Lewis & Clark Black Alumni Association (LCBAA) fosters excellence and community among current and future Black alumni and allies of Lewis & Clark College. Through its events and initiatives, LCBAA serves as a resource to facilitate networking to maximize the achievement of career goals for current Black students and alumni. We aim to create a robust network of Black alumni that embodies Lewis & Clark’s cornerstones of excellence, equity, community, and service. We collectively and individually aspire to:
Collaborate with the LC board of Alumni and the BSU to support the academic and life success of Black students at Lewis & Clark.
Support the success of Black alumni in their careers, community and global experiences.
Encourage the engagement of Black alumni in the Lewis & Clark community.
Support the ability of LC to provide a high-quality Diversity and Equity education to faculty and administrators.
Work in partnership with the College to address issues that may impact the interests and concerns of Black students
Serves as a resource to facilitate networking to maximize the achievement of career goals for current Black students and alumni. We invite all Black alumni and students of Lewis & Clark to join our online community to foster excellence, equity, community, and service.
President Robin Holmes-Sullivan was recognized as one the best and brightest women leaders in the region by the Portland Business Journal Women of Influence 2024 award.
Rene Amani, L&C’s 2022-23 Dallaire Scholar, was awarded a Projects for Peace grant to help address the generational trauma of families in his home country of Rwanda.
Lewis & Clark’s Board of Trustees has elected Paula Hayes BS ’92 as its next chair. Hayes, an entrepreneurial cosmetics chemist and founder and CEO of Hue Noir, has served on the Board of Trustees since 2014.
Black Graduation 2024 Black Graduation is the day when we celebrate Black-Identifying Seniors and all their accomplishments at Lewis & Clark College. Join the Black Student Union in celebrating the Class of 2024 during this year’s Black Graduation, April 30 at 6 pm. You can attend Black Graduation virtually here. You can find more information here. All are invited.
Alumni of Color Reception at Alumni Weekend 2024 Come mingle with fellow alumni from historically underrepresented groups and meet the leadership of alumni affinity groups. June 22, 2024. All are invited. Find more information here.
Juneteenth Commemoration Presented by the Lewis & Clark Black Alumni Association, this event is a commemoration of the United States’ newest national holiday including a libation, African drumming, and meaningful readings. June 22, 2024. Come one come all! Find more information here.
Black Graduation 2023:
Past Events
Black Alumni Career Panel: Career Pivots and Transitions The Lewis & Clark Black Alumni Association (LCBAA), with the assistance of the Student Alumni Association (SAA), held the Black Alumni Career Panel: Career Pivots and Transitions on February 28. L&C alumni panelists explored the diverse experiences and journeys they have navigated during career shifts post L&C. You can watch the recording here. Find the links to our presenters’ LinkedIn profiles here.
Civil Rights Titan Ben Crump Honors MLK’s Legacy in Stirring Lecture at Lewis & Clark On February 20th, Lewis & Clark’s Agnes Flanagan Chapel was the epicenter of an inspiring dialogue on civil rights, social justice, and the enduring legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., as Ben Crump, a preeminent figure in the fight for justice, delivered the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Endowed Lecture for the law school. Read the story and find the link to the recording here.
Find all of the Alumni and Parent Engagement events here.
Pictures from the LCBAA Dessert Reception, held on the day of the inauguration of Dr. Robin Holmes-Sullivan as the 26th president of Lewis & Clark College. See more pictures here.
Alumni is located in Alumni Gatehouse on the Undergraduate Campus. MSC: 77
