The Bark: News and Events for Students
Lower Estate Garden Renovation Nearing the Finish Line
If you’ve wandered past the Lower Estate Garden lately, you may have noticed a whole lot of progress—and we’re excited to share that the renovation is officially in its home stretch!
Events
Women’s Basketball vs. Pacific University
Men’s Basketball vs. Pacific University
2025-2026 Visiting Writers Series: Rick Barot
LC English welcomes Rick Barot as the fourth of six authors in our 2025-2026 Visiting Writers Series.
Overseas Welcome Back Celebration
Women’s Basketball vs. Willamette University
Announcements
An Otterly Jolly Singalong: Happy Holidays from Lewis & Clark
Grades, Sleighs, and River Otters! Follow the bouncing ball for a festive Lewis & Clark sing along.
Watzek Winter Reading
’Tis the season for recreational reading! Stretch yourself with Watzek’s (very gentle) reading challenge.
AI Helps Students ‘Take the Hint’
Ishan Abraham BA ’26 and a team of collaborators are developing an AI-powered learning system that delivers hints during hands-on cybersecurity exercises. Their work will be presented at next year’s 21st International Conference on Cyber Warfare and Security in Wilmington, North Carolina.
2026 I.D.E.A. Catalyst Award Nominations
The Office of Inclusion & Multicultural Engagement is proud to invite you to submit nominations for our annual I.D.E.A. Catalyst Awards!
Top Stories of 2025
As the calendar year draws to a close, we’ve compiled a sampling of top stories from the undergraduate college, the graduate school, and the law school.
Opportunities
61st International Fair Logo Contest
Help us create the logo for the 61st International Fair under the theme “World Canvas”
The Organizing Committee of the 61st International Fair is recruiting!
Have a culture you would want to share? Want to play a part in the annual International Fair? Join us as a Region Chair or General Volunteer (Country Representative) to make the 61st International Fair unforgettable!
ALL are invited to sign up! If you are interested in contributing to the fair as an informal group or student organization, you should sign up through the General Volunteer sign-up.
Please refer to the sign-up information below.
Region Chair:
There are many benefits to taking up this leadership role in the International Fair organizing committee; check out the position description to find out more!
Deadline: 1st December 2025, 12 noon
General Volunteer (Country Representative):
Link to sign up; details of what the contribution entails are included at the beginning of the form
We are accepting sign-ups from individuals, groups, and student organizations.
Deadline: 5th December 2025, before midnight
We are so excited to have you guys on board! If you have any further questions, please reach out to the ISLC Vice President at islcgov@lclark.edu or eileenkoh@lclark.edu.
PCUN Christmas Toy Drive
The Center for Social Change and the Bridge Builders Cohort are requesting your help in aiding PCUN, a civil rights organization that supports immigrant workers and their families. Come rally in support of our immigrant community members by donating a Christmas gift! Let’s show our community partners that L&C is here to bring some joy and hope this holiday season.
PCUN holds a yearly toy drive for kids in need and is asking for support for kids aged 10-13, who can get passed over during the holiday season as younger kids are often prioritized. Gifts requested include:
-Shoes
-Headphones
-Bath towels
-Blankets
-Books
-Skin care kits
-Board games
-Gift cards
-Balls (soccer/football)
-Skateboards
-Bluetooth speakers
-Planners/agendas
-Water bottles
-Art kits
-Backpacks
Please bring donations to the Center for Social Change & Community Involvement located in Fowler 320-321. If you have any questions or concerns, contact leadserve@lclark.edu
PCUN’s Donation Cut-Off Date is December 18th, 2025
Additionally, if you would like to take this drive into your community outside of LC, please contact us to get ahold of materials and instructions to maximize your efforts.
Healing from Unwanted Sexual Experiences Therapy Group
Pre-Group Appointments Available Now: The Student Counseling Center is offering a weekly therapy group next semester (starting in early February) for people who have experienced sexual trauma, “Healing from Unwanted Sexual Experiences”.
The Bark is located in East Hall on the Undergraduate Campus.
MSC: 102
email thebark@lclark.edu
voice 503-768-7110
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