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State of the Foundation Report by Elizabeth Bell

Posted on Friday, September 16, 2022

I am so honored to lead ARCS Foundation Oregon at a time when the organization is experiencing tremendous change. We are strong, relevant, women-led, with a tremendous history of growth and increasing awards. Our members have been our most generous donors. We are in strong financial health, and we have... Read more

ARCS Oregon Leadership Retreat by Elizabeth Bell

Posted on Wednesday, September 14, 2022

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... Read more

ARCS Oregon Awarded Grant from Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation

Posted on Wednesday, September 14, 2022

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... Read more

Introducing Newest ARCS Oregon Member from Eugene

Posted on Wednesday, September 14, 2022

Sandra (Sandy) Watkinson is our newest member from Eugene. Sandy was introduced to ARCS by her good friend and Membership VP, Kenda Singer. Sandy came to Eugene to attend the University of Oregon and became an educator with the Eugene School District, 4j. She and her husband John have two adult daughters and... Read more

Newest ARCS Oregon Member from Corvallis

Posted on Wednesday, September 14, 2022

Susan Merrill Bentz is our newest member in Corvallis. Susan is the founder of Project H.E.R. (Help. Enlightenment. Resources) in Linn, Benton and Lincoln counties. The program provides support for cancer patients from diagnosis through survivorship. Susan trained as a Registered Nurse at OHSU and was the original nurse navigator... Read more

Portland Junior League Awards Julie Branford Sustainer of the Year

Posted on Sunday, June 26, 2022

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... Read more

The 2022 Oregon Chapter ARCS Light Recipient is Aletha Anderson

Posted on Thursday, May 19, 2022

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... Read more

  • Sunil Joshi, ARCS Scholar at OHSU, Receives Soros Fellowship
    Sunil Joshi is the first at OHSU to receive the Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowship Award. The fellowship supports outstanding immigrants and children of immigrants who are pursuing a graduate education in the United States. Sunil's research interest covers intrinsic and extrinsic mechanisms of drug resistance in the setting of acute myeloid leukemia. He works with Brian J. Druker, MD, a world-recognized expert in cancer.
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