Servicehttp://willamette.edu/news/categories/service/index.rssWed, 18 Sep 2024 01:23:10 -0700Cascade Serverwebmaster@willamette.eduStudents cultivate skills and advocate for change through summer fellowshipshttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2024/09/summer-fellowships.htmlWUPILP’s summer fellowships provide students with valuable experience in public interest law.Fri, 13 Sep 2024 08:01:00 -0700ServiceƵLawStudentsAlumniProspective StudentsFacultyStaffFeatured StudentsUniversity Communicationshttp://willamette.edu/news/ec65aa5d9e6864934992ce9043c4d604Akilah Deernose BA’04 breaks down barriers as Executive Director of the Montana ACLUhttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2024/02/akilah-deernose.htmlThrough her leadership of the human rights organization, the politics major is pursuing her life’s mission: to care for others in the ways she was cared for at Willamette.Wed, 14 Feb 2024 10:00:00 -0800ServiceCivic LifeMottoUndergraduateMediaStaffFacultyProspective StudentsFriendsAlumniStudentsParentsFeatured AlumniPoliticsUniversity Communicationshttp://willamette.edu/news/aa09dccb9e6864931c27e0a9e800969bConor Foley BA’12 uses his international public health knowledge to help local youthhttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2024/01/conor-foley.htmlWorking at the Marion County Health and Human Services, Foley focuses on preventing tobacco addiction among vulnerable youth populations.Wed, 17 Jan 2024 10:00:00 -0800ƵMottoServiceUndergraduateStudentsMediaFacultyStaffAlumniParentsProspective StudentsFriendsFeatured AlumniPublic HealthAnthropologyUniversity Communicationshttp://willamette.edu/news/f4e818e69e6864932909dad36f5d0e02Willamette University generates economic impact for Oregonhttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2023/11/economic-impact.htmlNew report illustrates Willamette University’s economic impact on the state of Oregon.Tue, 14 Nov 2023 11:00:00 -0800ServiceUniversity Communicationshttp://willamette.edu/news/4d96c80e9e68649358f9f3986548e019Terry Sherman BA’25 strives to be a force for good on and off the courthttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2023/11/terry-sherman.htmlWhen the opportunity arose for Terry Sherman BA'25 to pursue a summer internship at Center 50+, he knew immediately that it would be a great fit. Wed, 01 Nov 2023 10:00:00 -0700MottoCivic LifeStudent LifeServiceUndergraduateFriendsStaffFacultyParentsProspective StudentsAlumniStudentsMediaFeatured StudentsUniversity Communicationshttp://willamette.edu/news/87de7ded9e6864933bc78f8600cd5388Former transfer student and BA/MBA alum works to solve clients’ problems and give them peace of mindhttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2023/08/jeremiah-james.htmlThe 3+2 MBA grad utilizes the life skills he learned in the business school to solve clients’ problems and give them peace of mind. Mon, 07 Aug 2023 12:00:00 -0700ServiceBA-MBA3+2 ManagementUniversity Communicationshttp://willamette.edu/news/d9730f629e68649318c9f065749c9ce1Morgan Gratz-Weiser BA’13 takes on vital role in the Governor’s officehttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2023/08/morgan-gratz-weiser.htmlThe alum works to support the governor’s policies on climate, clean energy and natural resources along with housing, health and education.Mon, 07 Aug 2023 12:00:00 -0700Civic LifeServiceMottoUndergraduateAlumniFeatured AlumniEnvironmental and Earth ƵPoliticsUniversity Communicationshttp://willamette.edu/news/c21a103e9e6864932d874841e7b545feRecovering “ghost pots” to protect coastal ecosystemshttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2023/03/recovering-ghost-pots-to-protect-coastal-ecosystems.htmlSophomores Ella Ashford and Riley Forth used a grant to study and salvage abandoned crab pots from the Salish Sea.Tue, 28 Mar 2023 12:00:00 -0700ServiceCollaborationƵEnvironmental and Earth ƵArchaeologyhttp://willamette.edu/news/a903b6d19e686493109d03ea06f5c545Nourishing refugees, broadening his worldviewhttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2022/06/volunteer-ukraine-world-central-kitchen.htmlAiden Dopson ’25 volunteered with World Central Kitchen aiding Ukrainian refugees. Dopson encourages others to join volunteer organizations to support others.Tue, 14 Jun 2022 08:00:00 -0700ServiceHomepagehttp://willamette.edu/news/4e6facf19e68649322a2fa63b306ec1dWillamette faculty, staff produce hundreds of face coverings for community http://willamette.edu/news/library/2020/04/faculty-staff-face-covering.htmlWillamette University faculty distributed 200+ handmade masks to students while Assistant Professor Daniel Borrero donated 45 face shields to a medical facilityThu, 30 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0700Distinguished FacultyColleges That Change LivesServiceMottoUndergraduateStory CenterEnvironmental and Earth ƵChemistryTheatreArt HistoryPhysicsStudent InvolvementMark O. Hatfield LibraryAlumni and Parent Relationshttp://willamette.edu/news/bd384bbe9e6864937e11fa6e354838cdWillamette