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Greg Mortenson
Humanitarian Greg Mortenson, author of the New York Times best seller Three Cups of Tea, has worked to nurture peace by improving education for children in Pakistan and Afghanistan. Watch Mortenson’s address to graduates of the College of Arts and Sciences.
John Lewis
U.S. Representative John Lewis played a key role in the struggle to end segregation. Today he is recognized by colleagues on both sides of the aisle for his dedication to protecting human rights and securing civil liberties. Watch Lewis’ address to graduates of Lewis & Clark Law School.
Chris Crutcher
Award-winning author Chris Crutcher has been lauded for creating honest representations of adolescent life in his fiction for young adults. He also works as a therapist and child protection advocate. Watch Crutcher’s address to graduates of the Graduate School of Education and Counseling.
On the Job for the Community
Lewis & Clark spends 25 percent of its Federal Work-Study dollars in programs off campus. Students connect with and contribute to their community through employment ranging from prosecuting criminal offenses for the Multnomah District Attorney’s Office to tutoring children in elementary school. Read more in the Chronicle.
National Recognition for Science Achievements
A recent $1.3 million grant from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute will strengthen Lewis & Clark’s efforts to recruit and train the next generation of scientists, many from underrepresented groups. Also this spring, three students were awarded prestigious Barry M. Goldwater scholarships to support their futures in the sciences.
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Calendar
Monday, July 7, 2008 |
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| 6:15 p.m. | Teacher Education Information Meeting |
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Wednesday, July 9, 2008 |
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| 12:00 p.m. | Brown-Bag Science Research Talks |
Wednesday, July 16, 2008 |
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| 12:00 p.m. | Brown-Bag Science Research Talks |
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