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A View from Melrose Table of Contents

Editor

Mardi [email protected]

Assistant EditorLaura Davis

Graphic DesignCandido Salinas III

Photography

Paul ApelKelly BirdJuan CalvilloLaura Davis

Robert Hyman Brian Lawrence ’99 Ty MarshallMardi MilehamMatthew G. MonroeMelissa RyanDoreen Wynja

Contributors

William Apel Kelly BirdDebbie (Hansen) Harmon ’90Thomas L. HellieBeth Rogers ThompsonMegan Wills ’09

Advisory Board

Dick Hughes ’75Sherri (Dunmyer) Partridge ’86Larry RobyChris Miles ’06David Sumner

President

Thomas L. Hellie

Vice President for College Relations

Bruce Wyatt

Director of Alumni Relations

Debbie (Hansen) Harmon ’90

Summer 2009 Vol. 6, No. 1Linfield Magazine is published three times annually by Linfield College, McMinnville, Oregon

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Departments 2 A View from Melrose 4 Linfield Digest 22 ’Cat Tracks 24 Alumni News 26 Class Notes 31 Alumni Profile

Features 6 Living green is a lifestyle choice Duncan Reid ’10 is dedicated to living a sustainable lifestyle. He’s made his mark on campus and with students, professors and administrators, for his dedication to the environment.

10 Campus upgrades save energy As Linfield has grown in size over the past decade, new efficiencies and upgraded systems have resulted in energy savings and lower costs.

13 Intern finds his calling in film Nick Jauregui’s ’09 summer internship lands him a spot helping produce a major animated film.

14 Q&A with Dean Victoria McGillin After 11 months on the job, Victoria McGillin, dean of faculty, discusses how success of a Linfield education can be measured.

20 Snow and thunder William Apel, professor of religion, shares his thoughts and observations about the Global Baptist Peace Conference he attended in Rome.

Inside Linfield Magazine“Green” has become the new catchword. But for many individuals, businesses and organizations, it is more than just a passing fad. In this issue, meet a student leader whose passion, lifestyle and future career take “green” to a new level. You will also learn about steps Linfield has taken to reduce its carbon footprint through classroom projects and long-range planning. You’ll read how a student’s internship thrust him into the world of animation and the production of a major film. We introduce you to Dean Victoria McGillin and learn some of her views after her first 11 months at Linfield. You’ll get a look at some stunning views of Mount Kilimanjaro as we follow two alumni on a research expedition. And we say farewell to professors who are retiring after serving the college for many years. While this has been a challenging year for many in our community, we look ahead to continuing Linfield’s rich tradition of academic excellence. Join us.

-- Mardi Mileham

On the cover:Duncan Reid ’10 (Juan Calvillo photo)

Our nation’s second President, John Adams, contended, “There are two types of educa-tion. One should teach us how to make a living, and the other how to live.” At Linfield

College we strive to provide both forms of education, but the second is much more important than the first. We just held commencement at Linfield. It was a glorious, sun-soaked day, with the largest number of graduates in the college’s history. Despite anxiety about the job market, students celebrated on the commencement green and in the Oak Grove. Graduates tearfully hugged fac-ulty and expressed their thanks. Families cheered as their loved ones crossed the stage. There were wry comments about the unemployment rate and the economy, but the air was filled with optimism. I don’t think the optimism was misplaced, for our graduates are prepared to make a living, and they have learned how to live. In some cases, they have been trained for specific profes-sions — accounting, nursing or teaching for example. In other fields, they may not have been trained for a partic-ular profession, but they have acquired the skills that will make them successful employees and leaders: they have learned how to think critically, to communicate clearly, and to work with others. In fact, liberal arts majors often become the leaders of companies, even if they haven’t taken business courses as undergraduates. But it’s learning how to live that is at the heart of what we do at Linfield. As I shook the hands of our students crossing the stage, I found myself remembering what this class had already accomplished: January Term service courses in Cameroon and Guatemala; publica-tions in national journals; championships in a variety of

sports; regional and national recognition in the arts; cre-ation of small businesses; and successful applications to medical school, law school and graduate school. Tiffany Cook, Chris Schuldt, Rafe Rafahi and Wesley Mitchell will go into business. Lizzie Martinez will work for a non-profit organization that educates Mexican orphans. Kendra Strahm will become a medical doctor. Carrie Kralicek is now a patients’ rights advocate. At commencement we gave an honorary degree to David Lett, the founder of Oregon’s pinot noir in-dustry. Because David passed away in October, his son

Jason accepted the award on his behalf. As he spoke about his fa-ther, Jason described the piece of paper that David always carried with him and eventually passed on to his son. It contained the words of Henry David Thoreau: “If one advances confidently in the direc-tion of his dreams, and endeavors to live the life which he has imag-ined, he will meet with a success unexpected in common hours….

If you have built castles in the air, your work need not be lost; that is where they should be. Now put the founda-tions under them.” The class of 2009 has bold dreams, but they will be realized because our graduates are prepared to build the foundation for their dreams. They have learned how to make a living, and they have learned how to live.

– Thomas L. HelliePresident

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Teachingstudents how to live

“Our graduates are prepared

to make a living, and they

have learned how to live.”

David Lett, Yamhill County wine pioneer, was presented an honorary degree posthumously during commencement. David’s son, Jason Lett, left, accepts the ceremonial hood from President Thomas L. Hellie on behalf of his family.

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Schuck receives Fulbright to work in Beirut, Lebanon

Eric Schuck, associate professor of economics, will spend six weeks teaching and de-veloping a curric-ulum at American University of Bei-

rut, Lebanon, this summer under the Fulbright Senior Specialist Program, which provides short-term opportunities for faculty and professionals to teach and research around the world. Schuck will teach a short course on water resource man-agement to graduate students and develop curricular and course materials that the university will integrate into its regular offerings. This is the second time that Schuck, whose specialty is water resource economics, has traveled and taught under the Fulbright program. He spent several weeks at the University of Western Cape in Capetown, South Africa, in 2006 developing a curriculum for its Integrated Water Resource Man-agement Program. With a Ph.D. in agricultural and resources eco-nomics, Schuck focused on water use during droughts and control of agricultural runoff. His work there led to the development of a 2008 January Term course that covered how post-apartheid-era education, labor and natural resource use policies continue to affect the nation’s eco-nomic development, and steps that are being taken to develop the nation’s economy. Schuck said the work under the Fulbright program allows him to put into practice what he has learned and makes him a better teacher. “It’s nice to know that there is a direct link between what I teach

and what people can use,” he said. “In class, it gives me a chance to step back and compare what the book says theoretically and how you actually put it into practice. It helps describe the actual decision-making process. That’s what tends to resonate with students and helps them learn.”

Student named to national board

Liz Patail ’10 was elected to the Board of Directors of the National Student Nurses Associa-tion (NSNA) in April.

This is the first time a Lin-field student has been elected and the first time an Oregonian has served on the board. The NSNA, the preprofessional organization for nursing students, mentors the pro-fessional development of future nurses and facilitates their entrance into the profession by providing educational resources, leadership opportunities and career guidance. Patail, who had served in the Linfield Student Nurses Associa-tion and on the Oregon Student Nurses Association, will now repre-sent student nurses and promote the role that nurses play in the medical profession. In her role as director, she will travel around the country, raising awareness on issues such as mental health disparities and envi-ronmental health, and will also help state organizations develop policies and bylaws, support legislation and help plan next year’s convention. Patail’s work on the national level will hone her leadership skills and put her classroom learning into a broader context. “The best part of successful leadership is helping to create posi-tive change on a larger scale,” she said. “Nurses have the potential to

positively influence our health care system. Fostering leadership through participation in profes-sional organizations is a key part of that. While success in coursework is a crucial part of becoming a nurse, there are other ways in which we must grow during nursing school to become well-rounded professionals. “Whether you are provid-ing bedside care or working on legislation, you can benefit not just individuals, but families, com-munities and the nation,” she said. “With changes in health care being proposed, nurses need to be at the forefront of change. Nurses need to make sure their voices are heard and explain how we fit into the scheme, as we are the group of care provid-ers that have the greatest effect on patient outcomes.”

Training translators with real-world work Linfield College students are not lost in translation; they are em-bracing it. An experience at the Ever-green Aviation & Space Museum is translating into solid skills for lan-guage students. Six students led by Chris Keaveney, professor of Japanese, translated the descriptions of planes and helicopters from English into Japanese for Evergreen. The trans-lations have been compiled into a book and are available for guests to borrow as they tour the museum. “This is a rare opportunity for students,” Keaveney said. “I wanted the students to see that it requires tremendous skills and concentration.” Linfield is the only college involved in the project, which also includes translations into Spanish, German, Italian and Korean, according to Christine Ellingson, development coordinator at Evergreen.

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Haugeberg elected chair of Linfield Board of Trustees Dave Haugeberg, a Mc-Minnville attorney, was elected chair of the Linfield College Board of Trustees during the May meeting. Haugeberg succeeds Glenna (Foley) Kruger ’68, who has served as chair since 2004. She will remain a member of the board. Haugeberg has been on

the Board of Trustees since 1982, serving as vice chair

and secretary of the board. He also chaired the search committee that recommended the appointment of Pres-ident Thomas L. Hellie. Haugeberg, the first local resident to serve as chair since Herbert Toney served from 1927-31, is managing partner of Haugeberg, Reuter, Gowell, Fredricks, Hig-gins & McKeegan P.C. He received a bachelor’s degree from Willamette University and a law degree from the University of Oregon School of Law. He is active in a number of organizations in McMinnville and since the early 1970s has volunteered for Partners in Progress, a McMinnville-Yamhill County fundraising campaign that raises close to $500,000 annually for Linfield.

The Classical Chinese Garden in Portland was the setting for the 25th anniversary celebration of the Portland Campus. Nearly 100 guests representing alumni, trustees, students, faculty and staff from both campuses enjoyed authentic Chinese dim sum and visited with classmates, current students and faculty. President Thomas L. Hellie spoke of Linfield’s presence in Portland, as well as the excitement the future holds. David Groff, director of the Portland Campus, shared a snapshot history of the past 25 years, reflecting on the transition and growth of the School of Nursing, the history of liberal arts and the introduction of the health science major. Nursing Dean Bonnie Saucier introduced Marcella Gowan GSH ‘77 (above), the recipient of the 2009 Lloydena Grimes Excellence in Nursing Award for her work in international nursing and nursing education. Gowan is a maternity nursing professor at George Fox University and is a volunteer nurse in Africa.

