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As a member of College Presidents for Civic Preparedness, President Robin Holmes-Sullivan will take campus-specific and collective action...

Championing the Tenets of Democracy

President Robin Holmes-Sullivan joins other college presidents to advance civic preparedness. 

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TriMet Bus Stop Construction Flagger Map

Expect Delays Due to Bus Stop Construction

Starting on August 7, construction will commence to enhance the safety and accessibility of the Trimet bus stops along Terwilliger.

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New Zoom Minimum Version Requirement Begins Aug. 1

On August 1, L&C’s Zoom instance will be set to a new minimum version requirement for all clients. Mac and Windows need to update to the latest version as of August 1 in order to continue joining and hosting meetings. Out-of-date Zoom applications will not be able to join L&C hosted meetings.

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Campus Safety Director Candidate Presentations

Lewis & Clark community members are invited to meet the candidates for the Director of Campus Safety.

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Dean of Equity and Inclusion Danielle Torres

Office of Equity and Inclusion Summer 2024 Newsletter

Catch up on the latest news from the Office of Equity and Inclusion including programing highlights and a message from Title IX Coordinator Lori Makin-Byrd regarding the August 1 new regulations implementation deadline. 

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Auction raised paddle

2024 PILP Auction Raises $60,230 and Funds Nine Summer Award Applicants

The Public Interest Law Project held a successful auction this year, funding nine students with summer stipends to work for a public interest entity. The auction also provided each student with an additional $800 of support. Kenneth Kreuscher was announced as the 2024 Amburgey Award Winner.

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Facilities Services entrance

Facilities Services Stays Busy All Summer with Construction and Capital Projects

Every summer, the Facilities Services team rolls up their sleeves and works hard to upgrade buildings and address repairs across campus to prepare for the fall semester.

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Exempt Staff Elect Inaugural Staff Council

Last month, exempt staff selected nine representatives to the inaugural Staff Council. The number of open positions for each school was based on the proportional number of eligible staff: three representatives for CAS, two for Law, one for GSEC, and three for Common Services.

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HR Revamps Performance Review Process, Emphasizes Forward-Looking Collaborative Approach

The Office of Human Resources is thrilled to announce the launch of a revamped performance review process for staff in Workday, replacing the outdated PDF-based system.

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Jordan Schnitzer and Jennifer Johnson

Lewis & Clark Law School Establishes First Endowed Law School Deanship in Oregon

Jennifer Johnson will serve as the first Jordan D. Schnitzer Dean, marking a significant milestone in the school’s 109-year history. A reception to celebrate the deanship is being held Tuesday June 25, 2024.

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TransActive at Portland Pride, from L-R: Jenn Burleton, Cari Zall, and Cher Noonan

A Titan of Trans Rights Advocacy is Retiring

Jenn Burleton, TransActive Gender Project program director and founder, is retiring. Since bringing TransActive to the Center for Community Engagement in 2019, Jenn has been paramount in providing community training, support services, and program development on topics surrounding gender diversity.

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Aerial view of campus taken in 2016 showing the Willamette river and downtown Portland in the background.

Exciting Summer Ahead: Lewis & Clark’s Camps and Conferences Season of Events

Get ready for an exciting and diverse schedule of summer camps and conferences, bringing many visitors to our campus!

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2024 Student Life Awards Recipients

2024 Student Life Awards Recipients

Congratulations to the 2024 Student Life Awards recipients!

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Azucena posing outside, wearing a white dress and glasses.

Community Builder Wins College’s Highest Honor

Azucena Lizbeth Morales Santos BA ’24, who double-majored in Hispanic studies and sociology/anthropology, received this spring’s Rena J. Ratte Award, the undergraduate college’s highest honor. Named for an esteemed professor, the award recognizes a senior whose abilities and commitment have combined to produce work of the highest distinction.

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Exterior of Manor House.

Board of Trustees Adopts Budget, Discusses Strategic Plan

The Board of Trustees met on May 2 and 3 for their regular spring meeting.