Neurodivergent BIPOC Community Circle

Wednesday, February 15th

@5:30-6:30pm

Location: IME Suite (3rd floor of Templeton)

Join other Neurodivergent* Black, Indigenous People of Color(BIPOC) to discuss our intersectional experiences on- and off-campus on Wednesday, February 15th at 5:30pm to 6:30pm in the IME Suite.

*Neurodivergent: anyone differing in mental/neurological function from what is considered typical or normal.

4th Year Pathway

Saturday, February 18th

@11am-5pm

Location: Graduate School York Building 101

Hello fourth+ year students.

You are invited to IME's 4th Year Pathway Program on Saturday, February 18th from 11am-5pm at the graduate school York Building 101. It is a day long event where students in their fourth+ year at L&C gain tips and tricks that will help them navigate life after college. We will provide lunch and snacks.

RSVP Deadline: Wednesday, February 15th

Social Justice Tour

Friday, February 17th

@ 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Meet Location: Front of the Frank Manor House

IME is hosting a Social Justice Tour! Tours last about an hour, and cover many different events in the history of Lewis and Clark College. Groups meet in front of the Frank Manor House, and take a walking tour of academic campus.

Tours are offered:

February 17th, from 1:00-2:00 pm

March 13th, from 3:00-4:00 pm

April 12th from 3:00-4:00 pm

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Trainings

IME is offering two Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Trainings.

The first is on February 22nd, from 5:30-6:00, and covers Self-Care for Social Justice Advocates.

The second is on Oppression, Privilege, and Microaggressions, and happens on March 22nd from 5:30-6:30.

Both are open to everyone, and please RSVP as tea will be served at both.

Self-Care for Social Justice Advocates Workshop

Wednesday, February 22nd

@5:30pm

Location: IME Suite

IME is hosting a Self-Care for Social Justice Advocates workshop on February 22nd at 5:30 in the IME Suite! We are serving tea and will be discussing ways to stay afloat in the face of the challenges of the system. All are welcome to attend!

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN QUEER MUSIC!!

IME and the Music Department are considering hosting a Queer Electronica, which would be a showcase of queer students' and local artists' works of electronic music. If you are interested in attending, showcasing, or planning please fill out the following form.

Asian Pacific Islander (API) Month Planning Committee

The Inclusion & Multicultural Engagement (IME) office is looking for Asian/Asian American/Pacific Islander/Desi self-identifying students, faculty, staff, and allies alike to join the API Peoples' Heritage Month Planning Committee.

This committee is tasked to celebrate and honor API Heritage Month through the months of April and May with special programming and events.

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.

TCK Symposium

Thursday, February 16th

@3:00pm-6:00pm

Location: East & West Stamm

Come learn about Third Culture Kids and listen to SOAN Professor Kabir Heimsath discuss multicultural adaptation! Free snack buffet and beverages included!

Gender Studies Symposium Community Meetings

Attend the Gender Studies Symposium community meetings and help play a vital role in making the symposium happen! Learn more about this exciting event and help us plan! 

Our meeting dates are: February 21 and February 28. 

All meetings are from 3:30 to 4:30 in Miller 414. Snacks will be provided!

Celebrate Black History Month with a Beat

Thursday, February 23rd

@ 5:00pm -6:30pm

Location: Stamm

Join us in celebrating Black History Month (BHM) with a beat! This is an awesome opportunity to meet and mingle with alumni while also enjoying performances by prof. Alex Addy and our Cheer and Step team! Mark your calendars! 

If you have any questions or want more information, email: amoralessantos@lclark.edu. 

Save the Date - March 10 & 11: Peer Collective Summit

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. To learn more and join us, complete this registration form. Register by March 1st at 8am is appreciated! 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.

Taiko Drumming Club (Coming Soon!)

If you enjoy drumming or just having fun, this is a great way to do so! Taiko is an ancient form of Japanese percussion. It's a significant part of many celebrations and ceremonies. Taiko drummers use their whole body and spirit to play. NO EXPERIENCE IS NEEDED.

Taiko Club is still in the making. We are currently looking for a Vice President and Treasurer. Our club would likely meet once a week. Details are still being worked out.

Please feel free to reach out to kenjiy@lclark.edu with any questions.

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.



New Student-Led Praise Worship Experience Starting!

Friday, February 17th

@8:30-10:00pm

Location: Flanagan Chapel

The Agape Experience (T.A.E) is a worship/meditation experience, fully student-led and designed. T.A.E. will happen twice a month on Fridays, 8:30-10pm, in Flanagan Chapel. In February the dates will be Feb. 3 and Feb. 17. The student leaders' goal is to provide a safe and loving environment through prayer, authentic worship, conversation, and community. The Greek word agape signifies the unconditional love of God for humans and the reciprocal human love for God. All are welcome, whether you identify as a Christian or not.

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!

This Spring! Volunteer 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 black-identifying 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.

IME Connected Program

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