April 27, 2026

Spring Edition—Issue 29

Hello Students,

As the school year winds to a close, I hope your days are filled with studying, rest, and a few last kickbacks with your peers. In preparation for finals, I wanted to share a few things to keep in mind to ensure you and the rest of our community have the best possible last couple of weeks. 

If you live in the residence halls, minimize noise and disruptions during finals week. As a reminder, Beginning on the last day of classes of each term, Quiet Hours are extended to 24-hours/day.

Whether you live on or off campus, ensure you are being conscientious of your neighbors as you celebrate the end of the term. I recommend checking out our campus community spaces and meeting rooms in the Fowler Student Center or going off campus to get together with friends. For those of you who live off campus, while your neighbors may not be other students, you should still be respectful of your neighbors and city noise ordinances.

Please celebrate the end of year responsibly! For tips and resources around alcohol and drugs (if you choose), check out the Office of Health Promotion & Wellness webpage. Finally, as a reminder, remember that our policies around Drugs and Alcohol remain in effect throughout your time as a student. 

This is an exciting time of year, and I, along with the rest of the Division of Student Life are rooting for you as you wrap up the last of your assignments and examinations.

Happy last week of classes!

Jessica Carron
Senior Associate Dean of Students

Tomorrow, April 28 is the voter registration deadline for the Oregon primary election. You can register to vote through the Oregon Secretary of State's website. The election will take place on May 19. In addition, information about voting, including links to registration information in other states, can be found on our voter and civic engagement information website. Refer to the Lewis & Clark Voter Bulletin for a step-by-step guide on how to register.

If you have any questions, please contact the Center for Social Change & Community Involvement at leadserve@lclark.edu.

Join us TODAY, April 27 from noon-1.pm. JR Howard south entrance, for our last VPSL pop-up for the spring semester in celebrating our graduating seniors!

Come and write postcards to each other with an otter postcard, and take a special polaroid picture with your friends!

Root for our student-athletes at all away games this week. Go L&C! For more details, visit lcpioneers.com/calendar

As you pack for your summer away from campus, please consider responsibly donating good condition clothing and household items. Donate and swap shop will be held in Fowler 215, May 7- 8. Read more.

Diego Flores Hernandez BA ’26 will address graduates at the College of Arts and Sciences commencement on May 9. Flores Hernandez, a Davis United World College Scholar from El Salvador, is an economics and international affairs double major. 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. Office hours this week is Friday, May 1, 12 - 1 p.m.

Spring and summer graduating students: share your thoughts on your experiences as a Lewis & Clark student by taking the HEDS Graduating Student Survey! The survey closes this Thursday, April 30. Check your L&C email for your personalized survey link. The survey is confidential and usually takes 15 minutes to complete. Don't forget, those who complete the survey will be entered into a drawing to win a NEW Citrus Neo Macbook!

As we approach the end of spring semester, please be aware of the dates and times for campus food service.

In collaboration with the NEST, ISLC has launched a Flex Point Donation System to help provide food for students staying on campus this summer. Donated points will be used to bulk-order non-perishable items through Bon Appétit. This will be available through a food pantry (in the Nest) for people living on-campus this summer. If you have leftover points, consider donating them here! 

Plan ahead for summer transportation and storage! Prepare by reviewing the 2026 summer transportation options, including important details on mandatory vehicle storage permits, free bike storage registration, and local transportation resources.

Dr. Ben Meoz, Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students, invites you to his weekly office hours on Tuesday, April 28 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! 

Apr. 27
7:30 p.m.

Evans Auditorium

Electronic Music Concert

The Lewis & Clark Department of Music present an evening of original student electronic music.

Apr. 28-29
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Fowler Student Center

Community Blood Drive at L&C!

It’s easy for you to make a difference and save lives in our community by making a blood donation appointment at the upcoming Bloodworks Northwest blood drive here at Lewis & Clark, hosted by Center for Social Change and Community Involvement. 

Apr. 28
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Beth Miller Lounge

Denim Day 

Join us as we come together to support survivors and promote a consent culture. Wear denim in solidarity and stop by the Beth Miller Lounge for activities, education, and resources!  

Apr. 28
5 - 6 p.m.

Linfield University

OBP Think Out Loud - The Value of a Liberal Arts Education

OPB is heading to Linfield University for a live panel recording to discuss the value of a liberal arts education—and they want our students in the crowd. The panel will feature L&C voices and be moderated by Dave Miller, host of OPB's Think Out Loud. There may even be a chance for audience members to ask questions or share your thoughts!

Apr. 29
Noon - 2 p.m.

Beth Miller Lounge

Denim Day Photo Booth

Join us as we come together to support survivors and promote a consent culture. Wear denim in solidarity and stop by the Beth Miller Lounge to snap a photo at the photo booth!

Apr. 29
7 p.m.

Evans Auditorium

Indian Music Ensemble Performance

Join us for the Indian Music Ensemble’s end-of-semester class performance. The goals of this ensemble include learning foundational elements of North Indian Classical Music pedagogy and theory, as well as the unique, non-musical aspects of the form.

Apr. 30
6 p.m.

Flanagan Chapel

African Music Performance

Join us for a combined end-of-semester performance by our Ghanaian and Zimbabwean Music Ensembles.

A chance for you to hang out, take a break, and express yourself creatively in a co-created space for supporting the well-being and belonging of BIPOC students. Using a combo of glitter-jar making and rock painting this event is an opportunity to explore who you are and who you would like to grow into being, or just make something fun and pretty! We’ll bring the art supplies and pizza so all you need to bring is yourself.

April 30, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. at Odell #003 (lower level).

This Portland Rides E-Bike Rebate Program prioritizes access for Portland low-income communities. It is designed to support a cleaner and more equitable future through affordable electric transportation. Read more.

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

East Hall 101

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