Week 1 | January 21, 2025 | Spring 2025 | |
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Welcome Back and Happy New Year!
Guest Columnist: Dr. Evette Castillo Clark
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Welcome Back and Happy New Year, L&C students!
For 2025, expect some exciting things in store across the next few months, culminating in commencement for our graduating class! Our wish for you in the new year is to be well, healthy, encouraged, and engaged. As you begin a new semester, here are two reminders:
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Remember to find your support resources here, and don’t hesitate to reach out or ask a question as the semester moves along.
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The Bark newsletter is specific weekly news, opportunities, and happenings across Student Life and the Campus for you to participate and be in the know. The Scoop section of The Bark are things we want you to especially read for the week–check out the Mascot Nomination Information that will start January 27!
I always start the new year off with a “word watch,” that is, a word or short phrase that can set a tone for or inspire your new year. Here are some for you– Lead. Transform. Thrive. Belong. Give gratitude. Have fun!
All My Best,
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Evette Castillo Clark, Ed.D.
Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students
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MLK Week
Lewis & Clark College dedicates a week of service, learning, and action to commemorate the work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and other civil rights activists. This years MLK Week takes place Jan. 20th - Jan. 31st.
Learn about all the organized events and activities.
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Be Prepared for MFA Requirement Jan 2025
In our ongoing commitment to enhancing cybersecurity and protecting sensitive information, we continue our efforts implementing a critical security measure, Multi-factor Authentication (MFA). Starting Tuesday, January 28, 2025, MFA will be required for all students when accessing Google Workspace (eMail, Drive, Calendar, Docs/Sheets/Slides, Chat/Meet, etc.). This is an essential step in strengthening our cybersecurity posture and ensuring the safety of our digital environment. Learn more.
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Our Mascot: A Community Engagement Process
Stay informed by the Mascot Advisory and Selection Committee with updates about timelines, events, and survey. The survey opens January 27th; you will receive an email titled “L&C Mascot Nomination Survey Now Open!” with an individualized link to participate in the nomination process. Nominations will be accepted through February 12, 2025.
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Canva Pro for Students
All Lewis & Clark students now have FREE access to Canva Pro. This is part of a 2-year pilot to bring students access to this powerful design and AI tool.
Learn more.
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January Blood Drive with Bloodworks NW
Make your appointment now to donate blood in the Fowler Student Center between January 27-28, 2025. For safety, we kindly request no visitors under 16 at Bloodworks Northwest donation sites. Eat a hearty meal and drink plenty of fluids prior to donation. Appointments are required for the best possible donation experience.
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Seeking Nominees for I.D.E.A. Catalyst Awards
The Inclusion and Multicultural Engagement (IME) office presents The I.D.E.A. Catalyst Awards. The I.D.E.A. Catalyst Awards honors and celebrates undergraduate students, staff, and faculty who have demonstrated immense dedication to engaging and leading initiatives toward a more inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible (I.D.E.A.) L&C community. The last day to submit nominations is, March 10th, 2025 at 11:59pm.
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Upcoming Athletic Home Games:
- Jan 25th, Swimming and Diving vs Pacific Lutheran University, 1:00 p.m., Zehntbauer Swimming Pavilion
- Jan 25th, Track and Field Indoor Meet #1, All Day, Portland State University
- Jan. 25th, Men's Basketball vs George Fox University, 4:00 p.m., Pamplin
- Jan. 25th, Women's Basketball vs George Fox University, 6:00 p.m., Pamplin
- Jan. 26th, Track and Field, All Day, Chiles Center, University of Portland
Jan 21st, Theatre Department Spring Mixer: 5pm, Fir Acres Theatre, Similar to our Fall Meet and Greet, this will be an opportunity to meet other students in the department, hear updates on the coming season and classes, and have some time to reconnect. Unlike the Fall Meet and Greet, there will be PIZZA! So come one, come all!
Jan 23rd, Info Session: Awakened Awareness: 3:30pm, Flanagan Chapel, Want more ease in your life? Come learn about Awakened Awareness, an 8-week wellness workshop that has been shown to reduce depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress in college populations.
Jan 27th, Zen Sitting Meditation: 12pm, Gregg Pavilion, The Lewis & Clark community (students, staff, and faculty) from all three schools are invited to join Greg Smith (retired GSEC faculty) and Andrew Mason for a free, weekly drop in Zen sitting session. All are welcome.
Jan 29th, Carol Anderson, Author of "White Rage," Presents Martin Luther King Jr. Lecture: 5:30pm, Flanagan Chapel, Join us for an incredible opportunity to hear bestselling author and African American Studies professor Carol Anderson, presented as part of the Martin Luther King Jr. Endowed Lecture Series.
Jan 29th, Consider This: Our Place in the World with Ben Rhodes: 6:30pm, Alberta Rose Theater, The first Consider This event of 2025 is a conversation about geopolitics, American power, and public service with Ben Rhodes, a national security and diplomacy advisor in the Obama White House, host of the Pod Save the World podcast, and author of After the Fall: The Rise of Authoritarianism in the World We’ve Made. 10 free tickets available on a first come, first served basis.
Feb. 4th, Family Feud: 4:30pm, Gregg Pavilion, IME, BSU and the Black History Month planning committee are excited to kick off the month of February and celebrating Black History Month with Family Feud! RSVP prior.
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College Outdoors to host No Man’s Land Film Festival
College Outdoors is proud to present No Man’s Land Film Festival (NMLFF) in February 2025, the first all-woman + genderqueer adventure film festival! NMLFF celebrates the full scope of athletes and adventurers by un-defining femininity in adventure, sport, conservation, and film. Learn more.
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Brave Talk Training Program
Learn tools to help a peer struggling with anxiety or depression; navigate hard conversations; and connect peers to essential care. Brave Talk sponsored by Maybelline New York and the JED Foundation. The talk will take place on January 22nd at 5pm in the Student Counseling Center. Learn more.
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Call for Papers: 2025 Dorothy Berkson Writing Award in Gender Studies This award recognizes written achievement (e.g., scholarly essays, research projects, creative non-fiction, fiction, poetry, or playwriting) focused on gender and authored by a senior. Self-submissions and faculty recommendations due by 5pm, Friday, March 21, 2025. Submission may be from any field of study so long as gender is central to the work. Learn more. | | |
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Peer Conflict Ally Program
For students who are looking to be a support person for their peers in conflict, the CACE Office will be opening a new program where students can receive around 7 hours of training around conflict management skill building. These students will become Peer Conflict Ally connected with CACE and receive a graduation cord to recognize their achievement. This condensed training option takes place in two parts at 1:00PM-4:30PM on January 25th & 26th. RSVP required. Learn more.
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One More Week to Apply for Health + Humanities Student Internship Funding
Lewis & Clark students who have a Spring ’25 internship in health + humanities are eligible to apply for funding to support their work. Grant applications close on Jan. 31st! Learn more.
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Audition for Spring 2025 Theatre Productions!
Lewis & Clark’s Theatre Department is pleased to announce the audition schedule for Spring 2025 Productions! All Students (regardless of major!) are welcome! Learn more.
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