Facilities Services will address minor repairs and upgrades primarily inside buildings across campus over the summer to prepare for the opening of school.

President Wim Wiewel has announced a gift of $500,000 from philanthropist Shelby Davis to honor Institutional Professor Emeritus Roger Paget, his longtime friend who passed away on April 1.

In an effort to eliminate waste and reduce reliance on products containing fossil fuels, Lewis & Clark developed a campus-wide policy to reduce single-use plastic.

During the past decade, Ombudsperson Valerie Craigwell White worked on 2356 cases with 3393 people.  

The 37th annual Gender Studies Symposium explores what security looks like in the face of modern dangers. 

The Lewis & Clark College Board of Trustees has voted unanimously to divest from all fossil fuel holdings in the endowment.

The Gallup Employee Engagement Survey will close on February 2 – please do not miss your opportunity to participate.

This year’s staff recognition lunch was held on Friday, January 19, and honored 59 staff members for their years of service and dedication to Lewis & Clark.

Take a look back at some of our biggest stories of the year.

In order to keep lines of communication open, President Wiewel will host monthly office hours for faculty/staff and separate office hours for students.

This year’s symposium, Environmental Engagement in Tough Times, will take on pressing environmental issues with an emphasis on their social dimensions, like sustainable housing and equitable city growth. The three-day event kicks off with a keynote panel in Portland’s Pearl District on October 24.

Our Re-Energizing the West Conference sparked a robust dialogue for a zero carbon energy future.

Follow L&C’s Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook page to find out what President Wiewel is up to. Use #wimwiewelfirstday on your posts.

Several people joined the Lewis & Clark community, and a few said a fond farewell. See the full list and get to know the New Assistant Director of the Teaching Excellence Program Daymond Glenn MEd ’03, EdD ’09.

This fall, the Ronna and Eric Hoffman Gallery at Lewis & Clark will host Portland artist Bill Will’s newest site-specific exhibition, Fun House. An opening reception with the artist—complete with carnival-themed refreshments—will be held at 3 p.m. on September 10.

Lewis & Clark has selected Wim Wiewel (pronounced Vim VEE-vel) to lead the institution forward as its next president. Wiewel, who has just completed a nine-year run as president of Portland State University, will start in his new role on October 1.

Heyke Kirkendall-Baker JD ’98 is the new associate vice president of Human Resources. Get to know her in this Q&A.

The Conferences and Events Office is looking forward to a big and exciting summer season.

On April 19, students named Liz Safran, associate professor of geological science and director of environmental studies, Lewis & Clark teacher of the year.

The 55th Annual International Affairs Symposium runs from Monday, April 10 through Wednesday, April 12, 2017.

The 36th annual Gender Studies Symposium, which runs March 8 through 10 and is free and open to the public, is a student-led effort to foster conversations on the nuances of privilege and accessibility.

Lewis & Clark is embarking on a comprehensive Housing Master Plan to renovate, upgrade, and potentially expand our residential community over the next ten years.

This year’s staff recognition lunch honored 55 staff members for their years of service and dedication to Lewis & Clark.

David Ellis, a longtime member of the Lewis & Clark community, stepped into the role of interim president. Learn more about David and his plans for the future.

The L&C community is mourning the loss of Assistant Professor of Physics Shannon O’Leary and her spouse, Adam Clausen.

Highlights of 2016: Let’s take a look back at some of our biggest stories of the year.

Please join the community effort and bring a smile to someone’s face this holiday season. Donation bins are located at various locations around campus.

Through street art, Samantha Robison B.A. ’08 helps marginalized and conflict-affected youth find their voice.

November 9 through 11, the Ray Warren Symposium on Race and Ethnic Studies will address how racial and ethnic identities shape our senses of home and belonging.

Students, faculty, and staff are eligible, and winners are determined by vote from the L&C community.

Please follow these guidelines for the all-campus earthquake drill on Thursday, October 20, at 10:20 a.m.

Update From the Dean of Diversity and Inclusion

This fall, Lewis & Clark will unveil a new Office of Sustainability to be housed in the Templeton Student Center.

Please welcome Hannah Crummé, Watzek Library’s new head of Special Collections and College Archivist.

