In Their Own Words: Interviews

Drs. Charles and Cherie Walker Interview

Streaming Media

Interviewer

Hall, Shaterah

Interviewer

Woody, Rachael Cristine

Document Type

Video File

Duration

1 hour 41 minutes 57 seconds

Publication Date

9-30-2014

Disciplines

Oral History

Abstract

Dr. Charles Walker was president of Linfield College from 1975-1992. During his tenure, he and his wife, Dr. Cherie Walker, worked together to raise Linfield's academic profile as well as address Linfield's financial hardships.

This interview takes place in the Jereld R. Nicholson Library's Austin Reading Room. Topics covered include the Oregon Nobel Laureate Symposium, famous speakers and their impact on the college, diversity on campus, the Good Samaritan School of Nursing, and additional events held on campus, such as the International Pinot Noir Celebration (IPNC).

For a shareable version of this video, please see the interview on YouTube.

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