The Linfield Art Gallery’s new exhibition by photographer Leland Butler, “Connected to the Land,” runs March 20-May 3, with an opening reception Wednesday, March 20. The exhibition is presented in collaboration with the Chachalu Museum and Cultural Center of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde. Continue reading
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Ukraine remains ‘defining challenge’ for the West, Linfield speakers say
By Kirby Neumann-Rea, courtesy of the News-Register
Mistakes are being made over the Ukraine-Russia war.
The mistakes are in public perception — false assumptions that start with the Russians’ claim that Ukraine sovereignty is itself an invention. Continue reading
Japanese consul general Yuzo Yoshioka visits Linfield
By Starla Pointer, courtesy of The News-Register
Yuzo Yoshioka, consul general from the Japanese consular office in Portland, visited Linfield University’s McMinnville campus Monday to promote Japanese language and culture studies.
Linfield is one of only a few Oregon schools to offer majors in Japanese language and Japanese studies. It also offers minors in those fields and in Asian culture and Chinese, along with a major in global culture. Continue reading
A royal greeting: Princesses from Linfield dance and cheer help make birthday celebration extra special
By Starla Pointer, courtesy of The News-Register
A dozen princesses helped Madison Wright celebrate her fourth birthday Saturday at Scotty’s Playhouse, the indoor play structure established by the See Ya Later Foundation.
The event was a special gift to Madison from her sister, Isabelle, 5, as well as her parents, Cassie and Derek Wright, and the See Ya Later Foundation’s Seeds of Hope program, which helps families going through serious illnesses. Continue reading
Dr. Shawn Chen ’87 to speak at Linfield University’s 2024 Commencement
Dr. Shawn Chen ’87, founder and chairman of Sias University, will serve as speaker for Linfield University’s 2024 Commencement on May 26.
Chen, who holds a master’s in education from Linfield, went on to found Sias University in Zhengzhou, China. The university was designed to incorporate Western liberal arts traditions in a Chinese higher education setting. Since its founding in 1998, it has grown to more than 36,000 undergraduate students. Continue reading
New director of ABSN and MEPN programs announced
Assistant Professor Kiki Fornero is the new director of the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) and Master’s Entry to Professional Nursing (MEPN) programs in the Linfield-Good Samaritan School of Nursing. Fornero replaces Heidi Johnston in this role, who recently became the school’s associate dean. Continue reading
YCAP partnership brings fresh produce and dairy to Linfield’s food pantry
Through a partnership with Yamhill Community Action Partnership (YCAP), the food pantry at Linfield University now offers fresh produce, dairy and frozen items to the McMinnville campus community. Continue reading
Heidi Johnston named associate dean of Linfield School of Nursing
The Linfield-Good Samaritan School of Nursing announced the appointment of Heidi Johnston to associate dean, effective immediately. She joins Dean Paul Smith and Associate Dean Julie Fitzwater in the leadership of the nursing school. Continue reading
School of Nursing welcomes 47 new students
The nurse-to-be twirled in her scrubs, gesturing at her jewelry and kicking her feet.
“So tell me, how is she looking?” Ashley Goar, director of clinical education for Linfield University-Good School of Nursing, asked the auditorium full of students.
“Her earrings!” someone shouted from the back, and Goar smiled and nodded.
“Yep! She’s wearing hoops, and when we have someone with delirium or dementia, that’s not a good thing,” Goar said, laughing. Continue reading
U.S. News & World Report names Linfield top private college in Oregon for online education
For at least the tenth year in a row, Linfield University is the top-ranked private Oregon university in U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 Best Online Bachelor’s Programs rankings. Linfield is third in the state, and 104th among the 339 U.S. institutions on the list. Continue reading