Kathy's Journalism Blog

Photo Credit: Devon Graham and Jeremy Randolph-Flagg (taken in Portugal)                         Devon Graham has only been teaching at LBCC for a short time and has already made a lasting impression upon its faculty and students. She teaches women studies, a brand new program at LBCC which she is hoping will continue to be expanded upon. Being knowledgeable in a subject and being able to teach it do not always go hand in hand but they absolutely do for Graham. It only takes five minutes sitting in on her class to realize how much passion she has for Women's Studies and for inspiring younger generations. The way she captures the attention of a room and guides her students in extremely relevant and in depth topics is a skill to be admired. She explored many different paths and interests including a bachelor's degree in history, before ultimately finding her passion in Women's Studies and coming to LBCC. Be...

At a Glance   Verona Italy  Transportation: Delta and United airlines offer a 12- 18 hour flight from Portland to the  Valerio Catullo Airport . Best Time to Visit: April- May and September-October for cooler weather and less tourists Geography: Located in the Veneto region of Northern Italy, on the Adige River and near Lake Garda                With my eyes closed I can hear the nearby roaring of the Adige River. I can hear tourists and locals chattering in both English and Italian. I catch a whiff of the intoxicatingly strong espresso that lingers in the air of the Piazza I’m sitting in.                 If I were to open my eyes I would see endless rolling hills in the distance and colorful buildings of varying colors and sizes but of a similar architectural style.  Across the Atlantic Ocean and 5,543 miles away from Portland, Oregon, is the setting of one of the most fam...