Marcella Gowan, GSH ‘77Marcella Gowan GSH ‘77

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Living green is a lifestyle choice

Duncan Reid ’10 walks up to a house in McMinn-ville. He is a slight 21-year-old with a jumble of dreadlocks pulled into a ponytail. Soft spoken and

polite, he explains that he is one of several Linfield Col-lege students working with McMinnville Water & Light to replace incandescent light bulbs with more energy-efficient compact fluorescents. For every bulb replaced, Linfield will earn a $2 energy credit that can be applied to the renovation of Northup Hall. The door opens, Reid and a friend enter, replace four bulbs, and head for the next house. Sustainability doesn’t have to mean making huge lifestyle changes, Reid said. Taking small steps can lead to big results. “Sustainability is being aware of your surroundings, being intentional about your actions and being aware of the consequences of your actions,” he said.

Catalyst for change Reid enrolled at Linfield as an international busi-ness major, aiming to build sustainable communities in developing nations. He planned to develop the infrastructure and help communities use local materials for building and renewable sources of energy. His view has changed radically. “It’s easy to go into a less developed nation that has nothing and begin building from scratch,” he said. “The real problem is how developed nations allocate resources.” An activist by age 18, Reid began organizing a sus-tainable movement at Linfield before he started classes. During orientation he asked sociology Professor Rob Gardner how he could organize an environmental advocacy group on campus. Before long, the club was up and running with Gardner as faculty advisor. Reid approached John Hall, then director of facilities, to discuss green projects at the college. By the end of his first year, President Thomas L. Hellie had appointed Reid to the Advisory Committee on the Environment and Sustainability (ACES).

“As a freshman, Duncan built rapport with and inspired both new students and upperclassmen to make changes on campus,” Gardner said. “Since he has emerged as a leader, students across campus are work-ing to change campus policies and collaborating with local environmental organizations to make lasting and sustainable changes in the community. Duncan is a ma-jor catalyst for this change.” Gardner helped Reid realize that his passion for the environment could become part of an academic ex-perience and ultimately, a career. “I never thought of it as something I could study, just something that I would do on the side,” said Reid, who is now an environmental studies major with an em-phasis on environmental policy.

Duncan Reid ’10 treads softly on Mother Earth. But his small footprint is leaving a trail toward a more sustainable lifestyle.

Living green is not a fashion statement for Reid – it is a lifestyle.• Hegaveupcoffeelastfallafterhelosthismug and refused to use disposable cups.

• Mostofhisfoodisorganic,comingfromalocal farmer and grocery store.

• Hecarefullyconsiderspackagingandwherethe food was grown before he buys.

• Heturnslightsoffwhenheleavesaroomandreduces the “phantom energy load” in his house by connecting small appliances and electronics to power strips that are turned off when they aren’t needed.

• Hisprimarymodeoftransportationishisbicycle.

• Heledtheeffortforthesuccessfulstudentrefer- endum to add a $10-per-semester student fee that will fund green projects at Linfield.

• HefoundedGreenfield,thestudentenvironmental group.

Duncan Reid ’10 and Katie Kann ’11 pack fluorescent light bulbs into bags in preparation for students to blanket McMinnville asking local residents to install the fluorescent bulbs, which are more energy efficient, in place of incandescent bulbs. The project was in conjunction with McMinnville Water & Light. For every bulb they replaced, Linfield earned a $2 energy credit that can be applied to the renovation of Northup Hall.

Duncan Reid ’10 and Katie Kann ’11 pack fluorescent light bulbs into bags in preparation for students to blanket McMinnville asking local residents to install the fluorescent bulbs, which are more energy efficient, in place of incandescent bulbs. The project was in conjunction with McMinnville Water & Light. For every bulb they replaced, Linfield earned a $2 energy credit that can be applied to the renovation of Northup Hall.

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Issue of his lifetime Reid’s interest is in developing and influencing policy that will improve the environment, promote sustainability and ultimately benefit people. No matter how you frame it, he said, environmental matters are about people. “All of these issues affect how habitable the world is for humans and that in turn affects how we get along,” he said. “The allocation of resources such as water and energy, and the negative impact of pollution dictate how different cultures and nations interact.” Reid was instrumental in organizing Linfield’s “Focus the Nation” program last year, in which Linfield faculty joined with about 150 students to discuss and debate the impact of global warming. His biggest reward was watching the reaction of students who realized for the first time that they could inspire people to act on major issues. Reid believes there is no issue too big to tackle, especially if you accentuate the positive. “When I see a problem, I also see opportunity. For every problem, there’s an opportunity to make a change for the better.” That optimism drives everything Reid does. “Even if there is nothing that we can do, I think my life will be better served trying to change it for the positive instead of just giving up,” he said. “If you don’t try, nothing will happen.” Marvin Henberg, professor of philosophy and co-ordinator of the environmental studies program, calls Reid “a force to be reckoned with” on environmental issues, yet also generous and affable. “He is the kind of student you love to have be-cause he is very motivated and he likes to think in ways that I believe challenge a faculty member,” he said. “He is one of those students who see everything in light of that one great cause. He is always refreshing because he thinks things through in ways most people do not.”

Reid’s learning style doesn’t fit the typical curricular mold of college. By working with Linfield professors, he’s been able to complete much of his major through inde-pendent studies. During spring semester he studied envi-ronmental leadership and served as a peer advisor in Hen-berg’s Environmental Problem Solving class, which Reid took as a sophomore. He spent a week in Washington, D.C., meeting with and interviewing environmental leaders in Congress and at various agencies for a research paper. “Interacting with administrators and faculty out-side the classroom has been really beneficial,” he said. “Linfield has given me opportunities to design a major that fits my learning style.” Greenfield, the student environmental club, was Reid’s brainchild. Student membership has grown, part-ly because students are attracted to the group’s mission, and partly because of Reid’s natural charisma. “I think some people became involved because they were interested in what I was trying to do,” he said. “I think they have remained involved because they real-ize that this is something within their reach. It is possible to make a difference.” Beth Satterwhite ’10 said Reid has a vision for what he wants to accomplish and the ability to inspire others to take action on their beliefs. “He doesn’t give up, no matter what obstacles are in his way,” she said. “He’s a really good leader and can get multiple people to take on leadership roles. I think that’s why Greenfield has been so successful. He’s not the only leader in that club.” Reid tries to set an example so others will make a commitment to sustainability. “A lot of people are talking about sustainability because it’s hip,” he said. “I want to help bring about that shift in attitude so people understand the importance of living in a sustainable way.”

– Mardi Mileham

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Environmental studies traverse the curriculum The environmental studies major at Linfield College is interdisciplinary with a focus on science or policy. Environmental studies centers on understand-ing relationships between humans and the planet’s life support systems and seeks to develop a deep awareness of the complex, highly dynamic nature of the world, including interactions among human population, the biological and physical environments, resources, technology, social organization and culture. The program draws on almost every field in the liberal arts with a curriculum combining science,

human culture and public policy so as to adequately resolve environmental problems. The core of the environmental studies major features cross-disciplin-ary introductory courses along with requirements in the humanities, social sciences and natural sciences. Students may take an English course that is co-taught by English and biology professors, as well as courses in political science, anthropology, history, the natural and physical sciences, and economics. Environmen-tal studies January Term courses have been held in China, Chile, Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands, South Africa and Australia.

Faculty activities Environmental studies faculty take personal steps to improve the environment. They are also involved in a variety of projects relating to the ES curriculum. Here they offer recommendations you can take and describe their current projects.

David SumnerAssociate professor of English

Steps you can take now: Plant a garden; buy a few hens. All the food you eat from the garden or eggs from your hens is healthy, and isn’t shipped to you using fossil fuels.

Projects: I am currently working on an article on the environmental ethics of Edward Abbey’s Monkey Wrench Gang and Heyduke Lives!.

Tom LoveProfessor of anthropology

Steps you can take now: I have installed a solar hot water system on my home, am a 100 percent wind customer of PGE and pay an extra amount to NW Natural to support biogas alternatives.

Projects: Collaborative research on rural electrification with small-scale renewable energy systems in Peru. We will evaluate the success of two earlier solar installations and help prepare for and participate in the installation of 100W wind turbines.

Eric SchuckAssociate professor of economics

Steps you can take: Bottled water can be as much as 100 times as expensive as tap water. Reusing a nalgene bottle and filling it with tap water saves money and eliminates the need to produce and distribute a plastic bottle.

Projects: I’ve been doing water conservation research for about 15 years, mostly on water pricing and runoff control. Currently, I’m using that research to develop a curriculum for a university in the Middle East.

Marvin Henberg, right, looks over a report detailing recommendations for lowering the campus’ energy use, prepared by students including, from left, Chris Towe ’09 and Tasha Haraguchi ’09.

Long before the whisper of terms like global warming and carbon footprints, before SIGG bottles and reusable shopping bags, Marvin Hen-berg was already a committed environmental advocate. A thoughtful philosopher with a penchant for the outdoors, Henberg found a niche for his interests at Linfield College. As chair of the Philosophy Department, Henberg helped found the environmental studies program in 2002 and has spent the years since teaching students about environmental eth-ics, with an eye toward balance. “You have to approach environmental issues with specific expertise, but holistically,” said Henberg, who also served as interim president and as vice president of academic affairs/dean of faculty during his 15-year Linfield ten-ure. He will become president of College of Idaho on July 1. “Human beings think in grids – city blocks and spreadsheets. Animals think in terms of long stretches of river and meandering streams, where the food is. So if you want to preserve other creatures besides us, you have to think ecologically and not chop things up.” Growing up in rural Wyoming, Henberg hunted and fished while tramping around the abandoned tie camps where his father, a timber worker, had once cut railroad ties by hand. This way of life instilled an awareness of the need for balance between humans and nature. “If trees hadn’t been there for my dad to cut and make into ties, he wouldn’t have had a job and we wouldn’t have had bread on the table,” Hen-berg said. “Yes, we do need to use trees for human good, but we can always do it smarter.” Henberg was in the first generation of his family to attend college, earning a bachelor’s degree in English literature and philosophy from Washington and Lee University in Virginia. During graduate school, he worked in a recycling yard and, for a time, considered making it a career. But academia pulled – he earned a Rhodes Scholarship and ultimately a Ph.D. “The most important environmental issue is to adopt wise social policies that give people incentives to be good stewards of nature,” he said.

