Holi 2023

Wednesday, March 8th

@4:00-5:30pm

Location: Great Plat Lawn (below the reflecting pool)

Holi (pronounced “Ho-li”) is a festival of colors and symbolizes the power of good over evil. It finds its origin in ancient Hindu tradition and is a festival that welcomes the beginning of spring and marks the end of the cold winter. This year, at LC, we will celebrate Holi as truly as possible, with color powder, traditional Indian snacks, music and energy! This is an open event for everyone to celebrate!

"Managing Mental Health Wokeshop" Date Change

Thursday, March 9th

@ 5:00-6:00 pm

Location: IME suite (third floor of the Student Center by the spiral staircase)

Come join the IME and GEM community in this workshop to learn how to take care of yourself and prepare for the upcoming midterm season. This "wokeshop" will take place in the IME suite on Thursday, March 9th at 5pm.

BIPOC Self Defense Class

Fridays, March 10th, 17th, & 21st

@4:00pm - 5:00pm

Location: Pamplin Mat Room (First floor, across from the men's locker room)

This 4-week class will teach the basics of self defense— punching, kicking, blocking, dodging, how to get out of grabs, situational defense, and more. No background knowledge or experience is required, however, weekly attendance is highly encouraged, as it will be building upon itself each week. This class will be led by the amazing Christianah Olufade.

Cherished Cuisines Cookout, Day of Diversity 2023

Monday, March 13th

@11:00am - 1:00pm

Location: will be sent out after submitting the form

We're super happy to finally announce that Day of Diversity is set to happen on March 13th, 2023. This year’s theme, “True to You”, celebrates a sense of authenticity that exists within us, formed by our unique experiences, backgrounds, principles, which also unites us as human beings. The idea of a "Diversity Day" is to gather in support of standing up for oneself, one’s beliefs, expressions and encouraging tolerance and peace. It is also a day to celebrate the discomfort of finding who we are, and learning about what it means to be a part of a community.

For the day, we are planning multiple events, including a cookout!!

BIPOC Men Community Circle

Wednesday, March 15th

@5:00pm-6:00pm

Location: IME Suite (3rd Floor Templeton)

Come join us next Wednesday for some free pizza and the opportunity to connect with other students who identify as BIPOC & Men.

Dress to Impress - Get your outfit!

Friday, March 17th

@3:00pm-5:00pm

Location: Templeton 263

Need a clothing item for your next job or interview? Have questions on what to wear? Come to the Dress to Impress event to pick out items (for FREE) and talk to a Career Center Counselor.

IME presents Wokeshop #2!

IME Mentors are excited to present our wokeshop for the spring semester! This wokeshop is titled "Activism: Different Ways of Showing Support" in which we talk about how activism is embedded in our daily lives and how others have practiced their activism through music and consumerism, and in spaces like educational and family settings. Please let us know you're interested in coming by submitting this google form.

We will provide a yogurt and fruit bar!

**OPEN event

2023 IME Annual Banquet

Thursday, April 20th

@5:00pm - 7:00pm

Location: Stamm Hall (Room near Fields Dinning)

Let's celebrate our 2023 Inclusion & Multicultural Engagement (IME) Graduates and our Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (J.E.D.I.) recipients together for our end-of-year celebration!

2023 IME J.E.D.I. Award Nominations

The Inclusion and Multicultural Engagement (IME) office is excited to begin receiving nominations for our Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion (J.E.D.I.) Awards, which are given to CAS students, staff, and faculty who have demonstrated a high level of commitment towards J.E.D.I. in their work, school projects and day-to-day actions.

Much of the work done around justice, equity, diversity and inclusion are sometimes unseen and sometimes difficult to quantify. Therefore, it is important to take a moment and reflect on the contributions made by our community members, no matter how big or small, seen or unseen. With your nomination, we are able to recognize and celebrate the amazing work done by community members.

Tattoo Night

Thursday, March 9th

@4:30pm-7:00pm

Location: JR Howard 102

Come get free semi-permanent tattoos while we watch Aquaman and enjoy delicious snacks!

*Semi-permanent tattoos are vegan, cruelty free, and can last 1-2 weeks. First come first serve.

