February 16, 2026

Spring Edition—Issue 18

Today is the first day of River Otter Week! This entire week, we will be celebrating our new mascot with river otter-related events, installations, and activities across all three of our campuses, building up to the reveal of the mascot design on Friday, February 20, 2026.

You will receive emails with details on River Otter Week fun at your lclark.edu account on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday this week. And, you can find information about each day’s events on the mascot website and by following the main L&C Instagram.

When you arrive on campus on Friday morning, our River Otter design will be out in full force on campus signage, t-shirts, bookstore merch, and more. Please mark your calendars and plan to attend the River Otter party that’s happening on Friday from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Trail Room. There will be door prizes; otter-themed food and mocktails; a cookie decorating station; coloring pages; a raffle, and more! 

Have fun welcoming our new mascot to campus. GO, OTTS! 

Stacey Kim, associate vice president of communications

Member, Mascot Implementation Committee

FINAL GIVEAWAY!

Enter for a chance to win this final river otter t-shirt giveaway! Just complete the entry form by Wednesday Feb. 18 at noon. 

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

Feb. 18, Woman's Lacrosse vs Pacific University, 7:00 p.m., Griswold Stadium.

Feb. 21, Baseball vs Pacific Lutheran University, 11:00 a.m., Huston Sports Complex. 

Feb. 21, Men's Tennis vs University of Puget Sound, 11:00 a.m., Tennis Dome.

Feb. 21, Baseball vs Pacific Lutheran University, 2:30 p.m., Huston Sports Complex. 

Feb. 21, Women's Basketball vs Willamette University, 3:00 p.m., Pamplin Sports Center.

Feb. 21, Men's Basketball vs Willamette University, 5:00 p.m., Pamplin Sports Center.

Feb. 22, Men's Tennis vs Willamette University, 11:00 a.m., Tennis Dome.

Feb. 22, Softball vs Lower Columbia College, 12:00 p.m., Huston Sports Complex. 

Join IME and the Black Student Union (BSU) for a month of events and activities (on and off campus) that highlight and celebrate black history and culture!

Events:
- Grand Gesture Books - Feb. 22
- Celebration of Black Art - Feb 28 
- Spirit Week! Feb. 23 to 27

Flyers and RSVPs for individual events coming soon!

An exhibition presenting now and future Indigiqueer ancestors who move beyond boundaries in life and art. On view through March 13, 2026 at the Ronna and Eric Hoffman Gallery.

Artists: A.C. Ramírez de Arellaño | Evan Benally Atwood | Geo Soctomah Neptune | Jeffrey Gibson | Lehuauakea | Qahir-beejee Peco | Roin Morigeau | Steph Littlebird | Walter Scott

Curated by Anthony Hudson and Felix Furby

Programming by Steph Littlebird

Sponsored by Chachalu Tribal Museum and Cultural Center, Native Arts and Cultures Foundation, Oregon Community Foundation, New Expressive Works, and the Ford Family Foundation.

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Feb. 16
5 p.m.

Hoffman Gallery

An Evening of Storytelling with the Legendary Marta Lu Clifford

Join us for an afternoon of coyote stories with local Indigenous performer Marta Lu Clifford (Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, Oregon). Learn more about the history of the Pacific Northwest through the lens of traditional “ikanum” or stories from the people who have stewarded the Willamette Valley for over twenty thousand years.

Feb. 17
3:30 p.m.

Fowler Student Center, Stamm

2026 TCK Symposium

Come learn from Third Culture Kid (TCK) artist, geographer, and software developer, Nora Sherwood, about how her lived experience as a TCK has led her to where she is now and how it influences her creative process.

Feb. 17
5 - 6 p.m.

Flanagan Chapel, Lower Level

Buddhism For Daily Life

Are you curious about Nichiren Buddhism and its teachings on overcoming obstacles, finding happiness, and achieving peace? Would you like to explore active meditation and chanting in a supportive environment? Come join The Center for Spiritual Life for an introduction to Nichiren Buddhism.

Feb. 18
8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Flanagan Chapel, Lower Level

‘Ashes to Go’ on Ash Wednesday

Come receive ashes on your forehead or hand as a sign of your mortality and the beginning of the Christian liturgical season of Lent. All Lewis & Clark students, staff, and faculty are welcome. Rev. Hilary Martin Himan, chaplain and director of spiritual life, will be providing ashes to anyone who wishes to receive them during the morning of Ash Wednesday

Feb. 18
6 - 7:30 p.m.

Fowler Student Center, IME Suite

GEM Community Connect: Fostering Love

The Office of Inclusion and Multicultural Engagement’s (IME) GEM Mentors will be hosting their February Community Connect event, Fostering Love. We will be sharing a space to talk about love, friendships, types of love, and different mechanisms to foster your relationships.

Feb. 19
6 - 7:30 p.m.

Albany Quadrangle, Smith Hall

Paths, Pizza, and Prizes

Join the Student Alumni Association, Career Accelerator, and Bates Center for a L&C Connects event! Enjoy a night of good food and good company. Pizza, drinks and a special networking bingo with prizes.

Feb. 20
12 - 3 p.m.

Fowler Student Center, Room 350

Center for Social Change Open House

Drop by for a churro and connect with local nonprofits and students involved in social change work. Discover how you can make a difference on- and off-campus.

Feb. 20
7:30 p.m.

Evans Auditorium

DUO Stephanie & Saar

Join Stephanie Ho and Saar Ahuvia as they present an eclectic two-piano program featuring Beethoven’s Pastorale Symphony, Bonnie Miksch’s Lament for the Levant inspired by recent events in the Middle East, and the music of Alfonso Peduto.

Feb. 22
7:30 p.m.

Flanagan Chapel

Faculty Chamber Players Performance

Lewis & Clark’s Faculty Chamber Players will perform a concert of music by Beethoven, David Schiff, and Schumann’s spectacular Piano Quintet in Eb Major. FREE for L&C students (with ID).

Feb. 23
5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Albany Quadrangle, Smith Hall

6th Annual Edward J. Perkins Speaker Series Address

Please join us for a public lecture by the Honorable Ambassador Dereck J. Hogan. His talk is entitled, In such a time as this: Diplomacy and Leadership in the Face of Russian Aggression.

Feb. 23
1 - 2 p.m.

J.R. Howard Hall. 1st Floor, Lobby

VPSL Popup - Tulips & Transportation!

Join us for our monthly pop-up! Lemonade, sweet treats, and a handmade paper tulip bouquet for yourself or a loved one. Learn about new transportation routes from Joey Zayas, manager of the Transportation & Parking Office at L&C.

An I.D.E.A. Catalyst Awards! is someone who actively advances positive change by embracing inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible principles in their work and daily interactions. These individuals consistently demonstrate their commitment through meaningful actions, thoughtful leadership, everyday conversations, and values that uplift our community.

We encourage you to recognize and nominate colleagues and students who exemplify the ideals listed in the award categories found here.

Nomination submissions are due on Monday, March 9th by 11:59pm.

Come share your input!

The President’s Office Community Dialogues initiative is working with the L&C AI Advisory Group to understand our community’s perspectives and direction when it comes to the future of AI on our campus.

CAS students are invited for two student perspective sessions: February 26 and March 3. Registration is required for participation. Seats are limited. RSVP by February 19.

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.

We meet every 1st and 3rd Wednesday from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm, in Lower Odell, Room 003.

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

East Hall 101

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