Schedule and Registration

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Thursday, October 23, 2025

5:30 - 8 p.m. Young Alumni Homecoming Happy Hour

503 Distilling Cocktail Lounge
Our newest Homecoming tradition, the Young Alumni Homecoming Happy Hour “kicks off” the fun for Homecoming and Family Weekend! Follow this link for more information.
Complimentary first drink for alumni, Class of 2010 - 2025. Pre-registration encouraged. Off-campus event. Due to OLCC regulations, all attendees must be 21 years of age or older.

7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Evergreen with Professor Emeritus, Kim Stafford

World Forestry Center
Join Professor Stafford, Oregon’s ninth poet laureate, and the Third Angle Ensemble as they perform pieces inspired by the Pacific Northwest.
Tickets may be purchased using this link. Off-campus event.

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Friday, October 24, 2025

8 a.m. - 7 p.m. Watzek Library

Watzek Library
Wander the stacks and explore the exhibit Change, Constancy and Conflict: Lewis & Clark’s International Affairs Symposium (1965- 2025)
Complimentary. No registration required.

9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Lewis & Clark Bookstore is open!

Fowler Student Center, across from the Trail Room.
The Lewis & Clark bookstore will be open for business! Order your spirit wear from their website and have it delivered to the bookstore for pick up! The Bookstore accepts cash, credit cards and Apple and Google Pay.

10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Watzek Library Special Collections Exhibition

Watzek Library
Visit the Special Collections at Watzek Library, curated by Lewis & Clark students. Note: Special Collections are not available for viewing between 12 and 1 p.m.
Complimentary. No registration required.

11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Homecoming and Family Weekend Check-in

Campus Safety and Information, Gate #3
Head to our check in station for name tags, schedules, and information will be available in one location. Walk in guests can register for events or purchase “Tailgate in the End Zone!” tickets at check in.
Event registration and ticket purchasing subject to availability after October 20, 2025. Please pre-register whenever possible.

12 - 4 p.m. EAR Forest

Fields Center adjacent
The Experimental Arts Research (EAR) forest is an outdoor laboratory for exploring sonic, spatial, and ecological relationships. Located in the forest canopy behind the Fields Art Building at Lewis & Clark College, the EAR Forest is a 16-channel audio system that can be programmed and activated in a wide variety of ways. With speakers installed along a wooded path, the site is designed to support soundwalks, live performances, compositions, audio experiments, and acoustic research.
Complimentary. No registration is required. Note: The EAR Forest is a rough and uneven path through the woods in Portland, Oregon. In an effort to make this accessible to those who aren’t nearby, or who cannot navigate this type of terrain, the audio works are accessible through binaural recordings of the walks, available through our Soundcloud channel.

12 - 1 p.m. Pickleball
Lewis & Clark Tennis Dome

Join us for pickleball! Meet and interact with Lewis & Clark community members in a fun, casual setting, all while playing America’s fastest growing sport. Equipment will be provided but court appropriate shoes (non-marking soles) are required. Tennis Coach Jimmy Chau, Class of ’01, will be there to facilitate!
Complimentary. Pre-registration encouraged.

1:45 - 2:45 p.m. Campus Tour and Information Session

Frank Manor House
Join alumni, families, and prospective students on a tour of the campus, lead by the Admissions office and one of their dedicated student tour guides.
Complimentary. Pre-registration encouraged.

2 - 2:45 p.m. Presentation: Overseas and Off-Campus Programs

Council Chamber, Fowler Student Center
Learn about the opportunities Lewis & Clark students have to study abroad. Creating global citizens is one of our institutional values, and our overseas and off-campus programs offers immersive, life changing experiences, no matter a student’s major!
Complimentary

3 - 4 p.m. Presentation: Symposium Spotlight

Council Chamber, Fowler Student Center
Come learn about our five, student chaired symposia, a special feature of the Lewis & Clark experience. Chaired by students, and the supported by faculty, these symposiums generate ideas and, in many cases, launch careers.
Complimentary

5 p.m. L&C’s Women’s Soccer at Pacific University

Learn more about the match up here!
Off campus event. No registration required.

5:15 p.m. Lewis & Clark College Athletics Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction

Stamm Dining Hall, Fowler Student Center
Chosen by the Hall of Fame Selection Committee, a new class of inductees are honored every Homecoming and Family Weekend.
Follow this link to purchase tickets to the induction ceremony.

7 p.m. L&C Volleyball at George Fox University

Learn more about the match up here!
Off campus event. No registration required.

7:30 p.m. Lewis & Clark Orchestra Performance

Agnes Flanagan Chapel
The Lewis & Clark Orchestra presents its first concert of the 2025-26 academic year! This performance will feature faculty soloists performing Mozart’s concerto for flute and harp as well as “Suite Afrocubana” composed by LC professor Freddy Vilches.
Tickets required. Purchases are available by using this link.

7:45 p.m. L&C’s Men’s Soccer at Pacific University

Learn more about the match up here!
Off campus event. No registration required.

Saturday, October 25, 2025

8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Homecoming and Family Weekend Check-in

Griswold Stadium, Gate #2
Look for our check in station, next to the concession stand at Griswold Stadium! Name tags, schedules, and information will be available in one location. Walk in guests can register for events or purchase “Tailgate in the End Zone!” tickets.
(“Tailgate” ticket purchasing subject to availability after October 20, 2025.)

8:30 - 9:30 a.m. Lower Estate Gardens and Rose Garden walk

Frank Manor House entrance
In October, the Lower Estate Garden renovation will be nearing the completion of Phase 2. This walk will allow a sneak peek of this beautiful new space, plus a chance to see the Rose Garden Restoration Club working to preserve this beautiful area. A golf cart can be made available for those with mobility concerns.
Complimentary. Pre-registration encouraged.

