Inclusion and Multicultural Engagement Events

November 21, 2014

Art Show: Queer Spirits/Divine Creation

Spiritual Que(e)ry is hosting its first art show, “Queer Spirits/Divine Creation” in Stamm all day from 8 a.m. - 10 p.m. The theme for this art show is creation in a queer context. Is there a queer creation myth we can tell? How do cycles of creation/metamorphosis/destruction/recreation play out in our lives?
November 20, 2014

Social Justice Tour!

IME is proud to present the Lewis & Clark College Social Justice Tour! Did you know Martin Luther King Jr. spoke at LC in 1961? How many times have students occupied The Manor House? Come find out and learn more about Lewis & Clark College’s history!
November 19, 2014

Diversity Dialogue: Cultural Appropriation in Today’s Music Videos

Join us in a diversity dialogue to critically analyze how today’s musical artists display cultural appropriation in their music videos/performances and its impact on society.
November 14, 2014

11th Annual Ray Warren Symposium on Race and Ethnic Studies - Race Monologues

November 12, 2014

Ray Warren Symposium on Race and Ethnic Studies Keynote Event

Blackness and Beauty: Style, Hair Politics, and Colorism
November 5, 2014

93 Year Old Tuskegee Airman Lt Col Alex Jefferson to Speak at Lewis & Clark College

Lt. Col. Alexander Jefferson, is a 93 year old retired US Air Force officer, and one of the famous “Tuskegee Airmen”, also known as the 332nd Fighter Group. During World War II, Black Americans throughout the U.S. were subject to Jim Crow laws which legalized segregation and the American military was also segregated. President Truman signed an executive order ending segregation in the military in 1948 (3 years after the war’s end). Lt. Col. Jefferson’s book, “Red Tail Captured, Red Tail Free: Memoirs of a Tuskegee Airman and POW”, is a personal memoir of those who served America in World War II and after. 

Please join us for this very special opportunity. Lt Col Alexander Jefferson will speak from 7-8pm in the Chapel at Lewis & Clark College.  A book-signing and reception will follow. The event is free and open to the public.

November 4, 2014

Dr Joseph Graves

Dr. Joseph Graves an evolutionary biologist and scholar of the history and philosophy of science as it relates to the biology of race. His visit is cosponsored by Departments of Biology, Psychology, Philosophy, the Ethnic Studies Program, and Science without Limits.
November 3, 2014

Professionals of Color Network Happy Hour

Join us for a happy hour networking event for Professionals of Color!
October 27, 2014

Screening of Jose Antonio Vargas’ film, “Documented” and Panel

In 2011, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Jose Antonio Vargas outed himself as an undocumented immigrant in an essay published in the TheNew York Times Magazine.

Documented chronicles his journey to America from the Philippines as a child; his journey through America as an immigration reform activist; and his journey inward as he reconnects with his mother, whom he has not seen in person in over 20 years. The screening will be followed by a panel discussion and reception.

October 23, 2014

Are You A Collaborative Leader?

Collaboration requires leaders to purposefully work together to achieve a common vision. As Pioneers, sometimes it’s not enough to just forge your own way - it’s also important to collaborate in order to create better, sustainable organizations and accomplish your goals. Come to this workshop to explore the barriers to collaboration and how collaboration can benefit you, your organization(s), and our community.
September 29, 2014

An Evening with Poet Marilyn Chin

Marilyn Chin (陈美玲) is a prominent Chinese American poet and writer, an activist and feminist, an editor and Professor of English. Born in Hong Kong and raised in Portland, Oregon, her books have become Asian American classics and are taught in classrooms all over the world.  Marilyn Chin’s work is a frequent subject of academic research and literary criticism. She has read her poetry at the Library of Congress. In addition to teaching in the MFA program at San Diego State University, she serves as a mentor on the international faculty of the City University of Hong Kong’s low-residency MFA program, the first of its kind in Asia. Please join us in the Chapel for a special evening with Marilyn Chin!
September 18, 2014

Hispanic? Latino? Chicano? What’s the Difference?

Hispanic? Latino? Chicano?  What’s the difference among these terms?  Which one(s) do you use and why? Which one(s) have been used to describe you? 

Join community activist Sean Aaron Cruz for an engaging discussion and history of each of these terms. Snacks and drinks will be provided.  Free and open to everyone.  

This event is part of the IME’s Heritage Month programming.

How the Liberal Mayor and Evangelical Leader Teamed up to Serve the City of Portland
September 17, 2014

Post-Polarized: How the Liberal Mayor and Evangelical Leader Teamed up to Serve the City of Portland

Post-Polarized: How the Liberal Mayor and Evangelical Leader Teamed up to Serve the City of Portland is a dialogue between former Portland Mayor Sam Adams (a gay liberal) and Evangelical Christian leader Kevin Palau.  They will discuss how they became “post-polarized” in order to serve the city of Portland together and get some very important community action accomplished.
September 12, 2014

IME Tweet Up

Are you on twitter? Want to connect with other people on twitter? Come meet @DiversityatLC IRL (in real life) and find out how we are planning on using twitter this year. We’d love to introduce the #IMEatLC and #IMEchat projects to you! Come to the tweet-up and gain some more followers!
Photo by VICE News/Alice Speri
September 11, 2014

Beyond Ferguson - Conversation and Action

Please join Lewis & Clark Professor Reiko Hillyer, S. Bobbin Singh, J.D., Executive Director Oregon Justice Resource Center, and community activists Giovanni Blair McKenzie and Lakeitha Elliott for “Beyond Ferguson - Conversation and Action.”  Each panelist will share information; then, we will shift to community conversation about reactions and action steps we each can take. This event is free and open to the public.
September 10, 2014

Professionals of Color and Allies Lunch

Please join us for a lunch reception for Lewis & Clark College’s Professionals of Color and Allies*. The luncheon is an opportunity to connect with new and familiar colleagues, share resources, and network. *Allies are defined as white-identified people who actively work for racial justice.
September 8, 2014

IME & MRC Open House

Come check out our awesome, inviting, and safe spaces! IME is located on the 3rd floor near Stamm East and the MRC is located on the 2nd floor by the ATMS - come for the free swag and photobooth fun!
September 6, 2014

IME Welcome

What is the department of Inclusion and Multicultural Engagement and what do we do? Come find out and see what we have to offer! Come meet the staff, our peer mentors, and student groups. Learn more about our community and upcoming programs for the year! *FREE IME swag and t-shirts!
April 24, 2014

Reading: Mitchell S. Jackson

Join us on Thursday, April 24 at 3:30 p.m. in the Library Classroom, when author and educator Mitchell S. Jackson will read from his book The Residue Years, an autobiographical novel about coming of age in Northeast Portland during the 1990s.
April 23, 2014

Living and Learning Outside the Lines: Learning Disabilities

The 3rd of 3 events to increase awareness on disabilities on campus. In this event Special Education Program Director at L&C Graduate School of Education, Dr. Alicia Roberts Frank will discuss the impacts of Learning Disabilities and LC student panel will share their experiences on living and learning with Learning Disabilities.

For accommodation information contact rblumenthal@lclark.edu
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