April 30, 2012
Scientist to discuss mystery of wine terroir in Oregon
Geologist Scott Burns will present “The Mystery of Terroir in Oregon: The Relationship of Geology, Soil and Climate to Wine” on Tuesday, May 1, at 7:30 p.m. in T.J. Day Hall at Linfield College. A reception will follow.
April 27, 2012
Spring chamber music concert to feature Linfield musicians
The Linfield College Music Department will present the annual Spring Chamber Music Concert on Tuesday, May 15, at 4 p.m. in the Delkin Recital Hall located in the Vivian A. Bull Music Center at Linfield.
April 26, 2012
Linfield students torch two-story art sculpture in spring ritual
Students in Professor Totem Shriver’s art class created and then set fire to a two-story sculpture in a spring transformation ritual. VIDEO
April 25, 2012
Linfield Japanese students take top honors at Toyama Cup Speech Contest
For the third consecutive year, Linfield students won top spots in the highly competitive Japanese language speech contest. Winners included Ariel Lillico ’12, Leah Sedy ’12 and Lucian Battaglia ’12.
April 23, 2012
41st Annual Walter Powell-Linfield College Philosophy Lectures
Maxine Sheets-Johnstone, professor of philosophy and institute of advanced study fellow at St. Mary’s College and Durham University, will present two lectures as part of the annual Walter Powell-Linfield College Philosophy Lectures May 7-8 at Linfield College.
Latino youth get first taste of college at leadership institute at Linfield
More than 100 Latino youth from Oregon recently got their first taste of the college atmosphere and sharpened leadership skills at a daylong institute at Linfield College.
April 20, 2012
Linfield College makes list of nation’s greenest schools
Linfield College was featured in the new issue of The Princeton Review’s Guide to Green Colleges.
April 19, 2012
Linfield Choir flash mob appears at Tuition Free Day
The Linfield Choir joined the festivities at Tuition Free Day with a flash mob.
April 17, 2012
Linfield reading to host student comic creators
The creation of web comics will be the focus of a student reading Monday, May 7, at 7:30 p.m. in the Austin Reading Room of the Jereld R. Nicholson Library at Linfield College.
Political expert to speak on how to redeem democracy
Susan McWilliams, professor of politics at Pomona College, will present “Redeeming Democracy in America” on Monday, May 7, at 2:30 p.m. in Jonasson Hall, located in the lower level of Melrose Hall at Linfield College.
MacReads to feature ‘The Jump-Off Creek’
Molly Gloss, author of the award-winning book The Jump-Off Creek, will read from her book Monday, April 30, at 7:30 p.m. in Nicholson Library at Linfield College. The reading is a culmination of this year’s MacReads program.
April 16, 2012
Celebrate with us!
Celebrate Linfield alumni contributions to the college and its students during Alumni Appreciation Week, April 16-20. Visit the alumni website daily or follow Linfield College on Facebook to learn more about some incredible alumni.
Nobel Laureate to address economics and society
Eric Maskin, co-winner of the 2007 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economics, will be the keynote speaker at the Oregon Nobel Laureate Symposium at Linfield College. The public is invited to the free lecture, held Thursday, April 26, at 7:30 p.m. in the Richard and Lucille Ice Auditorium in Melrose Hall.
April 12, 2012
Nursing student close to qualifying for Olympics
Linfield student Catherine Street ’12 is juggling classes and nursing practicum shifts at a children’s hospital while training for a possible slot in the pole vault competition at the U.S. Olympic Trials.
April 11, 2012
Linfield Dance Ensemble presents dance showcase
Members of the Linfield College Dance Ensemble will present “Dance Dance Revelation,” two dance showcases, Friday, May 4, at 8 p.m., and Saturday, May 5, at 2 p.m. in the Richard and Lucille Ice Auditorium, located in Melrose Hall at Linfield.
Nichols to share message of healthy relationships with sea
Nationally renowned marine biologist and activist Wallace J. Nichols will speak on environmental issues tied to the ocean on Monday, April 23, at 8 p.m. in the Ted Wilson Gymnasium at Linfield College.
April 9, 2012
Linfield Reports, 4/9/12
Linfield chemistry students collaborate with faculty on professional presentations
Six Linfield students accompanied four professors to the American Chemical Society meeting, where they gave professional presentations alongside their mentors.
April 6, 2012
One of nation’s “Top 100” artists at Linfield Gallery
An opening reception for “Artifacts of Memory,” featuring a room-sized installation by Crystal Schenk, will be Saturday, April 7, from 3-5 p.m. at the Linfield Gallery.
Liberal arts graduates can create own careers, Linfield professor tells Oregonian
In a front-page Oregonian story, English Professor David Sumner said liberal arts graduates develop an intellectual agility that allows them to create their own jobs. Linfield graduate and entrepreneur Dakota Witzenburg ’00 (pictured) was profiled in the feature story.
April 3, 2012
Linfield Chamber Orchestra joins with choir for final season concert
The Linfield Chamber Orchestra will present the final concert of its 2011-12 season on Friday, May 4, at 8 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in McMinnville. The orchestra will be joined by the Linfield Concert Choir.
April 2, 2012
Demonstration debate to feature Linfield, Chinese students
Students from Xi’an International Studies University and the Linfield College Forensics Team will face each other in a public debate Tuesday, April 10, at 7 p.m. in the Pioneer Hall Reading Room at Linfield.
Biking in Tibet, Nepal topic of program
Cecilia Tang, visiting professor of Chinese language at Linfield College, will present “Biking on the Rooftop of the World” Monday, April 9, at 3 p.m. in Jonasson Hall, lower level of Melrose Hall at Linfield.