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Walkabout Activities, Samantha O'Connor

2009-10 Postcards

Postcard from Samantha O'Connor, during the Linfield College Semester Abroad Program at James Cook University in Cairns, Australia

2009 Oregon Harvest Roundup, Oregon Wine Board

Oregon Wine Board Documents

This harvest report for the Oregon wine industry from 2009 discusses how yields were most plentiful in the Willamette Valley, with average crop loads in other regions of the state. Weather conditions proved cooler than expected; however, fruit ripening was not negatively affected. The report also includes comparative data prepared by climatologist Dr. Greg Jones.

Ayers Rock, Matt Jonathan

2009-10 Postcards

Postcard from Matt Jonathan, during the Linfield College Semester Abroad Program in Melbourne, Australia

What I’Ve Found At The Market (And Other Places, Too), Joy Nelson

2009-10 Postcards

Postcard from Joy Nelson, during the Linfield College Semester Abroad Program in Aix-en-Provence, France

Baseball!, Lily Niland

2009-10 Postcards

Postcard from Lily Niland, during the Linfield College Semester Abroad Program at Kanto Gakuin University in Yokohama, Japan

Mcminnville Habitat For Humanity: Homeownership And Resources Survey, Jeff D. Peterson

Service Learning Reports

This report outlines the overall satisfaction that homeowners feel in regards to their new homes provided through the Habitat for Humanity program. Details include the overall building experience for Habitat for Humanity homeowners, and the report also includes aspects of possible improvement in the Habitat for Humanity program.

Welcome To Nottingham!, Jordan Jacobo

2009-10 Postcards

Postcard from Jordan Jacobo, during the Linfield College Semester Abroad Program in Nottingham, England

First Few Weeks In San Ramón, Emily Urness

2009-10 Postcards

Postcard from Emily Urness, during the Linfield College Semester Abroad Program in San Ramón, Costa Rica

Hangul - The Korean Language, Jennifer Stewart

2009-10 Postcards

Postcard from Jennifer Stewart, during the Linfield College Semester Abroad Program at Yonsei University in Seoul, Korea

Along The Oregon Pinot Trail, William "Rusty" Gaffney

William “Rusty” Gaffney (Prince of Pinot) Collection

Rusty Gaffney writes about Oregon's Willamette Valley and its Pinot Noir in this article from his "Prince of Pinot" blog, volume 7, issue 23. A brief overview of how Pinot Noir clones came to the Willamette Valley and the the French winemakers who moved to the region in the 1980s follows. Gaffney also compares and contrasts Oregon Pinot Noir with French Burgundy.

The History Of Oregon Pinot Noir Clones, William "Rusty" Gaffney

William “Rusty” Gaffney (Prince of Pinot) Collection

Rusty Gaffney gives the history of Oregon's Pinot Noir clones that he deems "the heart of this state's wine industry success" in this article from his "Prince of Pinot" blog, volume 7, issue 22. A brief overview of the specific clones that have been used in Oregon and where they came from is included.

Hd Radio: Lost In Transition, Michael Huntsberger, Alan G. Stavitsky

Faculty Presentations

While many nations in the developed world have successfully implemented a variety of digital radio broadcasting technologies, U.S. Broadcasters have opted to implement a technology that is unique to North America: In-Band On-Channel broadcasting, marketed under the trade name HD Radio. While HD Radio offers improved audio quality and substantial convenience, broadcasters continue to struggle with issues of consumer awareness and use. This presentation examines some of the issues that have deferred the successful implementation of digital radio in the U.S.

When One Is Enough: The One-Person Play, Patti Siberz

Senior Theses

The one-person play is educational. The solo drama provides a unique and intimate relationship between the character and the audience. That relationship sheds light on the character being portrayed and on a different time in history or place. Often the monodrama is biographical, a play written about a well-known person. Whether the play is about a famous person or a totally made up character, the audience will have a unique insight into the mind and the heart of that individual. I will examine some of the different formats that solo performers have used, the history of the one-person plays and …

Portland Center Stage, Tess Malone

2009 Kemper Internships

This presentation on Portland Center Stage was given by Tess Malone as part of her Kemper Internship during 2009.

American Red Cross: The Willamette Chapter, Sarah Mcmillen

2009 Kemper Internships

This presentation on the Willamette Chapter of the American Red Cross was given by Sarah McMillen as part of her Kemper Internship during 2009.

Vista Hills Vineyard: Wine Industry Exploration Internship, Lindsay Gardner

2009 Kemper Internships

This presentation on wine industry exploration at Vista Hills Vineyard was given by Lindsay Gardner as part of her Kemper Internship during 2009.

Green Empowerment, Martha Inouye

2009 Kemper Internships

This presentation on Green Empowerment was given by Martha Inouye as part of her Kemper Internship during 2009.

