February 23, 2026

Spring Edition—Issue 19

Hello Otters!

My name is Franchesca Spann, and I am the Assistant Director of Campus Living for Operations and Occupancy. The 2026-2027 housing application will open on Monday, March 2 at noon, and to kick off housing application season, I am excited to share with you upcoming Campus Living events and opportunities! 

Campus Living will be hosting the Live L&C: Housing Fair this Thursday, February 26 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in Stamm, Fowler Student Center. 

Stop by to learn more about: 
-Create Your Own Otter Den: Interest-Based Living Experience 
-Quad & Triple FastPass
-Living Learning Communities
-Off-campus housing information sessions 
-Information sessions and drop-in hours in the Odell Annex 

More information and reminders about the 2026-2027 housing application cycle will be in your inbox in the coming weeks, but you can follow this link to the Campus Living website for additional important dates and processes.

If you have any questions about the information shared above, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me at franchescaspann@lclark.edu or living@lclark.edu. 

Looking forward to seeing you at one of our events!

Sincerely,

Franchesca Spann, Assistant Director of Campus Living for Operations and Occupancy

Lewis & Clark revealed the design of its new River Otter mascot on February 20, capping an intensive five-month collaboration with Portland advertising legends Wieden + Kennedy. Read more.

Join us TODAY, Feb. 23rd, 1 - 2 p.m. in the 1st floor lobby of J.R. Howard, for our monthly pop-up! Lemonade, sweet treats, and a handmade paper tulip bouquet for yourself or a loved one.

Additionally, learn about new transportation routes from Joey Zayas, manager of the Transportation & Parking Office at L&C.

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

Feb. 28, Women's Tennis vs Whitworth University, 11 a.m., Tennis Dome.

Feb. 28, Baseball vs Pacific Lutheran University, 11 a.m., Huston Sports Complex.

Feb. 28, Baseball vs Pacific Lutheran University, 2:30 p.m., Huston Sports Complex.

Join the IME team in a night of celebration during our annual IME Banquet! This year’s event is inspired by the quote: “Never underestimate the power of dreams and the influence of the human spirit. We are all the same in this notion: The potential for greatness lives within each of us.” – Wilma Rudolph

Date of Event: Thursday, April 16, 2026
Time: 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Location: Stamm Hall, Fowler Student Center
Graduates: Last day to RSVP: Monday, March 16 
General Attendees: Last day to RSVP is Friday, April 10

The Lewis & Clark College Transportation and Parking Office would like to propose a new L&C Shuttle route option to enhance service for the 2026-27 academic year, balancing student mobility, equity, community engagement, and fiscal responsibility. Learn more about the proposed changes and how you can provide feedback on this new proposal.

Have a question or want to learn more about the 2026-27 housing application? Visit the Odell Annex between 3:30-4:30pm on the dates included in the poster to the right.

**The Office of Student Accessibility will have a staff member present on these dates.

Dr. Ben Meoz, Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students, invites you to his weekly office hours, Tuesday Feb. 24 3-4:30 p.m. in the Trailroom-Fowler Student Center. This is a great opportunity to share your thoughts and experience as a student, and ask any questions! 

Feb. 24
6 - 7 p.m.

Frank Manor House, Armstrong Lounge

2025-2026 Visiting Writers Series: Joe Wilkins

LC English welcomes Joe Wilkins as the fifth of six authors in our 2025-2026 Visiting Writers Series. 

Feb. 24 & 26
4:30 - 6 p.m.

Miller Hall, Room 207

Sexual Health & Consent (SHAC) Workshop

Calling all first year students: Sign up and attend one of our upcoming Sexual Health and Consent workshops to learn about healthy relationships, contraception, STI prevention, consent, and resources to help support you! You must sign up in advance to attend.

Feb. 26
4 - 5:30 p.m.

Waztek Library, Room 245

Community Dialogue on AI: CAS Student Perspectives

What do you think about the role of AI in your life? Are there aspects of its potential that sound both promising and terrifying? What does it mean for us at Lewis & Clark? From creative opportunities to ethical dilemmas, AI is changing the way we live and learn. And we want to hear your take on AI at Lewis & Clark. Pizza will be served!

Feb. 27
5 p.m.

Evans Auditorium

Fridays@5

The Lewis & Clark Department of Music welcomes The Willamette River Chamber Trio for a performance featuring the Portland premiere of “Aires Sureños,” as well as works by Max Bruch and Carl Reinecke! The Willamette River Chamber Trio features Lisa Zweben (violin / viola), Ken Saul (trumpet / flugelhorn), and Lauren Servias (piano).

Feb. 28
6 p.m.

BoDine Hall

Citizen Jane: Battle for the City

The ENVX Symposium is sponsoring a showing of the film, Citizen Jane: Battle for the City. An informal discussion about urbanization, activism, and community will follow the film and snacks will be provided.

Feb. 28
7:30 p.m.

Flanagan Chapel

Lewis & Clark Orchestra Concert

Join us for a Lewis & Clark Orchestra performance that features the two winners of the 2025 L&C Concerto Competition: Nico Vilches (baritone), and Tillie Schwartz-Ketchner (violin).

March 1
11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Fowler Student Center, Stamm

Career Connections with Alumni

Career Connections with Alumni provides a fun and authentic way for current students and alumni to interact and to help students learn about networking. Alumni will not only be given the opportunity to assist students as they launch, they will also be able to interact with each other!

March 2
3:30 p.m.

Odell Annex

Off-Campus Housing Information Session

Moving off campus and don’t know where to start? Learn more about renting and living off-campus! 

March 7
Day-Long Event

Locations Vary

61st International Fair: World Canvas

L&C’s annual International Fair is a vibrant and enriching celebration that showcases the diverse cultural heritage of its student body. This day-long festival features a wide array of activities including international cuisine, educational booths, a fashion show, and cultural performances.

Fashionistas: Sign up your team for the History Department’s 12th Annual Project Runway Historical Edition! All L&C students are welcome to participate and/or watch.

This year’s theme is…REVOLUTION! The task will be to design a fashion-forward garment, inspired by a historical event or process, with materials provided (from the Goodwill bins) and compete in a fashion show for prizes! 

Thursday, February 26, 7 p.m.
Miller 105

Lewis & Clark has approved a new data science major, expanding an already popular program and signaling the college’s commitment to preparing students for a world increasingly shaped by data, technology, and complex social challenges. Students can declare the major beginning next fall. Read more.

The John S. Rogers Science Research Program prepares outstanding students for careers in the sciences by supporting collaborative scientific research between students and faculty over the summer. Students are selected for internships based on the following factors:

-their background of courses and experience
-their GPA and other evidence of accomplishments
-recommendations from faculty and past employers

Please review application instructions for detail guidelines and submit applications by March 2.

Looking to do some fundraising for your organization this semester? We’re excited to invite your student organization to participate in the Days of Giving, our campus-wide celebration of fundraising and philanthropy.

From March 10-12, the entire Lewis & Clark community is joining forces for an event as big as our mission! Tabling will take place on March 11 on the JR Howard and Glade lawns, but your fundraising page will be live all three days.

If your organization is interested, please fill out the sign-up form by February 25. Spaces are limited, so we encourage you to apply early using this form.

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

East Hall 101

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