October 31, 2011
October 30, 2011
English prof featured guest on OPB’s Think Out Loud
Linfield’s resident Shakespeare expert, Professor Daniel Pollack-Pelzner, discussed the controversial new movie about Shakespeare, and the social trends that influence people to question the Bard’s authorship.
October 27, 2011
Annual Mahaffey forensics tournament set
Undergraduate students from across the Northwest will compete in the 81st annual R.D. Mahaffey Memorial Forensics Tournament Nov. 11-13 at Linfield College.
October 26, 2011
Nursing student wins national essay contest
Cristina Muro ’11 has provided health care to Oregon’s migrant community and plans to pursue graduate studies that will allow her to advocate for Hispanic health care needs. Her poignant essay was published by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
October 25, 2011
Turkish music and folklore focus of Frazee lecture
A singer, composer and scholar of Turkish music and folklore will present a lecture and concert at Linfield College.
Pinot noir focus of program with author, historian
An author and historian who is also an authority on pinot noir will describe what it’s like to be a wine historian on Tuesday, Nov. 15, at 7:30 p.m. in 222 T.J. Day Hall at Linfield College.
Adult Degree Program now offers online bachelor’s degree in marketing
Students can obtain a quality education while combining courses with work and family responsibilities with Linfield’s new online marketing degree.
October 24, 2011
Fall band concert to feature Linfield ensembles
The Linfield College Music Department will present a fall band concert, “Songs of Sea, Air, Storms, Love and Friendship,” featuring the Linfield concert band and percussion octet Tuesday, Nov. 8, at 7:30 p.m. in the Richard and Lucille Ice Auditorium in Melrose Hall at Linfield.
October 21, 2011
History professor to speak about Northern Ireland
A Linfield College history professor will share insights about Northern Ireland during an upcoming presentation at Linfield.
Communication arts prof to address communities across state about voter initiatives
Professor Jackson Miller is a featured guest with Oregon’s Conversation Project, joining some of the state’s most respected humanities scholars to facilitate community conversations across the state.
October 19, 2011
Two lectures mark Patriot Act anniversary
Bruce Fein, a constitutional lawyer and provocative critic of the war on terrorism, will deliver two public lectures on the state of American civil liberties on Wednesday, Oct. 26, at Linfield College. The date marks the 10th anniversary of the signing of the USA Patriot Act.
Students to share tips for dealing with disasters abroad
Four Linfield College students who faced natural disasters while studying abroad will tell their stories during “When the Worst Happens Abroad” Thursday, Nov. 3, at 3 p.m. in Jonasson Hall, lower level of Melrose Hall at Linfield.
Linfield alumna to read from new book
Molly Johnson, whose first book was released in October from RainTown Press, will present a reading Monday, Nov. 7, at 7:30 p.m. in the Jereld R. Nicholson Library at Linfield College.
October 18, 2011
Borders, decline of salmon explained in faculty lecture
Lissa Wadewitz, assistant professor of history and environmental studies at Linfield College, will present “The Nature of Borders: Salmon, Boundaries and Bandits in the Salish Sea” Wednesday, Nov. 9, at 7:30 p.m. in 201 Riley Hall at Linfield.
Linfield Theatre examines war with ‘Fifth of July,’ post-show discussion
Linfield College theatre students will explore the disillusionment of the Vietnam War through the eyes of the Talley family with the production of “Fifth of July,” written by the late Lanford Wilson.
Schumann music showcased during Linfield faculty recital
“A Poet’s Love,” a vocal and piano concert featuring the works of Robert Schumann and other composers, will be presented Saturday, Nov. 5, at 2 p.m. in Ice Auditorium in Melrose Hall at Linfield College.
Linfield biologist’s research touted by Washington Post
Biology Professor Chad Tillberg says “dinosaur ants” are not so different from humans when it comes to the haves and have-nots. His research was covered by news outlets in the U.S., Argentina and China.
October 17, 2011
Linfield Reports, 10/17/11
October 15, 2011
Not your everyday debate tournament
Last weekend, Linfield students attended class within the walls of the Oregon State Penitentiary, where they engaged prison inmates in debate about the economy, healthcare reform, and scholarships for inmates.
October 13, 2011
Linfield students treat community to some fun this Halloween
Local children will be offered a safe and fun way to celebrate Halloween this year at Linfield College. Linfield students will host the annual trick-or-treat tour of campus on Friday, Oct. 28, from 4-7 p.m.
October 12, 2011
Fall choral concert features music of loss, hope and love
Members of various Linfield College choral ensembles will perform in the Fall Choral Concert on Sunday, Oct. 23, at 4 p.m. in the Richard and Lucille Ice Auditorium in Melrose Hall at Linfield.
October 11, 2011
Distance-running standout wins Portland Marathon
Recent graduate Marci Klimek ’10 was the women’s winner of the Portland Marathon, a 26.2-mile race through downtown Portland.
October 10, 2011
Linfield Gallery hosts works by Mills de Pinyas
An artist reception for “Blind Corners, Portals and Turning Points,” featuring works by Linfield art Professor Ron Mills de Pinyas, will be Saturday, Oct. 15, from 2-4 p.m. at the Linfield Gallery. The exhibition opens Oct. 10 and runs through Nov. 12.
October 5, 2011
Metz to present ‘Untying the Knot’
Author Tamara Metz will present “Untying the Knot: Marriage, the State and the Case for Their Divorce,” on Monday, Oct. 17, at 6 p.m. in the Austin Reading Room of Nicholson Library at Linfield College.
October 3, 2011
Linfield Reports, 10/3/11
Linfield football teams make Oregon Sports Hall of Fame
Linfield’s four national championship football teams, from 1982, 1984, 1986 and 2004, were welcomed into the Hall of Fame in September.