Marvin C. Henberg, vice president for academic affairs and dean of faculty for 11 years, will guide Linfield College during the next several months after being named interim president by the Board of Trustees

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Linfield Magazine Volume 2 Number 1 Summer 2005 Article 2 Summer 2005 Henberg Named Interim President Linfield Magazine Staff Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.linfield.edu/linfield_magazine Recommended Citation Linfield Magazine Staff (2005) "Henberg Named Interim President," Linfield Magazine: Vol. 2 : No. 1 , Article 2. Available at: https://digitalcommons.linfield.edu/linfield_magazine/vol2/iss1/2 This article is brought to you for free via open access, courtesy of DigitalCommons@Linfield. For more information, please contact digitalcommons@linfield.edu. LINFIELD MAGAZINEEditorMardi Milehammmileham@linfield.edu503-883-2498Assistant EditorLaura DavisGraphic DesignCandido Salinas IIIPhotographyTom BallardWilliam BeckmanKelly BirdDenny BrooksAaron deClerckLaura DavisRyan Gardner ’97Mardi MilehamSol NeelmanTony Overman ’85Andrew ShurtleffJerome HartDaniel HurstContributorsKelly BirdVivian A. BullLisa Garvey ’86Laura Graham ’07Peter A. McGrawBeth Rogers ThompsonAdvisory BoardEd GansKerry (Van Wyngarden) Hinrichs ’96Dick Hughes ’75R. Gregory NokesSherri (Dunmyer) Partridge ’86PresidentVivian A. Bull Vice President for College RelationsBruce WyattDirector of AlumniRelationsLisa Garvey ’86Summer 2005 Vol. 2, No. 1Linfield Magazine is pub-lished three times annually byLinfield College,McMinnville, OregonSend address changes to:College RelationsLinfield College900 SE Baker StMcMinnville, OR 97128-6894linfieldmagazine@linfield.eduS U M M E R  2 0 0 5 -   3Table of ContentsInside Linfield MagazineLinfield College faculty are dedicated to teachingyoung people by engaging and challenging themwithin and outside the classroom. But Linfield facultyare not limited by their professional fields – theysing, play music, and explore topics far beyond theirown specialties, thus enhancing their teaching skills.Here we profile five, just a sampling of the talentedfaculty with whom students interact. We also featurethe work of two talented alumni – award-winningphotojournalists who share some spectacular photos.You'll find stories on several students, one who ishelping revive her native language, one whoseinternship brought focus to her career, and another abudding composer who shares her insight into musicalcomposition. We also say farewell, not just to 480graduates and five faculty and administrators, but alsoto President Vivian A. Bull who, in her final column,reviews the charge students gave at her inauguration.— Mardi MilehamOn the covers:Front: Professor Garry Killgore shows off thedeep-water running shoes he helped design anddevelop. (Tom Ballard photo)Back: Scenes from Commencement 2005 (Laura Davis, Mardi Mileham photos)Departments4 A View from Melrose22 ‘Cat Tracks25 Alumni News26 Class NotesFeatures6 Perfecting their craftA look at five faculty whose interests, both within and outside their professions, make them better teachers14 Bringing music to lifeHow one composition student puts music to paper and brings it to life through performance16 Picture perfect, perfect picturesTwo photojournalists share a sampling of their work18 Memories: fun and poignantFive retirees share fond memories of their years20 Crime lab brings focus to careerHow an internship helped one student make a career decision24 Saving language from extinctionOne student’s quest to save her native language2  -  L I N F I E L D  M A G A Z I N Earvin C. Henberg, vice president for aca-demic affairs and dean of faculty for 11years, will guide Linfield College duringthe next several months after being namedinterim president by the Board of Trustees.  Henberg was appointed in May following a nation-al search. He was not a candidate for the permanentposition and will not be a candidate in the ongoingsearch. Henberg, who replaces retiring president VivianA. Bull, will serve until a new president takes officesometime in 2006.“The Board of Trustees is delighted to have a per-son of Marv Henberg’s caliber and experience leadLinfield College at this time,” said Glenna Kruger ‘68,chair of the Board of Trustees, in announcing theappointment. “Dr. Henberghas a thorough understand-ing of all aspects of Linfieldand will provide strong lead-ership to keep the collegemoving forward during thisperiod of transition.”Henberg said he looksforward to this opportunity.“I love Linfield and I amhappy to serve while thecollege identifies a leader who is worthy of followingDr. Bull,” he said. “It is important that we build uponour recent accomplishments and further strengthen ourreputation for excellence.”Henberg has identified five areas that he will focuson in the coming year:• Bolster the college’s fundraising efforts, with a special emphasis on enhancing faculty develop-ment projects and expanding exceptional learning opportunities for students both on and off campus;  • Support the ongoing review of the curriculum and development of a strategic plan in preparation for the college’s upcoming accreditation review; • Continue planning for new science facilities to meet the growing demand for science classes; • Promote Linfield’s special qualities to alumni, prospective students and others;  • Keep strong ties to McMinnville, Yamhill County and the state by involvement in local activities and speaking on issues relating to higher education. Henberg has played a major role in shaping the col-lege’s present direction, including the adoption of a newgeneral education curriculum in 1997.  He served aschair of the Planning Council, which has developed astrategic agenda to help set priorities and guide the col-lege’s future growth and financial development.He has a passion for education that has been themotivation behind his career.“I deeply believe in the liberating power of educa-tion found in the dialogue and discourse of the liberalarts,” he said. Henberg was raised in rural Wyoming and was a firstgeneration college student. He won a full scholarshipfrom Washington and Lee University in Virginia, wherehe graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor’sdegree in English literatureand philosophy. He waselected to Phi Beta Kappain 1970. He was awardeda Rhodes Scholarshipand completed bachelor’sand master’s degrees atMagdalen College at OxfordUniversity. His Ph.D. inphilosophy is from theUniversity of Texas at Austin. Henberg taught at the University of Idaho from1976 to 1994. He served as chair ofthe Department of Philosophy forsix years and was the inauguraldirector of the University ofIdaho honors program. He hasearned numerous teachingawards throughout his career.He is active in theMcMinnville communityand is past president of the McMinnville Kiwanis Club. He and his wife, Laurie, are outdoor enthusiasts.Henberg named interim presidentM“I deeply believe in the liberating power of educationfound in the dialogue and discourse of the liberal arts.”

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