Topic: Election
Two Overseas Juniors head to Strasbourg to discuss Obama’s presidency
Parasa Chanramy (’10) and Jeanette Valleau (’10) were among over 60 students and speakers from North America, Europe, Asia, and North Africa, who gathered recently for a three-day conference in Strasbourg, France, to discuss whether or not President Obama would make a difference in US - European relations. Chanramy and Valleau have been studying with the Foundation for International Education (FIE) in London and were awarded fellowships from FIE and Lewis & Clark to attend the conference.
Following the Opening Plenary Lecture by Dr. Stephen Ryan, of the University of Ulster in Northern Ireland, on the topic “Will Illusion Breed Disillusion? Obama, Europe and Global Politics,” students participated in discussions on the future of US foreign policy, the new president’s challenges in the Middle East, and the impact President Obama might have on NATO as it celebrates the 60th anniversary of its founding.
Lewis & Clark Overseas and Off Campus Programs aim to enhance on-campus curricula and provide unique academic and experiential opportunities abroad. With programs in Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Latin America, and North America, these overseas opportunities send over 260 students abroad annually. To learn more about Lewis & Clark Overseas and Off Campus Programs, click here.
Law Student Nick Kahl wins District 49 House race
Law student Nick Kahl attributes his win in the District 49 House race to voter outreach. Kahl, who took in 56% of the votes against his opponent John Nelsen, was not very surprised with his victory: “We ran an aggressive grassroots campaign. I’ve knocked on, I’d say, 14,000 doors. The amount of voter outreach – that was the difference-maker.” Although Kahl was pleased with his win, he stresses that he wants to make a difference in his community first and foremost by revitalizing the sense of pride in Rockwood that he was so used to as a child growing up.
The Gresham Outlook (Gresham, Ore.) Kahl ready to fight for East County in Salem
Lewis & Clark faculty share election expertise
Throughout the election season, members of the Lewis & Clark faculty offered their expert analyses of various political races. Weighing issues of race, culture, and history, faculty members have studied the presidential race, as well as congressional races and ballot measures.
Explore this interactive map to learn more about Lewis & Clark faculty members’ contributions to the national political discourse in various media outlets throughout the spring, summer, and fall. The map provides links to full-text versions of more than 30 articles citing Lewis & Clark faculty experts that appeared in newspapers from Detroit to Denver, Washington, D.C. to Seattle, and throughout the Portland metro area.
Recent updates include:
Robert Klonoff, dean of the law school, in the National Law Journal, November 6
Cynthia Cosgrave, teacher education instructor, in Beaverton Valley Times, October 23
Faculty members featured:
*John Callahan, Morgan S. Odell professor of humanities
*Cynthia Cosgrave, teacher education instructor
*Robert Eisinger, associate professor of political science
*Alejandra Favela, assistant professor of education
*Steven Hunt, professor of communication
*James Huffman, Erskine Wood Sr. professor of law
*Robert Klonoff, dean of the law school
*Robert Miller, professor of law
Law Professor Miller examines role of Native Americans in elections
This election year, American Indians, who make up 1 percent of the electorate vote, may make a difference in a very tight presidential race. Robert J. Miller, professor of law, is optimistic that “this is the absolutely best year ever for tribal issues to be highlighted.”
Richmond Times (Richmond, Va.) American Indians find new clout in presidential politics
Callahan and Eisinger discuss the importance youth participation has on politics
John Callahan, Morgan Odell Professor of Humanities, and Robert Eisinger, associate professor of political science, recently spoke with the Seattle Post Intelligencer about the exciting injection of youth participation in Oregon politics this election season.
Seattle Post-Intelligencer (Seattle, Wash.) Obama gets young people back in the race
Associate Professor Robert Eisinger prefers closed primary
Robert Eisinger, associate professor of political science, stresses that an open primary in Oregon would allow Republican voters to sabotage the democratic result by voting for Clinton in order to extend the democratic race to the convention in August.
Portland Tribune (Portland, Ore.) Primary is closed for a reason
Law student runs for House District 49
Law student Nick Kahl is running against city councilor Barbara Kyle in the Democratic primary for House District 49. If elected, Kahl says his main focus would be on health care and education. Kahl believes that, “it’s the little policy changes that are going to help us take back our community.”
The Oregonian (Portland, Ore.) Living wage jobs vital to District 49 hopefuls
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