News and Events
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Art for Social Change Seeks to Enact Antiracism
Ihsaan Mohamed, writer for The PioLog, wrote a story on the Art for Social Change committee at Lewis & Clark.
Equity and Inclusion Office Hours
If you are a prospective, current, or past Lewis & Clark Community Member and would like to make an appointment to chat with a member of the Office of Equity and Inclusion, please use the link below to sign up for our office hours.
ONE L&C Support of AAAPI Community Members
ONE L&C Engagement Committee exists in support of our coworkers and the L&C community. During this time, we would like to express our whole-hearted support for our Asian, Asian American and Pacific Islander and BIPOC coworkers and students. We embrace anti-racist work at the college and reject violence against our community members.
Our committee is fueled by all members of the L&C team of employees. Please consider suggesting engagement-related programming or support that you would like to see at the college.
Alum and Professor Receive ABA Award for Commitment to Diversity in the Law
Román D. Hernández ’00, and adjunct professor Barbara Creel received the Spirit of Excellence award from the ABA Commission on Racial and Ethnic Diversity in the Profession.
Migration Scholar Collaborative Project
Professor of History Elliott Young recently received a $25,000 grant for his “Migration Scholar Collaborative Project” from Vital Projects at Proteus, a donor advised fund interested in human rights and criminal justice reform.
Study Indian Law Remotely This Summer at Lewis & Clark Law School
The Indian Law Program at Lewis & Clark Law School will be offering summer courses via remote learning for the first time during Summer 2021.
Trans Day of Remembrance and Trans Day of Resilience Booklets
this Friday on 11/20 the annual Trans Day of Remembrance and Trans Day of Resilience is taking place to commemorate those we have lost in the last year due to transphobic violence and to celebrate the achievements and future of our community.
Assistant Professor Nathaniel Brown Discusses Shortcomings of Oregon’s Mental Health System with OPB
“Oregon is predominantly white as a state, and you can’t run from that. You can look and see the number of providers that are located in the state of Oregon. And when you look at it, you can see who’s in the majority, who’s not in the majority.”
Digital Exhibit: Movement and Resistance in 20th Century Albina
Albina was the center of Black life in Portland through most of the twentieth century. City-led urban renewal efforts and systematic disinvestment by financial institutions have led to displacement of the neighborhood’s Black residents. Yet through all this runs a thread of resistance by Albina’s Black community.
This digital exhibit, created by Watzek’s Special Collections and Archives in support of the 17th Annual Ray Warren Symposium at Lewis & Clark, seeks to depict ninety years of Albina’s history with a special focus on acts of resistance by Albina’s Black residents.
Join the Lewis & Clark Posse
Lewis & Clark recently announced a five-year partnership with the Posse Foundation. Starting in fall 2021, this initiative will bring five cohorts of ten Posse Scholars to study on Palatine Hill with full-tuition scholarships. There are two ways to support this partnership: make a gift directly to the fund or become a Posse Partner. The college is matching gifts for both!
Annual Ray Warren Symposium Addresses Race and Movement
This year’s Ray Warren Symposium on Race and Ethnic Studies, which will run from November 11 to 13, focuses on the concept of movement and the systems of power that determine our mobility. For the first time, the symposium will be held entirely online, free and open to all, including those living outside of Portland.
Institutional Commitments Update, October 2020
In June, President Wiewel outlined nine Institutional Commitments the College would pursue as we work to diversify the campus and create an environment where all members of our community are seen, heard, and valued.
What’s It Like Being A First Gen Student?
Anaïs Gurrola ’19 and Sabrina Cerquera ’20 have a conversation about what it means being a first-generation college student. - EVENTS
Hawaii Club Lu’au
This year’s Luau is a bit different from others in the past. Due to safety reasons, we were unable to hold an in person luau this year. However, with the hard work of many faculty members, student choreographers, and the dedicated members of Hawaii club, we were able to record and put together a virtual Luau experience.
Art for Social Change Weekly Meeting (Open to L&C Community)
The Art for Social Change committee meets weekly to discuss ways and means of creating and supporting anti-racist and social justice events on our campus and beyond using art for healing.
21 Day Equity Challenge Dialogue Series (Tuesday Option)
A four week series to discuss items related to anti-racism, equity, and inclusion. The learning objectives are: to build community between colleagues, increase knowledge around equity topics, and reflect on meaningful action to support Lewis & Clark’s equity efforts. This series is offered to support departments in the 21 Day Equity Challenge. This series is open to all Lewis & Clark staff and faculty, even if your department is not participating in the challenge right now. RSVPs are required 24 hours in advanced.
Art Therapy Virtual Studio Process Session
Studio Process Sessions are free and open to the public. Facilitators are Lewis & Clark Faculty and Art Therapy Students.
Student Leadership and Service Attends RACE TALKS
Join other Portlanders for this race dialogue!
21 Day Equity Challenge Dialogue Series (Friday Option)
A four week series to discuss items related to anti-racism, equity, and inclusion. The learning objectives are: to build community between colleague, increase knowledge around equity topics, and reflect on meaningful action to support Lewis & Clark’s equity efforts. This series is offered to support departments in the 21 Day Equity Challenge. This series is open to all Lewis & Clark staff and faculty, even if your department is not participating in the challenge right now. RSVP required 24 hours in advanced.
Art for Social Change Weekly Meeting (Open to L&C Community)
The Art for Social Change committee meets weekly to discuss ways and means of creating and supporting anti-racist and social justice events on our campus and beyond using art for healing.
21 Day Equity Challenge Dialogue Series (Tuesday Option)
A four week series to discuss items related to anti-racism, equity, and inclusion. The learning objectives are: to build community between colleagues, increase knowledge around equity topics, and reflect on meaningful action to support Lewis & Clark’s equity efforts. This series is offered to support departments in the 21 Day Equity Challenge. This series is open to all Lewis & Clark staff and faculty, even if your department is not participating in the challenge right now. RSVPs are required 24 hours in advanced.
