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Alumni Weekend Schedule

Save the date for Alumni Weekend, June 26 - 29, 2025

We will update the schedule for Alumni Weekend 2025 as details are finalized.

Thursday, June 26

A Printable version of Thursdays schedule can be found here.

Aubrey R. Watzek Library 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Change, Constancy, and Conflict: Lewis & Clark’s International Affairs Symposium Available during library operating hours
Aubrey R. Watzek Library Atrium
This exhibit explores the student body’s reactions to the symposium over the years, 1965 to the present. This exhibit was curated by students Natalia Juliano ’28 and Santiago Gonzales Longhino ’25.

Bookstore 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Check In 3 - 8 p.m.
If you are staying on campus, pick up your Residence Hall key at check-in.

Thailand 1974 Reunion 4 - 6 p.m.
This reunion will take place on the Lewis & Clark campus.

Walk Down Memory Lane Opens 4 p.m. - ongoing throughout the weekend
Take a walk to reminisce on highlights of the L&C community throughout the years with this timeline collage of pictures and stories. Add your own memories to the timeline and watch our history grow! (Registration not required.)

1975 Class Reception and Dinner 6 - 9 p.m.
A reception and dinner in honor of the class of 1975’s Golden Reunion. Reconnect with those who made your Lewis & Clark journey with you.

A Printable version of Thursdays schedule can be found here.

Friday, June 27

A Printable version of Friday’s schedule can be found here.

Coffee 7:30 - 11 a.m.
Fowler Foyer

Aubrey R. Watzek Library 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Check In 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Fowler Foyer
If you are staying on campus, pick up your Residence Hall key at check-in.

Walk Down Memory Lane 9 a.m. - Sunset
Take a walk to reminisce on highlights of the L&C community throughout the years with this timeline collage of pictures and stories. Add your own memories to the timeline and watch our history grow! (Registration not required.)

ADA Campus Tour 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Meet in front of Frank Manor
Campus (ADA Friendly) tour. Dive into a rich history of L&C’s beautiful estate, and explore the campus with this guided historical tour. This tour is outside, so please plan accordingly. (Registration not required.)

Bookstore 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Golden Medallion Luncheon 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Stamm
Join members of the Albany Society as they welcome the class of 1975 into the Albany Society with a special Induction Ceremony and medallion presentation. There will be special recognition of reunion year classes before 1975 as well.

Micronesia Fall 1983 Reunion 12 P.M.
Members of the Fall 1983 Micronesia program are invited to reunite with their traveling companions at the home of David Toovy ’85.

Alumni College 2 - 2:45 p.m.
A Legacy of Impact: Gift Planning for Family and Charitable Causes
Join estate planning attorney Jennifer Woodhouse ’03 L’08 and Assistant Vice President for Advancement Rebecca Holt ’01 G’09 as they explore ways to take care of your family and support charitable causes while accommodating your own personal, financial, estate-planning, and philanthropic goals. Jennifer is a shareholder at Schwabe who specializes in ‎estate, charitable, and business transition planning, ‎probate, trust administration, and tax controversies.‎ With smart planning, you may actually increase the size of your estate and/or reduce the tax burden on your heirs. We will discuss gifts that pay you income, gifts that are tax-wise, and even gifts that cost nothing now and leave a lasting legacy for the future.

Soviet Union 1983 and 1985 Reunion 3:30 - 5:30
Come reconnect with Donna Seifer and the other friends with whom you traveled to the Soviet Union- back when that was a thing. Remember subbotnik, the banya, and waxy Vladimir Ilich Lenin? Let’s reassemble our kollektiv and catch up with one another.

Lewis & Clark Native American Alumni Association Reception 4-5 p.m.
The Lewis & Clark Native Alumni Association (LCNAA) is a community of Lewis & Clark alumni who self-identify as Native American and Indigenous and also welcomes allies who seek to serve and support Indian Country. Come enjoy refreshments, hear from the LCNAA leadership, and meet others in the community. All are welcome.

Australia Fall 1974 Overseas Reunion 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Buffalo Gap

Colombia Fall ’72 Overseas Reunion 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Buffalo Gap

Italy Fall ’72-Winter ’73 Overseas Reunion 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Buffalo Gap

New Zealand 1974-75 Overseas Reunion 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Buffalo Gap

Class of 2015 Friday Night Social 5 - 6:30 p.m.
Catch up with your class of 2015 friends and their families at Oaks Park for some mingling and social time. Pizza and soft drinks are included. Alcoholic beverages, ride bracelets, mini-golf and roller skating are available at the park for purchase.

