There were 5,079 chairs spread across the McMinnville campus Commencement Green, and they were each taken. Hundreds more stood on Founder’s Way, on the steps of Pioneer Hall and in the shade of the Oak Grove to cheer the 505 graduates of Linfield University’s Class of 2024. For many undergraduate students, the traditions, celebrations and ceremonies marking the end of their … [Read more...] about Linfield honors 505 graduates at 2024 Commencement
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Linfield University celebrates record-breaking Spark Wonder fundraising campaign
Spark Wonder, the largest and most successful fundraising campaign in Linfield University’s history, raised over $81.7 million in philanthropic contributions. The university surpassed its initial fundraising target of $75 million benefiting Linfield's people, places and programs. … [Read more...] about Linfield University celebrates record-breaking Spark Wonder fundraising campaign
May 10: Third-annual Camas Festival features pop-up restaurant, Indigenous Creator’s Market, panel on food sovereignty and more
What began in 2022 with tours of the camas blossoms in the student-restored Cozine Creek natural area has grown significantly. The third-annual Camas Festival, runs 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Friday, May 10 on Linfield University's McMinnville campus. It will include food from celebrated Portland pop-up Javelina, an Indigenous Creators' Market, a panel on historic indigenous food and … [Read more...] about May 10: Third-annual Camas Festival features pop-up restaurant, Indigenous Creator’s Market, panel on food sovereignty and more
Photo gallery: ‘Apertura’ draws 80 attendees to address inclusivity in Oregon wine
The inaugural "Apertura: Opening Doors to Oregon Wine," held April 11 on Linfield University's McMinnville campus, attracted a sold-out crowd of 80 Oregon wine industry insiders and wine studies students. The half-day event featured panels and workshops on how to make Oregon wine a more inclusive industry. … [Read more...] about Photo gallery: ‘Apertura’ draws 80 attendees to address inclusivity in Oregon wine
“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
