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Being green. I'm consistently ranked as one the greenest schools in the country, so if sustainability is your thing, I'm the place for you.
International Affairs, Environmental Studies, Biology, and Chemistry. These departments are all top-notch and will expand your mind to new horizons. What more could you ask for from your college experience?
Being outdoorsy. I'm not super well-known for my athletics programs, but I have some of the best whitewater kayakers, climbers, mountain bikers, skiers, and snowboarders around in my club sports program.

Your own Kombucha mother. It's all about fermentation and hydration. Mmm, bacteria.
A Carhartt beanie. I'm rainy for about half the year and umbrellas are not the Portland way. How else are you going to stay warm and dry?
A vintage road bike or fixie. This is your best bet for getting around town, and is a great conversation starter with other hipsters around town.
An opinion on fracking. Kale, not shale.
Flannel. I recommend having a different one for each day of the week. You don't want to look too out of place.

Fulbright. I'm one of the top schools for producing Fulbright Scholars with an acceptance rate higher than schools like Stanford, Yale, and Harvard. I'm just that awesome.
Monica Lewinsky. Former, uh, White House Intern and our most famous graduate.
Mt. Hood. If you find yourself in Portland and need to find an epic view of Mt. Hood, my campus is the place to go.

House parties. What better way to kick back than in a cozy house surrounded by your best friends?
Forest parties. We're not afraid to get a little weird. This is Portland, after all.
Concerts around the city. Portland is an awesome city with a young population and awesome live music scene. Whether you want to catch a big act at the Rose Garden Arena or see an intimate coffee-shop performance, you can find it all in this truly awesome city.
Camping in the mountains or at the beach. The stunning Oregon coast and the rugged Pacific Northwest mountains are a short drive out of town, so weekend escapes are pretty common.

The Dovecote. My popular and super chill on-campus coffee shop.
South Campus Lawn. The go-to spot on one of my rare sunny days.
Narnia. All I can tell you is that this is a secret spot hidden on my campus. If you'd like to know more, you'll have to find out for yourself.
Kyra's Bake Shop. This is a gluten-free bakery that makes just about anything you can think of. This is Portland, remember? We're gluten-optional here.

If you hear someone talking about "boning," it doesn't mean what you think it means. In Lewis and Clark lingo, boning just means you're getting a meal at the campus dining hall.
My mascot, Pio the Newfoundland, is the same breed of dog that accompanied Lewis and Clark on their famous expedition to the West.
I have been a coeducational institution from the start, way back in 1867. I'm all about that gender equality.

Monica Lewinsky. One of the central figures in a presidential scandal that rocked the nation back in the 1990's
Markie Post. A seasoned television actress from the 1980's and 1990's
Genevieve Gorder. A well-known interior designer and host for a couple HGTV shows
Becca Bernstein. An accomplished painter
Ever Carradine. Actress and member of Hollywood's prominent Carradine family