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Willamette Law is thrilled to announce the launch of a new Criminal Defense Clinic this fall. Read more about the clinic and how it will help to address Oregon's public defense crisis here: https://bit.ly/4e5BEyV
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“It’s a very interesting time to be an indigent public defense attorney in Oregon. The Oregon Public Defender Commission plans to double the number of public defenders in the next six years. This clinic is a part of that change.” - Willamette Law Professor Kurt Wohlers

Swag on and off the field. Here are Willamette Women’s Soccer media day photos. ⚽

Next Friday is the 2024 SCRP Symposium! 🔬

The objective of the Science Collaborative Research Program (SCRP) is to provide selected undergraduate students a unique opportunity to work directly with faculty in the natural and computational sciences.

From the depths of ancient Scotland to the heights of AI, our students have explored a wide range of topics across Life, Physical, and Information Sciences.

Highlights of this years symposium include:
◾ How data collected from tree rings can be used to build a climactic record of the Salem area
◾ What can be learned from soil found in a 5,000 year old archaeology dig in Scotland
◾ How participant language affects results from a Census Bureau survey
outreach to retirement aged subjects to understand their cognition and improve teaching methods
◾ How AI can be used to draft blueprints for engineers

Featured photos: Sage Miller ‘26, Olivia Cadien ‘25, and Grace Kosmicki ‘26
Photo credit: Willamette Environmental Science Department

Attention Salem Businesses! Are you hiring for any part-time jobs in the Salem area? Consider hiring a Willamette student!

Head to willamette.joinhandshake.com to post your open positions today. If you are hiring or if you know of someone who is currently hiring, please comment on this post to spread the word.

You are also more than welcome to reach out to our Career Development Office directly with questions or job opportunities at [email protected]

We’re proud to welcome new faculty for the 2024–2025 academic year — including a former public defender, an Emmy award-winning animator, a global public health advocate, and a Disney artist.

These energetic teachers, mentors, practitioners, and scholars will guide students through teaching and advising as they achieve their goals and learn to turn knowledge into action.

New Willamette faculty bring expertise and excellence to the classroom An impressive lineup of new faculty members -- including a former public defender, an Emmy award-winning animator, a global public health advocate, and a Disney artist -- will provide valuable learning opportunities for students.

It is not too early to start getting your college application ready! 🗒️

The deadline to apply to Willamette University Early Action or Early Decision is November 1st. The difference between the two is that Early Decision is a binding commitment, while Early Action gives students more flexibility in the college decision process.

We are SAT/ACT optional and we make it easy to apply by using the Common App. Visit the link below to get started!



https://willamette.edu/arts-sciences/admission/apply/index.html

Director of Health Services and Lead Nurse Practitioner to the Health Services Staff Lauren Carlson brings over a decade of patient advocacy to Willamette, and she’s been recognized nationally for her accomplishments. Earlier this year, Carlson was honored by USA Today as Oregon’s Woman of the Year.

Lauren Carlson recognized as USA Today's Oregon Woman of the Year Willamette's Director of Health Services brings vision and drive to serve student health on the Salem campus.

Tonight from 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM, the Willamette Center for Ancient Studies and Archaeology will be hosting Professor Tesla Monson for their Fall Lecture Series.

Willamette : Events : CASA/AIA 2024 Fall lecture series presents: Professor Tesla Monson https://events.willamette.edu

They are environmental advocates, mentors, crocheters, budding entrepreneurs, artists, and nationally-ranked Irish dancers. Some have designed video games or raised money for Alzheimer's research; others have competed in rodeos, studied the nesting habits of owls, or played in rock bands.

All are members of a class of more than 900 new students who joined the Willamette University community as the academic year kicked off with celebration and community.

Willamette's new students: thinkers, doers, and leaders poised to make an impact Willamette University kicked off a new academic year with joy and energy across its five colleges, welcoming an accomplished and innovative group of future change makers to its campuses.