– Laura Davis

Henberg takes holistic approach

In 1998, when Linfield College more than doubled its size and began its expansion into what is now known as the Keck Campus, the college faced both an op-

portunity and a challenge. The opportunity was the expansion, the chance to grow in a controlled, methodical way, as need and funds allowed. The challenge was to integrate the energy and utility needs of the Keck Campus and develop a Utility Master Plan that would increase efficiency and reduce costs of heating, lighting and water/sewer systems. As the plan unfolded and upgrades developed, Linfield took steps toward reducing its carbon footprint before it became fashionable. A new computer-controlled heating plant with more than two miles of double-walled steam pipes replaced an 80-year-old system with leaky pipes that erupted with steam plumes giving the campus an ethereal look some days. Within two years, the college reduced its natural gas consumption by 36 percent and saved more than $386,000. In just over one decade, the college has saved some $2 million in utility costs. At the same time, a new under-ground automatic irrigation system and upgrades to the showers throughout campus were installed, reducing water use and saving $35,000 in just two years. Lights throughout campus were upgraded with more than 4,000 ballasts and 10,000 lamps converted to more ef-ficient fluorescent lighting. An additional 1,500 incandescent bulbs were replaced with CFLs, which reduced energy consumption, saving more than $60,000 in the first year. A project is under way to upgrade lighting systems by reducing the number of lamps per fixture and installing a high-reflective surface to enhance light quality with half the energy. With the improvements and upgrades, Linfield reduced its energy consumption, despite increasing the square footage of its buildings by 15 percent. “We were employing sustainability practices because it made good practical economic sense,” said John Hall, director of facilities services at that time and now the director of capital planning and development. “It was a win for the environment and a win for the college and the students.” Linfield may be in the formative stages of moving toward more sustainable practices, Hall said, but the college is moving in the right direction. “We have done a lot. Ten years ago we started down this path, but we didn’t call it sustainability,” he said. “We were just being pragmatic in our approach and taking steps to save money and become more efficient.”

Climate commitment In 2007, President Thomas L. Hellie formed the Advisory Committee on the Environment and Sustain-ability (ACES), made up of faculty, administrators and students, to study specific environmental and sustain-ability issues. When Hellie signed the national Presidents Climate Commitment on Earth Day 2008, he did so af-ter careful consideration and upon the recommendation of ACES. The program calls for colleges and universities to attain a position of carbon neutrality with respect to greenhouse gas emissions.The college has flexibility in the timing and means of achieving the goal. Among its activities, ACES has continued to work on determining the college’s carbon footprint

and how to reduce it; develop guide-lines to ensure new campus buildings meet LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) silver stan-dards; assess recycling, conservation and sustainability programs; and determine potential costs and develop strategies to communicate the plan. Projects that are helping the college move toward a more sustainable future include:

• Addinginsulationtosomeofthe older apartment buildings;

• Increasinglightfixtureefficiencyby replacing with half the lamps and adding reflectors;

• RenovatingNorthupHalltoLEEDsilverstandards once funds are secured;

• Improvingandincreasingrecyclingeffortsacrosscampus;

• Reducingtheamountofbottledwaterusedto minimize plastic waste;

• Increasingtheuseoflocalproduceanddairyproducts when available;

• Usingbulkbeveragestoreducecansandbottles;

• Donatingspentfryeroilforuseasbio-fuel;

• ReplacingapplianceswithEnergyStarmodels;

• Studyingwaystoincreasebusserviceforfacultyand staff who commute;

• Encouragingcarpooling;

• Increasingthenumberofbikeracksoncampus;

• Increasingmechanicalequipmentelectricalefficiency by installing variable frequency drives.

– Mardi Mileham

They trail into class from all campus corners, a group as varied as the issues they are studying. Dropping backpacks at their feet, 10 students settle around a

table ready for work. They are business students, historians, artists, biologists, musicians. “Technically he’s contributing to greenhouse gas emissions be-cause of all the carbon dioxide he expends when he plays his trumpet,” some-one jokes, gesturing toward a classmate. Others nod and smile. Though diverse, they share a common passion – the environment. All are environmental studies majors or minors enrolled in the capstone course, Environmental Problem Solving. With the mindset to “think globally, act locally,” Marvin Henberg, professor of philosophy, and his students identify best practices and bring them to Linfield. “We have students from both the policy track and science track, with minors in everything from business to Spanish to music,” said Henberg, who has led previous classes to clean up Cozine Creek and restore native habitat. When President Thomas L. Hellie signed the American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment on Earth Day, April 22, 2008, Henberg recognized a timely class topic – identify Linfield’s carbon footprint and create a plan to reduce it. The two-phase project began last year when students calculated the amount of greenhouse gas emitted by Linfield annually. They found Lin-field’s carbon footprint to be far lower than that of other colleges of compa-rable size, but according to Henberg, that is not because the college is using less energy. Rather, it is using cleaner energy. Linfield’s energy comes from hydropower provided by McMinnville Water & Light, which does not con-tribute to global warming. “It’s not because we’re more efficient than other colleges, it’s because we’re luckier,” he said. “The meaningful statistic will be to compare Linfield’s output from year to year, which will show whether or not we’re making progress.” This year’s class created a plan to lower Linfield’s energy use over time. Dividing into small groups, students tackled three areas – infrastructure, green energy and behavioral change. Group members conducted interviews both on and off campus to get a sense of current habits and reviewed reports from other colleges. The material culminated in a comprehensive report. “The strength of the class is everyone’s different backgrounds,” said Tasha Haraguchi ’09, who earned a degree in business management while minoring in environmental studies and art. She interned at The Nature Conservancy this year to learn more about challenges specific to Oregon, and hopes to work for an environmental non-profit after leaving Linfield. “Each student either has a minor or major in environmental science, which helps the class to come together and collaborate.” Henberg recognizes the importance of diversity in dealing with environ-mental issues. He helped found the environmental studies program, designing it with two tracks – one specializing in policy and the other in science. “You need the two tracks to work together,” he said. “You need scientists to figure out what we’re doing to ourselves and you need policy people to figure out how not to do it to ourselves.” Students are optimistic their work will impact Linfield’s future and look forward to seeing their ideas implemented. “Everyone agrees sustainability is a pressing issue,” said Eric Butler ’09. “Our report will be useful – it may not necessarily set college policy for the future, but it will help inform it.”

– Laura Davis

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Campus upgrades save energy Class tackles energy plan

Student initiatives This spring, the Oregon Campus Compact awarded a $1,000 mini-grant to Linfield for the Bike Shop project, spearheaded by Sarah Valentine ‘11. Bicycles left on racks at the end of each semester will be given to the project, which will then fix them to be raffled off or rented to students on a daily basis. A repair shop, free and open to the com-munity, will repair bikes that might otherwise be thrown away. In conjunction with McMinnville Water & Light, Linfield students are going door to door offering to replace incandescent lights with more energy-efficient compact fluorescents. For every replacement documented, Linfield will receive a $2 energy rebate. In May, the student body passed a referendum to create a renew-able energy and sustainability fund. The fund will be established with a $10-per-semester student body fee, which will raise about $34,000 annually. A portion of the funds will go toward purchasing renewable energy credits to increase the use of renewable energy at Linfield from 6 to 15 percent. The remaining money will be awarded in the form of grants for sustainability projects designed by students, faculty and staff.

Samantha Mack ’11 works in the com-munity garden.

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Zane Johnston ’09 popped out from below the stage in Marshall Theatre. He had been helping adjust the elaborate lighting for Linfield College Theatre’s presentation of Book of Days, in which he played the Rev. Bobby Groves. Johnston took a short break to talk about his next major role: 2009-10 acting apprentice at the prestigious Actors Theatre of Louisville. “Relieved to know I’ve got something lined up after graduation” is how Johnston modestly described his reaction to landing the appren-ticeship. Then he added, “Ecstatic. This is the first choice for acting. It is unlike almost all other apprenticeships that have you work in the box office, push papers and get coffee.” Johnston is in exclusive company: Of the 2,600 actors who au-ditioned, only 22 were chosen, said Amy Attaway, assistant director of Actors Theatre’s Apprentice/Intern Company. Its alumni include actors Timothy Busfield, who apprenticed in the 1979-80 season, and Jason Butler Harner, who was in the 1992-93 company and recently had roles in the movie The Changeling and the mini-series John Adams. Johnston auditioned at the Kennedy Center/American College Theatre Festival Conference, Region VII, in February at the University of Idaho. “I was really sick and had almost no voice,” he remembered. “I think the thing they liked about me the most was that I was trying to be easy to work with – kind of joky, nice and fun.” Attaway concurred: “Zane impressed us with his candor and sense of humor in addition to his talent.” Johnston, who majored in theatre arts with a math minor, said his first role was in community theatre, at age 5. When he visited Linfield, theatre arts Professor Ty Marshall spotted Johnston from his office window, invited him in and gave him a tour. “Ty was so welcoming, and this facility is amazing; it’s so versatile,” Johnston said. He was immediately won over. After his nine-month apprenticeship, the Issaquah, Wash., native hopes to pursue an acting career in New York.

– Beth Rogers Thompson

If Nick Jauregui ’09 were an animated object, he just might be a sponge.

Sitting in the production studio of Coraline, an animated feature film released this year about a young girl who enters an alternate version of her life,

Jauregui absorbed all that he could from the great cre-ative masters of animation. “I would sneak in, watch their shots and listen to them,” said Jauregui, a double major in electronic art and studio art. “The best of the best were talking and I was trying to soak up everything they were saying.” Fascinated with animation, Jauregui was searching for a summer internship that would test his skills and teach him new techniques in computer graphics. A field trip to LAIKA, an animation company specializing in commercials, music videos and feature films, captured his imagination. Through persistence and luck he landed the position of Data Wrangler 2. Jauregui realized immediately that the internship had a steep learning curve. On a daily basis he juggled various digital camera formats and computer programs. As the work load increased, the time frame for Coraline became tighter. If a cameraman didn’t get his shots to Jauregui on time, he immediately fell behind. Assistant directors demanded shots in time for Henry Selick, the film’s director and co-writer, to view the film. Any delay at Jauregui’s station slowed production and post-produc-tion of the entire movie. “It was stressful because there was so much pres-sure on us to have Selick approve shots that were all laid out on my desk,” Jauregui said. “I was responsible for so much, and had access to so much, that if I hit the wrong keys I could literally delete the whole movie.” Jauregui learned the multitude of ways to shoot specific scenes, most of which never make the final cut. Animators shoot from numerous angles to test different possibilities for a scene in the movie. A scene can be put together dozens of different ways, but only one will make it into the film. One of Jauregui’s biggest challenges came when the director changed the format of the entire movie, requiring that all of the lines on the faces of each puppet be removed by a computer program that Jauregui had never used before. Jauregui had to capture and pixilate the puppet strings that crossed each char-acter’s face so they disappeared and the face looked smooth. Shadows made the process even more difficult. With a steady hand and patience, he finished his three shots.