Peer Collective Summit - March 10 & 11

Calling all leaders! Whether you are a current leader, an aspiring leader, or an emerging leader; we are excited to invite YOU to this year's Peer Collective Summit!

This year's theme centers around belonging, wellness, and leadership. We will be offering meals throughout the summit, awesome raffle prizes, and cool swag! Don't miss out on this once-a-year event!

- Friday, March 10th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm - Opening Reception (The event will be at the Cooley House with President Robin Holmes-Sullivan) - transportation will be provided at 5:30pm.

- Saturday, March 11th from 9:00am to 5:00pm - Summit (Templeton)

Questions? Concerns? Please let us know via email: andreasalyer@lclark.edu.

Join Portland State University for Queer Students of Color Conference 2023

The 12th Annual Queer Students of Color Conference (QSOCC) will take place on Saturday, April 15th, 2023. This day will be filled with students from around the state of Oregon and the Pacific Northwest who will come together to build community and share learnings. This is the first time we will be holding the conference in person in three years, and we are beyond excited to continue this tradition.

Students can register HERE for free.

IME can help with Lyft tickets for those who are interested - please let us know by emailing multicultural@lclark.edu.

Support Students on the Alternative Spring Break Trip to Puerto Rico!

The Center for Social Change and Community Involvement is hosting a GiveCampus fundraiser for the Alternative Spring Break Trip to Puerto Rico to support volunteer projects focused on conservation and community resilience as guided by community partners. Donations of any amount will help support this program and help make other future programs possible and accessible for other students. Use this link to donate and check out our participant's packet to meet the students attending the trip and visit our website here to learn more about our program. Thank you in advance and email altbreaks@lclark.edu if you have any questions.



Pride OUTside Yurt Trip

Join others who identify as gender non-conforming, transgender, non-binary, genderqueer, intersex, and gender diverse on a weekend getaway! You’ll stay in cozy yurts at Nehalem Bay State Park, with heat and power, and spend evenings around a campfire. We’ll visit the beach and spend the day exploring the area on hikes to see lush forests and ocean views. One of the most rewarding and impactful aspects of any group trip is the ability to harness the distance from society in order to build your own group norms and culture. On this trip, your leaders will intentionally create an inclusive, welcoming, and comfortable space where you can thrive, grow, connect with others, and have FUN!

Participation in this trip is NOT ANONYMOUS, but we make efforts to make participation discreet. For example, participant names will not be posted outside the College Outdoors office (as they are with other trips). The yurts are private, but the bathroom facility is gendered, and shared with other park visitors.

DATES: Friday eve, April 14th to Sunday, April 16th

PRICE: $95 or $47 if you qualify for federal aid

REGISTER: at the College Outdoors office in Temp 239, or by calling 503-768-7116

The Agape Experience: Student-Led Praise and Worship this Friday!

Friday, March 10th & 24th

@8:30pm - 10:00pm

Location: Flanagan Chapel

All are invited to The Agape Experience (T.A.E.), a Christian praise and worship experience based on Agape: Divine Love. Friday, March 10 and Friday, March 24 from 8:30-10pm. Agnes Flanagan Chapel. T.A.E. is student-designed and led. Participants are guided through listening to praise songs, participating in an interactive reflection, and sharing prayers. This is an affirming and friendly space for all- please come! You don't need to identify as any particular identity to attend. All are truly welcome.

LC Group Nap Begins this Thursday

Spiritual Life brings you "LC Group Nap: Rest is Resistance", Thursdays for the remainder of the semester, 12noon - 4:30pm. Flanagan Chapel. Inspired by Tricia Hersey, The Nap Ministry, and Hersey's new book. Come rest a while (for as little or as long as you need) in this quiet, non-social space. For more information, check Spiritual Life's events webpage.

BSU - Black Graduation

Friday, April 14th

@6:00pm-8:00pm

Location: TBA

Get ready for Black Graduation! Black Graduation is a day where IME and BSU celebrate Black-Identifying Seniors and all their accomplishments at Lewis & Clark.

Please note: we would like to reserve this space for Black-Identifying Students, Staff, Faculty & Community Members.

