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- Peer Collective Summit: A Message from Robin Holmes-Sullivan
- Guest Columnists: Brian White
- COVID-19 Update
- Announcements
- Events
- Opportunities
- Weekly Trivia
- Student Life Newsletters
- Meet the VPSL Office Staff
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Peer Collective Summit: A Message from Robin Holmes-Sullivan |
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Hello, Students!
I’m delighted to be making a guest appearance in The Bark this week to encourage you to sign up for the Peer Collective Summit happening on Friday and Saturday, March 10 and 11.
One of the main reasons I loved being your VPSL and wanted to take on the challenge of being your president is my deep admiration for Lewis & Clark students. You make L&C a place like no other, and you do this through your leadership. I started the Peer Collective Summit last year as a way to bring current, emerging, and aspiring student leaders together to build community, establish support networks, and dream big. The theme is “Growing Together,” with sessions about wellness, leadership, and belonging. I’m so pleased the summit is taking hold, with an exciting agenda and dynamic slate of presenters lined up for its second year.
This is my personal invitation to all of you to register for the summit. Whether you already think of yourself as a leader or you simply want to learn about what being a peer leader means, you will get something out of the event. You all have talents and perspectives that are valued, and welcome. Please register, and as part of the deal you get to come to my house for a reception on Friday night, March 10. I love hosting students at the Cooley House and hope to see you there.
I believe in you!
Robin Holmes-Sullivan
President
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Guest Columnist: Brian White |
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Greetings LC Students!
I am Brian White, associate dean of students and director of LC’s International Students and Scholars (ISS) office. Did you know that this spring, LC international and Third Culture Kid (TCK) students represent 84 countries right here on campus? Across the undergraduate, graduate, and law campuses, 133 international students and another 119 TCKs are currently enrolled.
The ISS office welcomes these students to LC, with the goal of making our campus a home away from home for them. Among many other things, we help international students get visas, social security numbers and work permits so they can have the same learning and extracurricular experiences as domestic students. We help American TCKs navigate the sometimes confusing transition from living as expatriates with their families to being seen and understood as locals.
International students and TCKs bring many different cultures and perspectives to our community, and I have found that almost all of them are curious to learn about the “real life” America that exists beyond the version on TV and the movies. The best way for them to get to know real American culture is by getting to know you. And remember, that kind of learning is two-way. If you have international students and TCKs in your classes or residence halls, ask them about their home countries and places they have lived overseas. Share your favorite American snack food (and try theirs). Be curious!
One great opportunity to do so is coming up this week: the 58th Annual International Fair. On Saturday March 4, the International Students of Lewis & Clark (ISLC) will host displays, share snacks (Masala Munch or Kopika Coffee Candy, anyone?) from their countries, and stage a performance of music and dances that include many of the cultures represented on campus right now. Plus, during the event they’ll be raffling off a new iPad! The fair is free and you are welcome for whatever time you can spare.
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Brian White
Associate Dean of Students/Director of International Students and Scholars
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From February 18th to February 24th, we had 9 reported COVID-19 cases in the Lewis & Clark community.
- College of Arts and Sciences on-campus - 3
- College of Arts and Sciences off-campus - 3
- Law School - 2
- Graduate School - 1
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Brought to you by the COVID Ops Team |
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March 1, 2023 | JR Howard and Fields Dining Hall |
Evette Castillo Clark, Vice President of Student Life and Dean of Students, is challenging 100 students to give that day.
If 100 students give, Evette will host a food truck celebration this semester!
There will be tabling in front of JR Howard and Fields Dining Hall where you can stop by and make a donation.
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March 4, 2023 | Starting at 11:30am |
Join the International Students and Scholars Office (ISO) and the International Students of Lewis & Clark (ISLC) to celebrate the cultural diversity in our community. Activities include:
- Enjoy the special international lunch and dinner at the Fields Dining Hall this week
- Visit our Display Fair in Stamm Dining Hall at 11:30 AM for a chance to win an Apple iPad or one of the seven Amazon gift cards
- Enjoy the student performances in the Agnes Flanagan Chapel at 2:00pm
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February 28, 2023 | 3:30pm - 4:30pm | Trail Room |
Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students Evette Castillo Clark is holding weekly office hours on Tuesdays 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 RSVP to [email protected]. |
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March 2, 2023 | 11:30am-1:00pm |JR Howard 302 |
Shannon Berg is the founder of a women-owned strategic communications firm that serves both as a crisis communications expert as well as helping companies communicate their social impact, sustainability and brand to build trust with stakeholders. |
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March 5, 2023 | 11:30am - 1:45pm
Fowler Student Center - Stamm Dining Hall
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Career Connections with Alumni connects current students with alumni who will offer advice regarding careers, internships, and degree-applicable endeavors. Lunch will be provided and students attendees will be entered into a drawing for four 20 flex-point bundles. Student registration closes February 28, 2023 at 4pm.
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Executive Functions Workshop |
March 7, 2023 | 12:30pm-1:30pm | Virtual |
The Office of Student Accessibility invites you to join a workshop to learn about tips for specific executive functioning needs. The workshop will cover definition of executive functions, tips and ideas to improve five specific areas of executive function (Prioritizing, Organizing, Attention/Inhibition, Task Initiation, and Flexibility/Shifting)
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ASB Fancy Friday: Free Photos! |
March 3, 2023 | 1:00pm - 3:00pm and 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Fowler Student Center Main Foyer
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ASB is happy to sponsor free professionally photographed portraits for 45 students that sign-up in advance.
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All students are able to get photographs taken of themselves, with their friends, or with props from 1pm-3pm and 3:45pm-5pm on a first-come first-serve basis.
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LC Group Nap: Rest is Resistance |
March 2, 2023 | 12:00pm-4:30pm | Weekly
Agnes Flanagan Chapel
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Sponsored by the Office of Spiritual Life, we are offering LC Group Nap to our Lewis & Clark community.
Let’s hold one another accountable...
for making time to rest,
for taking care of our bodies,
for actively refusing burnout,
for prioritizing care over constant productivity
let’s nap together.
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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! 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! Winners will receive gift certificates to their restaurant of choice! |
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Answer all three trivia questions for a chance to win 10 Bon Appetit Flex Points!
Students who answer all questions correctly will be entered into a raffle. One lucky student will win 10 Bon Appetit Flex points.
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Winner from last week's trivia is...
Ruby Jacobsen
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Additional Newsletter
from Division of Student Life
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Meet the VPSL Office Staff |
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