Clíodnha McHugh set down her glass and stood up. Only weeks before, the 25-year-old apprentice lawyer had been named the best speaker in Ireland at the 64th Irish Debate Final national tournament, chaired by the Chief Justice of Ireland. Now, she was on an all-expenses-paid tour of American universities with strong debate teams (a major perk of winning the tournament) and, for … [Read more...] about “This House prefers whiskey over wine” — Linfield hosts Irish national debate champions
Anna Maria Ponzi named permanent director of Linfield Center for Wine Education
Anna Maria Ponzi has been named director of Linfield University’s Center for Wine Education, effective April 8. It’s not a huge change for Ponzi, who has been leading undergraduate, graduate and certification programs as interim director since January. Jennifer Madden, dean of the Linfield University School of Business, said she was delighted to see Ponzi’s leadership … [Read more...] about Anna Maria Ponzi named permanent director of Linfield Center for Wine Education
April 27: Hui O Lōkahi presents the 51st annual Linfield Lūʻau and Hōʻike
Tickets for Linfield’s Lū'au and Hō'ike are now on sale. Students from the Hui O Lōkahi student club coordinate this treasured spring tradition, which includes a lū‘au (meal), mākeke (Hawaiian marketplace) and hō‘ike (performance). The 51st annual event is from 4-9:30 p.m. Saturday, April 27 on the Linfield University McMinnville Campus and is open to the public. … [Read more...] about April 27: Hui O Lōkahi presents the 51st annual Linfield Lūʻau and Hōʻike
Board of Trustees announces presidential search committee, hires national firm
Kirby Dyess and Marvin Henberg, co-chairs of the Linfield University presidential search committee, on Monday named 16 committee members who have agreed to help guide the university in its search for a permanent president. In addition to seven members of the Linfield University Board of Trustees, the committee includes three faculty members, three members of Linfield’s … [Read more...] about Board of Trustees announces presidential search committee, hires national firm
April arts events include “The Imaginary Invalid,” Shane McCrae for MacReads, burning sculptures and more
With a schedule that includes an author talk from a distinguished Linfield alumnus, a musical Molière adaptation and a massive sculpture that will go up on flames, April is packed with arts events on the McMinnville campus. … [Read more...] about April arts events include “The Imaginary Invalid,” Shane McCrae for MacReads, burning sculptures and more