celebrates Martin Luther King Dayhttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2020/01/martin-luther-king-jr-celebration-recap.htmlBearcats engage in service projects, book club, documentary screening and more events in the spirit of King’s legacy.Fri, 24 Jan 2020 16:30:00 -0800TraditionsServiceStudent LifeMottoStory CenterUndergraduateCivic Communication and MediaCommunity Service LearningMulticultural Affairshttp://willamette.edu/news/da266db39e6864937e11fa6ed7138554Willamette listed among top Teach For America collegeshttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2019/09/teach-for-america.htmlWillamette University excels on Teach For America's Top Contributors List, ranking within the top 10 for colleges with fewer than 3,000 students.Mon, 30 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0700MottoServiceColleges That Change LivesUndergraduateStory CenterAlumni and Parent Relationshttp://willamette.edu/news/8422ed769e6864937e11fa6e1afffc47U.S.-Mexico border work was ‘most meaningful yet difficult’ experience in law school http://willamette.edu/news/library/2019/08/texas-border-detained-children.htmlAlison Ecker JD’20, pursuing a career in immigration law, joined Professor of Law Warren Binford at the border to help protect children’s rights. Tue, 20 Aug 2019 14:55:00 -0700Colleges That Change LivesGlobalƵCivic LifeServiceMottoLawI AmMasters in Lawhttp://willamette.edu/news/91bf4b329e6864936e2680d7e10fce3fLiving Willamette’s motto, law professor protects children’s rights http://willamette.edu/news/library/2019/08/warren-binford-border.htmlWarren Binford continues to shine light on children’s treatment at U.S. border facilities. Tue, 06 Aug 2019 15:50:00 -0700ServiceƵCollaborationMottoDistinguished FacultyGlobalI AmLawStory CenterStudent Involvementhttp://willamette.edu/news/1a9d03389e6864936e2680d74b5eb1e9Fiske guide features Willamette as a top collegehttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2019/07/fiske-guide-2020.htmlThe 2020 Fiske Guide to Colleges hails Willamette University for its student-focused faculty, collaborative environment and commitment to service and diversity.Wed, 10 Jul 2019 09:00:00 -0700Dual Degree ProgramsServiceResearchMottoColleges That Change LivesGlobalƵDistinguished FacultyStudent LifeStory CenterUndergraduateStudentsProspective StudentsAdmissionhttp://willamette.edu/news/d87915399e6864935d73530f22cb800cStudent athlete works to prevent gang violence http://willamette.edu/news/library/2019/07/athlete-student-south-africa-internship.htmlOlivia Scott '20's internship in South Africa's Heideveld sheds light on youth violence and the importance of education and consistent community support.Wed, 10 Jul 2019 00:00:00 -0700Civic LifeStudent LifeColleges That Change LivesServiceCollaborationMottoGlobalUndergraduateI AmProspective StudentsPsychologyAthleticsCareer ServicesStudent Involvementhttp://willamette.edu/news/d7e619a89e6864935d73530fe8a9b8f3Honors and Awards in Bearcat Excellence presentedhttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2019/04/honors-awards-bearcat-excellence.htmlCongratulations to the students recognized at the Honors and Awards in Bearcat Excellence event for their positive contributions to the Willamette community!Mon, 29 Apr 2019 16:50:00 -0700ServiceStudent LifeUndergraduateStory CenterCareer ServicesMulticultural AffairsBishop Wellness CenterTokyo International University of AmericaInternational EducationAssociated Students of Willamette UniversityChaplainsStudent InvolvementCommunity Service LearningAdmissionStudent Affairshttp://willamette.edu/news/6b641b3d9e6864935d73530f98d55867MBA Community Grant Program announces recipientshttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2019/04/mba-philanthropic-investment.htmlWillamette MBA students award more than $150,000 granted to nine local nonprofits. Tue, 16 Apr 2019 17:00:00 -0700ServiceCivic LifeMottoStory CenterMBAI AmMBAhttp://willamette.edu/news/e1b3a7bd9e6864935d73530fa8737c5fBearcats team up for third annual Global Day of Servicehttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2019/03/global-day-of-service-recap.htmlWillamette community unites to live out the university motto through service projects across the country and overseas.Wed, 13 Mar 2019 00:00:00 -0700MottoStudent LifeCollaborationGlobalColleges That Change LivesTraditionsCivic LifeServiceMBAUndergraduateLawI AmAlumni and Parent RelationsCommunity Service LearningTokyo International University of AmericaStudent Involvementhttp://willamette.edu/news/778ce66d9e6864935d73530fa05bc3cbJoin #teamwillamette for the Global Day of Servicehttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2019/02/third-day-of-service.htmlWillamette's Global Day of Service on March 9 unites students and alumni worldwide in community service projects, embodying the university's motto.Wed, 20 Feb 2019 00:00:00 -0800ServiceMottoColleges That Change LivesGlobalAlumni and Parent Relationshttp://willamette.edu/news/06bc174b9e6864935d73530fd01e434c