October 6, 2025

Fall Edition—Issue 6

The river otter, beloved for its scrappiness, teamwork, and Pacific Northwest roots, is officially Lewis & Clark’s new mascot. The adorable, semiaquatic mammal emerged as the top choice among students, alumni, and employees.

Enter for a chance to win the river otter t-shirt giveaway! Just complete the entry form by Wednesday, Oct. 8, noon. 

Hello Students!

Curious about the Lewis & Clark Career Accelerator and how to get involved? The Career Accelerator is a four-part commitment to all Lewis & Clark students that delivers the skills, guidance, experience, and connections you need to launch your career as soon as you graduate. 

Skills. Develop in-demand skills throughout your L&C experience. Hone your foundational abilities to think critically, examine multiple perspectives, and communicate effectively and marketable specialized skills in data visualization, search engine optimization, effective and ethical use of AI, and more. You gain the skills, we’ll help you learn how to show others you have them! 

Guidance. Meet with expert career advisors for essential career guidance. We can help you identify career paths and how to navigate them, along with how to gain the experience you need, build your network, and tell your story. 

Experience. Gain hands-on experience applying what you learn in real-world settings. Complete a paid internship. Study abroad. Work with faculty on cutting-edge research. These help you build skills and develop your networks now and set you up for success in your career when you graduate. Opportunities are available to all majors and career interests. 

Connections. Careers of impact start with strong networks. We can help you develop your network through personalized, curated connections with alumni and employers. 

Career Accelerator offerings are added daily. Expect a new website soon and look for new classes that will set you up with paid internships. Come to the Career Center anytime for the latest resources and updates on the Career Accelerator initiative. See you soon! 

Thanks! 

Joe Hewa, Director of the Career Accelerator

The residential halls remain open during the fall break. Undergraduates do not have class and are welcome to remain on-campus.

The LC Shuttle will run on the weekend schedule Thursday and Friday of break; returns to the weekday schedule on Monday.

Some Bon Appetit operations are modified; visit their website for detail information.

Here are the upcoming home athletic events! 

Oct. 10, Women's Volleyball vs Linfield University, 7 p.m., Pamplin Sports Center

Oct. 12, Women's Soccer vs Linfield University, noon, Griswold Stadium

Oct. 12, Men's Soccer vs Linfield University, 2:45 p.m., Griswold Stadium

Need to talk to a confidential resource? Swing by on Oct. 7 or  9 during Hilary’s drop in hours for support or just to enjoy a cup of tea. Time doesn’t work for you? Email Hilary to arrange an alternate time.

Students, faculty and staff are invited to a series of open forums October 13 and 14 in Council Chambers, Fowler Student Center.

Please take a few moments to complete the 2025 Transportation and Parking Survey, a vital initiative that supports our ongoing efforts to understand the commuting habits, transportation preferences, and parking needs of our campus community. The data collected will directly inform transportation and parking policy decisions for the next two years, making your feedback more important than ever.

Oct. 6
12:15 -1:15 p.m.

Gregg Pavilion

Zen Sitting Meditation

Join us for our weekly meditation sessions. Staff and from all walks of life students are encouraged to participate. Whether you have been practicing meditation for a while or want to try it for the first time, all are welcome.

Oct. 7
2 - 3:30 p.m.

Watzek Library Classroom

How We Got Here: Tracing Our Scientific Past

The future of scientific discovery is interwoven within the long context of human inquiry. In this talk, Dr. Albert discusses how he supports his scientific curiosity by working with rare books, and making his own work part of the story of science.

Oct 7
4 p.m.

Albany 207

OSA Study Skills Workshops - Notetaking Methods

OSA’s Study Skills Workshops are a recurring series of workshops designed to help you maximize your studying effectiveness. The series is open to all Lewis & Clark students on all three campuses. Snacks are provided! 

Oct. 8
5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Lower Odell 008

The Let Out

All Lewis & Clark students are welcome to drop in and be a part of this co-created space supporting your mental wellbing and belonging.
Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., throughout the academic year. Contact cleonce@lclark.edu with any questions.

Oct. 8
5 - 7 p.m.

Fowler Student Center Hu Media Lounge

Voter Education Week: Movie Night

The CSCCI Civic Engagement Cohort presents the film Selma to learn more about the history of voting rights and the importance of voting. Come enjoy the movie along with some popcorn and snacks!

You are invited to submit proposals for presentation at the 45th Annual Gender Studies Symposium, March 11-13, 2026.

The submission deadline is Friday, November 7.

We welcome proposals for panel discussions, individual papers, interactive workshops, and artistic productions, especially those focused on gender and sexuality in relation to resistance and solidarity. 

Oregon has an enormous number of mushroom species and it’s no wonder, with all this rain! As long as you’re living in Oregon and since they taste so good, you might as well be introduced to some of them. We will leave first thing in the morning and head to coastal forests where we’ll search for all sorts of fascinating fungi, and return to campus in time for dinner. Conditions permitting, these clinics culminate in a mushroom feast! Learn about dates, trip fees and more.

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

East Hall 101

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