate professor of biology, focuses on millions of microscopic hairs embedded in a gecko's toes counteract the forces of gravity, while at the same time repelling dirt. January 9, 2005.

Honolulu Star-Bulletin/New York Times (Honolulu, Hawaii): Kellar Autumn, associate professor of biology, comments on his newly published research about the self-cleaning adhesive quality of geckos’ feet. January 9, 2005.

Indianapolis Star (Indianapolis, Ind.)/New York Times: Kellar Autumn, associate professor of biology, comments on his newly published research about the self-cleaning adhesive quality of geckos' feet. “We showed that you can dip a gecko’s feet into some of the nastiest dirt ever, and after five steps, the dirt just falls off.” January 9, 2005.

Science News Magazine: Article details newly published research by Kellar Autumn, associate professor of biology, about the self-cleaning adhesive quality of gecko feet. January 8, 2005.

The Oregonian: Editorial headlined “Counting the worms” comments that the “summit on Measure 37 showcases problems with a law that helps property owners avoid laws.” The law school cosponsored the summit. January 7, 2005.

PhysOrg.com: Kellar Autumn, associate professor of biology, comments on his newly published research on self-cleaning adhesives. “According to Autumn, gecko setae isolated from the gecko become cleaner by themselves. ‘Our mathematical models suggest that self-cleaning in gecko setae is a result of geometry not chemistry.’” January 7, 2005.

AzoNano.com: Kellar Autumn, associate professor of biology, comments on his recently published research into self-cleaning adhesives. “Our mathematical models suggest that self-cleaning in gecko setae is a result of geometry not chemistry," he says. “This means that synthetic self-cleaning adhesives could be fabricated from a wide variety of materials.” January 7, 2004.

National Post (Toronto, Ontario): Article about new research by Kellar Autumn, associate professor of biology, that suggests the self-cleaning property of a gecko’s foot is dependent on the structure and form of the foot hair rather than a chemical. He believes a “synthetic adhesive that cleans itself could be based on gecko feet. Such an adhesive would not get dirty and lose its effectiveness and could be used everywhere from football stadiums to hospitals.” January 6, 2005.

Atlanta Journal-Constitution (Atlanta, Ga.): Kellar Autumn, associate professor of biology, comments on his newly published research about the self-cleaning adhesive quality of a gecko’s foot. January 6, 2005.

The Guardian (U.K.): Research by Kellar Autumn, associate professor of biology, demonstrates that “sticky gecko feet have a built-in self-cleaning mechanism to stop them getting clogged up with dirt, reports a paper in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. The process enables geckos to maintain their ultra-adhesive feet so they can cling to walls and hang from ceilings by a single toe.” January 6, 2005.

The Oregonian: Kellar Autumn, associate professor of biology, comments on the self-cleaning adhesive structure of gecko feet. January 5, 2005.

International Herald Tribune (France)/New York Times: Kellar Autumn, associate professor of biology, comments on the structural quality of geckos' feet that holds the secret to self-cleaning adhesives. January 5, 2005.

Roanoke Times/New York Times (Roanoke, Va.): Kellar Autumn, associate professor of biology, comments on his findings that demonstrate the self-cleaning adhesive quality of gecko’s toes. January 5, 2005.

Innovations Report (Bad Homberg, Germany): Report details research findings recently published by Kellar Autumn, associate professor of biology, about self-cleaning adhesive qualities in geckos' feet. “Geckos don’t groom their feet, and the adhesive on their toes is much too sticky for dirt to be shaken off. Conventional adhesives like tape just get dirtier and dirtier, but we discovered that gecko feet actually become cleaner with repeated use.” January 5, 2005.

EarthTimes.org: Article discusses newly published research into self-cleaning adhesives by Kellar Autumn, associate professor of biology. Autumn’s research into the structure of gecko foot hairs reveals that self-cleaning adhesiveness results from structure, not chemistry. January 4, 2005.

MSNBC “Countdown with Keith Olbermann:” Kellar Autumn, associate professor of biology, discusses his newly published research on self-cleaning adhesives. The structure of geckos' feet hold the key to developing new technology that never gets dirty. January 4, 2005.

New York Times: Kellar Autumn, associate professor of biology, comments on his newly published research about the self-cleaning adhesive quality of geckos' feet. “We showed that you can dip a gecko’s feet into some of the nastiest dirt ever, and after five steps, the dirt just falls off.” January 4, 2005.

CBC News (Canada): The adhesive hairs that geckos use to stick to surfaces are self-cleaning. Scientists say the finding could lead to ouchless bandages or longer-lasting duct tape. Article discusses newly published research by Kellar Autumn, associate professor of biology. January 3, 2005.

Scientific American Magazine: Article examines self-cleaning adhesive quality of gecko feet, based upon research by Kellar Autumn, associate professor of biology. “Self-cleaning in gecko setae may occur because it is energetically favorable for particles to be deposited on the surface rather than remain adhered to the spatulae.” January 3, 2005.

Chief Engineer Magazine (Crestwood, Ill.): Dan Rohlf, associate professor of law, comments on a lawsuit filed by a Washington state man against a Canadian company for cross-border enforcement of environmental laws. “That in and of itself may be seen as a potentially significant step—that the United States has not gone on record as actively opposing the idea of hauling a Canadian company into a U.S. Court.” January 3, 2005.

Betterhumans.com: Kellar Autumn, associate professor of biology, comments on his published research that demonstrates how the self-cleaning adhesive quality of gecko feet can have applications ranging from nanosurgery to consumer products. “Geckos don't groom their feet, and the adhesive on their toes is much too sticky for dirt to be shaken off. Conventional adhesives like tape just get dirtier and dirtier, but we discovered that gecko feet actually become cleaner with repeated use.” January 3, 2005.

The Oregonian: Robert Eisinger, associate professor and chair of political science, comments on links between Oregon vital industries and political campaign contributions. January 1, 2005.

Teaching K-8 Magazine: Peter Cookson, graduate school dean, discusses issues of concern in the first year of teaching, including the how the classroom environment impacts students’ intellectual and emotional growth. January 2005.