Monthly Archives: May 2010
Linfield College students selected for top national scholarships
Four Linfield graduating seniors have been selected for Fulbright grants, with two students selected for Udall and Boren scholarships. Continue reading
Linfield chemistry club recognized by national organization
Linfield College chemistry students were recognized by the American Chemical Society (ACS) with two awards at a national conference in San Francisco, Calif., March 21-25. Continue reading
Princeton Review names Linfield one of nation’s top green colleges
The Princeton Review and the U.S. Green Building Council recognized Linfield College’s commitment to sustainability in their recently released guide to green colleges. Continue reading
Talk to focus on European disease in colonial Mexico
Kevin Terraciano, professor of history and chair of the Latin American Studies Program at UCLA, will present “The Unspeakable Cocoliztli of Colonial Mexico: How People Talked about Disease in the Age of American Epidemics” on Wednesday, May 12, at 7:30 p.m. in 201 Riley Hall. Continue reading
Climatologist to address question of climate change
Michael Mann, a climatologist and a leading figure in research on climate change, will speak on “Dire Predictions: Understanding Global Warming” Tuesday, May 11, at 7:30 p.m. in the Richard and Lucille Ice Auditorium in Melrose Hall. Continue reading
Student art on exhibit
Two Linfield College art shows celebrate the work of 2010 thesis students and 2010 portfolio students. Both shows are on display now through May 28 in the James F. Miller Fine Art Center. Continue reading
Linfield music groups present chamber music recital
The Linfield College Department of Music will present a Chamber Music Recital Tuesday, May 18, at 4 p.m. in the Delkin Recital Hall in the Vivian A. Bull Music Center at Linfield. Continue reading
Anthropology exhibit showcases homeless youth in Yamhill County
Ragged pieces of cardboard line the walls of the Linfield College Anthropology Museum, a backdrop for the latest exhibit, “Runaways and Throwaways: Homeless Youth in Yamhill County.” Continue reading
Linfield students compete in Japanese speech contest
Two Linfield College students earned awards in the annual Toyama Cup Speech Contest held at the World Trade Center in Portland April 18. Continue reading