“I really love Portland’s proximity to outdoor activities, particularly with Mount Hood being under an hour’s drive away! It offers beautiful hiking trails and year-round skiing.”
Emily Larabee BA ’25Anchorage, AlaskaEmily, a sociology and anthropology major and Hispanic studies minor, chose L&C because it offered the perfect blend of a small, supportive community with all the benefits of a metropolitan area.More about Emily“Portland embraces peoples’ passions with encouragement. There is room for everyone here.”
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“My favorite thing about Portland is the access to exploring the outdoors. I love how easy it is to go on adventures for the weekend or just for the day.”
Cami Hildum BA ’23Corbett, OregonEconomics major Cami finds community in a variety of places, such as the Fire Arts club, Garden Collective, and Campus Activities Board. They are a big advocate for trying new things, whether it’s a new class or student club.More about Cami“My favorite thing about living in Portland is how many unique places there are to visit. It’s like a never-ending playground!”
Whitney Maxfield BA ’25Riverton, UtahWhen Whitney isn’t busy studying for her biology major and data science minor, she is making the most of living on campus and being surrounded by friends and new people.More about Whitney“Whether you drive or take the free shuttle, you can find many different restaurants and food carts in Portland that always hit the spot.”
Adam Schwarz BA ’23Daly City, CaliforniaAdam’s experiences in the classroom as a computer science and mathematics major and data science minor have helped him develop his thinking and independence in Professor Greta Binford’s lab.More about Adam
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L&C Digital Exhibit on Katherine Dunn’s New Posthumous Novel, “Toad”
The exhibit examines how the process of editing impacts an author’s vision.
Exploring the Art of Storytelling
The Ray Warren Symposium on Race and Ethnic Studies will examine the role of storytelling as a means of preserving history and passing down cultural traditions.
Taking the Pain Out of Medical School Applications
Lewis & Clark’s Intent to Apply Program helps students and alumni submit competitive applications for medical school.
Celebrating Indigenous Culture Through Music
An orchestral suite composed by Professor Freddy Vilches pays tribute to the Indigenous culture of Urubichá, Bolivia.
Music and Theatre Departments Collaborate on ‘RENT’
L&C’s production of the Pulitzer and Tony award-winning musical seeks to ground the story in the gritty history of the AIDS epidemic, honor the narratives of queer individuals, and grow the audience for live theatre.
Exploring Nuanced Ways of Viewing Our Planet’s Future
The annual student-run environmental affairs symposium, ENVX, will feature a variety of interdisciplinary events and hands-on workshops around this year’s theme of Deconstructing the Apocalypse.