Top Eight Picks for Getting Away From Your Desk This Summer

More than 70 members of the Lewis & Clark community gathered at York Graduate Center in remembrance of those who were affected by the horrific violence at in Orlando.

Highlights of the May Board of Trustees Meeting

More than 1500 guests expected to visit campus this summer

Kimberly Brodkin named Lewis & Clark Teacher of the Year

Lewis & Clark will be making changes to its transportation programs beginning fall semester 2016.

Lewis & Clark launches its first-ever Day of Giving at 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday, April 5, which includes special giving opportunities for the campus community.

The Welfare Intervention Network (WIN) supports students, faculty, and staff who may be at risk to themselves or others.

The new budget goes into effect June 1, 2016.

President Barry Glassner announced today that Josh Walter will become the new vice president for institutional advancement. He will start in late April.

Safety update: Upgrades to campus lighting well underway

Welcome back and updates from the Committee on Diversity and Inclusion

A message from the Committee on Diversity and Inclusion regarding the recent Yik Yak posts.

Lewis & Clark’s 12th Annual Ray Warren Symposium on Race and Ethnic Studies takes on race and opportunity in the educational system.

The Board of Trustees held its first meeting of the academic year on Friday, October 16.

Earthrise Law Center wins huge case ordering EPA to revise regulations to stop the unintentional transfer of invasive species into U.S. waterways.

President appoints search committee for vice president of Institutional Advancement

Nathan Baptiste will become the new director of Inclusion and Multicultural Engagement.

As we kick off another new school year, hundreds of students will seek on- and off-campus jobs during the next several weeks.

The CAS Office of Admissions has been busy this summer with numerous staff transitions. See the new faces, new titles, and a few farewells.

This month, Tonya Daniel joined the Lewis & Clark community as the new director of Inclusion and Multicultural Engagement.

The Office of Conferences and Events is looking forward to a lively summer season, extending through the middle of August.

Comings and Goings Update: Rocky Campbell ’00 selected to lead Lewis & Clark’s Career Center. See the full list of new faces, new titles, and a few farewells.

The Executive Council unanimously approved Lewis & Clark’s new policy on Discrimination, Harassment, and Hate- or Bias-Motivated Conduct.

Senior administrators are looking into concerns raised by some faculty and staff regarding theft of social security numbers and the filing of fraudulent tax returns.

Tim Swinehart M.A.T. ’05 takes on climate change in a new book for teachers.

Incoming members of the Class of 2019 share what attracted them to Lewis & Clark.

Located on the third floor of J.R. Howard Hall, our eLab brings together students, faculty, and alumni from our three schools.

A new space for Lewis & Clark’s Career Development Center was one of the capital projects in the budget approved by the Board of Trustees on February 20.

Michael Lindblad M.A.T. ’96 is the 2015 Oregon Teacher of the Year.

This year’s staff recognition lunch honored 57 staff members for their years of service and dedication to Lewis & Clark.

Comings and Goings: Doug Erickson to leave Watzek Library. See the full list of new faces, new titles, and a few farewells.

As the holiday season is upon us, we reflect on the past year and on the photos that capture how it feels to be a Lewis & Clark Pioneer.

Because Thanksgiving happens this week, The Source canvassed faculty and staff across all three campuses to share their thoughts of gratitude.

The October 31 board meeting welcomed two new trustees and highlighted several examples of innovation in action at Lewis & Clark.

Alumnus David Howitt is using his law degree in a business capacity rather than practicing law in a traditional sense.

Dean of Students Anna Gonzalez was recently recognized for her outstanding work in higher education.

The graduate school is celebrating 30 years of impact. Take at look at the seven things you didn’t know about the school’s history.

Se-ah-dom Edmo works with Tribal leaders to address critical issues and strengthen sovereignty.

The Welfare Intervention Network is improving its ability to identify warning signs of mental illness and disturbing behavior, and respond to crisis.

With master’s degrees in both art history and information studies, Visual Resources Coordinator Stephanie Beene helps meet faculty and student research needs.

Everett Carter recently joined Lewis & Clark as the special collections and archives librarian.

The Source caught up with Instruction Services Librarian Kate Rubick to learn about her expertise and cutting-edge developments in her field.

Information Security Officer Jessica Odom offers nine tips to keep your mobile device secure.

