Four Core Messages
Our four core messages are built around values and themes central to the work of all three of our schools. As a Communications team, we litmus test our news stories, marketing ideas, video content, and more against these messages to make sure that we are focused on the institution’s essence and highest goals.
Each of these messages provide space for you to discuss relevant features, such as programs, courses, internships, and cocurricular activities. We urge you to go deeper and also discuss the benefits of each of these ideas—the reason why these elements are valuable, important, and specific to Lewis & Clark.
Lewis & Clark offers an immersive, career-accelerating education grounded in real-world issues
so that students can gain lasting skills and build pathways for lifelong success and meaningful impact.
Examples of curriculum features:
- Small classes/cohorts
- Top-tier liberal arts, law, and graduate education
- Contemporary topics
- PDX Connect
- Off-campus study
Examples of curriculum benefits:
- Develop critical thinking and communications skills
- Take intellectual risks in a supportive environment
- Build cultural competency
- Grow professional connections and gain access to opportunities
Lewis & Clark offers unparalleled access to enriching, high-impact experiences so that students can advance professionally and shape a more just, sustainable society.
Examples of contribution features:
- Academic symposia
- Internships, externships, research
- Community engagement
- Access to Portland
- Law clinics
- Community Counseling Center
Examples of contribution benefits:
- Gain meaningful work experience
- Experience teamwork and collaboration
- Contribute to community
- Gain confidence, experience, and expertise for life after L&C
Lewis & Clark offers a culture that sparks curiosity and celebrates authenticity so that students can embrace their true selves and develop the courage to lead with intention.
Examples of culture features:
- Creative outlets
- Student clubs and orgs
- Discussion-based learning
- Collaborative relationships among students and professors
Examples of culture benefits:
- Feel seen, heard, valued
- Confidently try new things and grow/change as people
- Deepen their empathy and respect for others
- Learn to be an effective leader
Lewis & Clark offers a caring community that models the collaboration necessary to make an impact so that students can develop the expertise and mindset needed to excel in their careers and lead purposeful lives of consequence.
Examples of community features:
- A learning environment that is challenging, rigorous, and supportive
- Community Dialogues
- Interdisciplinary majors and minors
- Collaborative research
Examples of community benefits:
- Learn how to listen across difference and make decisions for the community as a whole
- Develop resilience
- Approach challenges with a problem-solving mindset
Communications is located in McAfee on the Undergraduate Campus.
email communications@lclark.edu
voice 503-768-7970
Vice President for Communications
Lori Friedman
Communications
Lewis & Clark
615 S. Palatine Hill Road
Portland OR 97219