March 30, 2026

Spring Edition—Issue 23

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), a time to stand in solidarity with survivors, build awareness and educate our community, and commit to a future free from sexual violence. This year marks the 25th anniversary of SAAM and we are joining the National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) in focusing on building "connected communities" where everyone feels safe and respected.

The Symbols of Support

The teal ribbon is the official color of sexual violence prevention. Wearing teal serves as a simple way to show support for survivors and signal that you are an ally and a safe person to talk to. We will have opportunities on campus Tuesday, April 28 and Wednesday, April 29 to learn about and participate in Denim Day. This movement began after a 1998 Italian Supreme Court ruling overturned a rape conviction because the survivor was wearing tight jeans, with the court arguing she must have helped remove them. The next day, women in the Italian Parliament wore jeans to work in protest. Today Denim Day is a global movement to challenge victim-blaming and harmful myths about consent.

Reporting and Resources

If you or someone you know has experienced sexual misconduct, you are not alone. Our campus offers multiple pathways for support:

-Confidential Resources: You can connect with Confidential Advocates at advocates@lclark.edu to talk through your options in a private, non-reporting space. 
-Reporting Options: To initiate a formal investigation or seek supportive measures (like housing or academic changes), contact the Title IX Coordinator, Erika More at erikamore@lclark.edu.

Let’s look out for one another. Consent is mandatory, every time.

Beginning on Monday, March 30, you’ll need your L&C ID card to tap into Watzek Library from 6 p.m. on. Read more.

Hey River Otters! To keep your student accounts and personal info even safer, L&C is expanding our extra security step (MFA) to more campus apps starting April 2, 2026.

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

March 31, Men's Baseball vs Linfield, 3:30 p.m., Huston Sports Complex.

Lewis & Clark’s summer courses are six-week long intensives, and run in two sessions. Read more.

Lewis & Clark’s Employee Engagement Committee (ONE L&C) maintains a babysitters list to help L&C community members connect with students and alumni who are seeking childcare job opportunities. All Lewis & Clark students are welcome to add their name and contact information to the list. Read more.

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
General Attendees: Last day to RSVP is Friday, April 10

Graduating from Lewis & Clark College means you will earn a bachelor of arts degree that is grounded in critical thinking, written and verbal communication skills, teamwork, and problem solving—all of the essential qualifications you need to succeed in any career.

Our alums’ accomplishments showcase the wide variety of possibilities and pathways that our students pursue after graduating. Here are a few of their stories.

Dr. Ben Meoz, Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students, invites you to his weekly office hours on Tuesday, March 31 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. 30 and Apr. 1
6:45 p.m.

Otterbus Stop, Fowler Student Center

Weekly Climbing Shuttle

Join us Mondays and Wednesdays from 7 - 9 p.m. for this FREE shuttle to the Circuit Bouldering Gym. Shuttle service ends on April 30. Entry and rentals are not included.

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.

Apr. 1
5:30 p.m.

Stamm, Fowler Student Center

Passover Seder & Catered Dinner

Join Lewis & Clark students and employees, along with students from various colleges and universities in Portland, to celebrate the holiday. The Seder program will begin at 6:00pm with a catered vegetarian dinner (vegan option available). We are striving to include Jewish diversity in our traditions and foods. RSVP is required, free and open to all!

Apr. 1
6 - 7:30 p.m.

Room 258, J.R. Howard Hall

Arid Land: Film Screening and Discussion with Filmmaker

Just south of Oregon’s border, the government prohibits cannabis farming and attempts to cut off water. After a fire ignites, distrust spills into protest. Shot in 2024, the documentary Holding on to Arid Land tells the story of Kim, who moved to Northern California for a new start and an acre of land. Over the last decade, local politicians have made it extremely difficult for Hmong families, like Kim’s, to live there. They face the looming challenges of a government that is working against them, wielding the legal system to push people out of the valley.

Apr. 2
5 p.m.

Room 350, Fowler Student Center

What does it mean to be American?

What does it mean to be American? Join Oregon Humanities facilitator Chisao Hata in discussing what “American” means to us individually and within the communities we belong to or came from, and what perspectives shaped our understanding of American identity and who is included in “We the People.” Pizza and drinks provided! Sponsored by the Center for Social Change and Community Involvement.