Game faces are on for Willamette Football’s media day. Let the season begin! 🏈

Today at noon, Professor of Biology David Craig will be presenting 'Saving the Great White Oaks of Marion County: An Invitation to Share Stories' with the Marion Soil & Water Conservation District.

First Friday: Saving the Great White Oaks - Marion SWCD Saving the Great White Oaks of Marion County: An Invitation to Share Stories In Marion County, Oregon white oaks are culturally and ecologically vital. The oak savannas and woodlands, rich

Is it too soon to be nostalgic for Opening Days? Relive the memories with these photos!

🚨🚨Breaking News!!🚨🚨

Bearcat Alumni, come join us for our annual Alumni Meet on Saturday 9/28! Warm up starts at 9:15am and the Meet starts at 10:00am.

We can’t wait to have you back on campus!

From games to media day, Willamette Men's Soccer is ready to make their mark. ⚽

A big shout out to our incoming students, current students, and alumni who recently participated in the OLIO retreat!

Congratulations to Scott Nadelson, Willamette University Professor of English and Hallie Ford Chair in Writing for publishing his ninth book, Trust Me, a journey of a divorced dad and his middle-school daughter as they navigate their new reality in 52 captivating vignettes.

Join him at an appearance at Powell's Books, Inc. tonight at 7 p.m.

A father and daughter, growing up in the woods Oregon writer Scott Nadelson talks about "Trust Me," his new "vignette novel," which he calls "Frog and Toad for adults."

We are thrilled to announce the opening of the Willamette University Graduate & Professional Center in Portland! President Thorsett hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by local elected officials, representatives from the Portland Metro Chamber and Ecotrust, and leaders from across Willamette’s campuses. Located just two blocks from Willamette's Pacific Northwest College of Art, the space will provide graduate students in our top-ranked programs in business management, computing, and data science with a collaborative teaching and learning space in the heart of Portland's innovative Pearl District.

Read more: https://willamette.edu/news/library/2024/08/gpc-opening.html

We can't believe it's already been a week since new student move-in. We hope you're getting settled in comfortably, Bearcats!

Bearcat families. ❤️

Happy first day of class, WU! We hope you had an amazing summer. Here's to a great start to the school year—let's make it a memorable one!

Welcome Class of 2028! 🕯️

After the Matriculation Ceremony, we have our Glow Up event! New Bearcats can enjoy a fun night filled with laughter, dancing, singing, and glowing! We’ll celebrate your transition to WU with a dance, tasty treats from the Bistro, and plenty of music that will keep you grooving.

Tonight is our annual Matriculation Candle Lighting Ceremony. 🕯️

During this special event, our newest Bearcats are formally welcomed into the Willamette family. Alums play a key role in the ceremony by lighting candles for the students. The passing of the light from alum to student symbolizes the transfer of Willamette's traditions to a new generation of Bearcats. After alums light their candles, students place them in the Mill Stream, marking the official beginning of their Willamette journey.

Thank you to President Stephen Thorsett of Willamette University for his outstanding service on The Alliance’s Board of Trustees!

President Thorsett's dedication goes beyond our boardroom. As a Board Member on the Northwest Conference and having previously served on the Executive Committee of the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (NAICU), he exemplifies leadership in higher education and advocacy for independent colleges. Learn more about President Thorsett here: https://ow.ly/2lHs50STqIr

Thank you for your commitment to advancing educational excellence and ensuring a vibrant future for independent colleges across the nation.

Tonight is our Passport to Salem Opening Days event! We have many opportunities for students to explore their new home. These include a trip to the Oregon State Fair, hanging out at Riverfront Park, painting ceramics at Create a Memory Studio, testing their skills at Exodus escape rooms, or exploring downtown and its businesses.

Happy move-in to all of our returning Bearcats this weekend. Welcome back, we've missed you loads. ❤️

The Opening Days Kick-Off Picnic was a hoot and a half! We celebrated all of the new Bearcats joining our community with their families and support systems.