News and Events
- NEWS
59th Annual International Affairs Symposium Searches for Clarity in Controversy
For almost 60 years, Lewis & Clark’s International Affairs Symposium has been nationally recognized as a hub for discussing the most pressing matters in foreign affairs. From April 5 to April 7, the symposium will focus on controversy and emphasize opposing viewpoints on environmental degradation, the conflicts of multiculturalism, and the structure of the future international system.
International Affairs Major and ASLC President Earns Rangel Fellowship
ASLC President Mikah Bertelmann BA ’21 is the first Lewis & Clark student to be awarded a Charles B. Rangel Graduate Fellowship, designed to prepare outstanding individuals for careers in the foreign service with the U.S. Department of State. The Rangel Program supports new graduates through two years of graduate study and professional development.
International Affairs Major becomes West Linn’s Youngest City Councilor
Rory Bialostosky BA ’22 will become the youngest City Councilor for the city of West Linn, Oregon. He received the most votes in a field of ten candidates, securing one of the two open positions for a four year term. He plans to continue his undergraduate studies while serving on the city council.
Students Win Big at the Invent Oregon Collegiate Competition
Ramez Attia BA ’21 and Matthew Brown BA ’21 were named the winning team at the annual Invent Oregon Collegiate State Finals, earning $10,000, plus an additional $2,000 as People’s Choice winners. Their invention is a cost-effective and tech-savvy device programmed to stop drunk driving before it happens.
What are appropriate punishments?
The APSA awarded a grant to Assistant Professor of International Affairs Dr. Suparna Chaudhry for her project, “Gender Violence and Public Attitudes Towards Punishment”
Recent Alumnus Awarded Fulbright Grant in Uganda
Cole Harris BA ’20 is Lewis & Clark’s most recent alum to receive a Fulbright award following his undergraduate degree. Next year, Harris will travel to Kampala, Uganda, to conduct original research on the effects of Pentecostalism on community development.
Historic Vietnamese Portland Podcast Now Available Online
Portland has one of the highest per-capita Vietnamese populations in the country, yet Lewis & Clark is the first academic institution to develop an archive documenting their history. Two Lewis & Clark students organized scores of interviews from the Portland Vietnamese population into a five-episode podcast series about coming to America, finding a home in Portland, education, making a living, and social activism.
From the Archives: Duke of Grafton
Watzek Library’s Special Collections contain a number of stories that seem to parallel aspects of life during quarantine. A ship’s log, detailing in manuscript the exciting voyage of an English ship, the Duke of Grafton, seems to offer a perspective on isolation, exhaustion, and the threat of illness, while meanwhile offering a lens on contemporary politics and British colonialism.
Lewis & Clark Named Top Producer of Peace Corps Volunteers
In new rankings released by the Peace Corps, Lewis & Clark is in the top 10 on the list of volunteer-producing colleges and universities. With 12 alumni currently serving around the world, Lewis & Clark ranks seventh among small schools in the past year.
A Storyteller at the Top of His Game
Aron Phillips BA ’07 shapes athletes’ stories with the latest digital media tools. Read more about Aron’s journey in the newest issue of The Chronicle.
2019: Challenges to the Status Quo
A system unraveling?
International Affairs Symposium Challenges the Status Quo
The oldest student-run symposium in the country, Lewis & Clark’s International Affairs Symposium runs April 8 to 10 this year. The event brings prominent scholars from around the globe to debate on the forces challenging the “status quo” worldwide.
Miguel Haro Ruiz presented at Notre Dame Conference on Human Rights
IA student Miguel Haro Ruiz had the opportunity of presenting his research at the Notre Dame Human Development Conference:
Dr. Elizabeth Bennett Awarded Franklin Research Grant
The American Philosophical Society (APS) has awarded Dr. Elizabeth Bennett a $6,000 Franklin Research Grant in support of her research.
The Washington Post Selects Student Photo for Annual Travel Photo Contest
While studying overseas, Ella Bock BA ’19 captured a winning shot of her experience in Varanasi, India. The international affairs major went on the India regional area study program in fall 2017 and left with fond memories immortalized on film. One day trip on the river led to a spectacular photo that won third place in The Washington Post’s Annual Travel Photo Contest.
- EVENTS
Guest Speaker Darrell Blocker | Lessons Learned after 32-year Career in International Affairs
The International Affairs Department invites you to join an end-of-the-year event with special guest speaker Darrell Blocker. Darrell is a 32-year career intelligence officer with experience in global security and social justice initiatives. Darrell currently lives in the greater Los Angeles area after a lifetime residing and working in foreign countries in Africa, Asia and Europe; including Italy, Okinawa, South Korea, Niger, Senegal, Morocco, Nigeria, Uganda, Pakistan, and Switzerland. Don’t miss hearing his perspective on current global issues and his advice on what you can do to prepare for the job market.