Apr. 2
6 p.m.

Virtual

Tax Webinar for Immigrant & Non-Immigrant Communities

The purpose of this informational webinar is to provide essential knowledge about tax policies and terminology. Our presenters will provide information on the tax implications of employment onboarding, how to comply with tax filing obligations without an SSN, and related topics. This webinar is for educational learning purposes; no specific tax advice will be given. Sponsored by the Office of Inclusion & Multicultural Engagement and the Law School. Read more.

Apr. 2
5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Stamm, Fowler Student Center

BIPOC Networking Night

This informal networking event brings together Lewis & Clark students and professionals of color from a variety of industries to share experiences, insights, and career journeys. Students will have the opportunity to hear honest perspectives about navigating professional spaces, exploring different career paths, and building meaningful connections. Sponsored by the Center for Entrepreneurship and Career Accelerator.

Apr. 3
3 p.m.

Waztek Library

Watzek First Friday - Creative Movement

Start your weekend on the right foot with dancing in the library! This short and sweet performance will only be 15 minutes, so don’t be late! 

Apr. 4
10 a.m.

Agnes Flanagan Chapel

A Celebration of Life for Molly Robinson

Molly Robinson, Associate Professor of French and Director of the Teaching Excellence Program, passed away on March 17, 2026 due to complications from cancer treatment. All are invited to grieve her death and celebrate Molly’s life at a memorial service, with a reception to follow. Optionally, guests are invited to RSVP to assist with an accurate guest count for the day. Molly's Oregonian obituary is available online.

Apr. 5
7 p.m.

Flanagan Chapel

Easter Celebration Worship Night

Lewis & Clark students and employees are invited to an Easter Worship Night. This will be a time of praise, scripture, and worship as we celebrate the resurrection of Christ. We welcome people from all backgrounds and denominations to come and worship together. Desserts and an egg hunt will follow in the lower level of Flanagan in the Center for Spiritual Life.

Did you know the semester you turn 21 at L&C, you should be receiving a birthday sticker and letter from the Vice President of Student Life and Dean of Students? 🎉 Each year, Community Accountability & Conflict Education (CACE) designs a special sticker for our newly minted 21 year olds that includes some education around alcohol and drug use and resources to be safe if you plan to engage in substance use.

This year, we want your help with the design! Create a design that includes a birthday otter and submit it to cace@lclark.edu by noon on March 31. We will then hold a community vote on the best design on Instagram. The winner will be awarded a $100 stipend from the CACE office.

The Let Out is a space which centers on the BIPOC experience at college and how mental health plays a part in this experience.

All Lewis and Clark Students are welcome to participate in this space through listening and supporting each other. It is facilitated by one of our on-campus mental health counselors. The counselor is there to guide discussions and answer questions about mental health challenges while offering ways to cope while at college.

Join us on April 1 at 5:30 p.m. in Lower Odell #003, or every 1st and 3rd Wednesday. 

Spring on the sunny, dry side of the Columbia Gorge is amazing, with rainbows of wildflowers in bloom and bountiful spring plants. Learn to identify, as well as taste, some of the edible plants of the eastern part of the Columbia Gorge. Learn about indigenous uses of plants and trees, as well as how to identify some of the poisonous plants you would want to avoid if you’re “wild foraging”!

-  Trip Registration Opens: April 1, 2026 (registration is all first-paid, first-served)
-  Trip Fee: $35
-  To register for a trip, stop by the College Outdoors office in Fowler 239. Learn more.

Central Oregon’s Deschutes River features seven major whitewater rapids (rated Class 3+) in ten miles, making this one of the premier rafting rivers in the state! Each raft will have a river guide steering the boat, and you’ll get to help paddle through the exciting rapids and calm stretches of water between them. This beautiful river runs through juniper and sagebrush country in dry central Oregon, where you can expect sunshine most of the year.

-  Trip Registration Opens: April 1, 2026 (registration is all first-paid, first-served)
-  Trip Fee: $95
-  To register for a trip, stop by the College Outdoors office in Fowler 239. Learn more.

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

East Hall 101

thebark@lclark.edu | go.lclark.edu/bark | 503-768-7110