Willamette chemists help distillery boost sanitizer production
04.09.2020Chemistry department helps Divine Distillers increase hand sanitizer production by donating and prepping materials. The Print Center and graphic designers provided labels.
The university’s motto — “Not unto ourselves alone are we born” — motivates and inspires students, faculty and alumni to turn knowledge into action. It creates a sense of purpose in what we do, as well as engaged citizens who want to give back, make a difference and leave the world a better place. Read our stories below to learn more about how each person represents Willamette’s unique ethos and tradition.
Chemistry department helps Divine Distillers increase hand sanitizer production by donating and prepping materials. The Print Center and graphic designers provided labels.
Politics grad starts nonprofit, becomes public speaker and fights for patient rights.
In 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.
Leah Olson ’20 interns with ALS Association, lobbies at D.C. and in Salem.
Alison Ecker JD’20, pursuing a career in immigration law, joined Professor of Law Warren Binford at the border to help protect children’s rights.
Undergraduate research experiences catalyzed the career of Alex Compton ’06, virologist and lead investigator at the National Cancer Institute.
Jamal Raad ’08 takes on climate change as campaign communications director for presidential candidate and fellow Bearcat Gov. Jay Inslee JD’76.
Warren Binford continues to shine light on children’s treatment at U.S. border facilities.
Olivia Scott ’20 reflects upon interning with a program founded by a reformed gang member in South Africa.
Medical resident Victoria Black Horse ’13 laid her foundation for medical school at Willamette University and continues to mentor Native American students entering the field.
Willamette Law’s Warren Binford and a team of lawyers find hundreds of children being neglected and living in dangerous conditions.
Law partner Eleanor Beatty JD’04 and alumna Sara Kendrick JD’15 recall the former mayor of Keizer’s generosity and care.
Caylee Campbell JD’19 has been an advocate for positive change at home and abroad.
First-year student is among youngest candidates ever to run for Salem-Keizer School Board.
Aspiring physician Anna Ayala ’19 wants to make an impact at the individual and policy levels.
Paige Morrisey ’19 will interview families, collect data for groundbreaking study.
Adrian Uphoff ’19 is pushing legislation at the Capitol and opening doors for future interns.
Willamette MBA students award more than $150,000 granted to nine local nonprofits.
The pre-vet studies of Sarah Pope ’13 took her from Willamette to a biodiversity hotspot in South Africa.
University has been ranked among the top small colleges 15 of the last 17 years.
Willamette community unites to live out the university motto through service projects across the country and overseas.
Paulus paved the way for women in politics and long supported Willamette.
AJ Alley JD’13 turns his love of triathlon into the bike of the year.
Gov. Kate Brown recently named Justice Chris Garrett to the court.
E.M. (Ellen) Lewis ’94 sparks conversation surrounding topics such as climate change and the divide on American gun ownership through theatre.
Dani Cone ’98 seeks to foster close-knit community in fast-paced Seattle with Cone & Steiner general stores.
Owen Carver ’03 advocates for sustainable practices and social equity in the coffee industry.
Carina Comer MBA’15 promotes resiliency by employing people with disabilities at her business, Carina’s Bakery.
Inspired by the community spirit of Willamette’s faculty and students, Nick Schoeppner ’11 built a career in public service.
Working with his uncle at Dave’s Killer Bread, Shobi Dalh ’05 helps people with criminal records start anew.
Budding public servant Amarit Ubhi ’20 spent the summer working in the Oregon governor’s office.
Colin Schilling ’10, MBA’12 commits to environmental and social sustainability through his business, Schilling Hard Cider.
Retired teacher Jon Steiner ’63 uses the international perspective he gained at Willamette to make a difference in the lives of students abroad.
Study of halogenated estrogens leads to publication, audio story on NPR.
Willamette undergrads make connections with local students through Tiger Club.
Willamette students present summer research at the Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics & Native Americans in Science conference.
Pacific Northwest Students of Color Conference inspires Kawika Kalama ’21.