“The program required that we do the work frame by frame,” Jauregui explained. “It was so time consum-ing and I only did 3.5 seconds of the total movie, which took me 24 hours.” Working tirelessly on a major motion picture does have its perks. Jauregui’s memorabilia includes one of the dancing mice and a pair of specialty Coraline shoes. Inside information is another bonus. The address of the pink palace in the movie is the address of the Hillsboro production building and the face on the dollar bills in the movie is Selick’s. Jauregui also hinted that a picture of Jack from the Nightmare Before Christmas can be seen somewhere in the Coraline movie and challenges viewers to spot it. Dan Ford, Jauregui’s electronic art advisor, believes that Jauregui’s personality and hard work are what earned him the internship of a lifetime. “For an intern he was given a great deal of respon-sibility and credit,” said Ford. “He was able to work for a premier animation studio and contribute, in his own way, toward the creation of a successful feature film.” Jauregui’s experience on Coraline has sharpened his career focus on entertainment and animation. Af-ter graduating next fall, he hopes to work on the next LAIKA animation movie, Paranorman, which begins shooting in the fall. “Movies are so different because there are magical ele-ments to them,” he said. “Once I started doing it I never wanted to stop.”

– Megan Wills ’09

Intern finds his calling in film

Acting his way to Louisville

Season ends on high note 2009 has been very successful for Linfield’s theatre program. Among the ac-colades, Ty Marshall, professor of theatre arts, received a Faculty Excellence Certifi-cate of Recognition for Career Achieve-ment in Scenic Design from the Region VII Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival (KCACTF). Linfield’s production of Crave, directed by associate professor Janet Gupton, was a finalist at the festival. Tess Malone’09 was KCACTF lighting design regional winner and received an honorable mention in national competition. Matt Cantelon ’09 was regional sound design winner. Malone and Cantelon were invited to participate in “Live Design” Broadway master classes in New York. “This is three and a half days of tuition-free classes in lighting and sound with pro-fessionals from Broadway giving workshops and demonstrations,” Marshall said. “I have a ton of experience for an undergraduate because Linfield believes in its students and gives them a chance,” said Malone, who has a 2009-10 lighting de-sign internship at Seattle Repertory Theatre. Cantelon added: “The fact that we can come into the regional festival and stack up against much larger schools, or schools with graduate students, is a really good testament to the theatre program.”

Other honors and internships include:

• JillianHaig‘10,PacificConservatoryof Performing Arts, prop artist internship;

• AftonPilkington‘09,WillametteShake- speare Festival, costume designer;

• KathyGanske‘69,regionalmeritorious achievement award, vocal coach and pianist, Man of La Mancha.

Zane Johnston ’09 in a scene from last fall’s production of Man of La Mancha in which he played Don Quixote.

Zane Johnston ’09, Matt Cantelon ’09, Tess Malone ’09 with Professor Ty Marshall


If you’re not sure what an academic dean does, fol-low Victoria McGillin around for a day and you might get an idea. On a typical day, she begins by chairing the

Planning Council, the group charged with developing the college’s strategic plan. Then it’s an interview with a potential faculty member. An hour is free to work on reports for the college’s Board of Trustees. Before lunch, it’s an emergency planning meeting. After lunch, work on a task force report has to be completed. Since McGil-lin wants to remain involved with the challenges and rewards of the classroom, much of the remainder of the afternoon is devoted to prepping to teach her 7:30 a.m. psychology class, Introduction to Developmental Psy-chology, and meeting with students. In the evening, it’s off to a Linfield theatre performance. She is always thinking, talking about and researching ways in which faculty and students are engaged in learning – whatever form it takes. McGillin carved out some time to talk to Linfield Magazine about her first 11 months as Linfield’s dean of faculty and vice president of academic affairs.

Linfield Magazine: What are some of the challenges facing Linfield?

Victoria McGillin: An institution must always be thinking forward about where it wants to be. I have had one-on-one meetings with nearly every faculty member

and I’ve asked them, ‘What should that next step be?’ For some it’s been in the areas of scholarship. For some it is about getting the word out about what it is that we do well. For some it is about building a greater sense of intellectual culture and community on the campus. One of our challenges is defining what a Linfield-educated student should be capable of knowing and explaining those outcomes in a clear manner. I want to turn loose the incredible creativity of our faculty, who care deeply about the learning of their students, while helping us all do a better job of documenting how our students learn.

LM: How do we measure the success of a Linfield education?

VM: All of our faculty must think in a focused way about how each course and the overall program will define what our students should know, value and do differently by having had a Linfield education. We want to show that we are educating students who are looking at the world differently, who are engaged with the world and who will go forth as people who will constantly be asking questions and who will know how to find the answers.

LM: How do we maintain or build on an environment that really engages students and faculty?

VM: The best learning happens when students are

actively engaged in the learning process. For example, we have a trial classroom that is being used by larger classes such as the Principles of Biology. Students sit at circular tables instead of in a traditional lecture-style format. The circular tables provide a chance for the students to be more engaged in the learning process. Faculty rotate back and forth between shorter lectures and opportunities for students to work on common problems together. Students and faculty want the exact same thing. They want the opportunity to come togeth-er to learn, to challenge one another, and to produce meaningful work and meaningful outcomes. We have to create environments both in and out of the classroom to make that happen. We have faculty who are doing a marvelous job of integrating field work and active, experiential learning into their classes. An economics professor who taught a course on economic history, asked students to optimize donations to the local food bank under a variety of constraints including budget, nutrition, shelf-life and calories. Many students are working side-by-side with faculty on collaborative research that has the potential to generate solid data that will make it into publication.

LM: What are the most critical things that students need to learn today?

VM: Students have to think outside of the box and our faculty must take them outside of those boxes. We spend the 12 years before they enter college squeez-ing their education into separate boxes called chemis-try, biology, English and history. They come to college and we tell them that they have to pick a major and they go into another box. Our disciplines are tremen-dously important foundations for study, but we need to do everything we can to show our students that those disciplinary “boxes” are not only porous, but that there are tunnels and channels connecting all the other box-es that are out there. Students have to be prepared to address and solve poorly articulated, ill-defined problems because the world is going to give them complex and ill-defined problems. Part of their job is to figure out how to clarify the questions and where to go for the answers. And none of the answers is going to live inside of any one box.

LM: How do we teach students to think outside the box?

VM: Some of the most exciting scholarly work for faculty is happening between the disciplines. We must focus on integrative learning that honors the disciplines, by opening the doors between them and showing stu-dents how to explore and understand that connection. They have to be able to apply hypothetical solutions to the real-world questions they are going to face for the rest of their lives. We have faculty who are doing a fabu-lous job embedding service or experiential learning into

their courses. Students are actually doing real work with the Grand Ronde tribe and with the homeless popula-tion in Yamhill County. Students aren’t merely studying homelessness in a book, they are out on the street talk-ing with and learning from homeless people. It is those kinds of experiences that will live with those students forever, long past the time that their book learning will have gone out of date.

LM: How is Linfield different from other institutions where you have worked?

VM: I’ve never been at an institution that has such an extraordinary town-gown relationship. The faculty is doing some tremendous professional work that engages them with the students and the local community. There is the sense of connectedness between the community and the institution that is reflected in the involvement of our staff and our faculty in every aspect of community life, as well as the interest of the local community in col-lege activities. They come for football games, lectures, concerts and theatre.

LM: How have your first impressions of Linfield changed since you arrived?

VM: My first impressions of Linfield have only deep-ened. This is an exceptional institution with extraordi-narily hard-working, talented and accomplished peo-ple. I tell incoming students that Linfield is a banquet and urge them not to starve. If students don’t step up and get involved, they won’t realize the extraor-dinary richness of opportunities that are available. The college’s commitment to global and multi-cultural education and to integrative and experiential learning is what attracted me here because they are my own passions. But they are also incredibly important for a 21st century education.

with Dean Victoria McGillinQ&A

The McGillin file:B.S., psychology, The Pennsylvania State University

M.S., clinical pyschology, The Pennsylvania State University

Ph.D., clinical psychology, Michigan State University

Associate Dean, Clark University

Dean of Studies, Assistant Provost, Wheaton College

Associate Provost, Texas Woman’s University


Photos by Brian Lawrence ‘99, Robert Hyman and Melissa Ryan


T hree members of the Lin-field College commu-nity reached the summit

of Africa’s highest point, Mount Kilimanjaro, 19,341 feet, in Janu-ary. Scott Hamilton ’77, Brian

Lawrence ’99 and Kevin Chambers, son of Linfield fac-ulty members Scott and Susan Chambers, were members of the East Africa High Altitude Research Expedition, a 24-member biomedical research team led by Hamilton.

As altitude increased, so did headaches and nausea. Freezing temperatures and lack of oxygen sapped the climbers’ strength. “We climbed very, very, very slowly,” said Lawrence, who along with Hamilton, participated in a similar high-altitude research expedition to Mount Everest Base Camp in 2007. “The goal was to simply put one foot in front of the other, stay hydrated, and try to eat along the way to keep our energy up.” The journey up Kilimanjaro was Hamilton’s second – he has climbed all over the world, in the Andes, Arctic and Himalayas, and said he thrives on the challenge. “Short of being an astronaut, it’s the closest you can get to being out of this world,” he said.Africa

Topping the roof

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Favorite Course: Race and Ethnic-ity in America – I learned a great deal teaching this course and derived much satisfaction from helping students grap-ple with their own understanding of the place of race and ethnicity in American history and in their own lives.

Learned from students and col-leagues: My work with Portland Cam-pus colleagues and students has taught me a good deal about the complexity of modern health care and has also given me an enormous admiration for nurses and nursing.

Favorite campus hangout: My spa-cious if somewhat cluttered office where I’ve spent so much of my time over the past 22 years.

Retirement plans: I’ll become more involved in the two non-profit organiza-tions on whose boards I serve – Opera-tion Nightwatch, an ecumenical street ministry for the homeless, and Friends of WEH, which supports the work of Ruth Titi Manyaka ’69 and Women, Environ-ment and Health in Cameroon.

Current activities: I continue to teach online through Linfield because I love it. It keeps me connected to the classroom which is important to me. I’m also work-ing with the Division of Continuing Ed-ucation as the Liasons’ Liason to provide a faculty conduit, working to improve communication and ultimately our DCE offerings.

Outside Linfield: I’m the vice president for Delta Mu Delta, an international hon-or society in business, currently planning the biennial conference, which will be

held in November. I’m the party planner.Travel: I have a home in Phoenix, Ariz., and live there from January through March. I average 10 days each month traveling – to Vermont when the colors are out, and I’m looking forward to a Panama Canal cruise.

