Linfield Reports, 3/4/13
MACREADS SELECTS BOOK TITLE My Abandonment by Peter Rock is this year’s selection for MacReads, a community-wide book reading and discussion that culminates in a presentation by the author. The...
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TUBACH TELLS HOLOCAUST STORY Frederic “Fritz” Tubach, professor emeritus of German at the University of California, Berkeley, will present “The Legacy of War: Story as Bridge, Liberation and...
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VICTOROFF TO EXAMINE TERRORISM Jeff Victoroff, an expert on human aggression and the psychology of terrorists and suicide bombers, will speak on the causes and consequences of terrorism Monday, March...
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TIMMONS TO READ FROM NEW BOOK Jill Timmons, Linfield College professor emerita of music, will share insights on crafting a successful music career Tuesday, April 2, at 7:30 p.m. in the Austin Reading...
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KOZY NAMED NEW NURSING DEAN Mary (Mallie) A. Kozy has been named dean of the Linfield-Good Samaritan School of Nursing, according to Susan Agre-Kippenhan, vice president for Academic Affairs and dean...
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YAMIN TO DISCUSS MARRIAGE Priscilla Yamin, assistant professor of political science at the University of Oregon, will present “Marriage: A Political Institution,” Monday, April 15, at 11:45 a.m. in the...
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ANNUAL PHILOSOPHY TALKS PLANNED C.A. (Chet) Bowers, professor emeritus at Portland State University and courtesy professor of environmental studies at the University of Oregon, will present the second...
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GEFFRE TO GIVE TALK ABOUT THAILAND Craig Geffre ’11 will present “From Festivals to Floods: A Year Teaching in Thailand,” Monday, April 29, at 3 p.m. in 201 Riley Hall. Geffre will discuss his everyday...
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DEBATE TO EXAMINE VALUE OF SERVICE A debate examining universal service will be held Monday, May 6, at 11:45 a.m. in 201 Riley Hall. The debate on the nature and value of service to one’s country will...
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HANSEN’S ‘LAST LECTURE’ SET Dave Hansen, professor emeritus of economics, will present “Twice-Told Stories – Most of Them True” on Monday, May 13, at 7 p.m. in 222 T.J. Day Hall. Hansen joined the...
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GENDER ROLES TOPIC OF FACULTY TALK Daniel Pollack-Pelzner, assistant professor of English, will present “Battle of the Sexes: The Taming of the Shrew and The Tamer Tamed” on Wednesday, Sept. 18, at 7...
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PEACE AMBASSADORS SET TO GIVE TALK A group of Hiroshima survivors and peace ambassadors representing the World Friendship Center in Japan will present a lecture and meet with students at Linfield...
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HOMECOMING EVENTS PLANNED A series of homecoming events for students and alumni are planned this week. Student activities begin Monday, Sept. 30, at 5 p.m. with a student cat cab and campus meal...
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ORR’S TALK CENTERED ON TENURE Amy Orr, George A. Westcott III Distinguished Professor of Sociology, will present “Academic Tenure: Needed Protection or Outdated Tradition?” on Wednesday, Oct. 9, at 7...
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MACHLIS FEATURED IN ECOLOGY TALK Gary Machlis, science advisor to the director of the National Park Service and professor of conservation at the University of Idaho, will speak on “The Ecology of Hope...
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MEDIA VIOLENCE LECTURE SET Douglas Gentile, a research scientist, author and psychology professor, will present “It isn’t IS Brain Science: Media Violence as a Risk Factor for Aggression” on Monday,...
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BEYOND THE VINES EXHIBIT CONTINUES An exhibit showcasing Latinos in the Oregon wine industry is on display at the Linfield College Nicholson Library. Linfield will host a reception for “Beyond the...
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PLACE OFFERS PANEL DISCUSSION A “War and Citizenship” panel featuring Professors Eric Schuck, Tom Love, Barbara Seidman, Tom Mertes, and moderated by Pat Cottrell will be held Monday, Nov. 4, at 6:30...
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ADMISSION HOSTS FALL OPEN HOUSE The campus community is encouraged to welcome guests to campus when the Office of Admission hosts the annual Fall Open House Monday, Nov. 11, welcoming more than 100...
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SAA CELEBRATES PHILANTHROPY WEEK Linfield’s Student Alumni Association (SAA) is celebrating National Philanthropy Week, Nov. 18-22. On Monday, the SAA will host Tag Day. Large signs resembling gift...
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