Linfield University’s McMinnville Campus hosts a robust schedule of public — and mostly free — events this month. In a nod to the upcoming election, several lectures and panel discussions revolve around the theme of democracy. Multiple esteemed authors will be on campus, including Anthony Abraham Jack, who is giving a public keynote on how colleges can best serve low-income … [Read more...] about October events include homecoming, Majestic Tree Week, Celebración, silent horror movie with live organist and more
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“This House prefers whiskey over wine” — Linfield hosts Irish national debate champions
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
88th annual Mahaffey Tournament held at Linfield
Undergraduate students from across the nation will compete in the 88th annual R.D. Mahaffey Memorial Forensics Tournament Nov. 16-18 at Linfield College. The tournament is one of the oldest continuing intercollegiate tournaments in the nation and honors Roy “Hap” Mahaffey, Linfield alumnus, for his pioneering efforts with forensics. Linfield students will compete, as well … [Read more...] about 88th annual Mahaffey Tournament held at Linfield
Linfield College hosts three gubernatorial candidates
Update: As Patrick Starnes, the Independent candidate, has dropped out of the gubernatorial race, Linfield College has cancelled the Nov. 1 talk. Linfield College is hosting three gubernatorial candidates next week on its McMinnville campus to discuss civic engagement and political participation, one week before Oregonians go to the polls. Nick Chen, Libertarian Party … [Read more...] about Linfield College hosts three gubernatorial candidates
Chinese team to debate Linfield team
A public debate featuring the Linfield College debate team and student debaters from Xi'an Jiaotong University in China will be held Tuesday, Feb. 23, at 7:30 p.m. in Jonasson Hall, lower level of Melrose Hall at Linfield College. … [Read more...] about Chinese team to debate Linfield team