Lewis & Clark Law School celebrates four decades of providing experiential learning opportunities.

New faces, new titles, and a few farewells: See the full list, and get to know Student Employment Coordinator Heather DeLancett.

Faculty pursue varied avocations for a healthy work-life balance. Here are a few examples from the College of Arts and Sciences.

Admissions, fundraising success highlight May Board of Trustees meeting

After 38 years working in various offices across the Lewis & Clark campus, Associate Vice President for Campus Life Michael Ford is retiring. In this video, Ford talks about specific student initiatives he is proud to have supported.

President Barry Glassner has announced the winners of the President’s Scholarship for Student Engagement.

New faces, new titles, and a few farewells: Here’s wishing everyone good luck in their new adventures.

More than 1,000 newly admitted students and their families will visit campus this spring with the same general question in mind: “Why Lewis & Clark?”

Now in year three of our institution-wide accreditation assessment, a new online report offers an in-depth look at our progress.

A recap of the February meeting of the Board of Trustees includes details of the newly approved budget for 2014-15.

Spotlight on five young alumni: See how Lewis & Clark equipped them for life beyond college.

This year’s staff recognition lunch honored 65 staff members for their years of service and dedication to the college.

With a series of events, including the return to campus of Harold Ford Jr., we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and take part in Black History Month.

New faces, new titles, and a few farewells: See the full list, and get to know Michael Kaplan, managing director of the new entrepreneurship center.

Happy holidays from Lewis & Clark! This year’s holiday video looks back at photos from the year 2013.

Arriving from Hong Kong in 1959 with $100 and a dream, Esther Lee became a barrier-breaking pioneer in computer science.

Ray Warren once wrote, “My vision is to do something positive with my life to improve race relations in the Portland community, to leave this a better world.”

This Friday, we’re all invited to celebrate the legacy of President Jack Howard (1960 to 1981) whose accomplishments forever changed the academic stature and physical imprint of the college.

New faces, new titles, and a few farewells: See the full list, and get to know our new Director of Leadership and Service Harold McNaron.

On October 4, the Lewis & Clark venture competition finalists will compete for funding totaling up to $30,000. Learn more about the finalist teams in this video.

For the second year in a row, U.S. News & World Report has recognized Lewis & Clark’s overseas and off-campus program as one of the best in the nation. 

Top 10 tips for Lewis & Clark commuters help you clarify your choices, cut costs, and enjoy the ride.

The Student Life division has been busy this summer developing new programs and reorganizing its offices.

Board of Alumni member Ruthe Farmer B.A. ’92 was among 11 individuals recently recognized by the White House as “Champions of Change for Tech Inclusion.”

Both mathematics professors at Lewis & Clark, Greg Fredricks and Roger Nelsen put students first, and will continue to put students first well into the future by giving through scholarships.

Heidi Hu B.S. ’85 and Daniel Blasher ’13 discuss how scholarships are one of the most powerful and direct ways to make a positive and lasting impact on a student’s education.

Lewis & Clark is expecting 1,000 alumni and friends to celebrate Reunion Weekend on campus this Thursday, June 20, through Sunday, June 23. Check out the ways to take part in activities for the whole family.

Lewis & Clark launches a yearlong centennial celebration for the revered professor and former U.S. and Oregon poet laureate William Stafford.

Pedro Noguera, the Peter L. Agnew Professor of Education at New York University, will be the speaker at the commencement ceremony for the graduate school on Sunday, June 2.

Erwin Chemerinsky—a constitutional law scholar and a frequent advocate before the U.S. Supreme Court—will be the speaker at the commencement ceremony for the law school on Saturday, May 25.

Roméo Dallaire, a Canadian senator and retired lieutenant general, will be the speaker at the commencement ceremony for the College of Arts and Sciences on May 18.

Throughout the spring, students and young alumni from the CAS, law school, and graduate school, competed to receive seed money for entrepreneurial business plans. Five winning teams are now in the running to win funding totaling up to $30,000.

Mollie Galloway, assistant professor of educational leadership, uncovers disturbing evidence of how some high school students equate achievement and success with cheating.

Just in time to greet more than 80 visitors every day from now until the end of May, Lewis & Clark’s new welcome center offers a friendly gateway to the campus at large.

