http://willamette.edu/news/categories/presidents-office/index.rssWed, 18 Sep 2024 01:23:10 -0700Cascade Serverwebmaster@willamette.eduhttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2021/06/pacific-northwest-college-art-merger-complete.htmlPNCA becomes an independent college within the university.Wed, 30 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0700¿ì»îÊÓƵUndergraduateMediaAlumniPacific Northwest College of ArtPresident’s Officehttp://willamette.edu/news/3aa3ab7a9e6864936377085f02f0dc4ahttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2021/03/faculty-tenure-promotions.htmlBoard of Trustees promotes 10 professors from across the university to professor and associate professor with tenure.Thu, 04 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0800¿ì»îÊÓƵDistinguished FacultyResearchUndergraduateMBALawPoliticsMBAPhysicsWomen’s and Gender StudiesStudio ArtEnglishChemistryChinese StudiesComputer ¿ì»îÊÓƵPresident’s Officehttp://willamette.edu/news/feadcc0f9e6864935e2da9f6473dcfbfhttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2020/09/remembering-susan-hammer.htmlWillamette mourns Susan Hammer JD'76, a pioneering lawyer, dedicated trustee, and community leader known for her commitment to mediation and service.Wed, 02 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0700LawStory CenterAlumniPresident’s OfficeAlumni and Parent Relationshttp://willamette.edu/news/50eab1779e6864934769efc28388d47fhttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2020/05/willamette-virtual-celebration.htmlMore than 500 students representing three schools graduated from Willamette University on Sunday. Mon, 18 May 2020 00:00:00 -0700¿ì»îÊÓƵMottoTraditionsStory CenterUndergraduateMBALawDeanPresident’s Officehttp://willamette.edu/news/152c41ab9e6864937e11fa6e6852dc91http://willamette.edu/news/library/2020/03/faculty-tenure-announced.htmlBoard of Trustees promotes eight professors in the College of Arts and ¿ì»îÊÓƵs to associate professor with tenure.Wed, 04 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0800¿ì»îÊÓƵDistinguished FacultyStory CenterUndergraduateEconomicsMusicPsychologyExercise ¿ì»îÊÓƵSociologyEnvironmental and Earth ¿ì»îÊÓƵChemistryCivic Communication and MediaPresident’s OfficeDeanhttp://willamette.edu/news/a6d645239e6864937e11fa6e41435b3fhttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2019/12/american-studies-program-closing.htmlWillamette University and Tokyo International University of America celebrated the 92 members of the American Studies Program’s 31st class on Dec. 13.Mon, 16 Dec 2019 14:00:00 -0800¿ì»îÊÓƵUndergraduateStory CenterTokyo International University of AmericaPresident’s Officehttp://willamette.edu/news/0fda59fa9e6864937e11fa6e9a0ba125http://willamette.edu/news/library/2019/12/star-trees-lighting.htmlWillamette University's Star Trees Lighting and Holiday Celebration drew hundreds on Dec. 4, 2019, spreading holiday cheer among Bearcats and the community.Thu, 05 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0800Student LifeTraditionsStory CenterPresident’s Officehttp://willamette.edu/news/d8812e179e6864937e11fa6e45e09842http://willamette.edu/news/library/2019/11/stephens-davidowitz-atkinson-lecture.htmlBestselling author Seth Stephens-Davidowitz delivered the fall 2019 Atkinson ¿ì»îÊÓƵ, showcasing how big data unveils insights from racehorses to mental health.Thu, 21 Nov 2019 00:00:00 -0800ResearchStory CenterData ¿ì»îÊÓƵPresident’s Officehttp://willamette.edu/news/9064ca0f9e6864937e11fa6e1824b389http://willamette.edu/news/library/2019/10/president-thorsett-new-york-times.htmlWillamette University President Steve Thorsett discusses what the university is doing to counter the nationwide decline in college enrollment. Thu, 10 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0700President’s Officehttp://willamette.edu/news/149848039e6864937e11fa6e1f2c9329http://willamette.edu/news/library/2019/06/new-board-chair.htmlLynne Saxton ’76 assumed Board of Trustees role June 1. Wed, 26 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0700ArtsCivic LifeStory CenterUniversity CommunicationsPresident’s Officehttp://willamette.edu/news/8b7f96289e6864935d73530f7d1a532ehttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2019/05/commencement-2019.htmlOver 400 Willamette students graduated, representing CLA, AGSM and the College of Law. The ceremony featured inspiring speakers and honored emeriti faculty.Wed, 22 May 2019 00:00:00 -0700JD-MBABA-MBAMBACommencementDeanStudent Grants and AwardsAlumni and Parent RelationsWillamette AcademyPresident’s OfficeStudent AffairsRegistrarStudent InvolvementUniversity Communicationshttp://willamette.edu/news/dadcb14d9e6864935d73530f2b0b4d48http://willamette.edu/news/library/2019/05/cobb-appointed-vp-marketing-communications.htmlTim Cobb to lead University Communications beginning July 1.Wed, 15 May 2019 00:00:00 -0700Story CenterUniversity CommunicationsPresident’s Officehttp://willamette.edu/news/b865cced9e6864935d73530f465eb221http://willamette.edu/news/library/2019/04/2019-commencement.htmlAt Willamette's commencement, honorary degrees will be awarded to Punit Renjen and Dame Susan Jocelyn Bell Burnell. Jonathan Mayes will speak to graduates.Tue, 02 Apr 2019 00:00:00 -0700Traditions¿ì»îÊÓƵStory CenterUndergraduateLawMBAAlumni and Parent RelationsCommencementPresident’s OfficeUniversity Communicationshttp://willamette.edu/news/bb462d5d9e6864935d73530f181fe219http://willamette.edu/news/library/2019/03/thorset-opening-remarks-diversity-series.htmlPresident Steve Thorsett celebrated the contributions of women in the Willamette community in his opening remarks at the Dean Santos Diversity Speaker Series on March 7.Sun, 10 Mar 2019 16:00:00 -0700President’s Officehttp://willamette.edu/news/6f2626ed9e6864935d73530f178b7d50http://willamette.edu/news/library/2019/02/thorsett-update.htmlPresident Thorsett responds to the United Methodist Church’s decision not to embrace full inclusion of LGBTQ members and leaders.Wed, 27 Feb 2019 13:00:00 -0800DiversityStory CenterChaplainsPresident’s Officehttp://willamette.edu/news/30d0ce2f9e6864935d73530f1ab55228http://willamette.edu/news/library/2019/02/robert-lisensky.htmlLisensky, 90, served the university from 1973–80 and focused on sustainability and campus growth. Wed, 06 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0800President’s Officehttp://willamette.edu/news/a0c5536b9e6864930156c9a53acaf037http://willamette.edu/news/library/2018/12/american-studies-program-30th-class.htmlThe students who made a positive impact on the university and Salem communities returned to Japan and other home countries.Tue, 18 Dec 2018 13:45:00 -0800¿ì»îÊÓƵGlobalDiversityColleges That Change LivesCollaborationUndergraduateTokyo International University of AmericaPresident’s OfficeDeanhttp://willamette.edu/news/c360b2ce9e6864937d81400b68b235behttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2018/12/2018-star-trees-lighting.htmlUniversity event features tree lighting ceremony, special dinner and concert. Wed, 05 Dec 2018 00:00:00 -0800TraditionsMusicPresident’s OfficeBon Appetit Food ServicesMusic Performanceshttp://willamette.edu/news/566c1c0e9e6864937d81400b2f2fbc3fhttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2018/11/swindells-william-memoriam.htmlWillamette life trustee and supporter helped shape and support the university for nearly 50 years.Mon, 12 Nov 2018 00:00:00 -0800ArtsAlumniAlumni and Parent RelationsPresident’s OfficeAdvancementUniversity CommunicationsChaplainshttp://willamette.edu/news/09b1a23a9e6864937d81400b59185b09http://willamette.edu/news/library/2018/10/atkinson-lecture-winona-laduke.htmlNative American activist Winona LaDuke discusses climate change, her role as a ‘water protector.’Tue, 30 Oct 2018 17:20:00 -0700Civic LifeDiversityTraditionsMulticultural AffairsPresident’s Officehttp://willamette.edu/news/ac3c508c9e6864937d81400b61f8ff92