April 12, 2010

Christine Swanson BA ’73, MAT ’74

She loves staying put and loves going away, loves being at home with her dogs and loves exploring the world. It is a multilayered way of life she first nurtured at Lewis & Clark, where she thrived at living on campus and also thrilled at studying abroad.

Christine Swanson loves staying put and loves going away, loves being at home with her dogs Sydney and Darwin and loves exploring the world. It’s not a paradox but a way of life, first nurtured at Lewis & Clark where she thrived on residential living and thrilled at studying in New Zealand and Australia.

“Lewis & Clark gave me the confidence and skills to do anything I wanted to do. Our professors encouraged us to try different things and expected us to go full steam ahead—and I did.”

Since earning her degrees (BA ’73, MAT ’74), she has traveled to every continent and pursued life as a teacher, travel agent, tour guide, bookstore owner, and underwater photographer while also volunteering as a court-appointed special advocate for abused and neglected children.

Christine has included Lewis & Clark in her estate plans knowing that – like her education – the impact of her gift will evolved over time, transforming lives.