Topic: national distinction
Three Lewis & Clark Law School professors elected to American Law Institute
1 November 2007
- Engaging our World
(Portland, Ore.)—Three Lewis & Clark Law School professors—Bill Funk, Jennifer Johnson and Craig Johnston—have been elected members of the American Law Institute (ALI). Founded in 1923, the American Law Institute’s work to draft restatements and other law reform proposals has profoundly shaped the legal field. Membership to the American Law Institute is limited to judges, [...]
Peace Corps honors Lewis & Clark College
10 October 2007
- Engaging our World
(Portland, Ore.)—Peace Corps Deputy Director Jody Olsen will visit campus next week to present a plaque to President Tom Hochstettler honoring Lewis & Clark College as a top producer of Peace Corps Volunteers. The reception will be held on Tuesday, October 16 at 3 p.m., at the Manor House. Refreshments will be served. Lewis & Clark [...]
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 [...]
Fulbright winner creates new solutions for domestic violence
11 June 2007
- Advancing Knowledge
- Engaging our World
(Portland, Ore.)—Robin Young B.A. ’07 is working on a new approach to the problem of domestic violence. With the help of a Fulbright grant, Young will spend her first year out of college in the Dominican Republic, where she will develop new ways for mothers to communicate with their daughters in order to help women [...]