Highlights from the February board meeting include a new board chair, two new board members, an approved budget for 2013-14, a new master’s degree, and significant renovations to Fields Dining Hall.

Lewis & Clark’s Graduate School of Education and Counseling now offers a gambling treatment center—the only facility in the city to offer free counseling services on weekends.

Last week, 68 staff members were honored for their years of dedicated service to Lewis & Clark. Watch this nostalgic video and read about some of their favorite memories.

Faculty, staff, and student leaders will gather on Tuesday, January 29, to formally launch “The Journey Forward: A Lewis & Clark Strategic Plan for 2020.”

Several people joined the Lewis & Clark community, and a few said a fond farewell. See the full list.

Departments that were previously under the provost will now report to a variety of offices and individuals.

At a ceremony attended by faculty, staff, students, and friends, Elizabeth Bennett, assistant professor of international affairs, was named 2018 Teacher of the Year, a distinction based solely on student nominations by Lewis & Clark’s Pamplin Society of Fellows.

In its first-ever employee engagement survey, L&C scored 3.82 on a scale of 1 to 5.

Beginning at 12:01 a.m. on Tuesday, April 3, we have 24 hours to secure 1,867 gifts from faculty, staff, students, parents, alumni, and friends from all three schools. When we do, our Board of Trustees will donate an additional $150,000.

The graduate school wins a City of Portland grant to fight hate and support victims.

The Board of Trustees announces gifts, votes to begin a comprehensive campaign, and votes to divest from fossil fuels.

On January 25 and 26, Sasaki will be back on campus to engage the campus community to share these various options for the facilities and grounds on each of the campuses.

Wishing you joy and peace this holiday season and throughout the new year.

Law students worked together to solicit donations, assemble personal care packages for men, women and pets, and distribute them to Portland’s homeless.

Bateses, Fowler and Levin, and Mahaffy make gifts; entrepreneurship gains new name.

During the 2017–18 academic year, Lewis & Clark marks its 150th anniversary, honoring its distinctive past and preparing for its bright future.

Lewis & Clark welcomes Wim Wiewel as its next president.

For nearly 20 years, the graduate school has offered the Courage to Lead program. This year, they expand the program with Leading Together—a unique approach to professional development. 

Lewis & Clark is the only liberal arts college on the West Coast to make the top 10.

Lewis & Clark’s Investment Committee has convened a subcommittee to explore implementing a fossil-fuel divestment plan for the endowment.

Lewis & Clark creates pathways to success for first-generation college students interested in science and math.

The Board of Trustees met on Friday, May 6. Meeting highlights included conversations on fundraising, divestment from fossil fuels, and a vision for Lewis & Clark.

Several people joined the Lewis & Clark community, and a few said a fond farewell. See the full list. 

By the end of May, more than 1,000 newly admitted CAS students and their families will visit campus with the same general question in mind: “Why choose Lewis & Clark?”

Elizabeth Winzeler BA ’84 brings fresh approaches to the fight against an ancient disease.

The annual Open Enrollment for Lewis & Clark employees to make changes to their benefits begins at 9 a.m. on Friday, February 17.

Dean of Diversity and Inclusion Janet Steverson offers an overview of the most pressing diversity and inclusion efforts underway on campus right now.

The Board of Trustees has accepted President Glassner’s resignation and has appointed David Ellis, current vice president, secretary and general counsel as interim president, effective immediately.

Watch this video for inspiration this holiday season and throughout the new year.

In January 2017, Transportation and Parking is offering a free month trial to give commuters a chance to check out the park-and-ride lot.

Since The Journey Forward launched in 2013, working groups have made progress to achieve the goals of the plan. This report provides some highlights.

The Board of Trustees held its first meeting of the academic year on Friday, October 28.

Please complete the Great Oregon Shakeout earthquake drill survey by Friday, Oct. 28.

Now in its 19th year, the student-run Environmental Affairs Symposium will examine intersections of social justice and environment.

It’s Time to Update Your Emergency Notification Settings

Comings and Goings: Get to Know New Media’s Michael Mannheimer

As we kick off another new school year, hundreds of students will seek on- and off-campus jobs during the next several weeks.

