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Dennis Chang Named Student Commencement Speaker
Fifteen years ago, Dennis Chang was graduating from MIT with a major in Chemical Engineering. His early academic experience led him to a very successful career in the high-tech industry. In 2006, Dennis decided to resign his position at Intel in order to be a stay-at-home dad for his son, Calvin. It was during this period of re-evaluation and self-assessment that teaching called his name. Dennis will address his fellow students at Commencement on June 7.
Strength and Grace
For Grace Gifford ’12, swimming as a child was more than a sport: it was a release from her daily life. Gifford is now a member of Lewis & Clark’s varsity swim team and is competing for a spot in the 2012 Paralympics.
Real Students, Real Life
“The realization that we only have two and a half more weeks of classes is simultaneously terrifying and exhilarating.” Real Life, through the eyes of Maisha Foster-O’Neal ’11.
“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.
Law Student asked to present at the Midwest Political Science Association
Current Law School student Stephen Raher will be presenting his paper entitled “Judicial Review of Legislative Procedure: Determining Who Determines the Rules of Proceedings” at the Midwest Political Science Association’s spring conference this April. Stephen’s interest in the topic comes from the 5 years he spent lobbying at the Colorado state legislature. Read his paper here.
Thru the Lenz Exhibit Comes to Graduate School
On October 2 from 4-6 pm, 10 Roosevelt High School students will showcase photographs depicting their daily lives. Thru the Lenz is a community photo project partnering high school students with Lewis & Clark graduate students to capture the community through pictures.
Sticking to It
One gecko’s trip across a hotel ceiling in Hawaii led Kellar Autumn to found an entirely new subfield of scientific research. Learn why the professor of biology turned down a promising career in industry to mentor students at Lewis & Clark. Read more in the Chronicle.
Student Commencement Speaker Named
Charlie Ahlquist, M.A.T. ’08, has been chosen as student commencement speaker. An experienced musician, he says of teaching, “I find joy every hour by educating my students about different cultures, our histories, our diversity, and the exhilaration and anguish of the human condition, through the gift of song.”
Scientist and Pamplin Fellow
Her fifth-grade teacher believed she would grow up to solve the mystery of cold fusion. Now a junior majoring in physics and mathematics, this exceptional student is pursuing her scientific ambitions while exploring a range of other interests. Meet Rowena Held ‘08.
Honoring a Stargazer
Flutist, fencer, science teaching assistant, magna cum laude graduate, and aspiring astrophysicist, she made a name for herself at Lewis & Clark. Meet Kasandra Jorgensen B.A. ‘06, winner of the 2006 Rena J. Ratte Award for outstanding scholarship.
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