Seven Hills Winery Spring 2009 Newsletter, Casey Mcclellan

Seven Hills Winery Documents

In this newsletter published by Seven Hills Winery, winemaker Casey McClellan shares his thoughts on sustainable farming and management practices, stating they are key factors in the production of quality wine at Seven Hills Winery in Walla Walla, Washington. The newsletter also includes release notes for wines from 2006-2008, recent accolades from Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast, and Wine Advocate, an announcement of artwork in the tasting room from Leslie Williams Cain, and information about Spring Release Weekend.

Lutheran Community Services Northwest, Katy Fein

2009 Kemper Internships

This presentation on Lutheran Community Services Northwest was given by Katy Fein as part of her Kemper Internship during 2009.

Pinot Gris: Oregon’S Signature White Wine, William "Rusty" Gaffney

William “Rusty” Gaffney (Prince of Pinot) Collection

Rusty Gaffney writes about Oregon's Pinot Gris in a question-and-answer session with several Willamette Valley winemakers in this article from his "Prince of Pinot" blog, volume 7, issue 15. Gaffney provides a brief global and local history of Pinot Gris, examining the similarities and differences. He highlights David Lett, one of the first to plant Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris in the area. Gaffney then ends with a summary of Oregon's Pinot Gris.

2008 Oregon Vineyard And Winery Report, United States National Agricultural Statistics Service, Oregon Field Office, Chris Mertz, Laura Burgess, Ann Clemon

Oregon Wine Board Documents

This statewide survey report on vineyards and wineries in Oregon covers bearing and nonbearing acres, size of vineyard operation, variety and county, size distribution, prices, yields, crush, inventory, and sales. The report also contains some comparisons of data for 2007 and 2008, along with a "quick facts" section for the period from 1998-2008. According to this report, Oregon planted a record number of new acres for the third consecutive year.

Meet Our Bloggers, Linfield Magazine Staff

Linfield Magazine

Just how different is college today? There are computers, cell phones, the Internet and Web. There are numerous little electronic devices for tweeting, talking, teaching, playing and learning. There are also still classes, laboratories, cramming at the library, all nighters, and discussions about dreams and goals. Take a peek inside the life of today’s college students as four incoming freshmen spend some time each month telling us about college life.

Front Cover, Juan Calvillo

Linfield Magazine

Duncan Reid '10

Snow And Thunder, William Apel

Linfield Magazine

William Apel, professor of religion, shares his thoughts and observations about the Global Baptist Peace Conference he attended in Rome.

Class Notes, Linfield Magazine Staff, Beth Rogers Thompson

Linfield Magazine

News about Linfield alumni

A Microrna Imparts Robustness Against Environmental Fluctuation During Development, Xin Li, Justin J. Cassidy, Catherine A. Reinke, Stephen Fischboeck, Richard W. Carthew

Faculty Publications

The microRNA miR-7 is perfectly conserved from annelids to humans, and yet some of the genes that it regulates in Drosophila are not regulated in mammals. We have explored the role of lineage restricted targets, using Drosophila , in order to better understand the evolutionary significance of microRNA-target relationships. From studies of two well characterized developmental regulatory networks, we find that miR-7 functions in several interlocking feedback and feedforward loops, and propose that its role in these networks is to buffer them against perturbation. To directly demonstrate this function for miR-7, we subjected the networks to temperature fluctuation and found …

2009 International Pinot Noir Celebration Program, International Pinot Noir Celebration

Willamette Valley Archival Documents - IPNC

This document is the 2009 program for the International Pinot Noir Celebration (IPNC), held annually on the campus of Linfield College in McMinnville, Oregon. The program contains a detailed schedule of the celebration’s major events, presentations, and meals, as well as information regarding guest speakers, chefs, and artists visiting the campus. The program also includes a short description of all participating wineries for 2009, both foreign and domestic, along with a listing of the IPNC board of directors and all major supporters and contributors to the event.

Why Do That?, Lex Runciman

Faculty Publications

This essay offers one poet's view on why he chooses to write poetry.

Location And Landscape In Literary Americanisms: H. L. Davis And F. Scott Fitzgerald, David T. Sumner

Faculty Publications

Well into the twentieth century, western American literature was still dismissed as regional or was boxed in by the genre expectations of pulp Westerns. This chapter focuses less on the causes of an eastern dismissal of western literature and more on what is unique about western literature, including how it reflects the larger western experience. Sumner looks at the particular Americanisms evident in the letters of the American West, using two short stories to make his argument: H. L. Davis’s Open Winter and F. Scott Fitzgerald’s Babylon Revisited.

Out West, Joe Wilkins

Faculty Publications

In this essay, Joe Wilkins writes about growing up hard in eastern Montana.

This essay was a finalist for a 2010 National Magazine Award in the Essay category.