The relationship between LC and the family of College Archivist, Doug Erickson, dates back to the first graduating class in 1873. This weekend Erickson and his family will celebrate their latest family member’s graduation from Lewis & Clark. Doug’s son Nick Erickson, who will graduate on Sunday, is the great-great-great-grandson of Cora Jean Irvine Stewart, a member of the first graduating class in 1873. Doug’s wife, Stacy Johnson Erickson—who graduated with her M.A.T. from Lewis & Clark in 1998—is Cora’s great-great-granddaughter.
The Source caught up with Doug to find out more about his family’s legacy.

"Like" Watzek Library on facebook for a chance to win one of these finals survival packs full of goodies! Survival packs (including food, caffeine, toys, candy, gift cards, and more) will go to 3 lucky students who are fans of our facebook page. "Like" us now to be entered. Stop by the Circulation Desk to check out the bounty in person.

Visit Watzek's third floor to view Nina Giselle S.'s (LC, 2012) series of photographs, which will be on display through May 7. Nina's silver gelatin prints are an extension of her senior project in photography, currently exhibited in the Hoffman Gallery along with the work of fellow Studio Art Seniors.

Eleven Lewis & Clark International Affairs seniors will present posters that highlight their IA Seminar topics, on Friday May 4, from 12 to 2 pm, in the Watzek Atrium. Swing by sometime Friday afternoon to see the products of their research, chat with the students about their projects, and to nibble on a doughnut or two.

Join students and faculty at the History Department poster session on Wednesday, April 25 at 4:30 pm in the Watzek Library atrium. History majors currently enrolled in Professor David Campion’s seminar course, History 450: The Victorians, will be displaying their thesis posters.

HIST 450: Seminar: The Victorians This seminar focuses on the transformation of Britain and its empire from the coronation of Queen Victoria in 1837 to her death in 1901. Readings and discussions will provide thematic emphasis on the development of class society, urbanization, science and technology, religious and intellectual history, imperial expansion, and biographical study of key figures. The aim of the course is the completion of a major research paper. Learn more about the course here.

So how IS that E&D final project coming along? AS IF you need more pressure right now, right? Well, you should know that your project really NEEDS to be good. And the library is here to provide you with a little motivation of the cha-ching variety.

That’s right, we are proud to announce the James J. Kopp First-year Research Awards. Two first-year students who submit research projects produced in the spring 2012 semester of Exploration and Discovery, which exemplify excellence in the discovery and use of library and scholarly resources, will win this award. I know what you’re thinking– WHAT fantastic thing will they win? Well, do you see that owl holding a check for two hundred smackers? So big deal, you say, they get an owl holding a check? I think you are missing the point. Forget about the owl for a second, and concentrate on the check. That’s right, a check for $200 could be yours if you will stop procrastinating and get back to work on that research project. And when you are finished, submit an application here. Who knows, if your project is extra specially good, we may even throw in the owl.

Don’t let the stress of Reading Days get you down. Come to the library classroom for a spread of treats and diversions to help get you through the weekend. 8-10 pm, Friday and Saturday April 27 & 28.

The details:

• savory & sweet snacks and lots of caffeine
• coloring and games galore
• screening animated movies
• free 10 minute massages (sign up at 8 pm sharp-limited availability)
• free LC student publications for your reading pleasure

These events are organized by the Watzek Library Student Advisory Committee (SAC), and are generously supported by L&C Student Life and the Student Media Board.