I Am Willamette — Our Storieshttp://willamette.edu/news/categories/i-am/index.rssWed, 18 Sep 2024 01:23:10 -0700Cascade Serverwebmaster@willamette.eduWillamette chemists help distillery boost sanitizer productionhttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2020/04/chemistry-faculty-distillery-hand-sanitizer-covid.htmlChemistry department helps Divine Distillers increase hand sanitizer production by donating and prepping materials. The Print Center and graphic designers provided labels.Thu, 09 Apr 2020 09:00:00 -0700MottoGlobalResearchCollaborationDistinguished FacultyI AmUndergraduateChemistryUniversity CommunicationsPrint and Design Centerhttp://willamette.edu/news/5fd699009e6864937e11fa6eb685783dFrom athlete to advocatehttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2020/02/conner-mertens-patient-advocate.htmlConner Mertens ’17, a politics major, credits Willamette for igniting his passion for advocacy. Now, he fights for patients with chronic diseases.Tue, 25 Feb 2020 10:01:00 -0800MottoColleges That Change LivesI AmUndergraduateStory CenterAlumniPoliticsAdmissionhttp://willamette.edu/news/78a963449e6864937e11fa6e31f4aacaBiology lab guides alum beyond graduationhttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2019/12/lab-guides-biology-alum.htmlIn his first week as a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Texas, Alfredo Zuniga ’12 relied on old notes from his Willamette biology class to teach students. Wed, 11 Dec 2019 00:00:00 -0800Colleges That Change LivesAcademicsI AmStory CenterUndergraduateProspective StudentsAlumniBiologyWillamette AcademyAlumni and Parent Relationshttp://willamette.edu/news/d81073c99e6864937e11fa6e30d29ab8Father’s ALS diagnosis inspires student’s advocacyhttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2019/09/father-als-student-advocacy.htmlLeah Olson '20, inspired by her father's ALS diagnosis, lobbies in DC, interns with ALS Association and organizes Marc's Marathon fundraiser for ALS research.Tue, 03 Sep 2019 14:00:00 -0700Student LifeMottoCivic LifeI AmStory CenterUndergraduateProspective StudentsPoliticsStudent AffairsStudent InvolvementCareer ServicesStudent Grants and Awardshttp://willamette.edu/news/e3a05f8f9e6864937e11fa6ec18cc64aU.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 LivesGlobalAcademicsCivic LifeServiceMottoLawI AmMasters in Lawhttp://willamette.edu/news/91bf4b329e6864936e2680d7e10fce3fCollaborative research catalyzes career http://willamette.edu/news/library/2019/08/compton-undergraduate-research-leads-to-career.htmlUndergraduate research experiences catalyzed the career of Alex Compton ’06, virologist and lead investigator at the National Cancer Institute. Tue, 20 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0700AcademicsColleges That Change LivesResearchStory CenterUndergraduateI AmAlumniProspective StudentsBiologyhttp://willamette.edu/news/b0d964529e6864936e2680d726270f15From Willamette to Washingtonhttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2019/08/raad-inslee-willamette-washington.htmlJamal Raad ’08 takes on climate change as campaign communications director for presidential candidate and fellow Bearcat Gov. Jay Inslee JD’76.Wed, 14 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0700Colleges That Change LivesCivic LifeMottoI AmLawUndergraduateAlumniPoliticsAlumni and Parent Relationshttp://willamette.edu/news/9112ba5e9e6864936e2680d79aa64c10Living 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 -0700ServiceAcademicsCollaborationMottoDistinguished FacultyGlobalI AmLawStory CenterStudent Involvementhttp://willamette.edu/news/1a9d03389e6864936e2680d74b5eb1e9Student 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/d7e619a89e6864935d73530fe8a9b8f3Alumna builds bridges to a healthier futurehttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2019/07/victoria-black-horse-medical-school.htmlMedical resident Victoria Black Horse ’13 laid her foundation for medical school at ÐÓÊ®°Ëвè·ÖÏí and continues to mentor Native American students entering the field. Mon, 01 Jul 2019 15:00:00 -0700CollaborationColleges That Change LivesAcademicsMottoDiversityUndergraduateStory CenterI AmBiologyPre-healthAnthropologyAlumni and Parent RelationsMulticultural