8:30 - 11:30 a.m. Rose Garden Restoration Club work party!

Estate Gardens
Join Sophie Abbassian BA ’25, a Rose Garden Restoration Club founder, and the club advisor, Jennifer Huenink BA ’91, JD ’94, for a fun work party that makes a difference! Equipment will be provided.
Complimentary. Pre-registration encouraged.

9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 100 Years of the Frank Manor House
Presentation and Open House

Frank Manor House
The L&C Albany Society and Professor Emeritus Stephen Dow Beckham invite you to celebrate this remarkable heritage property as it turns 100! Follow this link to learn more about this special event for this landmark full of memories for every Lewis & Clark graduate.
Complimentary

9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Coffee with the Deans

Council Chamber/Beth Miller Lounge, Fowler Student Center
Coffee with the Deans gives you a chance to mingle with our three Deans, ask questions, and hear the latest L&C news, all in a casual atmosphere.
Complimentary. Pre-registration encouraged.

10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Lewis & Clark Bookstore is open!

Fowler Student Center, across from the Trail Room.
The Lewis & Clark bookstore will be open for business! Order your spirit wear from their website and have it delivered to the bookstore for pick up! The Bookstore accepts cash, credit cards and Apple and Google Pay.

10 a.m. Alumni Swim Meet

Zehntbauer Swimming Pavilion
Watch the L&C Swim Team take on the Alumni swimmers!
Complimentary. No registration required.

11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Albina Vision Trust + Lewis & Clark - A Transformational Education Partnership in Lower Albina

11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Watzek Library

Watzek Library
Wander the stacks and explore the exhibit Change, Constancy and Conflict: Lewis & Clark’s International Affairs Symposium (1965- 2025)
Complimentary. No registration required.

12 - 1 p.m. Lewis & Clark Alumni Affinity Groups - Pop ups!

Beth Miller Lounge, Fowler Student Center
Come meet the folks from Lewis & Clark’s alumni Affinity Groups; the LCBAA (L&C Black Alumni Association), the LCNAA (Lewis & Clark Native Alumni Association), and the newly formed LCLHAA (L&C Latinx and Hispanic Alumni Association) and enjoy food, fun, and games!
Complimentary. No registration required.

12 - 1 p.m. Percussion Ensemble Children’s Concert

Evans Music Center
Enjoy this free, “please play the instruments” event from Lewis & Clark’s Music Department!
Complimentary. No registration required.

12 - 3 p.m. Tailgate in the End Zone!

Griswold Stadium, South End Zone
Join us at “Tailgate in the End Zone!” for an unforgettable Homecoming game experience! Admission includes your general admission ticket to the game, lunch, and your choice of non-alcoholic or alcoholic beverages. Read our alcoholic beverage policy at the bottom of our event page. This event takes place rain or shine.
Ticket purchase is required and range between $25 and $45. “Walk in” tickets are subject to availability and range from $30 - $40 and $15 for two alcoholic beverages. Children 10 and under may attend for free.

12 - 4 p.m. EAR Forest

Fields Center adjacent
The Experimental Arts Research (EAR) forest is an outdoor laboratory for exploring sonic, spatial, and ecological relationships. Located in the forest canopy behind the Fields Art Building at Lewis & Clark College, the EAR Forest is a 16-channel audio system that can be programmed and activated in a wide variety of ways. With speakers installed along a wooded path, the site is designed to support soundwalks, live performances, compositions, audio experiments, and acoustic research.
Complimentary. No registration is required. Note: The EAR Forest is a rough and uneven path through the woods. In an effort to make this accessible to those who aren’t nearby, or who cannot navigate this type of terrain, the audio works are accessible through binaural recordings of the walks, available through our Soundcloud channel.

1 p.m. Homecoming Football Game - Lewis & Clark vs. Whitworth University
Griswold Stadium, Gate #2
Gates open at 12:00 p.m.
“Tailgate in the End Zone!” access includes a general admission football ticket. For more information on ticket purchases for the game only, follow this link.

4 - 5:30 p.m. Lewis & Clark Alumni of Color Reception

Stamm Dining Room, Fowler Student Center
Join other historically underrepresented groups at the Alumni of Color Reception after the game for fun and refreshments.
Complimentary. Pre-registration encouraged.

7 p.m. L&C’s Women’s Volleyball team plays at Pamplin!

Pamplin Sports Center
Come cheer on the Volleyball team as they play at home against Pacific University! For more information on the match up, follow this link.
Complimentary. No registration required.

7:30 p.m. YORK THE EXPLORER at The Reser

YORK THE EXPLORER is an innovative production that will take place at The Patricia Reser Center for the Arts. Lewis & Clark is proud to offer a discount code for Homecoming and Family Weekend guests to learn more about this extraordinary individual. Follow this link to learn more about the production and how to purchase tickets using the promo code “LCAlumni”.
Off campus event. Tickets are required to attend YORK THE EXPLORER.

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Sunday, October 26, 2025

11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Brunch in Fields Dining Hall

Fields Dining Hall, Fowler Student Center
Cap off a fun filled weekend with the world famous Brunch in Fields Dining Hall. Complimentary access will be given to all pre-registered guests!
Complimentary for those who register before October 20, 2025.
You can learn more about on-campus dining options here.

12 p.m. L&C Women’s Soccer at George Fox University

Learn more about the match up here!
Off campus event. No registration required.

2:45 p.m. L&C Men’s Soccer at George Fox University

Learn more about the match up here!
Off campus event. No registration required.

See you this weekend!

 

Get in touch with us if you have questions about Homecoming and Family Weekend.
Contact Alumni and Parent Engagement; 503-768-7950 or alumni@lclark.edu

Cancellation and Refund Policy