News and Events

Congratulations to the 2025 Rev. Mark Duntley Award and Troy Ridenour Award student recipients!

Lewis & Clark’s speech and debate program won a pair of championships at national tournaments. The team of Maltin Tocani (’25) and Isabella Moore (’26) won the Honors division at the YODL national British Parliamentary debate championships, while the Lewis & Clark contingent at the National Speech Tournament won the team title in the limited entry category.

Just one year after finishing dead last in the Northwest Conference, Lewis & Clark men’s basketball shocked the league with a championship run for the record books. Their grit and belief carried them all the way to the NCAA Division III National Tournament for the first time in over 20 years.

Dr. Ben Meoz, Interim Vice President for Student Life Office and Dean of Students, invites you to his weekly office hours through the end of the spring semester. This is a great opportunity to share your thoughts and experience as a student, and ask any questions!

Friendly reminder of the leadership transition in Student Life.

This transformational approach to career readiness will integrate career competencies and work-ready skills into every undergraduate’s academic journey; a commitment from Heidi Hu BS ’85 and Daniel Hsieh establishes an endowment to support it.

For six decades, Lewis & Clark’s International Fair has brought cultures together through food, performances, and community. The run-up to this year’s fair, held March 1, featured a week of festivities, including student-designed meals and a visual history of the fair, highlighting its impact on generations of students.

Evette Castillo Clark, vice president of student life and dean of students, will be leaving her position. Her last day will be April 1, 2025.

From Portland’s Rose City Rollers to Team USA, Shelby Castro BA ’25 heads to Austria for the 2025 Roller Derby World Cup.

Lewis & Clark’s annual Moss Appreciation Week recently garnered national media attention on NPR’s Morning Edition. Moss Week combines scientific exploration with creative, playful events, celebrating the everyday wonders of moss.

The (Anti)Valentine’s Concert, an annual Lewis & Clark tradition, will feature the musical groups Cappella Nova, Kith & Kin, Community Chorale, Voces Auream, as well as several talented soloists. Come see this fun, lighthearted production on Wednesday, February 12, at 7:30 p.m. in Evans Auditorium.

Every spring, Lewis & Clark alumni return to campus to offer advice on careers, internships, and degree applicable endeavors. 

Dr. Evette Castillo Clark, Vice President for Student Life Office and Dean of Students, invites you to her weekly office hours starting in Spring 2025. This is a great opportunity to share your thoughts and experience as a student, and ask any questions!

Lewis & Clark College recently announced the appointment of Brett Elliott as the new head coach of the football team. Elliott comes to Lewis & Clark from Linfield University, where he was the 2005 National Player of the Year and served two stints as a coach. He most recently served as the Wildcats’ offensive coordinator.

The Office of the Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students is seeking nominations for the annual Rev. Mark A. Duntley and Troy Ridenour Memorial student awards. Nomination deadline is March 7, 2025.