Young Alumni Social 5:30 - 7 p.m.
Alumni who have graduated since 2016 are invited to mix and mingle at the Young Alumni Social. We will have special acknowledgement of the Class of 2020 whose on-campus studies were cut short, and whose graduation was virtual, due to the pandemic.

Class of 1975 Friday Night Social 5:30 - 7 p.m.
Enjoy some laid back social time with your class of 1975 friends at this classic gathering spot, the Buffalo Gap. This event includes appetizers and drinks.

Class of 1995 Friday Night Social 6 - 7:30 p.m.
Enjoy some laid back social time with your class of 1995 friends at this classic gathering spot, the Buffalo Gap.

Class of 2000 Friday Night Social 6 - 7:30 p.m.
Lucky Lab, Quimby
Class social at venue in Portland. More details to follow; stay tuned!

Reunion for the Classes of 1970, 1980, 1990, 2005 and 2010 6 - 8 p.m.
Trail Room
Join the Pā’ina in the Trail Room and catch up with classmates and friends.

Hawaiian Pā’ina 6 - 8 p.m.
Trail Room
Food is a central part of Hawaiian culture and pā’ina is a way to bring people together and nourish their bodies and spirits. All alumni not celebrating with their class off campus tonight along with the classes of 1970, 1980, 1990, 2005, and 2010 will enjoy a delicious Hawaiian food menu together with music from the islands.

Class of 1985 Friday Night Social 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Join your 1985 classmates and friends for a unique and memorable reception lakeside in Lake Oswego at Lake View Taphouse. This social includes heavy appetizers and drinks.

Peru Fall 1973 Overseas Reunion 7 - 9 p.m.
This reunion is happening on the Willamette Patio at the RiverPlace Hotel. It includes appetizers, desserts, and no-host bar.

LGBTQ and Allies Drag Bingo 8 - 10 p.m.
Trail Room
Come play a classic game of bingo with some classy Drag Queens! In celebration of Pride month, the whole L&C community is welcome to attend, this event is for everyone to have fun, and engage with both student and local Drag artists. Lets spread the love and play the night away!

A Printable version of Friday’s schedule can be found here.

Saturday, June 28

A Printable version of Saturday’s schedule can be found here.

Coffee 7:30 - 11 a.m.
Fowler Foyer
Coffee will be provided outside of Fields Dining Room, inside Fowler Student Center (formerly Templeton Campus Center). (Registration not required.)

Check In 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
If you are staying on campus, pick up your Residence Hall key at check-in.

Walk Down Memory Lane 8:30 a.m. - Late
Take a walk to reminisce on highlights of the L&C community throughout the years with this timeline collage of pictures and stories. Add your own memories to the timeline and watch our history grow! (Registration not required.)

Tryon Creek Park Hike 8:30 - 10 a.m.
Meet by Campus Safety
Meet on campus and take the short walk to Tryon Creek State Natural Area for a hike. This activity is not accessible for those with limited mobility. (Registration not required.)

Alumni Choir Practice 9 - 10:30 a.m.

Athletics Gathering 9:30 - 11 a.m.
Join your fellow Athletics alumni for coffee, tea and pastry. Learn more about LC Athletics, mingle with coaches, meet current student-athletes and network with recent grads!

Bookstore 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Aubrey R. Watzek Library 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Alumni College 10 - 10:45 a.m.
Bright Eyes-A Memoir: Surviving our Monsters and Learning to Live Without Them
Join teacher, author and Ted Talk presenter Bridey Thelen-Heidel ’94 to talk about her award winning memoir Bright Eyes. Bright Eyes is a Zibby Award winner for “Best Story of Overcoming” and NYC Big Book Award “Distinguished Favorite.” A fierce advocate, Bridey’s work with LGBT+ youth has been celebrated by the California Teachers’ Association. She recently performed in Listen To Your Mother NYC and is often invited to speak about the resilience, optimism, and bravery we learn growing up with monsters.

Lewis & Clark Black Alumni Association Mimosa Morning Mixer 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Join the leadership of the Lewis & Clark Black Alumni Association (LCBAA) for some morning fun with mimosas. There will be a prize wheel, trivia and some fun surprises. All are welcome!

Golden Years Brunch 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
This is a special brunch for those who graduated in the 1950s and 1960s. This brunch features the same food and bubbly as the Brunch with Bubbly, in a more intimate atmosphere.

Brunch with Bubbly 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Enjoy a scrumptious brunch with your classmates and others from the Lewis & Clark community.

Campus Tour 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Meet in front of Frank Manor
Dive into a rich history of L&C’s beautiful estate, and explore the campus with this guided historical tour. This tour is outside, so please plan accordingly. (Registration not required.)

