The CHC Post

The CHC alum struggled to connect with the comics crowd during college. Today, she has blossomed into one of the world’s most inclusive comic booksellers in the world.

May 12, 2023

Meet the CHC Communications Team

These students are responsible for publishing the CHC Post newsletter and creating other communications for the Clark Honors College.

April 11, 2023

Finding an outlet

CHC students are resourceful, creative and athletic when it comes to activities outside the classroom.

April 11, 2023

Emma Nazareno: A grandmother’s guidance to crochet sparks creativity

Emma Nazareno found her love of crocheting through her family. Her grandmother handed her the tools – a crocheting needle and yarn – and she ran with them. Far from just a social activity, Nazareno finds peace when she settles in to create something.

April 11, 2023

Margo Ladis: DJing makes music, memories come alive

Every Sunday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. during the school year, Margo Ladis — aka DJ OhEmQ — shares her music at campus radio station KWVA. She’s had the job since the start of winter term.

Eliana Norton lunges with a frizbee around a field guard.

April 11, 2023

Eliana Norton: Tossing a disc runs deep in her family

Eliana Norton was just three when she first picked up a Frisbee. She remembers a neighbor was in her yard throwing with her dad when the disc accidentally hit her in the head. She picked it up and threw it right back at him.

April 11, 2023

Grace Winjum: Powerlifting builds more than strength

Grace Winjum found powerlifting during the 2020 pandemic lockdown. She remembers not knowing what to do with herself until she started lifting with her two younger brothers. After that, they dedicated hours together to stay sane and build strength.

April 11, 2023

Ava Hearn: Climbing pushes up her confidence level

Ava Hearn embraces her fears through outdoor climbing. It started out as a way to spend time with her older sister. Now, she uses it to push herself out of her comfort zone and develop confidence.

April 11, 2023

Alex Goodwin: Playing guitar goes from one generation to the next

Alex Goodwin remembers the first time he had his hands on a guitar. He was eight years old and was smashing one on the front stoop of his house with his dad, who had spiked his hair into a bright red mohawk.

April 11, 2023

Jess Gladis: Activism, creativity sparks the making of ‘Zine

Jess Gladis recalls being environmentally aware at a young age. She wanted to do something to try to change the trajectory of climate change. As an activist, she has helped create ‘Zines for the Student Insurgent at UO.

April 11, 2023

Anthony Cano-Luna: Cars, conversion, and community

Anthony Cano-Luna can still recall his first car. It was a Datsun 280Z that was rusted, hardly moving, and appeared to be on the verge of crumbling apart. Using his family’s garage, he was 16 when he restored the car.

April 11, 2023

Jane Morgan: Keeping that competitive drive alive

Jane Morgan loves the thrill of playing volleyball. Watching her older cousins play the game inspired her to give it a try. She plays for the University of Oregon’s club team because it gives her a break from the distractions of her daily life.

Gantt Gurley underneath a tree with orange and yellow leaves

April 11, 2023

Faculty Spotlight: Gantt Gurley

The CHC associate professor's childhood influences how he engages with students.

April 11, 2023

Student Spotlight: Midori Mori

Don't underestimate this CHC student's strength when it comes to powerlifting. Her experience in another sport — judo — helped shape her.

April 11, 2023

Alumni Spotlight: Miles Palacios

CHC grad sees public service as the best way to improve communities.

April 11, 2023

April News You Can Use

CHC holds Three-Minute Thesis competition on April 20 Come cheer on CHC students as they compete to win as much as $500 in prize money. Free food – including tasty sweet and savory treats from Noisette Pastry Kitchen – will be served.