Not unto ourselves alone are we born: Andrew Galen, a Class of 2017 Willamette MBA alum, has truly taken our school motto to heart. After graduating just over a year ago, he wasted no time before becoming heavily involved in both the Salem and Willamette communities.
An alumna launches a new career thanks to the free Willamette community resource.
Students gain more access to faculty mentorship, funding and peer learning communities.
Faculty member, students build bee hotel to learn more about the species’ behavior.
Willamette University shares the top spot among small colleges nationally for alumni service to the program.
The civic communication and media professor was lauded for using civic engagement and experiential projects to help students learn.
Bioscientist Travis Stiles ’05 explains how three professors and a fraternity brother inspired his potentially life-saving research.
Sierra Wilson ’18 heads to the National Institutes of Health this fall.
Alumni office connects José Fausto ’18 to job prospects
Megan Hinzdel JD’18 leads LGBT organization, OUTLaw, as she works to become lawyer.
In 2015, Colby Takeda became one of the nation’s youngest administrators when he opened The Plaza at Waikiki, an assisted living community in Honolulu.
The only Division III school in the top 10, Willamette can win a huge cash bonus by getting the most new pledges the week of Feb. 18.
John Poulsen ’94 publishes research that leads to crackdown on poachers.
Five Willamette Law students represented the school in great fashion last weekend at the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) Convention.
Third-year JD/MBA student Andy Blevins’ first encounter with OutServe-SLDN occurred in the navy as a cryptologic technician from 2007-11.
Judge Beth Allen JD’96 now knows how well her friends can keep secrets from her. The Willamette Law alumna was surprised this fall with not one, but two awards for her work in the community and judiciary.
In her latest work, acclaimed Native American artist Marie Watt ’90 explores the symbiotic relationships between humans and the natural world.
Through Willamette’s joint degree program, Donald Swen ’18 heads abroad, works with robots and finds shorter path to advanced engineering degree.
Michael Chergosky ’19 transforms bull kelp into a horn section.
Willamette’s liberal arts approach creates opportunities for Jessica Weiss ’18.
Lettajoe Gallup '15 MBA'16 uses her dual-degree to jump-start her career.
Each season, Bobby Brewer-Wallin designs the costumes for three mainstage plays and one dance concert.
Head Basketball Coach Kip Ioane ’01, MAT ’02 leads by example.
Sonny Nguyen LLM’16 hopes to use his knowledge of the law, and incredible personal experiences, to advocate for human rights.
By exploring new pursuits, Mark Andreoni ’16 discovers his calling
The more you talk with Will Nickerson ’16, the more you wonder, “What doesn’t he do?”
Maya Kaup ’17 overcomes her aversion to the spotlight to champion important causes.
From an idea to a sketch to a finished drawing, Ben Clanton ’10 explains the makings of his new children’s book.
Shamir Cervantes '16 shares his challenges, goals for the 2015-16 year
Most challenges are too big to tackle alone. That’s why Nicole Roth MBA'16 decided to earn her MBA.
Among his many activities, Mitch Diaz '16 serves as an admission intern and welcomes visitors to campus.
Erin Milos, JD/MBA ’17 found the comfort of her small-town roots at Willamette.
William Christiansen MBA’16 is pursuing his passion for the not-for-profit sector.
Nate Aggrey ’09 JD '16 is ready to apply his knowledge of the law to global issues.
Teneah Rushen '18 shares the tools that keep her competitive.
Willamette Law Professor Laura Appleman trains students to practice criminal law.
Ashley Nixon, assistant professor of human resources, helps her MBA students find out.
Roy Pérez, who teaches English and American Ethnic Studies, helps his students challenge concepts of culture and power.
Eva M. Kripalani JD ‘86 makes the connection between law and business.
An aspiring human rights journalist, Natalie Pate '15 is honing her writing skills through a reporting job with the Statesman Journal newspaper in Salem.
What’s it like to host a radio show? Chemistry professor Karen McFarlane Holman’s “Community Radio” students try it firsthand — and learn about themselves along the way.