Britain Spring 1975 Reunion 12 - 3:30 p.m.
Meet up with your friends with whom you traveled to Britain back in 1975. This event will be off campus at Lucky Lab. All the details will be in the registration confirmation email.

Alumni Honors Celebration and Reception 1 - 3 p.m.
The Board of Alumni cordially invites you to honor four outstanding members of the L&C community at the Alumni Honors Celebration. Alumni Award Honorees:

Outstanding Young Alumni Award - Frances Swanson ’17
L&C Alumni Leadership Award - Hanako Imber ’10
Don Balmer Citation for Service to the college - Kim Stafford
Distinguished Alumni Award - Michael Graham ’05

Alumni of Color Reception 2:45 - 4 p.m.
Come engage with your fellow alumni from the BIPOC community as we work to strengthen our alumni of color network at Lewis & Clark. Find out about the Lewis & Clark Black Alumni Association, the Lewis & Clark Native Alumni Association and other initiatives to strengthen our diverse alumni communities. This event will also include a special Juneteenth Commemoration from 3:30 to 4 pm. All are welcome.

Juneteenth Commemoration 3:30 - 4 p.m.
Come celebrate the newest United States national holiday with readings, music and drumming.

Alumni College 4 - 4:45 p.m.
Consider a Writing Practice - with Emeritus Professor Kim Stafford
A self-directed writing practice can harvest treasure, reduce stress, transform regret into story, and generally befriend the creative life. In this session, we will share resources for being curious with a pen on the page, and give this practice a try.

Philanthropy Reception - 4 - 5 p.m.
The Diane Gregg Pavilion
Members of the Leadership Society, Heritage Society, Fir Acres Society, and the Philanthropy Council are invited to a special reception. Join us for good company, hors d’oeuvres, and our signature cocktail, the Philanthropy Phizz!
Invitation Only.

1995 Class Reunion Reception- 5 - 6:30 p.m.
Celebrate the 30th reunion with fellow classmates, family and friends.

2000 Class Reunion 5 - 6:30 p.m.
Celebrate the 25th reunion with fellow classmates, family and friends.

2015 Class Reunion Reception- 5 - 6:30 p.m.
Celebrate the 10th reunion with fellow classmates, family and friends.

1985 Class Reunion Reception and Dinner- 5:30 - 8 p.m.
Celebrate the 40th reunion with fellow classmates, family and friends.

Taco Party 6 - 7:45 p.m.
Stamm West
Make a date to meet your friends for a taco bar and music on campus.

E/W Germany Spring 1990 Overseas Reunion- 6-9 pm
Reunite with your friends from the Spring 1990 overseas program to East and West Germany. This reunion is happening at the home of Laura Mundt ’91 and Tony Paolucci ’91.

Concert with Rock Violinist Aaron Meyer 8:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Agnes Flanagan Chapel
Come rock the night away with our very own L&C alum, Concert Rock Violinist Aaron Meyer ’95. Aaron will be accompanied by pianist Jean-Pierre Garau, and is prepared to blow your socks off with a night of Rock n Roll! Aaron’s style of performance blends his classical training with a passion for rock music.

Fir Acres Night Festival 9-11 pm
Come enjoy this musical-glow-henna-smores-games-surprises event with the whole Lewis & Clark community.

A Printable version of Saturday’s schedule can be found here.

Sunday, June 29

A Printable version of Sunday’s schedule can be found here.

Check In 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Walk Down Memory Lane 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Come see our newest campus bridge and take a walk to reminisce on highlights of the L&C community throughout the years with this timeline collage of pictures and stories. Add your own memories to the timeline and watch our history grow! (Registration not required.)

Pickleball! 9 - 10:30 a.m.
Start your Sunday with a rousing game of America’s fasting growing sport. Born on Bainbridge Island, right here in the Pacific Northwest, Pickleball is a racket sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and ping pong. There will be open courts and Athletics Advancement Officer Doug Lennox, OLY, will be available in case newbies would like some help. Equipment will be available if needed.

Brunch with the President 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Join President Robin Holmes-Sullivan and her wife Kathy to celebrate our alumni community.

40th Reunion of the Kenya Fall 1985 Program 12:30 p.m.
Enjoy lunch and catch up with your traveling companions to share memories of this life-changing experience. The plan is to serve Kenyan food – crispy samosas, fragrant curry, maybe even ugali! Bring your memorabilia. There will be a video call for those who cannot attend in person.

If you are staying on campus, return your key in the residence hall lobby, check-in or Campus Safety.

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