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Part 2, of the Brené Brown Podcast: “The Heart of Leadership.”

Students Indigo Araya and Nichole Champion have been awarded the 2024 Nielson Social Change Innovation Grant for their transformative projects that promote social justice and community wellbeing. The Nielson Grant, made possible through the generosity of Patrick Nielson ’71 and Dorris Nielson, provides funds for Lewis & Clark undergraduate students to bring their initiatives to life to create systemic social change. This year’s recipients are tackling issues of transgender rights in Costa Rica and holistic wellness in Portland.

As we strive to create a more inclusive and equitable campus community, the Office of Equity and Inclusion invites faculty and staff to listen to the insightful conversation with leaders deeply committed to Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) work.

Please take time to read our second Belong Resource Feature. We will be bringing items (podcasts, articles, tips, etc) that discuss belonging on campus on a regular basis.

Our office hopes you enjoy these regular features.

Watch our first Belong Resource Feature. We will be bringing items (podcasts, articles, tips, etc) that discuss belonging on campus on a regular basis. 

Our office hopes you enjoy this first feature. 

Ramadan, one of the holiest months of the year for Muslims, is expected to begin at sundown on Monday, March 11 (based on the official sighting of the moon) and conclude on April 9. Ramadan Mubarak (pronounced “Mu-ba-rack”) is a greeting that means congratulations on the arrival of the holy month. Ramadan Kareem can also be used as a greeting and literally means “Generous Ramadan.”

We in the Office of Spiritual Life wish all of our Lewis & Clark Muslim community Ramadan Mubarak this week as Muslims enter this month of devotion and fasting.

In an inspiring Martin Luther King Jr. Endowed Lecture, civil rights attorney Ben Crump captivated attendees with his passionate discourse on justice, equality, and the enduring influence of Dr. King’s legacy, reinforcing the vital role of legal advocacy in the ongoing struggle for civil rights.

The Office of Equity and Inclusion and Human Resources are excited to announce that we have partnered to enroll our campus in Belong: An Inclusive Learning Community. This is a learning network open to all employees offered on behalf of the Council of Independent Colleges that is intended to increase student and collegial belonging on college campuses. 

The Office of Equity and Inclusion is pleased to announce the launch of the first Lewis & Clark employee resource groups!

Monday, October 9th is Indigenous Peoples’ Day! How will you engage with the community and reflect?

Lunch and Learn: A Chat about the SCOTUS Admissions Ruling

The BIPOC Mentorship Program’s 2023 Reception will be held on Sept. 28 at 6:00 p.m. in the Legal Research Center.

Take a few minutes to read what the Office of Equity and Inclusion has been up to. 

Waylon Lenk BA ’08, a Shakespeare scholar and theatre artist, will join the college as its first Native Scholar-Artist in Residence this fall. Lenk will give a talk at New Student Orientation and direct the theatre department’s fall production of Henry IV, Part 1.