Womxn/Fem Community Circle

Tuesday, March 14th

@5:00-6:00pm

Location: IME Suite (3rd Floor Templeton)

If you identify as a woman, please come and be in community with other women as we share about our experiences. Bring a friend or support buddy. This will be a safe space for ALL women! No RSVP required!

Transfem Community Circle

Monday, March 20th

@6:00-7:00pm

Location: IME Suite (3rd Floor Templeton)

This event is OPEN to anyone assigned male at birth (AMAB) who is questioning their gender identity or doesn't associate with a male identity anymore. Transfem here is used as an umbrella term for the directionality of transition, not where your gender identity ends up. Anyone questioning their gender and identifying with a more feminine side is welcome to come!

Come gather in the IME Suite on Monday, March 20th, at 6:00 pm.

NSU Hosts Art-making Night

Tuesday, March 14th

@6:00-8:00pm

Location: IME Suite (3rd Floor Templeton)

NSU is happy to host an OPEN event for our LC community! Join us for a relaxing night of making beaded earrings and/or painting. NSU will provide a taco bar to enjoy. Attendees will have the opportunity to enter a raffle and win a prize of a gift card from an indigenous-owned business. NO RSVP required. Bring your besties!

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.

Celebrate White Day with ASU!

Wednesday, March 15th

@ 5:30pm

Location: Miller 205

Come join ASU to learn about White Day, a sister holiday to Valentine's Day celebrated widely in East and Southeast Asia! Held annually on March 14, one month after Valentine's Day, White Day celebrations traditionally feature gift giving and confessions of love. Come join us for fun White Day-themed crafts, candy, and an informal presentation on the history of the holiday. This will be an open event! We hope to see you there!

"What's in a Diagnosis?" Student Panel

Wednesday, March 15th

@7:30pm - 9:00pm

Location: JR Howard 102

Join the Neurodivergent Student Union (NDSU) from 7:30-9:00 pm on Wednesday, March 15th in JR Howard 102 for our Neurodiversity Celebration Week student panel, "What's in a Diagnosis?"

Each panelist will give a short presentation. Then, the floor will be open to questions from the audience and general discussion about the individual topics of the panelists and overall theme of the panel. Masks are required, and NDSU will have masks on hand for those who need them.

Cassie Harper '23 (she/her), "Narcolepsy: A Presentation That Won't Put You To Sleep"

Cameron Kalopsis '24 (she/they), "Fixing the Cogs in the Money-Making Machine: Examining Our Understanding of Neurodiversity as “Disorder”"

Jacques Parker '23 (he/him), "Akbar the Great and Posthumous Diagnosis"

Emily Hazel Wagner '23 (she/her), "Bipolar at Five, Plus Other Diagnoses"

Moderated by AJ Di Nicola '24 (he/they).

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.

BIPOC Self Defense Class

Fridays, March 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.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Trainings

Wednesday, March 22nd

@5:30-6:30pm

Location: IME Suite (3rd Floor Templeton)

IME is offering two Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Trainings. On March 22nd from 5:30-6:30pm, the session will be covering Oppression, Privilege, and Microaggressions. This training is open to everyone, and please RSVP as tea will be served at both.

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

Apply to Be A Mixed LC Leader

Mixed LC is looking for new and experienced leaders alike for the 2023-2024 school year. We currently have one Co-President chosen and are looking for the following positions to be filled: Co-President, Finance Manager/Treasurer, and Social Media Manager

More info about responsibilities and expectations can be found in the google form linked.

Please direct any Questions, Concerns, Comments, etc. to mixed@lclark.edu

Asian Diaspora Pacific Islander (ADPI) Fashion Show Interest

Tentatively Tuesday, April 4th

@5:00-7:00pm

Location: TBD

The Inclusion and Multicultural Engagement (IME) office and the Asian Diaspora Pacific Islander (ADPI) Heritage Month Planning Committee are putting together a fashion show to celebrate ADPI Heritage Month.

The fashion show is an opportunity for students to present their culture through fashion. We encourage anyone who is interested in showcasing their cultural heritage and/or ethnic backgrounds. We hope this event will be a space to learn, celebrate and honor students culture through fashion.

Participation in the fashion show is centered for those who identify as part of the Asian/Pacific Islander diaspora. For those who do not identify but would like to participate, please email multicultural@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

To-Go Meals for Ramadan

Observing Ramadan this year?

The Office of Spiritual Life and Bon Appetit are working together to make sure meals are available those of you observing Ramadan and needing to eat outside of regular Bon hours.

The Bon can provide to-go dinner and breakfast meals to be picked up each evening and eaten after sundown and before sunup the next day. We need numbers to be sure Bon Appetit can prepare enough to-go food for everyone that needs it. Please let us know through this form so as to not overburden the kitchen staff with making more than we need. The Bon is unfortunately unable to provide this service during Spring Break.

Muslim Student Association Banquet- All invited!

Wednesday, March 15th

@6:00-8:00pm

Location: South Chapel on Grad Campus (across the street from Hartz parking lot)

Salam all! The Muslim Student Association is excited to announce this year's banquet: Mental Health in Islam! Guest speaker Counselor Raumene Rahatzad from Sound Heart Integrative Counseling will speak on Islamic perceptions of psychology, well-being, and more. Islam has a rich history of attention to the psyche and the study of the self in a holistic way, so join MSA for fun and intellectual talk, and good conversation!

In addition, a delicious Mediterranean dinner will be served free for all attendees.

Please RSVP as spots are limited. And bring your friends!

Passover Seder: All Welcome!

Wednesday, April 5th

@TBA

Location: Stamm Hall (in Templeton)

Join Hillel for a Passover Seder and dinner! Please RSVP before March 15th, as the group needs to plan for supplies and seating. There will be outdoor areas for eating to accommodate people who would prefer that option.

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.

Apply for Student Academic Affairs Board (SAAB) Chair!

Have you heard of the Student Academic Affairs Board (SAAB)?

ASB needs a SAAB Chair for next year; you can apply until March 15th at 11:59pm to run for election; you receive a $3,000/year honorarium in exchange for 6-12 hours of your time volunteering per week; if you intend to apply, we can waive your signature requirement---just email asbpresident@lclark.edu for more info!

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.

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

IME Connected Program

Attend cross campus events to connect with your community through this program!