Class of 2012 Senior Experience

The Senior Experience is a series of events and programs designed to celebrate your last year at Lewis & Clark. This page contains information that will help you navigate the many fun activities planned for your last semester and other resources you will find useful as you move towards graduation.

Make sure you also explore the Commencement Website, which has all the useful information on the steps you need to take to graduate, and help you and your families start planning for the Commencement Weekend.

If you are a senior and would like to get involved on the Senior Experience Working Group, please contact Jason Feiner at jfeiner@lclark.edu.

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On this page:

The Senior Experience Working Group
Photos!
Class of 2012 Senior Gift

Resources: Before you Graduate

Are You Ready to Graduate and Join the Alumni Community
Update Your Contact Information

Senior Experience Events, Commencement Weekend

Commencement Local Hotel Discounts
Upcoming Senior Experience Events

 

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 The Senior Experience Working Group

The Senior Experience is a collaboration between ASLC, Board of Alumni, Division of Student Life, Institutional Advancement, Alumni & Parent Programs, the Student Alumni Association, and the Provost’s office.

Student members include seniors Robin Aubry, Jessica Clarke, Ben Moseley, Ginny O’Brien, Annalisa Peterson, Brandis Piper, Lyndsey Romick, and Abby Vining.

If you would like to volunteer for the Class of 2012 Senior Experience please contact Jason Feiner at jfeiner@lclark.edu. We are looking for students to help create, advertise, organize, and help at the events.

 

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 Photos!

We will be collecting photos from your time at L&C and on overseas/off-campus programs. Please start thinking about 10 photos from different years that you can submit for a memory slideshow that will be played at the Commencement Banquet (read more on that event below) and available online. Send your photos to seniorexperience@lclark.edu.

 The Class of 2011 Commencement Banquet photos are here.

 

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 Class of 2012 Senior Gift!

The Senior Gift Committee is made up of members of the graduating class who are enthusiastic about their experience at Lewis & Clark and want to help motivate their classmates to give back to the College. Members lead by example by attending events, educating and communicating with the senior class, and making a gift to the Annual Fund. Any interested Seniors can join the committee and do their part to help!

If you would like to be involved on the Senior Gift Committee, please contact Tara Riker, Assistant Director of Annual Giving, at giving@lclark.edu or at 503.768.7928.

It’s easy to give online. To make your gift now, please click here. To learn more about the Senior Gift and the Annual Fund visit this page.

 

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 Are You Ready to Graduate and Join the Alumni Community?

1. Join Lewis & Clark College Alumni group on Facebook. Become friends with Palatine Pioneers.
2. Build a LinkedIn profile and join the Lewis & Clark alumni group, which has over 1,200 members. LinkedIn is a professional networking website that will help you maintain a professional presence online, search for networking contacts, and find career opportunities.
3. Join the Lewis & Clark College Career Network (L&C Net) on LinkedIn - visit this page for more information. Over 750 alumni have agreed to share career information and experience with L&C students!
4. Create a non-lclark.edu email address now (if you don’t have one already) that you will use after graduation. Your lclark email will be valid for one year after you graduate. It’s a good idea to start transitioning soon.

 

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 Update your Contact Information

Update the alumni office with your non-lclark.edu email and a new address (not your MSC box) where you will receive mail after you graduate. To update your information, use this link.

This is an important step, as you will receive event invitations at the address and email that the alumni office has for you. Events are a great opportunity to build networking contacts, stay in touch with L&C, and meet alumni from many different years. Make sure to update the alumni office every time your contact information changes by emailing alumni@lclark.edu or calling our main line at 503.768.7950.

 

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 Commencement Weekend Local Hotel Discounts

Hilton Portland Hotel is offering a special discounted rate of $94/night for all Commencement guests, arriving as early as May 2 and departing as late as May 9. The hotel is conveniently located in downtown Portland at 921 SW 6th Ave, two blocks away from the airport MAX (light-rail) line and Pioneer Courthouse Square, where the L&C Shuttle will pick up downtown guests to go to campus for the Commencement Ceremony.

The Hilton Hotel is also the location of the Class of 2012 Commencement Banquet.

$94/night - 1 or 2-person occupancy in the main Hotel building
$104/night - 3 or 4-person occupancy in the main Hotel building
$110/night - 1 or 2-person occupancy in the Executive Tower

To book your rooms with the Hilton, please reserve via this link, which is pre-set with the special rates. You can also call 1-800-HILTONS and provide the reservation agent the group code LEC.

The Hilton is generously donating a portion of the room proceeds to help Alumni & Parent Programs continue the deep subsidy of tickets for seniors to the Class of 2012 Commencement Banquet.

Many other local hotels offer discounts to Lewis & Clark guests. Please visit this page to view other deals.