Affairshttp://willamette.edu/news/af5c4c629e6864935d73530fd20f6760Professor Binford describes conditions at the borderhttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2019/06/warren-binford-migrant-children-border.htmlWillamette Law’s Warren Binford and a team of lawyers find hundreds of children being neglected and living in dangerous conditions.Tue, 25 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0700MottoDistinguished FacultyColleges That Change LivesCivic LifeI AmLawJD-MBA3+3 Lawhttp://willamette.edu/news/90eb83369e6864935d73530fbdd1df2bPublic servant and Willamette Law alumnus Dennis Koho JD’04 dieshttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2019/06/koho-dennis.htmlLaw partner Eleanor Beatty JD’04 and alumna Sara Kendrick JD’15 recall the former mayor of Keizer’s generosity and care. Sun, 16 Jun 2019 09:00:00 -0700MottoCivic LifeI AmLawAlumniAlumni and Parent Relationshttp://willamette.edu/news/663e5e6a9e6864935d73530fd686c85dTipping the scales of justicehttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2019/05/caylee-campbell-jd.htmlFrom empowering teen moms to fighting child exploitation. Caylee Campbell JD’19 is making a difference. ÐÓÊ®°Ëвè·ÖÏí grad making strides for justice.Tue, 14 May 2019 15:25:00 -0700MottoCivic LifeStudent LifeAcademicsI AmLawProspective StudentsAlumni and Parent Relationshttp://willamette.edu/news/b1d858de9e6864935d73530f65e16874Representing diversity and fighting for more equitable resources in schoolshttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2019/05/raul-marquez-runs-for-school-board.htmlFirst-year student is among youngest candidates ever to run for Salem-Keizer School Board. Wed, 08 May 2019 00:00:00 -0700Student LifeCivic LifeDiversityMottoColleges That Change LivesStory CenterUndergraduateI AmProspective StudentsStudent Involvementhttp://willamette.edu/news/741fcefa9e6864935d73530faba68a90Promoting a healthy futurehttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2019/04/anna-ayala-md.htmlAnna Ayala, a senior chemistry major, embodies the fusion of science, compassion, and advocacy, aspiring to be a doctor and a catalyst for social change.Wed, 01 May 2019 00:00:00 -0700MottoAcademicsColleges That Change LivesResearchUndergraduateI AmPoliticsPublic HealthChemistryAdmissionAlumni and Parent Relationshttp://willamette.edu/news/56ac51099e6864935d73530f169c920dWillamette politics major lands Stanford data fellowship http://willamette.edu/news/library/2019/04/american-voices-project-fellowship-2019.htmlPaige Morrisey, a recent politics graduate, joins Stanford's American Voices Project, delving into American life across many diverse communities.Tue, 23 Apr 2019 15:00:00 -0700Civic LifeAcademicsResearchStory CenterUndergraduateI AmPoliticsStudent Grants and Awardshttp://willamette.edu/news/37648b439e6864935d73530f26dad3c4Plugging into the power of proximityhttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2019/04/adrian-uphoff-at-the-capitol.htmlAdrian Uphoff ’19 is pushing legislation at the Capitol and opening doors for future interns.Tue, 23 Apr 2019 12:00:00 -0700Colleges That Change LivesAcademicsCivic LifeUndergraduateI AmPoliticsPublic HealthAdmissionCareer Serviceshttp://willamette.edu/news/45de7c499e6864935d73530f74c7c2dbMBA 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/e1b3a7bd9e6864935d73530fa8737c5fChasing down a childhood dreamhttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2019/04/chasing-down-a-childhood-dream.htmlSarah Pope '13 credits ÐÓÊ®°Ëвè·ÖÏí for her journey from biology to veterinary medicine, equipped with skills and confidence for her future.Mon, 15 Apr 2019 17:00:00 -0700Colleges That Change LivesAcademicsGlobalStudent LifeUndergraduateI AmStory CenterBiologyPre-healthAlumni and Parent RelationsAdmissionhttp://willamette.edu/news/1395fd7b9e6864935d73530f14cd7cbbWillamette ranks No. 9 in US for Peace Corps volunteershttp://willamette.edu/news/library/2019/03/peace-corps-volunteers-top-ranked.htmlUniversity has been ranked among the top small colleges 15 of the last 17 years.Fri, 22 Mar 2019 08:45:00 -0700Civic LifeColleges That Change LivesMottoGlobalI AmStory CenterUndergraduateCommunity Service LearningStudent InvolvementZenaAlumni and Parent RelationsCareer Serviceshttp://willamette.edu/news/a668a14a9e6864935d73530f5cc479d9