Topic: journalism
Undergraduate discovers Swiffer-like adaptation in two unrelated spiders
10 October 2007
- Advancing Knowledge
(Portland, Ore.)—While working on an independent study project in a biology lab at Lewis & Clark College, Rebecca Duncan made a discovery that may someday find its way into kitchens and onto battlefields. Studying two groups of spiders that stick sand to themselves as a means of camouflage, Duncan discovered that they had developed the [...]
History scholar shares lessons learned on both coasts
30 July 2007
- Advancing Knowledge
- Engaging our World
(Portland, Ore.)—Katie Hart, senior English and history double major, recently traveled to New York as part of the Gilder Lehrman History Scholars Program. One of only 50 finalists nationwide, Katie spent a week in New York City with the program, which provides an opportunity for outstanding undergraduate students to engage in discussions with eminent scholars [...]
Alumnus returns to Board of Trustees
10 July 2007
- Advancing Knowledge
(Portland, Ore.)—Lewis & Clark College has welcomed John Wright back to its Board of Trustees. Wright is the founder and CEO of the Global Sage Group, a financial services executive search firm. His award-winning business has attracted international attention and earned him the chairmanship of the Japan Council of the Association of Executive Search Consultants. Wright [...]
Proposals due for Hope in a Time of Violence Conference
10 July 2007
- Advancing Knowledge
(Portland, Ore.)—Lewis & Clark College will host a symposium in support of the journal Democracy & Education November 16 & 17, 2007. Proposals for panels, symposia, interactive sessions and papers are due August 31, 2007. For more information, please see the Hope conference Web site.