Lewis and Clark College was founded by Presbyterian pioneers as Albany Collegiate Institute in 1867. The school moved to the former Lloyd Frank estate in Portland's southwest hills in 1942 and took the name Lewis & Clark College.

The College is in Multnomah County, only 50 miles west of Mount Hood and 80 miles east of the Pacific Ocean. They have an enrollment of about 3200 and student housing is available for 1003.

The campus is spread across 133 acres on Palatine Hill and about 12 acres, including the Manor House and Gatehouse, which are listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

Among the over 30 Programs of Study are: Gender Studies, Political Economy, Inventing America and East Asian Studies.

Of note, the Law School's environmental and natural resources law program is ranked #1 in the nation, according to the U.S. News & World Report's annual survey of graduate programs.

Location: 0615 SW Palatine Hill Rd., Portland Oregon 97219 Telephone 503-768-7040 Toll Free: 800-444-4111 Fax 503-768-7055

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The Most Anticipated Upcoming Oregon Events Are: South Coast Writers Conference Gold Beach February 12 thru February 13 Traditions Holiday Celebrations Sunriver continuing thru January 1 10th Annual Magic at the Mill Salem December 19 thru December 23 Annual Rogue Valley Toy Run Medford December 5 Tree Lighting and Parade of Lights La Grande November 27

Other upcoming events include: 10th Annual Magic at the Mill Salem December 19 thru December 23 Quilt Run 101 The Oregon Coast February 5 thru February 15 Hood River Last Chance Holiday Bazaar Odell December 12 thru December 13 Hometown Holiday Toledo December 12 Winter Carnival at Hoodoo Sisters February 6 thru February 7