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Are we Religiously Literate?
Guest Columnist: Hilary Martin Himan
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Hello Everyone!
As peace seekers, boundary-walkers, and global citizens, I invite our community to grow in our religious literacy. Religious literacy deepen our understanding of historical events, political dynamics, and social norms shaped by religious beliefs, which promotes critical thinking, empathy, and a more harmonious and just society. By being knowledgeable about various religions, we can better appreciate cultural diversity, navigate interactions with respect and curiosity, and alleviate misunderstandings that often lead to conflict.
This spring brings many significant holidays for adherents of world religions. These holidays all offer opportunities to learn and engage both on and off campus.
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Ramadan begins March 11th, and observant Muslims around the world will fast for a month, refraining from eating and drinking from sunup to sundown. Iftar meals will occur after sundown. Eid concludes Ramadan with great celebration. Connect with our Muslim Student Association to learn more about what is happening on campus.
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Holi is a popular Hindu festival celebrating the victory of good over evil on March 25th. The Center for Spiritual Life is working with students interested in celebrating Holi. Stay tuned for more information!
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Easter is March 31st, and Christians celebrate new life and the resurrection of Christ. Connect with Pio Christian Fellowship and The Agape Experience (T.A.E.) to learn more. An Easter service will be happening on campus at 4:00 p.m. that Sunday.
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Passover is the Jewish Feast of Unleavened Bread, and begins sundown on April 22nd and ends in the evening on April 30th. Connect with Hillel to join the Community Seder on April 22nd.
In our interconnected world, our religious literacy competencies will be essential to building bridges of understanding, peace, and inclusion.
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Hilary Martin Himan
Director of Spiritual Life and Chaplain to All: Spiritual, Secular, and Religious
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Just a quick heads up! We’re running a test on our LC Alerts emergency notification system to make sure we’re all on the same page when it comes to keeping our campus community safe. |
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March 7th, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m., Council Chamber
Don’t miss this opportunity to have your voice heard! Attend the Associated Student Body Candidate Forum and learn where the candidates stand on the issues that matter to you. Ask questions, get involved, and shape the future of our campus community.
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Nominations due by Monday, March 11th at 11:59 p.m.
The I.D.E.A. Catalyst Awards honors and celebrates undergraduate students, staff, and faculty who have demonstrated immense dedication in engaging and leading initiatives toward a more inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible (I.D.E.A.) L&C community.
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5:00 - 6:00 p.m., Lower Chapel (every Monday/Wednesday)
Meditation Club meets twice a week to sit and practice both guided and unguided meditations. We then discuss our experiences, thoughts, and wondering after.
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6:30 p.m., Council Chamber (every Monday)
The Agape Experience is a student led, Christ based worship and meditation group. Our goal is to provide a safe and loving community through worship and conversation.
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Generation Conscious is collaborating with LC Seed to continue providing free laundry detergent sheets to L&C students. The refill machine is located on the third level of Fowler Student Center, right in front of Fields Dining Hall.
Please fill out this survey as we look towards expanding this amazing initiative on campus. Survey closes on March 31st.
Questions? Contact Debbie Mukuka (lc23-0464@lclark.edu); Zahra Tait (lc23-0581@lclark.edu) or Dani Rivas Clavel (lc21-0889@lclark.edu).
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Upcoming Athletic Home Games:
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March 8: Women's Lacrosse vs University of Mount Union. 6:30 p.m.
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March 9: Baseball vs UMass Boston, 11:00 a.m.
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March 9: Softball vs Willamette University, 12:00 p.m.
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March 9: Men's Tennis vs Whitman College, 1:00 p.m.
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March 9: Softball vs Willamette University, 2:00 p.m.
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March 9: Baseball vs UMass Boston, 2:30 p.m.
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March 10: Men's Tennis vs Whitworth College, 11:00 a.m.
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March 10: Softball vs Willamette University, 11:00 a.m.
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March 10: Baseball vs UMass Boston, 12:00 p.m.
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March 10: Softball vs Willamette University, 1:00 p.m.
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March 10: Women's Lacrosse vs Illinois Wesleyan University, 1:00 p.m.
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Community Dialogues on Being Online: As you think about your experiences with social media and the internet, what do you gain and what do you lose? What hopes do you hold when you engage with social media?
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March 6, 5:00 p.m. RSVP here.
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March 7, 3:30 p.m. RSVP here.
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March 7, 5:00 p.m. RSVP here.
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March 8, 3:30 p.m. RSVP here.
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March 6-8, Gender Studies Symposium: Join us for three days of keynote presentations, multidisciplinary panels, workshops, readings, and other events, as well as an art exhibition. View the complete event schedule for details.
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March 6: Keynote Speaker - Avery Dame-Griff, 7:00 p.m., Council Chamber. When It Was Ours: A Queer and Trans Counter-history of the Internet.
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March 7: Keynote Speaker - Moya Bailey, 7:00 p.m., Council Chamber. What are Gender and Sexuality in the World We Want?
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March 11, Senior Week in the Career Center: 10:00 a.m., Career Center. Calling all Seniors! Book a consultation session with one of our expert career advisors to get ready for your post-grad journey and you’ll receive a special gift!
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Raft the Deschutes River
Registration Opens: March 8, 2024
At Central Oregon's Deschutes River, expect a beautiful river and sunshine in dry central Oregon.
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Ethnobotany, Wildflowers, and Waterfalls!
Registration Opens: March 8, 2024
Learn to identify edible or poisonous plants, and learn about Native American uses of plants and trees.
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Spring Break Career Treks
March 25-27, 2024, various locations
Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey into the world of innovation, technology, and automotive excellence? Look no further! Our Career Treks are designed to offer you unparalleled insights into three dynamic companies leading the way in their respective fields. RSVP here.
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Backpack the Eastern Columbia Gorge
Registration Opens: March 15, 2024
Escape spring rains and come explore the beautiful eastern Columbia Gorge. A somewhat strenuous climb uphill will be rewarded with spectacular views of Mt. Hood and the Columbia river gorge, hillsides of wildflowers, and a secluded campsite.
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