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- The VPSL Column
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- COVID-19 Updates
- Events
- Opportunities
- Student Life Newsletters
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Dear Students,
Happy New Year and Welcome to Spring 2023 semester on Palatine Hill! I hope the winter break was filled with relaxation, reflection, and spending good times with family and friends.
In mid-January, I’m not only thinking of another new term, and a new calendar year, but I also remember the life, legacy, and heart work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. I consider his countless inspirational quotes and speeches and pick one to think about and create action around as I approach a new year. MLK said, “If I cannot do great things, I can do small things in a great way.” I hope you take time to join our LC community in honoring and remembering Dr. King’s work by participating in MLK Week 2023.
As I look ahead to the coming year I am filled with optimism. There are some exciting things happening in Student Life, including the much anticipated opening of the renovated Templeton Student Center. I invite you to explore our newly remodeled heart of campus which now includes a spacious, welcoming outdoor lounge/study space that features a fire pit; bright, new rooms for meeting and gathering together; a bar in the Trail room open Tuesday through Saturday after 5 p.m.; and so much more!
There are also exciting opportunities to get involved and engage with your fellow students to play an active role in supporting the Lewis & Clark student experience. Our Center for Social Change and Community Involvement (CSCCI) is actively seeking participants through L&C Leads - come be a part of it! The First Year Experience and New Student Orientation areas are seeking student applicants for the New Student Peer Mentor Program. We are also looking for action-oriented students to participate in leadership positions with College Outdoors New Student Trips (NST), Inclusion and Multicultural Engagement (IME), and Campus Living. I encourage you to connect with these offices, and others that you may have an interest in engaging with. You are an important part of the Lewis & Clark community and your participation and contributions enhance the experience for all students. My fondest memories of college were the ones where I helped to lead and shape student programs and activities for other fellow students, in very similar roles such as these. It was my opportunity to always make a place better than when I entered it. I look forward to your leadership!
It is important to keep in mind that although we have engaging activities lined up and an exciting and rewarding spring semester to look forward to, we must continue to be mindful about COVID-19 and other illnesses. Please wash your hands frequently, stay home if you are sick, and test yourself if you have any COVID symptoms. Information on where you can pick up tests and what to do if you develop COVID can be found on our website.
I will be continuing to hold office hours this semester, and now you can find me weekly! The first one will be today at 3:30pm in the Trail Room! And I hope you will join me in cheering on our athletic teams as they compete this spring. Basketball and swimming have home events this weekend!
Warm wishes for a safe, healthy, and joy-filled new year!
Evette Castillo Clark
Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students
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From January 7th to January 13th, we had a total of 4 reported COVID-19 cases in the Lewis & Clark community.
- College of Arts and Sciences on-campus - 0
- College of Arts and Sciences off-campus - 1
- Law School - 2
- Graduate School - 1
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Visit the dashboard for more information on prior COVID-19 case counts reported in the L&C community.
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As we continue to monitor COVID-19, guidance from the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), CDC, and World Health Organization (WHO) informs us that a new Omicron subvariant XBB.1.5 will likely cause increased COVID cases in Oregon soon. Our best protection is to:
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Stay up to date on COVID vaccines, including getting the latest bivalent booster
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Consider masking up when in large groups or traveling
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Isolate and test when symptomatic
Brought to you by the COVID Ops Team
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ASB is considering a collaboration with Lyft to give students the opportunity to ride for less. Lyft offers several programs for universities to provide Lyft services to their students. The program ASB is considering to pursue is the Lyft Pass. This program acts like a coupon, where students will receive an email to their @lclark.edu to add vouchers to their Lyft wallet. With Lyft Pass, ASB has immense flexibility in creating program parameters. We can restrict the hours, pick-up/drop-off locations, ride type, and dates that Lyfts are made available.
Lyft Rideshare programs for universities vary in type; some use it for commuting, others use Lyft as a guaranteed late night ride home. ASB wants to make sure we create a Lyft rideshare program that best benefits the student body: how would you utilize Lyft? If you are interested, kindly answer this survey to help us determine how best to go about this collaboration based on your needs.
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January 17, 3:30pm | Fields Dining Hall |
Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students Evette Castillo Clark is holding weekly office hours starting Tuesday, January 17, at 3:30pm in the Trail Room. She invites you to drop by, introduce yourself, and share your thoughts and ideas on life at Lewis & Clark (and in general!). RSVP's are encouraged, although not required. If you wish to attend, please respond to this email. |
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TEDx Keynote Speaker: Taylor Stewart |
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February 8th | 7:00-8:00pm | Smith Hall |
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Wednesday, January 18 | 11:00-1:00pm | The Manor House |
Join the Offices of the President, General Counsel, Institutional Research, Business and Finance, and Admissions for a raffle, snacks, and prizes!
We are excited to announce the Manor House Open House, taking place on Wednesday, January 18 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
This is a great opportunity for us to reintroduce ourselves to the campus community and welcome the newer members as the start of the new year commences.
Come by and learn about the historic building and get to know your fellow members of the community while enjoying some light refreshments.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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Deadline for submission: February 6th
Campus Living is looking for caring and dedicated students of all academic years to join our team for the 2023-2024 academic year. The application link can be found at the bottom of this site.
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Deadline for submission: February 8th
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About the Scholarship:
The Alumni Leadership Scholarship will recognize and reward outstanding students who show leadership potential, actively participate in the Lewis & Clark community, and who want to create meaningful connections between students and alumni. This year, several scholarships in the amount of $1,200 each will be awarded. In addition, each scholar will have an opportunity to participate in alumni events and interact with the Board of Alumni to benefit career and professional development and build stronger connections with the alumni community. Alumni Leadership Scholarship recipients serve as Student Alumni Association Ambassadors.
Application:
Applications will be reviewed by a committee of Board of Alumni members. Top applicants will be invited for a brief interview with the committee in the spring.
Deadline and Submission:
Applications are due in February 8, 2023. Late applications will not be accepted and incomplete applications will be disqualified.
The person writing your letter of recommendation can send it directly to [email protected].
Eligibility:
You must be in good academic and behavioral standing. First-year, sophomore, and junior students are eligible. If you have senior standing, but intend to enroll in courses at Lewis & Clark for two more semesters (not counting Spring ’23), you are eligible.
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Deadline for submission: February 6th
Apply to be a New Student Peer Mentor (NSPM)!
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Applications open now through February 6th, 2023. Apply here!
- This application has two parts- the application and a group interview.
- Please complete and submit the application form before the February 6, 2023 deadline. We will contact you after the application closes to schedule you for a group interview between February 14th-28th.
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Learn more about the position here.
- This is a brand new position created to help welcome new students to Lewis & Clark. NSPMs will begin working with new students during New Student Orientation (NSO) and continue with them through the first half of the academic year.
- This exciting new role will have a financial leadership award.
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The Office of the Vice President for Student Life (VPSL) is looking to decorate its walls with student-made artworks and craft projects! This competition is available to every undergraduate student at Lewis and Clark, and is open for all different kinds of art and media, whether made for a class or independently! Every student whose work is selected will be compensated for their work (see the Google form for more information).
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Submission deadline: March 15, 2023
The Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students looks forward to presenting Student Life Staff Awards in Spring 2023. You are invited to nominate exceptional Student Life staff members today!
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Additional Newsletter
from Division of Student Life
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