July 2013 E-Cat

Meet the new VP for Institutional Advancement

David Ostrander is the new vice president for institutional advancement. Ostrander has nearly 30 years of experience in college and university fundraising and has spent most of his career at small, liberal arts colleges. "Few things are more energizing than to be immersed in a college environment that has a mission like Linfield," he said. Learn more about Ostrander and hear from him directly in this video.

Nursing alumni: help with accreditation

Linfield-Good Samaritan School of Nursing will be reviewed for accreditation by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) in October 2013. We welcome Linfield nursing alumni to submit written and signed comments about the program's compliance with accreditation standards by Sept. 21, 2013 to: Catherine Sneed, Accreditation Coordinator, Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 1 Dupont Circle NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036. Find more information about accreditation standards. 

Summertime, and the networking is easy

Enjoy an evening networking with alumni of all ages at the Linfield Professionals Network event Tuesday, July 23, at 5:30 p.m. at Eagle Home Mortgage in Tigard. Linfield Professionals Network is a great way to create new business contacts, find new clients, connect with fellow alumni and even land a job. The evening's host is Peter Guzie '85. Find out more about this networking opportunity or register online.

Looking for a good summer read?

Pick up a copy of this year's Common Read, Thieves of Baghdad by Matthew Bogdanos, and read along with Linfield students and faculty. All new Linfield students will participate in the Common Read program by reading a common text. This program also kicks-off the 2013-14 Program for Liberal Arts and Civic Engagement (PLACE) program and its theme "Legacies of War."

Did you miss the party?

Linfield alumni gathered in six different cities to help welcome the newest graduates. Alumni and friends gathered in Bend, Los Angeles, Portland, Salem, San Francisco and Seattle to swap stories and share tips and advice. Plan to participate next year or contact us to arrange a gathering in a city near you.

See the Hops honor our 'Cats

The Hillsboro Hops will honor the Linfield Wildcats' NCAA Division III baseball national championship on Tuesday, Aug. 13. Bring the family and join players, coaches, parents, alumni and fans as we celebrate the 'Cats at the Hops vs. Salem-Keizer Volcanoes game. Visit the Alumni Events pages for more information or to order tickets to the game.

Your advice is needed

Which resident hall is the best on campus? What's the best way to meet your lifelong friends? Which classes should you absolutely take? The Student Alumni Association is looking for your sage advice to share with the next generation of Linfield students, who will soon arrive on campus. What recommendations do you have for our newest Wildcats so they can make the most of their Linfield experience? Take a minute and email your advice to share with our newest students. 

Pursuing excellence together

The President's Circle Leadership Team and the Rising Alumni President's Circle Leadership Team will host their annual fundraiser for Linfield College. Held in the penthouse at Holladay Park Plaza on Thursday, Sept. 19, the dinner is for those who are planning to make a President's Circle level gift in 2013-14. For more information, email Kathryn Karr '88, development officer.

Making a difference for Linfield athletics

Thank you to the hundreds of alumni and friends who made annual gifts to the TopCat Club last year. Your generous support touches all of Linfield's 19 NCAA Division III varsity sports teams and more than 490 student-athletes. TopCat Club contributions allow Linfield to excel regionally and succeed at the national level. This year, our goal is to raise $100,000 in order to improve our programs and facilities. Thank you for making your gift to the TopCat Club today!

Calendar of events

• Tuesday, July 23 - Linfield Professionals Network event hosted by Peter Guzie '85, 5:30 p.m., Eagle Home Mortgage, Tigard
• July 26-28 - International Pinot Noir Celebration
• Concerts in the Oak Grove, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, July 30 - Toque Libre
Tuesday, Aug. 6 - Radical Revolution
Tuesday, Aug. 13 - Rich Layton & The Troublemakers

Seen on Campus

Get cooking with the Linfield College Student Cookbook, provided by the Student Health, Wellness and Counseling Center and designed by Allison Brosius '14. The creative recipes promote a healthy lifestyle.