Having it all: The wonderful thing about being retired from my day job is I can easily mix professional work and pleasure because of technology. Have computer, will travel. Life is VERY good.

Favorite course: The leadership seminar I taught each spring semester and then one final time last fall. It always evolved into a dynamic, student-driven learning experience.

Learned from students: To listen first, laugh easily and be myself in the class-room. To expect the best but be quick to forgive mistakes. That superior athletes are quite able and willing to do equal-ly superior academic work. And that driving 50 miles to work each morn-ing really isn’t that far if you love do-ing what you do when you get there.

Learned from Taylor Hall colleagues: That there are at least eight “best” teach-ing styles, besides my own.

Last lecture title: “Drumbeats, Dropped Balls, Driving and Dragonflies: Miscella-neous Lessons I’m Still Learning,” pre-sented Dec. 4, 2008.

Retirement plans: Enjoying one lovely day at a time. Spring and summer: grow-ing a garden, upgrading the kitchen. Fall: road tripping through the Southwest with my two favorite “boys,” husband Gale and pup Charlie.

David Groff Associate vice president for academic affairs and director of the Portland Campus, at Linfield since 1987

Sandie Kiehl Associate professor of business, at Linfield since 1988

Bonnie Long At Linfield since 1994, most recently visiting instructor in business

Retirees chart new coursesFour Linfield College friends bid goodbye to campus routines and hello to retirement. Longtime Linfield educators Larry Marsh, professor of music; Sandie Kiehl, associate professor of business; David Groff, associate vice president for academic affairs and director of the Portland Campus; and Bonnie Long, visiting instructor in business, share plans for their future – some of which include Linfield.

Favorite course: Concert choir class; my life’s work is directing concert choir.

Learned from students and col-leagues: They had as much to offer me as I had to offer them. The faculty has always been so supportive and engaging. I have never worked with a group of people who cared more about their students.

Most memorable moment: Choir tours to Europe, New Zealand, Aus-tralia, China, Jordan, Israel, South Asia and Hawaii.

Favorite campus hangout: My office, which was always a heavily trafficked area for students. My door was always open. I have really enjoyed getting to know the students. They have improved in quality and depth and seriousness over the years that I’ve been at Linfield.

Larry Marsh Professor of music, at Linfield since 1981



David Lett proved that profes-sional success can be accomplished with little more than vision, dedication and a willing hand. His story of persistence, tenacity and a belief in his dreams was shared with the more than 600 members of the class of 2009 on a sun-drenched day in the Oak Grove. His son, Jason

Lett, told graduates the key to his father’s success was blending the three elements of being human: the heart, the head and the hand. David Lett, founder of The Eyrie Vineyards and the father of Oregon’s world-renowned wine industry, was awarded an honorary degree posthumously by Lin-field College for his vision and commitment that helped establish Oregon as a premier wine producer. Lett died last fall on the eve of his 39th grape harvest. “It would have given Dad great pleasure to stand here today and address you all,” said Jason, who accepted the degree on behalf of his family. “No doubt the things he would have had to say would have delighted those of you starting the next leg of your life’s journey and left those who helped get you this far feeling a little uneasy.” Jason recommended graduates remember three things: make space for the cosmic brick, that moment of life-changing revelation; the value of education is not the knowledge, it’s the tools; and dedication trumps money.Expected to become a doctor, David completed his bachelor’s degree, applied to 12 medical schools and was rejected by them all. While in California in 1962 for an interview at a dental school, he took a side trip to one of the few artisan wineries in the Napa Valley where, over the course of one day, he found his calling. He turned “winewards,” Jason said, and completed a degree in viticulture at the University of California at Davis. There he had his first taste of pinot noir from the Burgundy region of France and was captivated. He spent several months in northern Europe researching specific cli-mate requirements of pinot noir and became convinced that Oregon’s Willamette Valley offered the best climate. In 1966, he and his wife, Diana, established The Eyrie Vine-yards, becoming the first to plant pinot noir in the Wil-lamette Valley. They produced their first vintage in 1970. During tastings in France in 1979 and 1980, a 1975-vintage Eyrie pinot noir put the wine world on notice that Oregon vineyards could produce world-class wines. Jason said one of the most valuable parts of David’s college experience were the contacts he made and in-troductions to growers in Europe who put what he had learned into a new context. “The only conclusion I can reach from examining my father’s education is that you should not be afraid to throw out almost everything you’ve been taught,” Jason

said. “I know that’s a daunting thought. But your educa-tion has given you tools to think through and to build your own approach to things.” Jason encouraged graduates to balance caring for the environment, love and time for family and friends, and professional success. “We’re all seeking our own balance of these three things, but we live in tippy times,” he said. “How, in trying times, do we muster the resources to follow our dreams?” Jason told of his father coming to Oregon with very little and working first in a berry nursery and later find-ing a job selling college textbooks that freed his summers to work in the vineyard. His limited resources became an asset as he learned the wine industry from grape to bottle. When he couldn’t get a loan to build and equip a winery, he rented an old ag processing plant and cobbled together equipment to produce his first vintage. “Dad was dedicated to the hands-on details of his art,” Jason said. “He realized early that in the search for quality, personal dedication trumps financial might. His hands-on ethos was a great example to us wine-growers who follow him and it was one of his greatest legacies to us.”

– Mardi Mileham

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Snow and thunder‘Dedication trumps money’

It was early February and the snow was falling outside our conference center in the hilltop town of Castelgandolfo just outside Rome. Then came the loud claps of thunder. Quite unusual. But no more so than our gathering. My son and I had joined about 400 re-ligious workers for peace from 59 countries and five continents to speak of the things which make for a more just and peaceful world. Roma 2009 was not another conference in which people get together, speak about peace and go home. The vast majority of those in at-tendance came out of environments of conflict, human suffering or a history of violence and warfare. Some were emotionally depleted from the arduous task of surviving in native lands where government and military are oppressive and overpowering. Most were invigorated by the opportunity to join together with other peacemakers and justice-seekers for mutual sup-port and sharing of stories. Peacemaking often can be a lonely and thankless task. My role at the meeting, along with a few other academics, was to talk about our teach-ing, writing and research as it relates to peace. In my case, it meant discussing my recent book, Signs of Peace: The Interfaith Letters of Thomas Merton, and exploring the intersection of peacemaking and interfaith understand-ing. Thomas Merton, the Trappist monk and celebrated author, had written much that was relevant to our gath-ering as he and his interfaith friends of the mid-20th century encouraged one another to become “signs or sacraments of peace.” Since the majority of those present were Baptists of “all shapes and sizes,” I also spoke of the work of Martin Luther King Jr., who himself was a Baptist minis-ter. In addition to Baptists, there were representatives of the larger Christian community. Also present were sev-eral Muslim peacemakers. A group of Buddhist monks from Southeast Asia, with whom I had intended to meet, were denied visas and could not attend. The week-long conference involved worship in many languages, skills-training workshops, storytelling and meals together. As the week unfolded, I wondered what my real contribution to the conference might be. Then, it hit me all at once – like the snow and the thunder. I would leave behind the words of Dr. King for others. I knew these words best represent what I had been trying to say for over three decades at Linfield. And I knew it was what we were about at Castelgandolfo this past Febru-ary. It all came down to love, but not just “any old love.”

King’s words on love deserve to be quoted at the end of this essay. Nothing more needs saying (except per-haps thanks to Linfield for supporting my peace and in-terfaith work at home and abroad all these many years).

When I speak of love I am not speaking of some sentimental and weakresponse…Love is somehow the key that unlocks the door…ThisHindu-Moslem-Christian-Jewish-Buddhist belief about ultimate realityis beautifully summed up in thefirst epistle of Saint John: “Let us love one another; for loveis of God and everyone thatloveth is born of God andknoweth God.”

With this kind of love, we shall indeed overcome someday. Until then, my friends from the Castelgondolfo conference will keep working – and hopefully so will I.

– William ApelProfessor of Religion

Paul and Bill Apel

Global Baptist Peace Conference

Jason Lett

David Lett Doreen Wynja photography

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‘Cat Tracks

Linfield hosts NCAA playoffs Jessica Goergen ’12, a Linfield College music major, sang the na-tional anthem to kick off competi-tion at the NCAA Division III West Regional. Linfield’s Roy Helser Field was one of eight regional host sites for the tournament May 14-17. It marks the first time Linfield has hosted a baseball regional since joining the NCAA in 1998. Linfield welcomed more than 600 visitors, including players, coaches and fans of six college baseball teams, bring-

ing economic benefits estimated at more than $12,000 a day to the McMinnville area. Team members and fans stayed at local motels, ate at local restaurants, bought souvenirs and supplies from local stores and used local transportation providers. Chapman University of Orange, Calif., defeated George Fox Univer-sity of Newberg in the champion-ship game of the regional tourna-ment. Ultimately, the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, Minn., earned the DIII title.

Wildcat track athletes, coach find success Members of the Linfield track and field program were recognized by the U.S. Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association. Wildcats assistant coach Travis Olson ’98 was honored as the UST-FCCCA’s West Region Assistant Outdoor Field Coach of the Year for the 2009 outdoor season. Decath-lete Josh Lovell ’10 was recognized as the West Region Field Athlete of the Year. For the indoor track season, Marci Klimek ’10 and Catherine Street ’12 were among 48 regional

honorees. Klimek was named West Region Indoor Track Athlete of the Year while Street was cited as the West Region Indoor Field Athlete of the Year. Linfield coach Garry Kill-gore was singled out as West Region Indoor Women’s Coach of the Year.

Student athletes honored Seven Linfield student athletes were recently recognized for their academic success as well as athletic prowess by the College Sports In-formation Directors of America (CoSIDA). Headlining the group was softball pitcher Brittany Miller ’09, who received third team ESPN The Magazine Academic All-America honors. Voted to the CoSIDA all-District 8 Academic Team were Sarah Click ’11 and Sophie Larson ’11, both of women’s tennis; Brynn Hurdus ’11, women’s golf; swimmer Dominic Rieniets ’10; and baseball players Cole Bixenman ’11 and Reese McCulley ’10.

Double decathletes are top national finishers

‘Cat Tracks


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Twin brothers Josh and Jeremy Lovell, both ’10, finished first and second respectively in the men’s decathlon at the NCAA Division III Championships in Marietta, Ohio, headlining a seven-person Linfield delegation to the NCAA championships. This is the first time Linfield has had a national champion decathlete.

Hometown: Vancouver, Wash.

