February 22, 2016

Chuck Charnquist ’58

2015
Donald G. Balmer Citation
Meet Chuck Charnquist in this video!

For over fifty-seven years, Chuck has been a tireless Lewis & Clark College advocate. After graduation he spent several years as a journalist before returning to his alma mater as the public information director - a role he ably served for 19 years. Since 2008, he has been active with the Albany Society, which has as its members alumni who graduated fifty or more years ago.

For over fifty-seven years, Chuck has been a tireless Lewis & Clark College advocate. After graduation he spent several years as a journalist before returning to his alma mater as the public information director - a role he ably served for 19 years. Since 2008, he has been active with the Albany Society, which has as its members alumni who graduated fifty or more years ago. After contributing as a Board member for several years, Chuck served as chair in 2011. He also launched and is editor for The Gatehouse, a newsletter that helps connect senior alumni with each other and the college.