March 16, 2026

Spring Edition—Issue 22

It’s almost spring break! Whether you’re traveling, spending time with friends, or just catching up on rest and relaxation, we hope you get a chance to recharge! However you choose to spend your time, here are a few things to keep in mind as you head into the break. If your plans include activities where substances are in the mix, a little preparation can go a long way. Plan ahead for safe transportation. Look out for your friends. Remember that pacing yourself, drinking water often, and eating beforehand helps improve your body’s response. Be aware - substances can affect everybody differently, so pay attention to your own signals for when to slow down or stop. For more information, check out our Harm Reduction Tips and Substance Related Resources. 

Spring break can also bring new connections and experiences! Remember to keep consent and respect at the center of any interaction. One helpful way to think about consent is FRIES:

     - Freely given - no pressure or coercion
     - Reversible - anyone can change their mind
     - Informed - everyone knows what they’re agreeing to
     - Enthusiastic - people genuinely want to participate
     - Specific - saying yes to one thing doesn’t mean yes to everything

If you or someone you know needs support, visit our Sexual and Interpersonal Violence page to learn more about campus and community resources. You can also access safer sex supplies outside of the HPW office! 

Wishing you a safe and restorative spring break! 

Jenna Reinhart, Director of Health Promotion and Wellness

Join us on March 19, from 11 a.m. to noon for our monthly pop-up at the J.R. Howard 1st floor lobby! Come reset for the Spring Break with some sweet treats, coffee, and more.

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Answer all three trivia questions for a chance to win a $10 gift card!

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

March 17, Baseball vs Denison University, 3:00 p.m., Huston Field.

March 18, Softball vs College of St. Benedict, 2:00 p.m., Huston Field.

March 18, Softball vs College of St. Benedict, 4:00 p.m., Huston Field.

March 18, Women's Tennis vs Salisbury University, 4:00 p.m., Tennis Dome.

March 21, Track and Field vs L&C Electric Forest Open, 10:00 a.m., Grisworld Stadium

March 21, Baseball vs Whitman College, 12:00 p.m., Huston Field

March 21, Baseball vs Whitman College, 3:30 p.m., Huston Field

March 22, Baseball vs Whitman College, 12:00 p.m., Huston Field

Dr. Ben Meoz, Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students, invites you to his weekly office hours on Tuesday, March 17 from 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! 

Mar. 17
4:30 p.m.

Room 350, Fowler Student Center

Nielson Social Change Grant Proposal Review Session

Join the Center for Social Change to get feedback on your draft proposal for the Nielson Social Change Innovation Grant.

Mar. 18
4 - 5 p.m.

Waztek Library Atrium

2026 Gender Studies Symposium Art Show Reception

Join us for a reception celebrating the Gender Studies Symposium art exhibit, featuring work by community members from Lewis & Clark and beyond. Light refreshments will be provided.

Mar. 18
5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Stamm, Fowler Student Center

Food & Housing Insecurity Cohort Mixer

Join us for “Housing & Food Insecurity mixer” where Lewis & Clark students can meet and connect with the UB students participating in an immersion trip to Portland focused on housing and food insecurity. Come chat, mingle, and swap perspectives on how these issues show up in different communities, including comparisons between Buffalo, NY and Portland, as well as experiences within the L&C community. 

Mar. 19
10 a.m.

Alumni Gatehouse Patio

Dedication of Oliver Milavetz’s Memorial Bench

Please join us as we gather at the Alumni Gatehouse Patio to dedicate a memorial bench in honor of Oliver Milavetz. If you cannot make it at 10:00 a.m., we encourage you to visit the bench at the Alumni Gatehouse Patio at any time during the day to share a quiet moment or leave a memory.

Mar. 19
4:30 - 6 p.m.

Miller Hall

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.

Apr. 1
5:30 - 7 p.m.

Council Chamber, Fowler Student Center

AVT Screening with SAA

Learn about the history of the Albina Neighborhood, Albina Vision Trust’s (AVT) plans for restorative development, and how Lewis & Clark is building a partnership with AVT. Join us for this screening and a light meal. RSVP in advance.

This award recognizes written achievement (e.g., scholarly essays, research projects, creative non-fiction, fiction, poetry, or playwriting) focused on gender and authored by a senior. Submissions may come from any field of study as long as gender is central to the work. Submissions due by 5 p.m., April 3, 2026. Read more.

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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