Florence Le Bas of Portland receives grant for student-professor research project

2012 Jun 20

Florence Le Bas of Portland, Ore. recently received a Louis B. Perry Research Award from Whitman College.

The Perry Grant, an award ranging from $2500 to $3000, gives undergradute students the opportunity to work with professors on a summer research project. Grants are awarded to student-professor teams in many different academic fields.

Le Bas is collaborating with Lecturer of Theatre Robyn Waytenick Smasne on designing costumes. Next fall, Le Bas will return to Whitman College as a junior theatre major.

Le Bas is the daughter of Kim and Megan Le Bas and a 2010 graduate of Portland Waldorf High School.

Whitman College, in Walla Walla, Wash., is an independent, non-sectarian residential college that fosters intellectual vitality, confidence and leadership in its 1,450 students. Also noted for its commitment to environmental principles, Whitman is characterized by intellect, down-to-earth sensibilities, collaboration over competition and active lifestyle.