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For over 40 years, The Scene has been the magazine of Willamette University. Its purpose, then as now, is to share stories and campus conversations that help alumni and friends of Willamette stay meaningfully connected with their university.
The Scene is published three times each year as a service to alumni and friends. There is no cost of subscription, but readers may make a modest return donation to Willamette if they wish.
Note: Class Notes and In Memoriam (obituaries) only appear in the print edition of the magazine. If you're not receiving it but would like to, let us know.
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Past Issues
Fall 2007
“Suspended between liquid and air, we inhabit a transitional zone that opens a window on mysteries hidden from those with solid ground beneath their feet.”
Spring 2007
“If everyone will take even little actions — whether bicycling to work or picking up litter on your neighborhood streets — we can all make a big difference.”
Fall 2006
“Clearly, even five years later, the issues surrounding Sept. 11 still strike a chord: We do still care and, equally important, we still feel the need to talk about it.”
Spring 2006
“Why do we want to make the world a better place? It turns out ‘because’ is a real answer after all.”
Winter 2006
“Ordinary people, everyday circumstances, simple lessons in leadership: learn your own way, make a plan and prepare, equip those who follow, chart a course, set an example, encourage others to take the lead when they are ready.”
Fall 2005
“Each change moves the University forward, not away from its heritage, but toward a better version of itself.”
Summer/Fall 2004
“My eyes were opened to something much bigger than myself — a community pulling together to take care of one another. After all, isn’t that what service is all about?”
