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Spring 2016
Cover Story
Advancing Diversity and Inclusion
An interview with Professor Janet Steverson, Lewis & Clark’s first dean of diversity and inclusion.
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Discovering Berlin
Lewis & Clark launches its first overseas study program to Berlin, with a special focus on attracting science students.
And Justice for All
Lewis & Clark’s newest legal clinic offers law students a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of advocacy and criminal law reform.
Front-Page History
In their careers as international journalists, Lewis & Clark alumni often capture the first draft of history as events unfold.
Foreign Exchange
How Lewis & Clark’s Cuban connections—and global-minded students—brought a world-class exhibition to the Hoffman Gallery.
Message from the President
Relevant Measures
In the constellation of metrics used to evaluate colleges, the following three carry significant weight: stellar academics, value relative to cost, strong career prospects for graduates. Any president whose school earns recognition on any one of these measures would be proud to spread the word. I’m fortunate to be able to share the news about all three.
On Palatine Hill
Game, Set, Match
For the first time in more than 35 years, the Lewis & Clark Pioneers are conference champions in women’s tennis.
A Celebration of Scholarship
On April 15, Lewis & Clark hosted the Festival of Scholars, an event designed to showcase student research, performance, and art from across the curriculum.
International Award for Animal Law
This spring, the Center for Animal Law Studies at Lewis & Clark Law School became the first recipient of the international TIR Animal Law Award for outstanding achievements in the field of animal law.
L&C Among Top 25 in impact
Lewis & Clark College is one of the nation’s best colleges for students seeking a meaningful education with great career preparation at an affordable price, according to The Princeton Review in its newly released edition of Colleges That Pay You Back.
Peace Corps Standout
The Peace Corps recently named Lewis & Clark one of the top 25 small undergraduate colleges on the agency’s list of 2016 Top Volunteer-Producing Colleges and Universities.
Sophomore Shines in Speech and Debate
It’s been a very good year for sophomore Jacob Wisda, a member of Lewis & Clark’s highly competitive speech and debate team.
New VP for Institutional Advancement
In late April, Josh Walter became Lewis & Clark’s new vice president for institutional advancement.
Alumni News
Two for Forbes 30 Under 30
Two Lewis & Clark alumni were recently named to Forbes magazine’s 30 Under 30 list
Profiles
In Memoriam
Afterword
Room to Grow
I want to share some personal advice I gave to the incoming class of 2019 at the very beginning of the year. I told them to do this one thing: misbehave.
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Foreign Exchange
How Lewis & Clark’s Cuban connections—and global-minded students—brought a world-class exhibition to the Hoffman Gallery.
Exploring German Culture
A collection of student-submitted photos.
On The Road
Lewis & Clark Events in Washington, D.C., and Orange CountyThis spring, representatives from Lewis & Clark traveled east and west to meet with alumni, parents, and admitted and prospective students. On February 3, Washington, D.C., guests enjoyed a presentation about art and the environment by Dawn Odell, associate professor of art history. President Barry Glassner and his wife, Betsy Amster, also attended. On April 16, Lewis & Clark hosted a brunch in Orange County, California, with President Glassner providing updates on the college.
Game, Set, Match
Tennis Champions For the first time in more than 35 years, the Lewis & Clark Pioneers are conference champions in women’s tennis. On April 24, the team delivered a 5-2 win over Whitman College at the Lewis & Clark Tennis Dome to win the Northwest Conference Championship and qualify for the NCAA Championship tournament. “All the hard work that the players have put in—in the classroom and the weight room and the early morning workouts—it all paid off with a title,” says Head Tennis Coach Patrick Dreves, who has been named NWC Coach of the Year. “They’ve been working at it since they were little kids.”