Password Change Reminder 

Comings and Goings: Get to Know Angela Buck

Closures: Huddleston/Templeton Intersection and Roadway, Copeland Parking Lot and Pathway Closed June 2-3

Comings and Goings: Please welcome Associate Vice President of Finance/Controller Andrea Dooley

Institution-wide commencement information: What you need to know

President Barry Glassner has announced the winners of the President’s Scholarship for Student Engagement.

The Lewis & Clark homepage will have a fresh new look when you open your browser after 11 a.m. on April 6.

More than 1,000 prospective students and their families will visit campus this spring with the same general question in mind: “Why Lewis & Clark?”

The 35th Annual Gender Studies Symposium will explore how the concept of fun and games relates to individual experiences of identity.

Comings and Goings: Please welcome Kimberly Bernick, director of communications at the graduate school

This year’s staff recognition lunch honored 56 staff members for their years of service and dedication.

President Glassner names Janet Steverson as dean of diversity and inclusion

This presentation will take you to the most helpful self-service resources on PubCom’s website.

What’s new from New Media? Check out New Media’s recent and upcoming changes to the lclark.edu website.

President Barry Glassner announces the Strategic Initiative Awards for 2015-16.

Can a compound in red wine improve heart healing? Assistant Professor of Chemistry Casey Jones is using the compound to help make better biomedical devices.

Top 6 helpful tools from Public Affairs and Communications

Assistant Professor of Physics Shannon O’Leary lands major NSF research grant

Lewis & Clark is one of only 25 schools on The Greatist’s 2015 list of healthiest colleges and universities in America.

President Barry Glassner announced today that Alan Finn will become the new vice president for business and finance and treasurer.

Senior biology major Cate Turner tells the Source about our beautiful student gardens.

Over the course of the 2015-16 academic year, Lewis & Clark Law School will celebrate 100 years of excellence in legal education.

Lewis & Clark creates a pathway for underrepresented students to become K-12 science and math teachers.

A new campus feature becomes an international destination.

What do you need to know over the next several weeks as hundreds of visitors come to campus? It’s all here.

Number one. That’s the spot Lewis & Clark earned in The Princeton Review’s ranking of 353 most environmentally responsible colleges and universities.

Catherine Gunther Kodat will become the new dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.

Lewis & Clark’s new online interactive map offers a phone-friendly option to navigate our campus.

The Board of Trustees has approved the operating and capital budget for the 2015-16 academic year.

The annual Open Enrollment for Lewis & Clark employees to make changes to their benefits begins on Monday, February 23, and ends at 5 p.m. on Monday, March 9.

Lewis & Clark alumni play strategic roles in the fast-paced Portland mayor’s office.

Portland native Lorry Lokey provides $2 million gift to support outstanding professors at Lewis & Clark.

Here are stories, videos, and photos that attracted tens of thousands of visitors to our website in 2014.

Have you met Lewis & Clark’s new Athletic Director Shana Levine? Get to know her in this Q&A. 

David Oehler is the new office administrator for Public Affairs and Communications. What does this mean for you?

Hunter Franks B.A. ’08 founded the League of Creative Interventionists, a global network that uses creativity to build community.

Events at Lewis & Clark examine contemporary and historical issues.

The IT department is undergoing a reorganization in order to address the changing role of technology in higher education.

Although Jennifer Johnson is new to the role of dean, she is not new to the law school community.

This summer, several people joined the community, and a few said a fond farewell.

Are you ready for the September Bike Commute Challenge? Get to know four of Lewis & Clark’s bike commuters.

Lewis & Clark earns national recognition as one of Sierra Club’s top 5 sustainable schools.

Lewis & Clark is one of the greenest schools in the nation, according to the Princeton Review.

Lewis & Clark students and alumni earn a record number of Fulbrights, among other prestigious awards.

Through poetry and prose, new generations discover the power of creative writing at Lewis & Clark.

Ruthe Farmer B.A. ’92 strives to help young women succeed in the male-dominated world of information technology.

A haunted house tour? Fire dancing? Check out the top 5 reasons to attend Alumni Weekend!

Since mid-February, the bias-policy task force has worked steadily to develop recommendations to improve the College’s policy on hate/bias-motivated conduct.

Thousands of people will visit Lewis & Clark this summer. See the complete list of special events, visiting groups, and youth camps.  