 

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 Senior Experience Events

Senior Soiree: 100 Days to Graduation
Friday, January 27, 4-6pm, Stamm 
 Join classmates to kick off the Senior Experience over delicious food and drinks (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks will be available, so bring your government-issued ID). We will introduce the full schedule of events and celebrate the Class of 2012! 
Sponsored by Bon Appétit and Alumni and Parent Programs.
Registration for this event is closed 

Portland Winterhawks vs. Vancouver Giants
Saturday, February 4, 7p.m., Memorial Coliseum
 Purchase tickets for only $12.50 (regular price $19.50) from Student Activities (cash only). Tickets include a coupon for a free Winterhawks hat!

Purchase tickets to the Winterhawks game (2/4/12) AND the Trail Blazers game (3/3/12) for only $20 (a $24.50 value). There is a limited number of tickets available for both games). Tickets can be purchased from Student Activities (cash only). 

Class of 2012 at the Circuit
Sunday, February 12, 7-9pm, The Circuit at 6050 SW Macadam Ave
 The Class of 2012 is going bouldering! Meet us at the Circuit for a private party where you can climb, hang, and snack. All levels of bouldering experience are welcome (even if you don’t want to boulder, you can cheer on your classmates). This event is free and includes climbing shoes.
Sponsored by College Outdoors and Student Activities
Registration for this event is closed

Etiquette on the Rocks
Tuesday, February 21, 4:30-6:00pm, Gregg Pavilion
 80% of people get their jobs through networking connections. Come to this senior-only event to learn how to be confident at professional events, take advantage of a photo booth for your online social networking profiles, get interview fashion tips, advice from an etiquette expert and complimentary snacks and beverages (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks will be available, so bring your government-issued ID).
Click here to register for this event 

Careers for Pioneers and Mock Interviews for Seniors
Sunday, February 26, 3-4:30pm, Stamm
 Don’t miss this opportunity to ask alumni and parents questions about various jobs and careers, professional conduct, and for advice. You will also have a chance to sign up for a mock interview session with a member of the National Board of Alumni.
Organized by the Student Alumni Association in collaboration with the Board of Alumni, Center for Career and Community Engagement, and Alumni & Parent Programs. 
Click here to register for this event 

Portland Trailblazers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
Saturday, March 3, 2012, Rose Garden
Purchase tickets for only $12 (regular price $19) from Student Activities (cash only). Purchase tickets to the Winterhawks game (2/4/12) AND the Trail Blazers game (3/3/12) for only $20 (a $24.50 value). There is a limited number of tickets available for both games). Tickets can be purchased from Student Activities (cash only).

Commencement Countdown
Tuesday, March 20 and Wednesday, March 21, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Stamm
You must (!) come on one of those days to order your cap and gown, announcements, pick up commencement tickets, update contact information, contribute to the senior gift, and take care of other important business. Refreshments will be available!

Pints with Profs: Faculty and Senior Social
Wednesday, April 4, 2012. Albany Quadrangle. 5 p.m.
Raise a toast to the outstanding professors that have been with you every step of the way! Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and drinks (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks will be available, so bring your ID) while you mingle and talk with your classmates and professors.

Senior Videos
Wednesday, April 11, 2012. Alumni Gatehouse

Spring Into Action! Lewis & Clark Community Service Day
Saturday, April 21, various times. Projects will be on and off campus.
Join students, faculty, staff, alumni, and parents from all three L&C schools at the Oregon Food Bank, Habitat for Humanity, Tryon Creek Life Community Farm, VOZ, Zenger Farm, the Rebuilding Center, and many other great community organizations for our day of service in Portland and on campus.
Our goal is to have 300 community members participate, and to have at least 50 seniors represent our class.
Sponsored by 3CE, the Student Alumni Association, Student Life, and ASLC

Class of 2012 Commencement Banquet
Saturday, May 5, 6:30 p.m., Downtown Hilton Hotel (921 SW 6th Ave)
Join fellow seniors, families, professors, and friends for a special evening to celebrate the Class of 2012 and your achievements. Celebrate the great years on campus and off, contributions your class has made to the College and Portland community, and honor those who made your education possible. *Tickets are $16 for seniors and $36 for family members before April 1; $26 for seniors and $46 for family members after April 2.
Visit this page for more information and to register.
Sponsored by Alumni & Parent Programs.

*Please note: the Hilton Hotel is offering a special rate of $94/night for your family and friends who are coming to your graduation. See above for reservation information.

Graduation Party
Sunday, May 6, 9 p.m. - 1 a.m., Kell’s Irish Pub (112 SW 2nd Ave)
You are now officially Lewis & Clark alumni, and it’s time to celebrate your graduation! *$5 cover charge at the door; cash bar and menu.
Sponsored by Student Activities.

Young Alumni Happy Hour
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Your first alumni event! Graduates of the last decade are invited to bi-annual happy hours to meet local young professionals, network, and enjoy a drink on us.
Sponsored by Alumni & Parent Programs.

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If you would like to get involved in the Senior Experience to help plan and organize events and projects for your classmates, contact Jason Feiner at jfeiner@lclark.edu.

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For the FULL COMMENCEMENT schedule, please visit this page.