GPA

Major

Events

Favorite event

Favorite Linfield sports moment

Favorite class

Josh Lovell ‘10

3.3

Physics

Decathlon

High jump - it was my first pas-sion in track and I love to jump.

Nationals with my twin brother and winning the conference as a

team my freshman year.

Classical Mechanics is a course that is not like any other physics class and all of the physics staff

is willing to help with whatever you need.

Jeremy Lovell ‘10

3.2

Finance

Decathlon, relays

Decathlon - I love competing in the two-day competition and the

atmosphere is so unreal; I have been hooked since my freshman year.

Placing eighth at nationals in the decathlon my freshman year and

being an All-American.

American Sign Language is really laid back with only seven stu-

dents. I like the stories professor Fred Farrior tells about when he

was growing up. Linfield College was one of eight regional host sites for the NCAA Division III West Regionals in May. Linfield College was one of eight regional host sites for the NCAA Division III West Regionals in May.

Message from the director Are you making the most of your Linfield con-nections? Many times just this semester, I have witnessed Linfielders helping each other and in today’s economy, that assistance is more valuable than ever. I am reminded of a 2008 graduate who made a connection through last summer’s Seattle Welcome to the Alumni party that resulted in a job. Or the 1993 alumnus who attended a Linfield Professionals Network event in Portland after losing his job and got a lead that resulted in a position. Linfield alumni are responding in oth-er ways. At a recent Life after Linfield dinner, 10 alumni returned to give career advice to graduat-ing seniors. On another occasion, a recent grad-uate relocating to North Carolina contacted our office. We, in turn, put out a call to alumni living in the state and within 24 hours, 20 respond-ed willing to serve as a resource for him. Connect with your Linfield peers – attend our networking events, join the Facebook group, log in and search our online Wildcat direc-tory. If you are an alum who is willing to help oth-ers, attend one of the welcome parties to roll out the welcome mat, offer to let a Wildcat job shadow you or return to campus to share your expertise. They say it is not what you know but whom you know that counts. I am happy to tell you that you know a lot of people through Linfield. It’s your Linfield - make it count!

– Debbie (Hansen) Harmon ’90

Advice to freshmen Straight from the trenches, Linfield’s newest alumni have learned a thing or two during the last four years. Here, graduates from the class of 2009 offer words of advice to incoming freshmen.

Don’t be afraid to take chances. Stay organized and have fun. – Karsen O’Bryan ’09

Professors have office hours for a reason. They want to help, but they can’t if you don’t make the time. – Samantha Smith ’09

Choose a major that you are interested in and don’t be afraid to change your major. Life is too short to be doing something you don’t enjoy. – Megan Wills ’09

Don’t stress over the little assignments, but push yourself to do your best. Make time for friends and fun. Treasure these four years! – Tiffany Jones ’09

As tempting as it is to go home on weekends as a freshman, stay on campus and meet people early in the year. – Chris Towe ’09

Get a job! Every bit of money helps, even if you only work six hours a week. It will also open up opportunities for you later. – Cassandra Hansen ’09

Try something in every department. Many of my best connections with students and professors were made outside of my major. – Galaxy Slight ’09

Your GPA as a freshman actually counts toward your final GPA... so try to study a little, too. – Kendra Strahm ’09

Become friends with your professors early. They will help you in classes, deciding on gradu-ate schools and serve as great references for your future career. – Amanda Moore ’09

Travel to another country. Take an online class through DCE. – Naseem Momtazi ’09

Alumni News


Pencil us inWelcome to the Alumni parties June 28, 4 - 6 p.m.In Portland, Salem, Bend, Seattle, San Francisco and McMinnville

Oregon Shakespeare Festival July 30 - Aug 2

Dodging with Durham One Last TimeSept. 12, 9:30 a.m., Ford Hall patioA reunion for players, coaches and friends of Paul Durham ’36.

Alumni volleyball gameOct. 3, 7 p.m., Wilson Gymnasium

Homecoming Oct. 16 - 17

Costa Rica - Nature’s Museum alumni tour Feb. 8 - 16

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Lights, camera, action Grab your video camera and earn some cash by entering the Homecoming video contest, “Come Home to Linfield.” Grand prize is $500. Videos must be 90 seconds or less and submitted by Sept. 1. Top videos will be placed on YouTube and the grand prize selected by vote. Videos will also be screened during Homecoming. For details, go to www.support.linfield.edu/video_contest.

Welcome new alumni One day, one time, six parties. Alumni in three states will welcome new graduates to their area and provide tips and advice to the latest generation of Wildcat alumni during Welcome to the Alumni parties, held simultaneously on Sunday, June 28, at 4 p.m. in Portland, Salem, Bend, Seattle, San Francisco and McMinnville. Make the most of your Linfield network by attending an event. Go to www.support.linfield.edu/welcome09.

Oh, the places you’ll go Join Linfield alumni and friends at the Oregon Shake-speare Festival, July 30-Aug. 2. See five plays and attend pre-show discussions led by Ken Er-icksen, professor of English. Plays include Much Ado About Nothing, Servant of Two Masters, Henry VIII, The Music Man and Don Quixote. Journey to Costa Rica Feb. 8-16. Enjoy pristine natural won-ders through exclusive excur-sions and presentations, as well as unscheduled time for personal discovery. Learn more about the trip during a webinar on Aug. 4 at 7 p.m. Find out more at www.linfield.edu/alumni.

Homecoming 2009 Catch up with classmates at Homecoming 2009 Oct. 16-17. Reunions will be held for the classes of 1949, 1959, 1969, 1979, 1989 and 1999. Last fall, alumni of all ages returned to campus. If you missed them, here’s a glimpse of what some are doing, including a few of last year’s reunion coor-dinators: Patricia (Buckingham) Lang ’58 of Sequim, Wash., helped establish Mujeres de Maiz Opportunity Foundation,

a nonprofit offering educational opportunities to indigenous Mayan women through a sewing cooperative. Diane (Staiger) Bandonis ’68 of Salem has been studying acting with the greats of British film and stage for several years. Chris and Jean (Cot-tingham) Ratto, both ’78, of Gresham operate Ratto Farms, an organic herb and basil farm. Denise (Jeskey) Farag ’88 of McMinnville is teaching busi-ness law at Linfield. Brian Gerritz ’98 of Lake Oswego, former student body president, is president and founding principal of Pavilion Construction, a Portland-based firm.

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1920-49 Julia (Blanchard) Smith ’39 of Oakland, Calif., lives in St. Paul’s Towers, a retirement community. Irvin G. Voth ’41 of Portland celebrated his 90th birthday with family and friends. Leander Keck ’49 of Bethany, Conn., married Anne Taylor Dec. 10.

1950-59 Viola (Washburn) Allan ’53 of Anaheim, Calif., recently edited Batie su le roc (Built on the Rock), a history of the Christian church in the Congo through 1960. She did not trans-late the book from Kikongo into French as published in the last issue of Linfield Magazine. George Polley ’57 of Sap-poro, Japan, had two books published in April, Grandfather Stories, stories about a grand-father’s many encounters and adventures, and The Old Man and the Monkey, a story about the friendship between a snow monkey and an elderly man. For more information go to www.geogepolleyauthor.com

1960-69 Frank Brougher ’62 of Seaside recently retired as pastor of the First Baptist Church in Glendale, Calif. Richard E. Withnell ’64 of Salem received an honorary degree from Corban College for his work as a business and com-munity leader. He also delivered the commencement address. Jonette (Fox) Richardson ’65 of Pleasanton, Calif., has a new great-grandson, Landon James Bohen. George Murdock ’66 of Pendleton will be superinten-dent of the Douglas County Education Service District in Roseburg this fall. He was editor of the East Oregonian newspaper in Pendleton for many years. John Thomas ’66 of Kim-berly owns Kimberly Orchards

LLC, located near the John Day Fossil Beds in Central Oregon.

1970-79 Gene M. Lilly ’71 of Ilwaco, Wash., is a civil engineering specialist with the Oregon Department of Transportation, inspecting construction work on the state highway system. James Lambert ’72 of San Marcos, Calif., is working on his second book, Fourteen Lives, and recently appeared in a documen-tary film, The Kinsey Syndrome. Kerry and Kristie (Pouliot) Carmody, both ’73, live in Valencia, Calif., where Kerry is regional chief operations of-ficer for Providence Health & Services, California. He oversees operations at five Providence California medical centers and numerous ancillary care centers. Marcia (Graham) Yonker ’74 of McMinnville married Mi-chael N. Reilly Jan. 17. Partici-pating in the wedding were Beth Miller ’05, daughter of the bride; Kathy (Yonker) Bernards ’76, stepdaughter of the bride; and Nancy (Graham) Miner ’76, sister of the bride. Keith Lazelle ’76 of Quil-cene, Wash., has photos featured in the book Fast Moving Water: Images and Essays from the Hoh River, the story of the Hoh River on the Olympic Penin-sula, a project for the Hoh River Trust. Several of the photos have also been featured in exhibits at the Peninsula College Art Gal-lery, Peninsula College’s Forks site and Burke Museum at the University of Washington.

1980-89 Barbara Atkin-Kauss ’82 of Riverbank, Calif., is the new executive director of the Hous-ing Authority of the County of San Joaquin. Ben Gutierrez ’83 of Ho-nolulu, Hawaii, has joined the severe weather team at KGMB9 in Honolulu. Kris Mueller ’83 of An-chorage, Alaska, will recite and

perform the works of Robert W. Service at 2 p.m. through-out the summer at Anchorage Sunday Market. He also drives with the City of Anchorage as a “Motorcoach Commander”/bus operator for Anchorage’s People Mover system.

Kenneth W. Wright ’87 of Helena, Mont., has been pro-moted to regional vice president of Lithia Motors, overseeing operations in Montana, Idaho and North Dakota.

Ken Ingram ’84 of Beaverton has been named varsity football coach at Hillsboro High School.

1990-99 Patti Waitman-Ingebretsen ’90 of Portland was captain of the baton twirling unit of the Get a Life Marching Band that was invited to march in the 2009 inauguration parade in Washington, D.C. The band is an all-adult marching band with baton twirlers, dancers and color guard and plays throughout the year. She calls the inauguration parade “a chance of a lifetime.” Chris Grebisz ’90 of Boring is the chief operation officer of Com-pli®, the nation’s leading provider of compliance management software.

