Select October media clippings Stories from the news and web.

Library features photo exhibition Work shows life in the secluded Russian city of Magadan.

Willamette advances in Kiplinger's ranking The university moves up 11 spots in best value ranking.

Alumni gather for 'Seven Cities, One Night' Several hundred people reconnect at reunions across the country.

Jane Goodall discusses the power of youth Watch a short video of clips from the lecture.

Lecture Concert: Rossini Willamette University is celebrating the life of Italian art collector and composer Gioacchino Rossini through a lecture-concert series on Sunday, Oct. 30.

U Think: The Historian's Jesus Professor Stephen Patterson will discuss Christian origins at the Nov. 8 Willamette U Think.

Grant supports physics research NSF funding offers research opportunities for professor and students.

Norman Lundin: Inside/Outside Seattle artist Norman Lundin’s work opens Nov. 19, 2011, and continues through Jan. 22, 2012 at the Hallie Ford Museum of Art.

Sponenburgh Lecture: Paul Thek George Baker will present an illustrated lecture, “Paul Thek: Notes from the Underground,” Nov. 7, 2011 at 7:30 p.m.

Q&A with Nobel laureate Dale Mortensen During his 50th reunion, he shares his story and passion for education.

Class of 1961 gives back The 50th reunion class supports scholarships with nearly $1 million gift.

Screening: Precious Knowledge The film discusses Arizona's ethnic studies ban.

Environmental scientist to speak at national conference Scott Pike to present Neolithic dig research at Geological Society's annual meeting.

Family Weekend draws nearly 1,000 visitors Undergraduate students and their families experience a slice of Willamette life together.