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August 2016 News

Senior Thesis Exhibition

Artists in residence

08.01.2016 | Tina Owen

Studio art seniors say goodbye to Willamette with a show of talent.

Valhalla Gorge

In nature's grip

08.01.2016 | Julie H. Chase

Filmmaker John Waller ’98 journeys into uncharted territory to share stories of discovery, beauty and love.

Anelise Zimmer

In conversation with Anelise Zimmer '16

08.01.2016 | Tina Owen

As the student speaker at Commencement 2016, Anelise Zimmer ’16 drew on her Willamette experiences and urged her fellow new graduates to find the courage to climb life’s mountains.

Bill Duvall Willamette University professor

Life of the mind

08.01.2016 | Tina Owen

As history professor Bill Duvall retires after 45 years at Willamette, we look at how he and other legendary faculty members have helped students discover the enduring benefits of a liberal arts education.

Melissa Michaux

Questions of justice

08.01.2016 | Kristin Ohlson

An unusual class takes Willamette students inside prison walls to discover a new perspective on crime and punishment.

Katja Meyer

Assistant professor named Kavli Fellow

08.04.2016 | Tom Mayhall Rastrelli

Katja Meyer attends the Kavli Frontiers of Science Indonesian-American Symposium.

Willamette University

Passing the mace

08.07.2016 | Colleen Kawahara

Professor Don Negri takes over faculty marshal duties from emeritus professor Grant Thorsett.

Willamette introduces a University Council this fall

08.15.2016 | University Communications

The group includes broad representation and serves as the central coordinating body for shared governance.

Progress update from Bearcat Athletics

08.15.2016 | Ed Whipple '74

Willamette is working on a Title IX review and expanded opportunities for women athletes.

Symeon Symeonides

Symeonides honored, teaches course at prestigious international law academy in Europe

08.15.2016 | College of Law Communications

Law Professor Symeon Symeonides is one of only six American law professors chosen to teach the general course at The Hague Academy of International Law.

Caroline Davidson

Law Professor Davidson quoted in Statesman Journal on lasting impact of Oregon v. Rideout

08.16.2016 | Patrick Riedling

Willamette law professor Caroline Davidson discusses how rape trials have changed in the 38 years since the landmark spouse rape case in 1978.

Willamette University

Beseda tapped to lead USF's Enrollment efforts

08.17.2016 | University Communications

VP Michael Beseda leaves Willamette for Univ. of San Francisco as Vice Provost for Strategic Enrollment. Pres. Thorsett praises his contributions.

Ursin elected to global professional association's board

08.19.2016 | University Communications

Willamette MBA’s Beth Ursin will serve on the MBA Career Services and Employer Alliance’s board.

John B. Kern

Willamette Law's John Kern JD/MM’94 goes head-to-head with International Olympic Committee

08.19.2016 | Sarah Carlson

Willamette alumnus John Kern jumped through legal obstacles of Olympic proportions, and finished first to save the dream of a world-class athlete.

Opening Days

Opening Days begins this week

08.22.2016 | Tina Owen

Willamette gears up for a new academic year and the arrival of the class of 2020.

Rick's Cafe

Rick's Cafe returns with new management, menu, brews

08.22.2016 | Tina Owen

The College of Law's trendy hangout welcomes students back with a grand reopening tomorrow.

Danny Santos Retirement Party

Willamette Law celebrates Associate Dean Santos

08.22.2016 | University Communications

Students, alumni and colleagues gathered to recognize Danny Santos' service to Willamette.

Rick's Cafe

College of Law welcomes updated Rick's Café: New coffee, lunch items

08.22.2016 | Sarah Carlson

The College of Law get a welcomed boost from new management, professional staff, Caffe Umbria beans and new grab-and-go lunch options.

Opening Days 2016 Willamette University

Opening Days gets the class of 2020 off to a good start

08.29.2016 | Tina Owen

The Willamette community welcomes its newest members to campus.

Robert Krulwich Willamette University Opening Days speaker

Convocation speaker addresses life’s great mysteries

08.29.2016 | Jennifer Johnson

Robert Krulwich of Radiolab urges first-year students to cultivate wonder about the world.

Leadership in defining access and affordability noted

08.29.2016 | Michael Beseda

Willamette’s initiatives were quoted in a recent Chronicle of Higher Education story.

Panhellenic Rummage Sale Opening Days 2016

Rummaging for sales and sustainability

08.29.2016 | Jennifer Johnson

Students bargain-hunt during an Opening Days event that contributes to Willamette’s waste reduction goals.

Emilio Solano

Willamette Academy executive director named

08.29.2016 | University Communications

Emilio Solano '09 returns to Willamette as the new executive director of Willamette Academy. Emilio has a passion for education and deep ties to the university.

Steven Williams

Willamette Law's Steven Williams JD’96 promoted to assistant vice president and associate counsel

08.31.2016 | Sarah Carlson

In his new position, Williams will lead the ISG Legal department, supporting The Standard and The Standard Life Insurance Company of New York.

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