The Board met February 15–16 for their regular winter meeting.

Lewis & Clark recently met―and surpassed―the most ambitious fundraising goal in its history, marking a new era of growth and momentum. A reception is planned for October 19 to celebrate this achievement and the community that made it possible.

The Lewis & Clark Board of Trustees met on-campus on May 4-5 for the final meeting of the year.

The Randall Trust awards $1.5 million gift to L&C’s Bates Center for Entrepreneurship and Leadership.

Please RSVP for the must-see installation ceremony and world-class fun reception on October 21, 222. Most college offices will close at 3 p.m. to enable staff to attend the festivities.

The board of trustees approved major capital project spending, faculty emeritus appointments, and law and graduate school tuition rates.

Finalists will visit campus November 29–December 7. Please provide your feedback by Wednesday, December 8. Input from the campus community is important to help select the best candidate to serve as the next president of Lewis & Clark.

During its meeting on October 28 and 29, the Board of Trustees approved a new masters degree program at the law school; approved tuition, room, and board for the College of Arts and Sciences; and approved the creation of a student investment fund, among other items of business.

The presidential search committee has been appointed, with Trustees Paula Hayes BS ’92 and Pat Mahaffy BA ’85 as co-chairs. The other 13 members of the committee include additional trustees, faculty, and staff, as well as a student representative.

On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I wish to extend a heartfelt thank you to President Wiewel for all that he has done for Lewis & Clark and all he will continue to do over this next year before his retirement.

Lewis & Clark’s Board of Trustees recently welcomed four new members.

On May 7 and 8, due to COVID-19, the Board of Trustees held its first-ever virtual meeting via Zoom.

The Board of Trustees met on campus October 19–20. It was the Board’s first meeting with Paula Hayes BS ’92 as board chair, and also the first meeting with new trustee Bob Rowe BA ’77.

Paula Hayes BS ’92, Lewis & Clark’s new board chair, is an entrepreneurial cosmetics chemist and founder and CEO of Hue Noir.

This spring, Lewis & Clark unveiled the newly renovated Stephanie Fowler Student Center (formerly known as Templeton). Designed to be the “heart of campus,” the updated student center features enhanced meeting and activity spaces, outdoor gathering spots, and improved accessibility features.

The Board of Trustees held its annual fall meeting on campus on October 19 and 20, immediately prior to the inauguration of President Robin Holmes-Sullivan.

Lewis & Clark’s Board of Trustees recently welcomed two new members at the October 2021 meeting.

We would like to hear what you think are the opportunities and challenges facing our next president, as well as any particular priorities, themes, or attributes you feel the search committee should keep in mind. If you would like to participate, please RSVP. You will then receive information necessary to access the hour-long Zoom session.

The Board of Trustees held its annual May meeting on May 6 and 7, and took the following actions.

President Wiewel announced today that next academic year will be his last as president of L&C. “Serving in this role has been a great privilege and joy. The institution is well positioned for future success.”

Lewis & Clark’s Board of Trustees recently welcomed four new members.