John Norton ’91 of Med-ford has joined the Oregon Department of Justice and will work with state welfare officials in southern Oregon on cases of abused and neglected children. Joe Wade ’91 is the running back coach for the Fresno State University football team. Alex Woodward ’92 of Tigard is a partner in Bridge City Capital, LLC. Gene A. Sugano ’92 of Las Vegas, Nev., received an Emmy for short form photography at the 34th Annual Pacific South-west Emmy Awards for high- definition helicopter footage he shot for KLAS. Monique (Pavlicek) Clouser ’93 of Sherwood received her certified commercial investment member designation. She is a property manager for NAI Nor-ris, Beggs & Simpson. Patricia Jordan ’95 of Longview, Wash., is a case manager at Goodwill Vocational Services. She had a cochlear im-plant and was able to hear sound for the first time in 48 years. Charlotte Noon ’95 of Oakland, Calif., and her hus-band, Kevin Riant, had a son, Charles Smith Riant, Feb. 16. Toni (Rogers) Ketrenos ’95 of Portland is the market

beer and wine merchandiser for New Seasons. Lisa (Houseworth) Parker ’95 of Prineville is a parole of-ficer for the State of Oregon and the mother of four. Rob Hastin ’96 of Sher-wood is the varsity football coach at Tualatin High School, replacing his father, who had been the only football coach in the school’s history. Rob Christoff ’96 of Spo-kane, Wash., is the linebacker coach at the University of Idaho. Beth (Madsen) Bradford ’96 of Portland and her husband, Tyler, had a son, Nathaniel Rus-sell, March 7. Katie Pate ’96 of Portland is the new pastor and head of staff at Milwaukie Presbyterian Church. Heather Hacking Rosales ’96 of Twin Falls, Idaho, received three Microsoft Office Specialist Certi-fications and teaches all Microsoft applicantions and a variety of other programs at the Rocky Mountain Business Academy. She plays organ and piano and directs the choir at the Episcopal church. She and her husband have three daughters. Larry G. Brown Jr. ’96 of Peyton, Colo., commanded a company of the Fourth Infantry Division stationed in Mosul, Iraq, during his second tour of duty. His assignments during his 12 years of service include the Army Rangers and the First Cavalry Division. John D. Brown ’96 of Bend works for Banhart Crane and Rigging installing wind turbines throughout the U.S.

John Blodgett ’97 of Portland is an operating room nurse and registered nursing first assistant, a specialized role with responsibilities before, during and after surgery, for Dr. Greg Thomson at Legacy Emanuel Hospital & Health Center. Casey Powell ’97 of Walla Walla, Wash., has been named assistant baseball coach at Seattle University. He coached the past seven seasons at Whitman College. Devon Lyon ’97 of Portland, owner of Lyon Films, received two Aurora Awards. The top prize, Platinum Best of Show, was given for a PDM Interna-tional project for a program on the problem of sexual addiction in the Christian Church. The company, co-owned by Kevin Curry ’90, also received a Gold Award in the issue awareness category for a bilingual agricul-ture safety video for the Agri-Business Council of Oregon and OR-OSHA. Lyon Films was also a finalist for the Reed Award, sponsored by Politics magazine. Ashley (Wilcox) Cooley ’98 of Portland is the director of ser-vices for Student Health Services at Portland State University. Monte and Janet (Stein-dorf) Griffin ’98 and ’99 of Tigard had a daughter, Chiana Rose, Feb. 22. Brian Young ’99 of Rose-burg has been named Oregon Veterans of Foreign Wars Teacher of the Year. He teaches history at Roseburg High School. Rob Jansen ’99 of Los An-geles, Calif., will join the Society

of Fellows at the University of Michigan as a postdoctoral fellow. He received his Ph.D. in sociology from the University of

California, Los Angeles. Matthew Arbaugh ’99 of Portland and his wife, Kristine, had a daughter, Nicole Marie, March 13.

Class NotesClass Notes

105 years young Edna (Sandbloom)

West ’25 of Kerrville, Texas, Linfield’s oldest alumna/us, celebrated her 105th birthday April 6. West, who earned her tuition by

teaching high school Latin, taught for 37 years in Oregon, Washington, Idaho and California. An avid musician, she directed choirs and served as organist or pianist in several schools and churches. She lived in California for many years and recent-ly moved to Texas to be near her granddaughter. She is active playing the piano in the care facility in which she lives. Her daughter published a book of West’s poetry for her 100th birthday that includes some songs that she wrote.

Lum featured in Time ad

David Lum ’58 could have sold timber cleared for his new car dealership in Warrenton for several thousand dollars. Instead, he donated the 12 spruce trees to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife to help restore habitat for coho salmon and other fish on Hawley Creek, a tributary of the Necanicum River. “In the old days they used to clean up fallen trees from streams,” Lum said, “but they found the salmon couldn’t hatch. It was not environmental-ly friendly. So they’ve got to put trees back in and make places where they can lay eggs without them washing away.” Lum’s stream-restoration contribution was de-scribed in a full-page ad in the Sept. 1 Time maga-zine. The ad notes that he received the Toyota Presi-dent’s Award for the fourth year in 2008. The award recognizes not only outstanding sales and service, but also community involvement. Besides Toyota/Scion, the Lums sell Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, GMC, GM and Pontiac products. Lum officially retired eight years ago, and his two daugh-ters now run Lum’s Auto Center. Recently Lum attended his 50-year Linfield re-union. “I’m so proud to be a Linfield graduate,” he said. “In my self-assessment I wasn’t college material, but I got through Linfield because I got a lot of help. I’m a motivation for all my classmates,” he joked. “Life isn’t about how much money you have – it’s about friends and family, and you can learn more from Linfield than any other school I can think of. It teaches you more than the basics – you get an appreciation of life and health and everything else.”

David Lum ’58, left, with wife, Shirley, and Troy Laws, a biolo-gist with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, were fea-tured in a Time magazine ad. (photo by Matthew G. Monroe)

Dave Scriven ‘06, left, of Eugene flew a Linfield College banner over Camp Alamo in Kabul, Afghanistan, last year while serving a tour of duty with the U.S. Army. He is pictured holding the banner on top of Gharib Gar, in Kabul Province, far above Camp Alamo. The banner was unfurled and hung in honor of all alumni and staff of Linfield who are veterans of the U.S. military.


investment officer for the state treasurer’s office.

Joseph Borden ’04 of Arvada, Colo., received his Doc-tor of Optometry degree from Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, Tenn. Aaron Krause ’05 married Kelly Leal ’04 Sept. 24, 2005. Gina Riley ’05 of Sweet Home is handling evidence at the Sweet Home Police Depart-ment and is organizing a new peer court program for the community. Beth (Belnap) Miller ’05 of Susterseel, Germany, and her husband, Sam, had a daughter, Eleanor Agnes, July 4. Catherine Pollack-Robinson ’05 of Portland completed her master’s in nursing at Washington State University in Vancouver. Amanda (Rozen) Palmer ’05 of Salem and her husband, Nathan, had a son, Henry Aus-tin, April 3.

Makaira Coblentz ’06 of Corvallis married Adam Under-wood Aug. 9. She is a certified veterinary technician at Alpine Animal Hospital. Jonathan Miller ’07 of LaPine received his real estate license and joined the sales team at Windermere/Willamette Valley. Cari Kimball ’07 of Boul-der, Colo., is the development coordinator for the Golden West Foundation. Darlene Thompson ’07 of Spokane, Wash., passed the Wash-ington State CPA exam and works for Moss Adams, LLP in Spokane. Amber Nobe ’07 of St. Hel-ens is the editor of The Chronicle, a weekly community newspaper. Stephanie Doyle ’07 of Napa, Calif., works for Employ-ee Law Advocates in Napa. She is a certified California paralegal. Jason Buys ’07 of Redmond and his wife, Andrea, had a daugh-ter, Kara Laina, their second. Ryan Jones ’07 of Inns-bruck, Austria, has been working as an English teaching assistant at two high schools. He received a Fulbright Award in 2007 to teach and study and continued to teach last year. He plans to

attend Georgetown University this fall, working on a master’s in German and European studies. Allison Smith ’08 of Florence, Italy, is selling wine and balsamic vinegar at the central market.

Obituaries Lydia (Osgood) Lehman ’27 of Oakland, Calif., Decem-ber at age 103. Richard S. Boyd ’36 of McMinnville, March 8. Marjorie (Nahouse) Stew-art ’37 of McMinnville, Jan. 11. Survivors include a son, Sam ’59. Georgia (Jones) Anderson ’37 of Seal Rock, Jan. 15. Sur-vivors include a granddaughter, Anna Osterholme ’00. Donald B. MacInnes ’37 of Salem, April 20. Survivors include a son, John ’68, and granddaughter, Alexis Lien ’05. Fredrick Stabler ’39 of Keizer, Feb. 1. Evelyn (Gallagher) Enger ’41 of McMinnville. Survivors include a son, Richard ’65. Ralph Davis ’42 of Kirkland, Wash., Feb. 13. Survivors include his wife, Evelyn (Staehely) ’42. Helen (Londershausen) Johnston ‘43 of McMinnville, March 26. Survivors include her daughter, Mary (Johnston) Stan-ley ’83 and grandson, Jeffrey ’95. Joseph C. Lovisone ’43 of Walnut Creek, Calif., died in 2004. Beatrice (Petersen) Hile-man ’46 of McMinnville, March 26. Survivors include a daughter, Marsha (Hileman) Mackie ’71. Marian (Jenkins) Winters ’48 of Tulalip, Wash., April 14. Survivors include her husband, Paul ’50. Richard M. Jones ’50 of Point Richmond, Calif., May 8. Survivors include his wife, Shirley (Hammerly) ’52. William R. Currier ’50 of San Jose, Calif., Jan. 30. Burton H. Bennett ’52 of Portland, March 6. Survivors include two brothers, James ’47 and Stephen ’53, and three sis-ters, Velma (Bennett) Sales ’46, Mary (Bennett) Bates ’48 and Lora Bell (Bennett) Stram ’55.

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Summer (Griffith) Sears ’99 of Redmond, and her hus-band, Adam, had a son, Kellen Leighton, April 1. Shelly (Giddings) Lev ’99 of Raymond, Wash., and her husband had a daughter, Anna, their second. Shelly is a nurse at Willapa Harbor Hospital in South Bend.

2000-09 Rob Schlegel ’01 of Missoula, Mont., is the author of The Lesser Fields, which earned the 2009

Colorado Prize in poetry. Eric Nance ’01 of Bagley, Minn., passed his clinical licensure exam to become a licensed inde-pendent clinical social worker. He works for Stellher Human Ser-vices of Bemidji as an outpatient therapist. He also helps coordinate a county crisis program designed to assist parents and children fac-ing crisis situations. Tia (Stutzman) Over ’01 of Beaverton and her husband, Andrew, had a daughter, Lily Rae, April 4. Tia is an account manager at Waggener Edstrom.

