News

As we approach the Fourth of July, the Office of Equity and Inclusion want to share with you Frederick Douglass’ 1852 speech “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?”

Calling all first-generation* staff, faculty and/or alum!

Consider being part of the Inclusion & Multicultural Engagement (IME)’s First-Generation* Mentorship Program during our second year of this new initiative!

As we move into the summer and plan orientation, campus welcome, and first weeks of classes, how can we incorporate this knowledge into our practices, approaches and pedagogy?

Gen Z is considered the loneliest generation, which affects our students as well. Please watch this video and reflect on how this affects our students. 

The focus of this Employee Resource Group is around the physical and psychological issues surrounding menopause.

Join the Office of Equity and Inclusion for our summer book club read, Skin & Bones by Renée Watson. The first 25 people to respond will be guaranteed a copy of the book, but everyone is invited to join! E-books are also available.

Part 2, of the Brené Brown Podcast: “The Heart of Leadership.”

Students Indigo Araya and Nichole Champion have been awarded the 2024 Nielson Social Change Innovation Grant for their transformative projects that promote social justice and community wellbeing. The Nielson Grant, made possible through the generosity of Patrick Nielson ’71 and Dorris Nielson, provides funds for Lewis & Clark undergraduate students to bring their initiatives to life to create systemic social change. This year’s recipients are tackling issues of transgender rights in Costa Rica and holistic wellness in Portland.

As we strive to create a more inclusive and equitable campus community, the Office of Equity and Inclusion invites faculty and staff to listen to the insightful conversation with leaders deeply committed to Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) work.

Please take time to read our second Belong Resource Feature. We will be bringing items (podcasts, articles, tips, etc) that discuss belonging on campus on a regular basis.

Our office hopes you enjoy these regular features.

Watch our first Belong Resource Feature. We will be bringing items (podcasts, articles, tips, etc) that discuss belonging on campus on a regular basis. 

Our office hopes you enjoy this first feature. 

In an inspiring Martin Luther King Jr. Endowed Lecture, civil rights attorney Ben Crump captivated attendees with his passionate discourse on justice, equality, and the enduring influence of Dr. King’s legacy, reinforcing the vital role of legal advocacy in the ongoing struggle for civil rights.

The Office of Equity and Inclusion and Human Resources are excited to announce that we have partnered to enroll our campus in Belong: An Inclusive Learning Community. This is a learning network open to all employees offered on behalf of the Council of Independent Colleges that is intended to increase student and collegial belonging on college campuses. 

The Office of Equity and Inclusion is pleased to announce the launch of the first Lewis & Clark employee resource groups!