Last Day to RSVP is March 31st, 2023.

Volunteering at Black Future Farms

Black Future Farms has partnered with Bon Appetit and now is partnering with the Center for Social Change and Community Involvement and Black Student Union to seek all BIPOC students willing to participate in bi-weekly volunteer service this spring semester! Come be in community with other LC students and the greater Portland community by clicking the link below. Free transportation! First outing is March 10th so come get involved!!

More Info about Black Future Farms:

Black Future Farms, a black-owned non-profit organization in Portland is seeking all students with an emphasis on our black-identifying students to participate in bi-weekly volunteer service revolving around conservation, sustainability, farming, and gardening! What would you gain from this? Building new relationships with people on and off campus, having the opportunity to get off campus to gain the conservation and sustainability skills you've been yearning for, and it's fun! NO PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED and TRANSPORTATION IS PROVIDED IF NEEDED. Please use the link here to express interest in this opportunity. Limited spots available, so take advantage while you can!

Equity, Inclusion, & Justice Committee Member Application

Help us remove barriers to success at Lewis & Clark by joining the Equity, Inclusion, and Justice Committee (EIJC). EIJC is the branch of ASB that advocates for marginalized students on campus, ensures equitable policies are implemented, and distributes funds towards social justice causes on campus. As a member of EIJC, you can work with other students who are passionate about social issues, gain useful experience for future equity work, and affect changes that will create a more inclusive and just environment at LC.

You can fill out an application here. Alternatively, if you’d like more information about involvement, have questions about the application, or want help writing your application, you can email Sam Flores (they/them) at aslcequity@lclark.edu.

Call for Gender Studies Symposium Volunteers!



We are now looking for volunteers to help with the Gender Studies Symposium! Please check out the link to the Volunteer Spreadsheet for this year’s symposium. The spreadsheet is open to all L&C students, faculty, and staff.

You are not able to edit the sheet directly, but you can sign up by adding a comment to any activity/shift you want to do. Use the tabs at the bottom of the sheet to navigate through the different volunteer options.

Below is a short description of each volunteer opportunity.

Posters:

Hang posters on campus from Feb. 24-28. For this activity, please comment your name next to your preferred choice of location(s) to hang posters.

JRHH Publicity Table:

Distribute info and answer questions at our publicity table on Mon., March 6 and Tues., March 7. Please comment your name and phone number in the slot for your preferred shift. You’ll need to stay until the next volunteer arrives, so be mindful of any schedule conflicts.

Event Support During the Symposium:

Serve as a door monitor at different events. This entails enforcing masking at some events and monitoring audience capacity as needed. Please comment with your name and phone number on your preferred sessions per day.

More detailed instructions will be sent to all volunteers.

Please get in touch with any questions. Thanks for your involvement!

Gender Studies AND Ethnic Studies Student Assistant Student Employment Opportunity for '23-'24

The Gender Studies AND Ethnic Studies Student Assistant positions will be open for the '23-'24 academic year. The ideal candidate would be a gender studies or ethnic studies minor, or someone interested in the programs, and a freshman, sophomore or junior next year, so that they can retain the position for more than one year.

Gender Studies/Ethnics Studies Student Assistant Opening for '23-'24:

These positions provide administrative support for the gender studies program and the gender studies symposium, or the ethnic studies program and the Ray Warren Symposium on Race and Ethnic Studies. Tasks include creating and distributing program materials, assisting with mailing lists and other office related tasks such as document organizing and archiving, and website and email monitoring. Hours range from 3-5/week. Flexible schedule. More hours may be needed during the fall Ray Warren Symposium on Race and Ethnic Studies in November, and the spring Gender Studies Symposium in March.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Dependability, flexibility, and organizational skills

Ability to work independently and proactively

Strong computer skills with Google docs, Canva

Gender Studies and Ethnic Studies minors or those with particular interest in the program(s) are encouraged to apply

Work study preferred

For early consideration, please send a resume and cover letter to lisawilson@lclark.edu. The position will be posted in Workday at a future date.

Thank you!

Lisa Wilson

Gender Studies and Ethnic Studies

Adminisrative Coordinator

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