Poets Jessica Jacobs and Nickole Brown will read from their newest collections Tuesday, April 2, at 5 p.m. in the Linfield College Austin Reading Room in Nicholson Library as part of the “Readings at the Nick” series. Continue reading
Category Archives: Press Releases
A long-awaited president
Reprinted with permission of the News-Register. By Starla Pointer, March 11, 2019.
Hundreds of people gathered Friday to celebrate Miles K. Davis and his role as Linfield College’s 20th president — faculty, family members, faith leaders, famous actress Phylicia Rashad, former Linfield presidents and representatives from other schools far and wide; students, staff, alumni and McMinnville community members. Continue reading
Linfield students shine at regional theatre competition
A record number of Linfield College theatre students were honored at the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF) Feb. 17-22 at the University of Oregon in Eugene. Continue reading
Inauguration emphasizes partnership between president, Linfield community
Reprinted with permission of the News-Register. By Starla Pointer, March 11, 2019.
Friday’s inauguration of Linfield College’s new president wasn’t just about Miles Davis, who has been on the job since last July. It also was about every segment of the Linfield community. Continue reading
Linfield posters part of inauguration celebration
Reprinted with permission of the News-Register. By Starla Pointer, March 7, 2019.
Linfield Colleges students put their Wildcat pride on display this week.
More than 30 proclaimed on posters their appreciation for the opportunities offered at the small, liberal arts school: Chances to participate in a variety of activities, on and off campus; to travel abroad; to discover and pursue their personal goals; to get to know their professors and work closely with them on collaborative research. Continue reading
Hershock to present annual philosophy lectures
Peter D. Hershock, director of the Asian studies development program at the East-West Center in Honolulu, will use Buddhist conceptual resources to cover topics such as artificial intelligence and global population growth in two upcoming lectures at Linfield College. Continue reading
Mitchell featured in Keyboard Kapers at Linfield
Acclaimed Germany-based pianist Bobby Mitchell will be featured in three upcoming events during Keyboard Kapers, “A Celebration of All Things Piano.” Continue reading
Panel to focus on bridging communities
Community leaders will discuss collaborative efforts to support immigrants in Yamhill County during a panel discussion Wednesday, March 6, at 11:30 a.m. in Ice Auditorium in Melrose Hall at Linfield College. Continue reading
M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust funds new professor of biology at Linfield
M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust continues investment in science education, research with new professor of biology at Linfield College
The M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust continued its decades-long investment in scientific education and research in the Pacific Northwest with the approval of six grants totaling $180,000 from its “New Faculty Start-up Grants” program to help fund new science faculty positions at five universities in Oregon and Washington – including $30,000 for a new biology professor at Linfield College. Continue reading
Linfield College wins CASE award for its solar eclipse event
It was a once-in-a-lifetime event: Linfield College was in the path of a solar eclipse on Monday, Aug. 21, 2017. The college invited the community to celebrate on campus, and the event has been awarded a gold medal by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE). Continue reading