Matthew Hodges

Assistant Director of Admission

Recruitment Territory: Counselor for: Freshmen from Idaho, Montana, and Oregon (Central, Eastern and Multnomah and Clackamas Counties, except Lake Oswego and West Linn-Wilsonville school districts)

Additional Responsibilities: Faculty Admission Review Committee Recorder and campus event assistance.

Phone: 503.883.2257

Email: matthew.hodges@linfield.edu

Hometown: Portland, Oregon

Favorite Food in Dillin: The Burrito Bar

Best Linfield Memory: I was a double major in political science and communication arts.  My junior year I got to travel to the United Kingdom for a January term class. The class was focusing on contemporary British politics.  I had never been outside of the United States before this trip. It was so exciting to not only learn about the United Kingdom political system, but to explore cities like London, Cardiff and Oxford.  If one global experience wasn’t enough, my senior year my debate partner and I got to travel to China to compete in one of the first collegiate debate tournaments in that country. I never thought that I would ever get the opportunity to see two countries while I was in college.

Favorite Spot to Visit within an Hour of Mac: Downtown Portland

Favorite Linfield Event: Cat Cabs!

What's Kept You At Linfield? The enjoyment of sharing the value of Linfield with others

Ideal Vacation Destination: Exploring the many islands of the South Pacific

Favorite Quote: Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world - Nelson Mandela

Favorite Childhood Books: The Boxcar Children series

Best Concert You Ever Attended: John Mayer and Ben Folds Five at the Clark County Amphitheater

Favorite Sport To Watch: Linfield College Football