Gretel Valdes ’21 has been named the winner of the inaugural Scott B. Smith Award at Linfield College. Created by the family of the late Professor Scott Smith and funded by hundreds of people who were influenced by Smith, the award is given annually to a first-year student in the Linfield inquiry seminar program (INQS) whose intellect, participation and achievement most … [Read more...] about Inaugural Scott B. Smith award presented to Valdes
Author Martha Grover featured in “Readings at the Nick”
Acclaimed Portland-based author Martha Grover will read from her book, “The End of My Career,” Tuesday, Nov. 6, at 7:30 p.m. at the Linfield College Nicholson Library. The reading is part of the “Readings at the Nick” series. Grover is an author, poet and artist. She is best known for her latest collection of autobiographical stories and essays, “The End of My Career,” … [Read more...] about Author Martha Grover featured in “Readings at the Nick”
Linfield puts focus on first-generation
Reprinted with permission of the News-Register. By Starla Pointer, October 22, 2018. Linfield College is starting a new scholarship and support program designed to meet the unique requirements of first-generation college students — those whose parents didn’t graduate from four-year schools and, therefore, can’t advise their offspring about filling out forms, seeking help from … [Read more...] about Linfield puts focus on first-generation
Educational futurist Bryan Alexander to speak at Linfield College
Noted educational technology author Bryan Alexander will explore the future of higher education in a public lecture at Linfield College. On Monday, Nov. 5, Alexander will speak on “Apprehending the future in higher education: Fact and fiction.” The talk will be at 7 p.m. in 201 Riley Hall. … [Read more...] about Educational futurist Bryan Alexander to speak at Linfield College
Anne McClintock to give 2018 Ericksen Lecture
Noted author and Princeton University professor Anne McClintock will talk about U.S. foundational violence during the upcoming Ericksen lecture at Linfield College. McClintock will speak on Tuesday, Oct. 30, at 7:30 p.m. in the Austin Reading Room of the Nicholson Library on the college’s McMinnville campus. … [Read more...] about Anne McClintock to give 2018 Ericksen Lecture