Nikki (Coplin) Sprague ’01 of Roseburg completed her master’s degree and teaches kindergarten in Glide. Chelsey (Bladine) Nichol ’01 of McMinnville is sales manager at Oregon Lithoprint, the web print-ing division of the News-Register Publishing Company. Karen (McCoy) Gjerning ’01 of Lake Oswego and husband, Roger, celebrated their 25th wed-ding anniversary Feb. 21. Rob Routh ’01 of Beaverton and his wife, Jo, had a daughter, Rosabelle Elizabeth, Jan. 30.

Lindsey Reif ’03 of Tigard married David Barney Sept. 13. Rebecca (Young) Brown ’03 of Great Falls, Mont., and her husband had a son, Scotlen, in July. She will attend the Uni-versity of Washington School of Medicine this fall. Tammy Escarzaga ’03 of Beaverton married Chris Sawyer June 27, 2008. She earned a master’s in public health from Oregon Health and Science University in 2007. Benjamin Mahon ’04 of Portland is a public equity

Twilight mania has descended on Forks, Wash., and nearby La Push, home to the Quileute tribe. Monica Henry ’01 says the teen-meets-vampire sto-ries have brought a welcome economic infusion of tourism to her hometown. Henry visited Linfield recently and gave a talk on “The Adventures of a Liberal Arts Graduate.” After receiving a B.A. in political science and communica-tion arts, she served in the Peace Corps in Nepal. In 2006 she graduated from the United Nations-man-dated University for Peace in Costa Rica, with a mas-ter’s in gender and peace building. She returned to Forks in December 2006 and since then has worked for the Quileute tribe’s De-partment of Human Services. Henry is program man-ager and victim advocate for New Beginnings. She established a program offering counseling and legal

assistance for victims of stalking, elder abuse and do-mestic/dating/sexual violence on the Quileute and Hoh reservations. Henry admits she has not read any of the four-book Twilight series. “People have been so crazily ob-sessed by them that I’ve avoided them,” she said, add-ing, “I did see the movie. My mom doesn’t drive at night, so she made me take her. She’s a fan. “I’m sure that I’ll eventually read the books, but it will be after all of the hoopla dies down a bit,” Hen-ry said, adding that she had the same attitude initially toward the Harry Potter series. Among the Twilight myths she would like to dis-pel is that of the werewolves. The Quileutes do have a creation legend that says the tribe descended from wolves, but not the full-moon-crazed variety. Henry said she thinks Stephenie Meyer did a good job of portraying the setting, which the author chose for its pervasive cloud cover and rainfall. But, the movie was not filmed in Forks. Scenes from “Forks High School,” where Bella meets Edward, were shot in Oregon. Henry also said the actor who plays Jacob is not Native Ameri-can and doesn’t look Quileute at all. But, she said, “The company working on the new Twilight film has con-sulted tribal members on several occasions concerning traditions, language and lifestyle, and they have also re-quested permission to use Quileute artifacts, artwork, etc., and that is much appreciated.” For those who’ve been bitten by “Twi-mania,” Henry recommends these Web sites:

www.afterthebite.com

www.fantrips.travel/twilightfantrips

www.forkswa.com/HomeofTwilighttheBook.htm

–Beth Rogers Thompson

Forks native finds herself surrounded by Twilight mania

Monica Henry ’01 with “Bella’s” 1952 Chevy truck parked outside the Forks Chamber of Commerce visitor center. It is identical to the 1953 model Bella drives in the first three Twilight series books, but the pickup in the movie is actually from 1963.

Win Dolan leaves legacy Win Dolan, who served Linfield College for 60 years as professor, interim president, dean of faculty and trustee, died Saturday, March 14, one day after celebrating his 100th birthday. A few days before, Linfield marked the occa-sion by hosting a reception in his honor. During the course of the event, Dolan remarked that he was touched that one of his first students, Bruce Stewart ’49, and one of his last students, Mark Wickman ’78, were present. Although Dolan’s long association with Lin-field did not end when he retired from the faculty, Stewart and Wickman provided brief snapshots of the man who was one of Linfield’s most beloved figures and who touched the lives of thousands of students, faculty, staff and local community members during his long association with the college.

Bruce Stewart ’49 Win Dolan’s first year was my last year at Linfield. He was a good professor and I enjoyed being in his class. Our paths didn’t cross again until I was elected a trustee. As trustees, we became good friends and greeted each other warmly. Win was a genuine person. He was funny, warm, open, friendly and really interested in people and their lives.

Mark Wickman ’78 I took a geometry course from Dr. Dolan in 1975 when January Term was Winter Block. As a basketball player I knew we would miss a week out of the five-week course. Quickly I knew I was in over my head. Dr. Dolan gave me his best for my best in math. As I reflected on this, I realized that this is the way God is – what a great legacy Dr. Dolan left behind!


Class Notes Alumni Profile

Tenacity key to successAlumna wins recognition at Intel

Just reading the resumé of Michelle Johnston-Holthaus ’95 is intimidating. All those abbrevia-tions and technical terms: CPSD, channel strategy, OEM, RPG… It is clear even to the uninitiated, however: she has had great success and responsibility at Intel Corp., the world’s largest computer-chip maker. Johnston-Holthaus joined In-tel in 1996 as a program manager in Hillsboro. Since then, she has held a number of other positions, includ-ing product marketing engineer in the Outsource Equipment Manu-facture platform solutions division and product line manager for desk-top boards. As general manager of the Reseller Product Group, she led the boxed desktop and server busi-ness to record sales in 2004. Since January, Johnston-Holthaus has been general manager of the Channel Platforms and Strategy Division. “My group takes Intel hard-ware, boxes it in a retail package and distributes it globally,” she explained. The “channel” refers to computer builders that sell to smaller retailers. “We talk with power supply

vendors, motherboard vendors and others to make sure the right prod-ucts are available when a new In-tel product is launched,” Johnston-Holthaus said. “My job is to make sure products are ready and relevant for customers.” Modestly brushing aside com-ments about her meteoric rise, she said, “I’ve been lucky” and, “At Intel our titles change a lot and don’t nec-essarily mean promotions.” But seriously. “I work really hard,” she said. “I’m willing to dig in, maybe take the extra step. I’ve spent a lot of time trying to under-stand my business partners and their needs, and customer satisfaction is one of the highest rated items for me. I hold myself totally account-able: If I commit, I deliver.” Among her proudest accom-plishments was receiving an Intel Achievement Award for managing a program to take back or replace a faulty chip. “It’s the best award at Intel. Less than 1 percent of em-ployees win it each year; it’s based on getting something extraordinary done, so it’s a big deal.” Last year, VARBusiness maga-zine named Johnston-Holthaus one of the 50 most powerful women in the channel. “I would have preferred ‘influential’ or something,” she said. “The client I represent is huge in the channel, so I can see why they might use the word ‘powerful.’” The Dundee native had planned to attend college farther from home. She changed her mind a few days before school started. “Maybe it just felt like home,” she said, insisting she got no pressure from her parents, Ron Johnston ’68 and Kathryn (DeVore) Johnston ’69. Twins followed their sister to Linfield: Marquilyn Shields ’98 and Nicole Johnston ’98. Johnston-Holthaus said her

career in technical marketing is un-related to her finance major. Still, Linfield prepared her for this role, she said. Johnston-Holthaus, who serves on Linfield’s Business Advi-sory Council, noted there are many successful Linfield alumni at Intel. “We have good problem-solving skills,” she said. “Maybe better social skills. Linfield’s inter-active classes and group projects teach you how to work with peers. At Intel you can’t achieve anything by yourself. It’s a collective effort. By recognizing that teamwork environment, you can achieve what feels like the impossible.” Linfield’s international oppor-tunities also set her apart, she added: “The thing that probably jumped out the most on my resumé was the fact I had done a January Term busi-ness strategies course in Europe, and had studied in Thailand and Malay-sia. Many more students have that today, but my potential boss was really surprised by that at the time.” Tom Rampone, vice president of Intel’s Digital Enterprise Group, has known Johnston-Holthaus since she joined the company and has worked with her on projects. Her tenacity has impressed him: “Once she’s signed up to a goal, she will move mountains to achieve it,” he said. “She’s grown into an excel-lent leader and manager. She spends tremendous energy mentoring others, providing coaching to her employees and supporting other women at Intel.” Outside of work, Johnston-Holthaus said she once was an avid horseback rider but has no time for it now. She devotes her scarce free time to a close-knit group of friends and her family: husband Bob and sons, Cole, 6, and Jack, 3.

–Beth Rogers Thompson

Michelle Johnston-Holthaus ‘95

Mary Dowd ’53 of San Diego, Calif., Sept. 8. Survivors include her husband, John E. ’50. Fred D. Fisher ’54 of Rich-land, Wash., March 5. Survivors include two sisters, Daisy (Fisher) Kubeck ’56 and Phyllis (Fisher) Wolfe ’61. Lawrence Pollard ’55 of Portland, May 7. Survivors in-clude his brother, Luke ’51, and sister, Joy (Pollard) Kelly ’45. Kenneth C. Williams ’55 of McMinnville, March 30. Survivors include his wife, Gail (Blush) ’58, daughter, Brenda

(Williams) Westfall ’82 and son, Brent ’91. Richard L. Hofrichter ’56 of McMinnville, March 10. Sur-vivors include his wife, LaVelle (Baltimore) ’57. Jon R. Lewis ’62 of Puyal-lup, Wash., Feb. 24. Survivors include a brother, Jim ’64. Larry Blum ’65 of Baker City, March 5. Charles E. Roberts, Jr. ’71 of Enterprise, Jan. 28, 2008. Survivors include his wife, Sheryle (Gray) ’71 and a son, Charles ’01. Kevin Kyle Mosley ’77

of Hillsboro, March 23. Survi-vors include his wife, Marissa (Magdaluyo) ’00, brother, Shawn ’70, and niece, Stepha-nie Hofferber ’94. James L. Harritt ’93 of Albany, Jan. 18. Survivors include his wife, Diane (Soza) ’95. Erik Anderson ’96 of Spokane, Wash., Feb. 19. Survivors include his wife, Mariza (Scofield) ’97.

GSH Charlene (Craft) Koenig

GSH ’86 of Canby, March 15. Survivors include a brother, Neal Craft ’86.

Friends and family Elmer G. Million of Denver, Colo., professor emeritus of his-tory, April 18. Fran Hodges of Forest Grove, retired GSH faculty member, Feb. 21. Elizabeth Baldwin of Corbett, former GSH faculty member, March 25.

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