Current & Past Faculty & Staff

We welcome faculty and staff at Alumni Weekend events!

Alumni Weekend June 20 - 23, 2024

• Current and Past Faculty
  On the Alumni Weekend registration, be sure to click the box for faculty. Faculty are hosted to the Welcome Reception and all class reunion events. 
• Current and Past Staff
  On the Alumni Weekend registration, be sure to click the box for staff. Current and past staff are hosted to the Welcome Reception. 

Register here!

The following current and past faculty and staff have registered for Alumni Weekend:

John Aney 
Stephen Dow Beckham
Lauren Creany
Janet Davidson
Todd Davis
Emily Decker
Mark Duntley
Joann Geddes
Sarit Gluz
Caitlin Harper
Gaby Herrmann
Hilary Himan
Rebecca Holt
Jennifer Kerns
Erin Khong
Blythe Knott
Oren Kosansky
John Krussel
Stephen LeBoutillier
Doug Lennox
Sarah Lind-MacMillan
Gabe Lorca
Bob Mandel
Tara McIrvin
Ginger Moshofsky
Laura Mundt
Roger Nelsen
Kelsey Neussl
Chelsea Nordby
Tanya Sloan
Dell Smith
Jessica Stern
Amanda Valley
Josh Walter
Brian Webb

WEEKEND HIGHLIGHTS OF SPECIAL INTEREST

Friday, June 21

Alumni College 3 - 4 p.m.
Contentious Global Issues Discussion-The Global Impact of Artificial Intelligence, Professor Bob Mandel
Council Chamber, Fowler Student Center
Facilitated by Professor Bob Mandel, this session will highlight the value of being exposed to sharply contrasting perspectives on a topic deserving of multiple viewpoints and their distinctive supportive argumentations. Join Bob, and alumni Lisa (Burnett) Borelli ’89, Steve Van Mouwerik ’79, Micael Lonergan ’19, Eric Nijensohn 98, and Matt Wuerker ’79 for a probing discussion that will empower the alumni to engage in diverse legitimate forms of critical thinking about the subject matter’s complex, multifaceted, and sometimes contradictory implications.

Alumni Weekend Welcome Reception 5 - 6:30 p.m.
Estate Gardens
Enjoy wine from alumni wineries at the first reception to welcome the Lewis & Clark community to Alumni Weekend 2024. Mix and mingle with alumni, family and friends from all reunion years. Faculty and staff are hosted to this event. The following wineries will be featured at the Welcome Reception:

• Beckham Estate Vineyards, Andrew Beckham ’98, MAT ’01, co-owner and winemaker
• Boedecker Cellars, Athena Pappas ’89, owner and winemaker
• Elk Cove Vineyards, Adam Campbell ’95, owner and winemaker
• Solena Estate, Anthony Van Nice ’97, president; Real Nice Winemakers, co-owner

Professor Powered Trivia at Palatine Pub 9 - 10 p.m.
Palatine Pub, Trail Room
With tables “anchored” by professors, come join the fun and test your knowledge with other members of the LC community. There are prizes! (Registration not required.)

Saturday, June 22

Alumni College 9  - 10 a.m.
Morning Mindfulness with Awakened Awareness 
Join Hilary Martin Himan, Director of Spiritual Life and Chaplain, as she leads participants in some simple mindfulness and meditation practices to start the day. All are welcome- no previous experience necessary. 

Faculty, Staff and Coaches’ Coffee Hour with Alumni 10 - 11 a.m.
Frank Manor House
Alumni are welcome to enjoy a cup of coffee or tea with current and past, faculty and staff, including some coaching staff. Catch up with those who opened your eyes and made your college years meaningful!

Alumni College 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Cascade Head: Oregon’s Only UNESCO Biosphere, Professor Emeritus Stephen Dow Beckham
Location To Be Determined
Professor Stephen Beckham will speak to the area of the central coast from Siletz Bay to Neskowin and cover history from Native American cultures to modern tourism. The area includes thousands of acres in the Siuslaw National Forest, the Cascade Head Experimental Forest, the Cascade Head National Scenic Area, and UNESCO’s Biosphere designation.

Alumni Honors Celebration and Reception 1 - 3 p.m.
Council Chamber, Fowler Student Center
The Board of Alumni cordially invites you to honor four outstanding members of the L&C community at the Alumni Honors Ceremony. This year’s Alumni Honors award winners are Ululani Brigitte Russo Oana ’15 - Outstanding Young Alumni Award, Hillary Dixon ’99 - L&C Alumni Leadership Award for service to L&C Alumni, Mark Duntley - Don Balmer Citation for Service to the college, and Art VanZee ’69 - Distinguished Alumni Award.

Find the full Alumni Weekend schedule here. 

Back to the Alumni Weekend website.

Pictures from Alumni Weekend 2023 can be found here.

If you have any questions, please contact Ginger Moshofsky ’83, at ginger@lclark.edu or reunions@lclark.edu.