What do you need to know as hundreds of visitors come to campus for commencement events? It’s all here in this essential guide.

Students name Assistant Professor of Mathematics Paul T. Allen the Teacher of the Year. Watch his acceptance speech in this short video.

Mary Szybist, associate professor of English, is the recipient of a 2014 Guggenheim Fellowship in the category of creative arts. 

Lewis & Clark’s endowment reached a record high of $224 million. Find out how in this Q&A with Carl Vance.

Is Lewis & Clark prepared for a major disaster? Five new tactics help ensure campus safety.

President Glassner appoints a new advisory committee to promote and improve diversity and inclusion.

A closer look at four entrepreneurial alumni who have forged their own paths in the for-profit and nonprofit worlds.

Professor Janet Steverson will lead the newly formed task force charged with reviewing and recommending revisions to Lewis & Clark’s bias policies.

Faculty in Focus: Get to know five faculty from all three schools in these videos.

The 13 biggest Lewis & Clark stories stories, videos, and photos of 2013.

Jennifer J. Johnson will be the next dean of Lewis & Clark Law School, President Barry Glassner announced today.

Associate professor of English wins the 2013 National Book Award in Poetry for her latest collection, Incarnadine.

Pauls Toutonghi, associate professor of English, will dig and delve into everything—cultures, food, slang, even copper—to find the core of a story. Then he’ll dig again.

Faculty in Focus: Get to know five faculty from all three schools in these videos.

Highlights from the October 3 board meeting included a review of student outcomes and the introduction of new trustees.

Portland Mushroom Company won $20,000 in the final round of Lewis & Clark’s first venture competition.

18 tips all LC employees should know: A quick reference for accessing technology, saving money, and making community connections.

Our Career Development Center helps students take advantage of internship opportunities in Portland and beyond.

President Glassner announced today that Michael Kaplan is the new managing director of Lewis & Clark’s Center for Entrepreneurship.

Lewis & Clark’s new media team will soon unveil a refreshed and more mobile-friendly design for the lclark.edu website.

Meet Donna Dermond M.A.T. ’89 and Kurt Wehbring M.A. ’92. While he was navigating the politics of urban and strategic planning, she was engaging high school students in the joys and revelations of literature.

Get to know Assistant Professor of Biology Norma Velazquez Ulloa, who joins the faculty this fall.

Doctoral student Karen Perez is unabashed in making sure kids, with the support of their families, have the option to go to college wherever they wish.

President Emeritus John R. “Jack” Howard died Sunday at age 90. Jack’s boundless energy and imagination transformed Lewis & Clark into today’s college without borders.

Holmes Hall recently obtained its Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification.

The Office of the Provost is undergoing a major reorganization. The Source sat down with Provost Jane Atkinson to learn more about the strategy behind the staffing changes and what’s in store for the year ahead.

Undergraduates’ future career success and technology in higher education took center stage at the spring meeting of the Lewis & Clark Board of Trustees.

We are pleased to announce that the faculty of the College of Arts and Sciences recently approved a new, interdisciplinary neuroscience minor.

Recent improvements to The Source offer a streamlined look at news, events, and classifieds for faculty and staff.

Students vote Rebecca “Becko” Copenhaver, professor of philosophy, Teacher of the Year. Watch her heartfelt acceptance speech in this short video.

The Office of Business and Finance recently implemented several changes to improve efficiency.

Anne Bentley, Heather Smith-Cannoy, Michael Johanson, Peter Kennedy, and Pauls Toutonghi have received tenure and promotion to the academic rank of associate professor effective September 1, 2013.

Assistant Professor Tamily Weissman-Unni maps the neural circuitry within zebrafish. Her work is part of larger effort in labs around the world to build a detailed wiring diagram of the human brain.

Open Enrollment is the once-per-year opportunity for Lewis & Clark employees to look at existing benefit plans, evaluate any anticipated needs, and make adjustments for the upcoming plan year.

With school violence and gun control dominating the headlines, Campus Safety Director Tim O’Dwyer is working hard to improve Lewis & Clark’s emergency procedures.

Sustainability Manager Amy Dvorak outlines the top priorities for a greener Lewis & Clark in 2013 and offers opportunities for our community members to learn and do more.