April 6, 2026

Spring Edition—Issue 24

Please mark your calendars for Friday, April 10, 2026, as Lewis & Clark College hosts the annual Festival of Scholars and Artists (FOSA). This cherished tradition dedicates a full day to celebrating the exceptional work of our students, showcasing their research, creative accomplishments, and achievements. The campus will be abuzz with activity as the community gathers to attend research presentations, poster sessions, live music, theater performances, and more. All regularly scheduled courses are canceled for the day and replaced by FOSA programming.

For a detailed schedule of events and to explore the full program, please view the FOSA schedule online. You can also follow the new FOSA Instagram for updates and to share snapshots of the day's activities. If you have questions, please email the faculty committee for FOSA at fosa@lclark.edu.

FOSA Organizing Committee: Joel W. Fisher, Associate Professor of Art; Kim Cameron-Domínguez , Assistant Professor of Anthropology, Ben Olsen, Assistant Professor of Physics; Freddy Vilches, Associate Professor of Hispanic Studies

64th Annual International Affairs Symposium
April 6-8, 2026

This year’s symposium theme is, Crumbling Pillars: The Age of Authoritarianism? From the erosion of democratic institutions to the forces that fuel anti-immigrant rhetoric, political polarization, and the concentration of power, it is our hope that through the events our audience develops a more thorough understanding of the complexities surrounding international dilemmas. The symposium includes a keynote lecture, documentary screening, a letter-writting campaign, and more.

Big news from the pool deck! Our trusty swimming pool has given us years of cannonballs, quiet laps, and echoing splashes—but it’s ready for a well-earned glow-up. The final renovation phase that we’ve been completing over the last three years begins April 6! Read more.

Here are the upcoming home athletic events! For more details, visit lcpioneers.com/calendar

April 11, Women's Tennis vs Pacific University, 9:00 a.m., Tennis Dome.

April 11, Baseball vs George Fox University, noon, Huston Field.

April 11, Baseball vs George Fox University, 3:00 p.m., Huston Field.

April 12, Men's Tennis vs Linfield University, 11:00 a.m., Tennis Dome.

April 12. Baseball vs George Fox University, noon, Huston Field.

From themed cupcakes to a Moss Petting Zoo, Lewis & Clark’s annual Moss Week made for memorable television on the April 5 edition of CBS News Sunday Morning. The feature highlights the playful spirit and scientific wonder behind one of campus’s most distinctive traditions.

Courses are available in-person and online. This means even if you are traveling, at home, or away for an internship, you have a chance to participate in summer learning. Read more.

Graduating seniors - Visit the CAS Commencement name reader, Amanda Valley, in the Alumni Gatehouse if you wish to communicate the correct pronunciation of your name in person. Her office hours are Fridays, noon - 1 p.m., beginning April 3 - May 1.

For the month of April, the Student Health Center will waive the $25 lab handling fee for all STI screening tests. Testing costs will be billed to your insurance as usual.

Who should get tested? Anyone who is sexually active should get tested regularly. It’s especially important if you’ve had new partners, multiple partners, or haven’t been tested in a while.

You can schedule an appointment online, call 503-768-7165, or stop by the clinic to make an appointment. Testing at the Student Health Center is quick and confidential.

This survey is intended to collect data on support for a student fee increase. Based on the results of this survey, ASB will consider recommending a specific student fee raise to the college. The survey will close on April 12, midnight.

Apr. 6 & 9
noon - 1 p.m.

Fowler Student Center

Meet Candidates for L&C’s Director of the Environmental Innovation Center

Each candidate for L&C’s Director of the Environmental Innovation Center will give a short talk on their background and vision for the Center, followed by a Q&A. Your input is valuable to us as we chart this exciting new step for Lewis & Clark.

Apr. 6 & 9
3:30 p.m.

Odell Annex

2026-2027 Housing Application Drop-In Hours

Drop-ins at the Odell Annex! Learn more and ask questions about 2026-2027 housing. 

Apr. 8
3:45 - 4:45 p.m.

J.R. Howard, 124

From College to Career with a CS Degree

Join Alicia Kirkland Coachman as she shares her journey from studying computer science and mathematics at Lewis & Clark to a career in DevOps and security. From internships at OHSU and the Rogers Program to building cybersecurity tools, hear how her early experiences shaped her path to becoming a Security Automation Engineer at New Relic.

Apr. 8
5 - 6 p.m.

Lidner Auditorium,  Miller 124

4 at 5 Lecture Series Featuring Pamplin Professor Emeritus Stephen Dow Beckham – Alaska Sojourners

Join us for the 4 at 5 Lecture Series featuring Pamplin Professor Emeritus Stephen Dow Beckham. This illuminating lecture explores “Alaska Sojourners: Remarkable Lives in the Last Frontier.” Through vivid biographical vignettes, Professor. Beckham brings to life a cast of extraordinary Americans drawn to the Alaska Territory following its purchase in 1867. Livestream link shared upon registration.

Apr. 9
4 p.m.

J.R. Howard 102

SOAN Colloquium: JaDee Y. Carathers, PhD

Please join the Department of Sociology and Anthropology for a talk by JaDee Y. Carathers, PhD entitled, Embodied Euphoria of Escatic Belonging: Exploring the potential impact of psilocybin-assisted therapy on individual perceptions of gender and sexuality.

Apr. 14
5:30 p.m.

Legal Research Center, Law Campus

Paint Night with Native Artist Scholar

Join Lewis & Clark College’s Native Artist Scholar, Dr. Luhui Whitebear, for a Paint Night and dinner. All painting supplies will be provided, and dinner and mocktails will be served. RSVP by April 8 as space is limited.

An in-person collective crisis peer support group through the Good Grief Network will be held at Lewis & Clark Graduate Campus in Corbett House (April 15–June 24, Wednesdays 6 – 8 p.m.). This space is intended for students, professionals, and community members who are feeling the emotional weight of our times—grief, anger, burnout, fatigue, and the strain of living through interconnected global crises—and who may benefit from a supportive space to process in community. Learn more and register online.

Join the Associate Student Body Government in collaboration with the Center for Social Change and Community Involvement in making sack lunches to donate to Blanchet House; a wonderful organization located in Old Town that offers free meal services three times a day to anyone who walks through the door and supports the unhoused community through housing and other resources.

The event will be held on April 9 from 5:30 - 8 p.m. in Stamm!

Come audition for the Fall MainStage Musical: Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812, on April 11. The Theatre & Dance and Music Departments will hold pre-auditions this spring for a few roles in the Fall 2026 MainStage Musical. Auditions will be held again in Fall 2026 for roles that are not filled. Sign up on the Call Board in Fir Acres Theatre. Read more.

Music Auditions in Evans from 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Dance Auditions in Fir Acres Blackbox from 3 - 5 p.m.

Do you want to see your artwork make a real-world impact? The advancement team is looking for talented student illustrators to help bring L&C fundraising appeals to life! We are seeking diverse styles—from digital painting and line art to watercolor and collage.

If you’re interested, please send a brief intro and a link to your portfolio (or 2–3 samples of your work) to hayley@lclark.edu. Include your name, class year, and the best way to contact you.

Interested in a mentorship opportunity? Sign up to volunteer with the Center for Social Change as we welcome a group of 3rd graders and future scholars from Alder Elementary School on April 22, 2026. Lead a campus tour and/or host an interactive activity to give a students a glimpse of college life. The general time commitment is expected to be around 2 hours. Please note that there will be a 30-minute volunteer training. Read more.

Office of the Vice President of Student Life and Dean of Students

East Hall 101

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