We are excited to announce that our Chapter has been awarded a $36,000 grant from the Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation. This grant will support two scholar awards beginning in the fall of 2022.
Thanks to Beth McQueston for writing a compelling letter of inquiry and Lori Slaughter for crafting a winning...
On September 10th, our Chapter hosted a leadership retreat for past Presidents, the Board and Committee Members to launch us into the new ARCS year. It was wonderful to see so many ARCS friends in person and engage in conversations about the important business of the Foundation. I presented a “State...
Due to the pandemic, the Junior League of Portland was finally able to gather in person to honor the significant achievements of honorees for 2022, 2021, and 2020. Julie Branford recieved the award for 2020. She has been with the Junior League since 1977 and has been a trailblazer who pushed the envelope. As a...
Aletha has been a loyal and contributing member of ARCS Oregon for eleven years. She moved from California to Oregon with a background in journalism, including writing and communications. She was also active with the Race for the Cure in Orange County where, as Race chair, she was involved with event...
As pandemic mask requirements were lifted several months ago, three ARCS Chapter Oregon members invited their first-year scholars to lunch, to finally meet them in person. None of them expected the surprise that came next. The two scholars. both pursuing their PhDs atOregon Health & Science University (OHSU)...
ARCS Foundation Oregon member, Anne Weaver, CEO and co-owner Elephants Delicatessen is being recognized by the Women of Influence for her established business leadership with a strong record of innovation in her field, outstanding performance in her business and/or a clear track record of meaningful community involvement. Congratulations Anne!
Mollie Marr has been dreaming about being accepted to the Christine Mirzayan Science & Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship Program since 2019, so she returned to medical school as early as possible after she received her PhD degree just in case she was accepted. Her dream came true! To learn more about...
ARCS Foundation Oregon is excited that Staci Simonich, ARCS member, has been named the first woman to serve as dean of the College of Agricultural Sciences at Oregon State University. Simonich has served as acting dean of the college since March 1 and as executive dean for nearly two years. Read...
PORTLAND, February 2, 2022 – The Board of Directors of ARCS Foundation Oregon has named Lori Slaughter as the organization’s first Executive Director. Slaughter’s extensive background in higher education philanthropy combined with a deep commitment to advancing science and research, will help further the mission of the women-led, 17-year-old organization, which...
When asked about having “hope,” Jane Gray, and her husband, Dr. Joe Gray, both fall silent. The word hangs in the air like a thick perfume. A few seconds later, the couple responds. It’s a loaded question with a complex answer—an explanation that begins with a phone call on January 24...
