February 2011 E-Cat
Boots on the ground: Studying war in Vietnam
During January Term, Patrick Cottrell, assistant professor of political science, led students on a journey to Vietnam. They interviewed military veterans before traveling to Vietnam, where they met a Vietnamese vet, joined a tour guide who fled with the boat people, and received briefings about the aftermath of the conflict from Vietnamese scholars and senior American officials. “When our vets fought, many were the same age as our students,” said Cottrell. Watch a video about the experience.
Coming to an area near you
Linfield is headed your way. In March, the Office of Alumni and Parent Relations will hold events around the west. Plan to join us in Tucson, San Diego, Pasadena, Palm Desert or Bellingham for opportunities to socialize, network and hear more about Linfield.
Looking for some page-turners
Have you published a book? If so, Linfield wants to know about it. Send information about the book to alumni@linfield.edu. The information you send might be used in a future edition of Linfield Magazine or the E-Cat. Also, let us know if you are interested in joining other Linfield authors at an event during Homecoming 2011, Oct. 7-8.
Belonging at home and abroad
Reshmi Dutt-Ballerstadt knows a thing or two about citizenship and belonging. An associate professor of English who hails from India, Dutt-Ballerstadt became a U.S. citizen six years ago. In December, Oregon Public Broadcasting’s David Miller interviewed her about her experience and her newly published book, The Postcolonial Citizen: The Intellectual Migrant. Listen to the interview on YouTube or read more online.
Calling all 'Cats
Starting next week, the Linfield student phonathon team will begin calling alumni. Students hope to talk with graduates about their experiences at Linfield, current events and activities taking place on campus, as well as the Linfield Fund. Gifts to the Linfield Fund bolster student scholarships, faculty enrichment programs and campus improvements. Don’t want to wait for a phone call? Contribute now by calling Christina Diss, director of annual giving, 503-883-2282, or making a gift online.
Care in Cameroon
Learn about medical developments in Cameroon during Care in Cameroon, a spring event for Linfield alumni and friends with an interest in the health care field on Tuesday, April 19, from 5:30-8 p.m. at Mercy Corps’ new headquarters in Portland. Neal Rosenburg, Ph.D., RN, from Goldfarb School of Nursing in St. Louis, Mo., will share experiences and findings of his research of HIV health care workers in Cameroon in a keynote presentation. As the capstone of the evening, Linfield-Good Samaritan School of Nursing will present the Lloydena V. Grimes award to a graduate exemplifying excellence in nursing.
Top honors for Doucette, softball team
Bolstered by the return of five All-Americans and two first team all-conference pitchers, the Linfield Wildcats are the preseason No. 1 ranked team in NCAA Division III. One of those All-Americans, softball player Staci Doucette ’13, was selected as the female recipient of the Ad Rutschman Small College Athlete of the Year Award at the Oregon Sports Awards Jan. 30. Follow these and other Wildcat sports stories online.
Pikes host grand reopening
Despite a propane explosion in early January which shook the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity house undergoing renovations, the Pikes will host a Founder’s Day and reopening ceremony Saturday, March 5, at 4:30 p.m. at the house. A brief program will be followed by a tour of the facility. Pike alumni and their spouses or guests are invited to attend a no-host dinner following the celebration. Learn more online.
A win-win-win opportunity
Rachel Mills ‘11 has been selected as one of 50 semifinalists for the National Students in Service Award. In addition to Mills’ competing to win up to a $5,000 academic service scholarship, Linfield College and McMinnville School District have the opportunity to be awarded $2,500 each to support civic engagement initiatives and the mentoring program. Support Mills by voting online now through March 3. Read more online.
Calendar of events
• Friday, Feb. 18 -- Linfield Chamber Orchestra, 8 p.m., Ice Auditorium, Melrose Hall
• Saturday, Feb. 19 -- Masterplexed art exhibit opening reception, 2 p.m., Fine Art Gallery
• Wednesday, March 2 -- Thaddeus Russell, "A Renegade History of the United States," 7:30 p.m., Ice Auditorium
• Sunday, March 6 -- Linfield Lively Arts concert, 4 p.m., Ice Auditorium
• Wednesday, March 9 -- Gudrun Hommel faculty lecture, 7:30 p.m., 201 Riley Hall
• Friday, March 11 -- Trio concert, 7:30 p.m., Ice Auditorium
• March 14: Larry Hickman, "Secularism, Secularization, and John Dewey: Post-Modernism without Nihilism," 7:30 p.m., Jonasson Hall
• March 15-18: Linfield Theatre, West Moon Street, 7:30 p.m., Marshall Theatre
Seen Around Campus
The renovation of T.J. Day Hall, formerly Northup Hall, continues. View the latest photos online in the Linfield Photo Gallery.