L&C Magazine
Winter 2005
Cover Story
Featured Stories
Remembering Jimmy Miller on His 100th Birthday
James F. “Jimmy” Miller, renowned investor and philanthropist, would have been 100 years old on February 20. Although he didn’t live to see that milestone (he died June 3, 2004), he left behind a living legacy of Lewis & Clark students, faculty, and alumni who continue to benefit from his generosity.
A New Eye on the Sky
With the addition of the Sherman Fairchild Foundation Telescope, Lewis & Clark’s astronomy program reaches new heights.
Howard Hall Joins the Academic Quad
Over winter break, more than 50 faculty and staff members moved into John R. Howard Hall, located at the heart of the academic campus.
Taking the Next Step
With the introduction of its first doctoral program, Lewis & Clark takes a bold step toward advancing education throughout the region.
On Palatine Hill
Kennedy on Campus
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke to a standing-room-only crowd in Agnes Flanagan Chapel on September 22.Sunflower Blooms
At last count, more than 250 alumni had joined the graduate school’s online discussion of The Sunflower: On the Possibilities and Limits of Forgiveness, by Simon Wiesenthal.Murdock Science Conference at Lewis & Clark
More than 350 faculty and students from 25 institutions presented their research at the 13th annual Regional Conference on Undergraduate Research, sponsored by the Murdock College Science Research Program.Seven New Pamplin Fellows
“Pamplin Society members reflect and inspire the College community as a whole,” said Tom Hochstettler, president.Class of 2008 … Is Great!
Many of them were toddlers when the Berlin Wall fell; they’ve never known a president without the last name of Clinton or Bush; and they’re masters of instant messaging, cell phone calling, and all things digital.Faculty Newcomers
Last fall, a dozen new faculty members joined Lewis & Clark College, enriching the community with their teaching and research talents.
Rwanda Revisited
“I know there’s a God, because I actually shook hands with the devil,” said Lieutenant General Romeo Dallaire, who spoke at Lewis & Clark on November 18.Focus on Middle East/South Asia
What do Mohammad Bader, Marjan Baradar, and Zaher Wahab have in common?
Shake, Rattle, and Roll
Liz Safran’s environmental geology class was one of the last field trip groups to visit Mount St. Helens in late September before increased volcanic activity closed the Johnston Ridge Observatory overlooking the mountain.A (Clean) Grip on Geckos
Gecko feet may hold the key to the development of synthetic self-cleaning adhesives, according to Kellar Autumn, associate professor of biology.Biz Law Turns 10
This spring, the Business Law Program at the law school celebrates its 10th anniversary.First Minority Scholar in Residence
Reiko Hillyer doesn’t feel particularly comfortable being called a minority scholar. “I’m a historian, first and foremost,” she says. Hillyer, whose mother is Japanese and father is Jewish, is Lewis & Clark’s first minority scholar in residence.
New Kitzhaber Center
Seeking to find workable and sustainable solutions to Oregon’s natural resource issues, former Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber announced the creation of the Kitzhaber Center at Lewis & Clark Law School in August.Book No. 500,000
This spring, the Paul L. Boley Law Library celebrates the acquisition of its half-millionth volume.New Trustees Also Alums
Lewis & Clark’s newest trustees share a common bond: They are all graduates of the institution.Power of the Green
Portland General Electric selected Lewis & Clark College for a Green Power Leadership Award in October.
Alumni News
Cooper Gives to Massengale Scholarship
Dan Cooper ’79 spent 1980 through 1985 hiking the continental Divide from Mexico to the Bering Strait, becoming the first person known to have made that trek in modern history.
Alumni Weekend 2004 Highlights
With more than 200 alumni milling about campus, Alumni Weekend 2004 was a great success.Help Available for Overseas Program Reunions
“We owe the College a great deal for helping us with the best reunion of our lives,” says Frances Hart ’76, one of 26 students who participated in Lewis & Clark’s first overseas study program to Peru in 1973.
Profiles
Outstanding Alumni Honored
The College of Arts and Sciences recognized three alumni for their outstanding achievements and community service at the annual Alumni Honors Banquet in September.
