Learn And Explore With Faculty- and Alumni-Led Programming
Alumni College: Workshops and lectures in a variety of topic areas, including, theatre, dance, environmental innovation, Oregon’s Indigenous tribes, L&C’s heritage, education, and social activism.
Guided Activities: Walks in Tryon Creek State Park, campus tours, yoga, games in the historic Rose Garden, and much more.
Celebrate and Reconnect
Class Reunion Dinners: Delicious food, good company, and great opportunities to make new memories.
Community Bites (open to all): Copas & Comunidad Welcome Reception, Flashback Friday Dinner, Saturday Brunches, Big Tent Banquet, and the President’s Lunch.
Parties: A singalong, a Glowdeo dance (glow accessories under black lights), and LGBTQ karaoke.
Recognition: Alumni Honors Celebration (see awardees at right).
Affinity Gatherings: Dedicated events for alumni of color, veterans, and young alumni.
Athletics: Special reception and reunion.
Overseas and Off-Campus Programs: Luncheon with alumni from more than 50 programs and several past leaders.
Each year, the Lewis & Clark Board of Alumni honors members of our community for their outstanding accomplishments and service. We’re proud to announce the 2025 honorees, who will receive their awards at the Alumni Honors Celebration during Alumni Weekend on Saturday, June 13.
Mike Shiffer BA ’69
L&C Alumni Leadership Award (for service to L&C alumni)
Former chair of the Albany Society and an active volunteer with the Tualatin School House Pantry and Cub Scouts.
Greg Fredricks
Donald G. Balmer Citation (for service to the college)
Professor emeritus and a steadfast volunteer and philanthropist, who has supported everything from refugee scholarships to L&C athletics.
Aukeem Ballard BA ’11, MAT ’12
Outstanding Young Alumnus Award
An educational leader and social justice advocate who strives to humanize K–12 spaces for marginalized youth.
Laura Provinzino BA ’98
Distinguished Alumna Award
A U.S. District Judge for the District of Minnesota, who champions human rights; also L&C’s first Rhodes Scholar.
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Capping an intensive collaboration with Portland advertising legends Wieden+Kennedy, Lewis & Clark has unveiled the design of its new River Otter Mascot.
