Week 9 | Spring 2023
March 13, 2023
In this issue
  • Guest Columnists: Renee Orlick
  • COVID-19 Update
  • Announcements
  • Events
  • Opportunities
  • Weekly Trivia
  • Student Life Newsletters
  • Meet the VPSL Office Staff
Guest Columnist: Renee Orlick
WHY, OH WHY SHOULD I COMPLY?

UGH! Another survey request? Seriously? Yes- another survey request, and here’s why you should take advantage of the opportunity to share your experiences and voice your opinions: We actually listen!!!! Survey data helps us better understand who our students are, what they are interested in, and where their concerns lie.

Yes, change in higher education is slow. But it wouldn’t happen at all if we didn’t know what’s working and what’s not. Which is why we are writing today to encourage you to participate in the surveys from Lewis & Clark that come your way. Right now, the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE) is open to all first years and seniors. Check your email for the invite- you’ll see that all respondents are entered into a raffle to win one of five $30 Grubhub gift cards!!!!

The survey is open now though the end of March.

Sophomores and juniors, we will reach out to you for your feedback in late spring or next fall.

Questions, comments, or concerns? Contact Renée or Read in the Office of Institutional Research and Planning [email protected]
COVID-19 Updates
From March 4th to March 10th, we had 15 reported COVID-19 cases in the Lewis & Clark community.
  • College of Arts and Sciences on-campus - 8
  • College of Arts and Sciences off-campus - 2
  • Law School - 3
  • Graduate School - 2
Brought to you by the COVID Ops Team
Announcements
Dining Hall Hours Update
Trail Room (Espresso bar only, no lunch or dinner available at this time)
Monday - Friday | 8:00am - 10:00pm
Saturday - Sunday | 11:00am - 10:00pm

Fields Dining Hall
Breakfast | Monday - Friday | 7:30am - 9:30am
Lunch | Monday - Friday | 11:00am - 2:00pm
Brunch | Saturday - Sunday | 10:30am - 1:30pm
Dinner | Monday - Sunday | 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Dovecote
Monday - Friday | 7:30am - 2:30pm

Flex points are not accepted at this time during the network outage. Purchases can be made with cash or debit/credit card.
Deadline: March 17, 2023 | 4:00pm
Interested in checking out gear for your personal Spring Break Trips? College Outdoors has equipment you can rent!

Contact Justin at [email protected] by Friday, March 17th at 4pm for any gear requests for Spring Break!

For list of gears available for rent, visit this page.

No rentals are available on the weekends immediately before or after Spring Break. Those weekends are Mar. 18-19 and Apr. 8-9, 2023.
Please Respond by March 20, 2023
The Office of Spiritual Life and Bon Appetit are working together to make sure meals are available those of you observing Ramadan and needing to eat outside of normal Bon hours. 

Ramadan this year starts the evening of Wed, Mar 22, 2023 and ends the evening of Fri, Apr 21, 2023

Please reach out to [email protected] or [email protected] with questions or other needs. We are happy to help you work through a plan for Spring Break eating if needed.
Events
Dining Hall Chat with President Robin Holmes-Sullivan
March 14, 2023 | 11:00am-2:00pm
Fields Dining Hall
President Robin Holmes-Sullivan would like to hear from you about how things are going as we manage the system outage. Join her on Tuesday, March 14 from 11:00am - 2:00pm in Fields Dining Hall to share your experience, comments, and concerns.
Anxiety Reduction Group
Wednesdays | 3:00pm-4:00pm
Agnes Flanagan Room 110 (Bottom Floor)
Join the Anxiety Reduction group for discussion, support, and practice of coping strategies for stress and anxiety.

Please email [email protected] with any questions about the group.
Exam Study Strategies Workshop
March 14, 2023 | 12:30pm-1:30pm | Virtual
OSA’s Spring 2023 Study Skills Workshop Series concludes with Exam Study Strategies. Come learn how to study for exams now, how to start preparing for future exams on day 1 of next semester, day-of exam tips, and how to study for different types of exams.

Can’t attend the live workshop? Email [email protected] for access to the recording!
March 14, 2023 | 3:30pm - 4:30pm | Virtual
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 is required to receive the Zoom link.
March 15, 2023 | 5:00pm-6:00pm |IME Suite (3rd floor of Templeton/Fowler Student Center)
Join IME as we discuss our intersectional identities, enjoy some pizza, and simply be in community!

Please email [email protected] with any questions or concerns.
Opportunities
Neilson Social Change Innovation Grant
March 3, 2023 - April 5, 2023
The Center for Social Change and Community Involvement is accepting proposals for the Nielson Social Change Innovation Grant until April 5, 2023. Made possible through the generosity of Patrick Nielson ’71 and his wife Dorris Nielson, the Social Change Innovation Grant provides Lewis & Clark College undergraduate students with funds to cover costs such as equipment or technology, educational resources, travel expenses, or other items used to strengthen grassroots efforts for progressive, systemic social change.

Attend the upcoming info session on Wednesday, March 15 from 1:00pm-4:30pm outside of Fowler 321, joined by last year's grant recipients.
2023 JEDI Award Nominations
The Inclusion and Multicultural Engagement (IME) office is excited to receive nominations for our Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion (JEDI) Awards, which are given to CAS students, staff, and faculty who have demonstrated high levels of commitment towards JEDI in their work, school projects and day-to-day actions. 

There will be four awards presented at the annual IME banquet: the Emerging Leader Award, the Ray Warren Leadership Award, the Kristi Williams Award, and the Excellence in Inclusive Engagement Award. 
Asian Diaspora Pacific Islander (ADPI) Fashion Show
Tentatively April 4, 2023
This Fashion show is an opportunity for AAPI students to present their culture through fashion. We encourage anyone who is interested in showcasing their cultural heritage to sign up!
Fowler Student Center Advisory Board!
Apply to be a part of the Fowler Student Center Advisory Board!

Student Engagement is seeking student representatives to be a part of the inaugural advisory board for the newly remodeled student center; this board is a non-governing entity and will provide recommendations to student engagement in regards to space allocations, programming, and general facility operations.

For any questions, please direct them to [email protected]
Rolling deadline
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).
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!
NEW! Weekly Trivia
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.
Winner from last week's trivia is...
Phoenix Cox
Additional Newsletter
from Division of Student Life
Meet the VPSL Office Staff