Distinguished Alumni Honors Ceremony
Alumni, faculty, staff, and honored guests gathered to celebrate the achievements of a select number of extraordinary people.
February 11, 2017
Alumni, faculty, staff, and honored guests gathered to celebrate the achievements of a select number of extraordinary people.
Dan Harmon ’85 received the Distinguished Graduate Award, which we present to alumni whose professional and community accomplishments have brought distinction to Lewis & Clark. Read about Harmon here.
Marilyn Cover received the Honorary Graduate Award, which we present to individuals who have made great contributions to the law school community.
Jacqueline Swanson ’13 received the Rising Star Award, which the Recent Graduate Council presents to alumni who have excelled professionally, exhibiting outstanding achievement, entrepreneurship, or leadership within their chosen field.
Kaori Eder ’07 received the Community Spirit Award, which the Recent Graduate Council presents to alumni who have demonstrated notable community, public, or humanitarian service outside their profession.
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