Center News and Notes

  • Center News
It was a busy and rewarding year at the Bill Lane Center. We invite you to read our annual year-end letter and learn more about our 2024 research, programming and events. Happy holidays and happy trails!
  • & the West
Horses are still intertwined in the tapestry of the West
Their place in the region’s culture and economy has changed. Horse specialists like Curt Pate ensure some still play their old ranching role.
Scholars and government leaders, including California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Lane Center Director Bruce Cain, discussed the future of climate action and clean energy during a conference focused on democracy and sustainability.
  • ArtsWest
Alexander Nemerov, professor of art history and Lane Center affiliated scholar, recently joined Michael Krasny for a conversation about the meaning and value of art in a world pre-occupied with outcomes. Their discussion can be heard on Krasny's…
Lynda Mapes has been named the 2025 Western Media Fellow for a special report that will appear in the Seattle Times: Columbia River at a Crossroads. Mapes has proposed a sweeping journalistic investigation examining the history and possible future…
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