- Theatre and psychology double major Mack found community immediately at L&C through attending a New Student Trip during orientation.More about Mack
“I find it quite liberating how the teaching of art history at L&C breaks out of the box of fine arts and leaves space for much-needed critique and analysis.”
Mithila Tambe BA ’25Pune, MaharashtraInternational student Mithila decided on L&C because of the small class sizes, where she could bond with professors and engage with peers every day.More about Mithila“Singing in Voces Auream is a stress reliever for me. I always leave feeling blissful from creating beautiful music!”
Grace Marchant BA ’25Upland, CaliforniaAs the New Student Peer Mentor Student Coordinator, Grace is passionate about the opportunities that New Student Orientation brings to form connections with peers and get involved on campus.More about Grace“L&C is a place where you can really express yourself and find your people.”
Cloe Moreno BA ’24San Diego, CaliforniaCloe stays busy on campus doing research as a psychology major and keeping up with minors in health studies and art.More about Cloe“Coming to L&C, I finally felt like I was on the right path.”
Jason Kowalski BA ’24Vancouver, WashingtonWhen Jason isn’t busy studying as a double major in international affairs and art history, he’s learning flamenco guitar from an instructor whom he cites as an inspiration and mentor.More about Jason
Your Audience Awaits
Lewis & Clark is a great place to get creative. Whether you’re a maker, an audience member, a behind-the-scenes collaborator, or some of each, opportunities abound for you in the fine arts. Our conservatory-caliber faculty will train you to live your dream as a working artist, or nurture your desire to grow as an artist while pursuing other life paths. With over 70 percent of our students involved in the arts during their time at L&C, we promise: there’s a place for your ideas and your voice here.
![The L&C Jazz Combos study jazz of all styles from bebop to swing, funk to Latin, free to fusion. [Credit: Nadav Ben-David BA '25]](/live/image/gid/677/width/650/102426_Music_JazzCombo_1123-3-gallerycrop.jpg)
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DITL: Spain Overseas
Join Bode Dalton ’25 on a day in his life studying abroad in Spain.
Andres Soto BA ’25
shares why he chose L&C.
Professor Kathy FitzGibbon
gives us an idea of what to expect at one of the annual (Anti)Valentine’s concerts.
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News and Media
Career Pathways: One Student. Two Alumni. One Renewable Energy Company.
L&C offers paid opportunities for students to learn, grow, and gain hands-on experience while developing connections with alumni.
Making (Sound) Waves
L&C’s new Experimental Art Research (EAR) Forest is a space where professors, students, and visiting artists can create sound walks, auditory experiences, storytelling, musical compositions, and more!
Native Scholars Presented Shakespeare’s ‘Henry IV, Part 1’
Directed by Native Scholar-Artist in Residence Waylon Lenk BA ’08, the production featured a modern translation by Native playwright Yvette Nolan, which aimed to ease viewers into the powerful historical tale.
Professor’s New Novel Named a Barnes & Noble ‘Discover Pick’
Professor of English Pauls Toutonghi’s newest novel, The Refugee Ocean, was named one of Barnes & Noble’s “Discover Picks of the Month.”
Inside-Out Prison Exchange Piece Performed at Portland Center Stage
Professional actors, in collaboration with faculty and students from Lewis & Clark, presented I Think of You, a variation on the final theatre project of students in the spring Inside-out Prison Exchange course.
L&C Wrapped
As the calendar year draws to a close, we’ve compiled a sampling of our top stories.