The seventh annual MacReads program will feature award-winning author Nicholas D. Kristof with this year’s selection “Half the Sky.” MacReads is a community-wide book reading and discussion that culminates in a presentation by the author. Schools, book clubs and residents throughout Yamhill County are encouraged to participate in the program. Continue reading
Monthly Archives: January 2011
Around the world in 30 days
New book by history prof looks at socialist revolutionaries
A groundbreaking study by Professor Scott Smith reveals a complex picture of the struggle for power in Russia after the revolution of 1917. Continue reading
Wyden to hold town hall at Linfield
U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) will hold a town hall meeting Sunday, Jan. 16, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. in the Richard and Lucille Ice Auditorium in Melrose Hall at Linfield College. The town hall is part of a series conducted by Wyden in each of Oregon’s counties. Sunday’s meeting will serve Yamhill County, but is open to all Oregonians. There are no specific subjects for the town hall; citizens are welcome to bring up any topic or question they may have.
OPB’s pilot radio show features English professor
Professor Reshmi Dutt-Ballerstadt explored themes of citizenship and belonging in “The Speakeasy,” an hour-long radio special on Oregon Public Broadcasting. Continue reading
Linfield students to honor King through community outreach
On Jan. 17 more than 100 Linfield students will join students from eight Oregon colleges to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., through a united day of service. Continue reading
Economics prof comments on BCS championship in Oregonian
Does the Ducks’ athletic prowess boost the University of Oregon brand? Ask Professor Randy Grant. Continue reading
Linfield students attend classes across globe this month
Linfield’s January Term is only one month long, but a lot gets packed in, as students study, not only on campus, but around the world. Continue reading
Political science professor editorializes in Christian Science Monitor
Professor Pat Cottrell’s guest column was featured in a full-page spread in the international newspaper.