Tour Guides

 

Tour guides will give you a chance to see aspects of academic and residential life from a current student’s perspective. This fall, tours are available Monday-Saturday, beginning Monday, August 29th until Thursday, December 22nd.

Student Bios

 

Clay Alexander

cgalexander@lclark.edu

Major(s): International Affairs and French

Hometown: San Diego, CA

Graduation year: 2015

Why did you choose L&C? “Lewis & Clark is focused on the individual student. There are a lot of opportunities for the students regarding study abroad or with working with professors.”

What do you like to do in your free time? “I like to go into downtown Portland on the weekends but on weeknights I like to go to Maggie’s. Also my hall mates and I have jam sessions in the floor lounge.”

 

 

Isabella Fabens

ifabens@lclark.edu

Major(s): International Affairs (undecided)

Hometown: Seattle, WA

Graduation year: 2015           

Who is your favorite professor or class? “Bob Mandel- teaches intro to International Relations. I love this class because it is mostly discussion based, and that way I can learn from my classmates as well.”

What clubs are you involved in? “I am a student coordinator for the college outdoors program because I love the people who are in the club and I enjoy spending time outside. I am also one of four senators for the freshman class as part of Associated Students of Lewis and Clark (ASLC).”

 

Delia Russo-Savage

drussosavage@lclark.edu

Major(s): Foreign Languages

Minor(s):  Anthropology

Hometown: Montpelier, VT

Graduation year:  2015

What are some of your favorite places on campus? “My favorite places on campus are Maggie’s and the Platteau. The Platteau is just a really amazing resource and Maggie’s has a great atmosphere and great food.”

What are you involved in at L&C? “I am in Anime Club because I wanted to be involved in something new and it sounded like fun. I am also involved in Unisex Club because I was in GSA in high school and I wanted to continue with it. I also am in Spanish and German clubs and I recently joined crew.”

 

Mary (Molly) Simon

mollysimon@lclark.edu

Major(s): French or German (undecided)

Hometown: Redondo Beach, CA        

Graduation year: 2015

Why did you choose L&C? “The campus atmosphere, the outdoors program, the great study abroad program are all reasons I chose L&C.”

What is your favorite place on campus? “The silent study area of the library. That sounds really boring, but it’s really comfortable and has a great view. “

What has been your favorite event at L&C? “My Breakaway Outdoors trip. I did ‘Take Sustainable Action’ and learned a lot about Portland and sustainability. I made a bunch of friends too.”

 

Kara Batdorff

karabatdorff@lclark.edu

Major(s): Environmental Science

Hometown: Portland, OR

Why did you choose L&C? “I chose Lewis & Clark College because everyone is unique and open to new ideas. The campus is gorgeous.

What are you involved in? “I am involved in the animal club because animals are awesome and we get to travel to forums and various animal sanctuaries.”

 

 

Cynthia Luna

luna@lclark.edu

Major(s): Psychology

Hometown: Houston, TX

Graduation year: 2013

What is your favorite place on campus? “South campus, it’s away from all the chaos. Nice and quiet, a good place to relax.”

What clubs are you involved in? “I am on the crew team because it’s awesome! A nice way to relieve stress and exercise.”

 

 

Riley Mitchell

rdm@lclark.edu

Major(s): Biology

Hometown: Aloha, OR

Graduation year: 2012

What has been your favorite class? “Developmental Biology because it was graduate school work with ten people.”

What has been your favorite event at L&C? Glodeo, a dance on campus is so much more fun. PLU football game last year. Why? I intercepted a pass and scored!”

 

Zein Hassanein

zhassanein@lclark.edu

Major(s): Biology and Music

Hometown: Cairo, Egypt

Graduation year: 2013

Why did you choose Lewis & Clark College?  “Global mindset was a major draw. I was interested in a place where you could talk to anyone about real issues and hear educated responses. I also dug the creativity of the student body.”

What is your favorite place on campus?  “The reading room in the library. It has a nice, warm fireplace to curl up in front of to take a break from reading and is vastly underused, making it a great place to work, too.”

 

David Salkowski

dsalkowski@lclark.edu

Major(s): Music

Minor(s): Russian

Hometown: Charleston, SC

Graduation year: 2014

Who is your favorite professor? “I have loved every class I’ve taken with our musicologist Nora Beck. She has a really great take on where are and real life intersect.”

What has been your favorite event? “My favorite event was the Bash celebrating our new President. It was great to see student bands playing at Portland’s Crystal Ballroom.”

 

Laura Christensen-Garcia

lchristensen@lclark.edu

Major(s): Political Science/Art

Hometown: San Luis Obispo, CA

Graduation year: 2015

Why did you choose L&C? “…because I wanted a liberal arts experience that would allow me to be an important part of a community, rather than another face in the crowd.”

Who is your favorite professor? “Todd Lochner. He is the most challenging professor I have had. I am currently in his National Government class and am always enthralled.”

 

Natalie Dole

dole@

Major(s) Sociology/Anthropology

Hometown: Los Angeles

Graduation Year: 2012

Why did you choose L&C? “I chose L& C because I was looking for a small school that was socially conscious. Not only did LC fit what I was looking for but the campus was beautiful and I loved the emphasis on studying abroad.”

What clubs are you involved in and why? “Not so much a club, but I am involved with the Center for Career and Community Engagement because I believe that being civically involved is an important extension of our education at Lewis & Clark.”

 

 

 

Jesenya Maldonado

jesenyam@lclark.edu

Major: Undecided

Hometown: Los Angeles, CA

Graduation Year: 2015

What Clubs are you involved in and why? “I am involved in multiple clubs on campus such as the Coop, but the one that stands out for me the most is being part of KLC Radio. I have been part of this club since mid-semester and have a radio show on Wednesday nights with two of my closest friends here at L&C. I have always had a love for music and have finally found an outlet to express my thoughts about music.”

 

 

Zach Mouton

zmouton@lclark.edu

Major: Psychology

Hometown: Fort Collins, CO

Graduation Year: 2015

Where is your favorite place on campus? “My favorite place is on the cobblestone walkway between the dorms and the academic buildings, just below the reflective pool/ I walk by every morning and I love to look over and see Mount Hood in the sun when we’re lucky enough to have it. I really thing that it is the most beautiful view on campus and I really like that I gate to see if every day when it’s sunny on my way to class or back to my dorm.”

What clubs are you involved in and why? “I am involved in Crew and Rice Club. I’m involved in Crew because I love to exercise and I wanted to try something new. I love the sport. When everyone in the boat is lined up perfectly and rowing smoothly it’s amazing. I’m involved in Rice Club, well, I love rice!”

 

 

Brenda Kay Barnum

bbarnum@lclark.edu

Graduation Year: 2015

Major/Minor: Economics/Mathematics

Hometown: Tokyo, Japan

Where is your favorite place on campus? “My favorite place on campus would probably have to be the library! The library here is beautiful and it’s the only place that I can study. It’s open 24 hours a day, which is great when I’m cramming for a test or trying to finish up a paper. I like finding new spots to study in- my favorite study spot right now it the second floor reading room. My other favorite place on campus is the lawn near the reflecting pool, because you can see Mt. Hood when the weather is nice, and at night you can see glimpses of the skyline.

 

 

 

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**Current Students: If you are interested in being a tour guide, learn more about the job and application process here.