Career Success
L&C Launches New Career Accelerator “Turbocharged” by $5M Commitment
This transformational approach to career readiness will integrate career competencies and work-ready skills into every undergraduate’s academic journey; a commitment from Heidi Hu BS ’85 and Daniel Hsieh establishes an endowment to support it.
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L&C Traditions
A Tradition of Connection: L&C’s International Fair Turns 60
For six decades, Lewis & Clark’s International Fair has brought cultures together through food, performances, and community. The run-up to this year’s fair, held March 1, featured a week of festivities, including student-designed meals and a visual history of the fair, highlighting its impact on generations of students.
A-MOSS-ing Coverage
NPR’s ‘Morning Edition’ Features Moss Week
Lewis & Clark’s annual Moss Appreciation Week recently garnered national media attention on NPR’s Morning Edition. Moss Week combines scientific exploration with creative, playful events, celebrating the everyday wonders of moss.
Experiential Learning
Street Law: The Class That Breaks the Mold
Experience law beyond the classroom—Street Law puts Lewis & Clark students in local schools, where they teach legal concepts to students and, at the same time, build essential skills themselves. The result? A lasting impact.
Alumni Success
Krishnan Ranjani MAT ’11 Honored for Excellence in Teaching
The White House Office of Science and Technology announced the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching awards. Krishnan was recognized as a 2023 mathematics awardee from Oregon.
Spotlight: Innovation and Entrepreneurship
In a cross-school collaboration, Professors Greta Binford and Liza Finkel prepare middle and high school teachers to weave real-world data science into their environmental curricula.
Almost a decade since its founding, the John E. and Susan S. Bates Center for Entrepreneurship and Leadership has continued to flourish.
A new online portal from Lewis & Clark’s National Crime Victim Law Institute is providing free legal advice to victims of hate and bias crimes in Oregon, bridging a critical gap in access to justice.
Assistant Professor of Professional Mental Health Counseling and “Burnout Scholar” Justin Henderson has an innovative approach to understanding workplace well-being.
Offering both practical training for students and affordable legal assistance to entrepreneurs, the Small Business Legal Clinic is a win-win for Oregon businesses and the next generation of business attorneys.
Lewis & Clark’s Entrepreneur in Residence Mitch Daugherty has been tapped to lead Portland’s newly created Office of Small Business, helping to connect small business owners with the resources they need to thrive.
In mid-January, the Bates Center for Entrepreneurship and Leadership hosted its annual entrepreneurial workshop, known as Winterim. The event brought 27 students to campus prior to the start of spring semester for a week of learning, networking, and mentoring, which culminated in a pitch competition for more than $10,000 in prizes.
“I am very passionate about working to improve systems, which led me to create Aspasia Wealth Management, where we focus on expanding financial services to be more inclusive of those who have historically been excluded. Beyond my work in financial services, I also engage with organizations dedicated to systemic change as an Officer for All Hands Raised, a board member of YMCA Columbia-Willamette, and president of the Portland Rotary Club.”
In a cross-school collaboration, Professors Greta Binford and Liza Finkel prepare middle and high school teachers to weave real-world data science into their environmental curricula.
Almost a decade since its founding, the John E. and Susan S. Bates Center for Entrepreneurship and Leadership has continued to flourish.
A new online portal from Lewis & Clark’s National Crime Victim Law Institute is providing free legal advice to victims of hate and bias crimes in Oregon, bridging a critical gap in access to justice.
Assistant Professor of Professional Mental Health Counseling and “Burnout Scholar” Justin Henderson has an innovative approach to understanding workplace well-being.
Offering both practical training for students and affordable legal assistance to entrepreneurs, the Small Business Legal Clinic is a win-win for Oregon businesses and the next generation of business attorneys.
Lewis & Clark’s Entrepreneur in Residence Mitch Daugherty has been tapped to lead Portland’s newly created Office of Small Business, helping to connect small business owners with the resources they need to thrive.
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Data Processors
In a cross-school collaboration, Professors Greta Binford and Liza Finkel prepare middle and high school teachers to weave real-world data science into their environmental curricula.
Shifting Gears
After a remarkable 51-year career in politics, Rep. Earl Blumenauer BA ’70, JD ’76 prepares to retire, leaving behind a sprawling legacy reflecting his commitment to livable communities, transportation, the environment, cannabis legalization, animal rights, health care, and more.
Advantage: Lewis & Clark
The first phase of Lewis & Clark’s strategic planning effort sets the stage for institutional distinction. The new process is iterative and dynamic— responsive to a world that won’t stand still.