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Standish Sara Tck “Global Nomads” Find a Home

“Being a TCK is like having a bird’s-eye view of the world. It helps you to see things in a more holistic way.” More than 120 undergraduates are third-culture kids, young people who grew up outside their native countries. Learn more about their experiences, community, and contributions to Lewis & Clark in the Chronicle.

6 April 2009

Cow Food for Thought

“Once you know where your food comes from, how do you respond?” asks Bob Goldman, professor of sociology. Lewis & Clark students, faculty, and alumni are at the forefront of efforts to make food healthier and less costly to society and the environment. Learn more.

17 February 2009

Madagascar Protecting “A Global Good”

Lisa Gaylord B.A. ’76, Niels Marquardt B.A. ’75, and Christi Turner B.A. ’04 are working to preserve Madagascar’s ecological wonders and raise the country’s standard of living. This balancing act requires creativity and versatile leadership skills. Learn more about the trio’s efforts to protect and promote one of the treasures of the planet.

20 October 2008

Group Faculty Getting to the Core of the Matter

Exploration and Discovery, Lewis & Clark’s core course for first-year students, is designed to establish a foundation in the liberal arts and create an intellectual commons for students of all majors. Learn more about the course and the professors who teach it in the Chronicle.

13 October 2008

Rudolph Byrd Visible Man

Noted African American studies scholar and professor Rudolph P. Byrd B.A. ’75 is the founding director of the James Weldon Johnson Institute for Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies at Emory University. Learn how he is cultivating new scholarship and public dialogue about the civil rights movement.

3 October 2008

Paddling The New Environmentalism

Blending coursework from surprisingly diverse disciplines, Lewis & Clark’s Environmental Studies Program pushes students to consider the interactions of humans and the planet in expansive and innovative ways. The Mellon Foundation has recognized the academically rigorous program with a grant that supports a national dialogue and international research. Read more in the Chronicle and the Oregonian.

7 July 2008

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Lands Arid A Close Look at a Big Picture

In their award-winning film Arid Lands, Grant Aaker ’02 and Josh Wallaert ’02 reveal the complex nature of life in eastern Washington. The documentary examines the interactions of place, politics, and people against the backdrop of the region’s considerable challenges. Read more in the Chronicle. Visit Sidelong Films.

30 May 2008

Book Boat Art 6090 Mentoring Program Offers a Lifeline to New Teachers

Each summer, school districts around the state send teams of experienced teachers and administrators to a two-day workshop at the Lewis & Clark Graduate School of Education and Counseling. Our New Teacher Conversations program is designed to support beginning teachers and to address the growing problem of teacher retention. Read more in the Chronicle.

28 April 2008

Kat West A Commitment to Sustainability

Kat West J.D. ‘97, who earned recognition as a Superfund enforcement attorney with the Environmental Protection Agency in Atlanta, has returned to Portland to work as Multnomah County’s sustainability manager. Her goal: Find ways for the community to be both ecologically friendly and economically successful. Learn more.

8 February 2008

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Clinica Xochilt Caring for Women in Nicaragua

After winning a national grant competition, a group of Lewis & Clark graduates and students worked for a community-run health clinic in rural Nicaragua last summer. Read more about their goal of helping those most vulnerable to the effects of violence and inequity.

6 February 2008

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