The Burgeoning Tour urgeoning Tou The Burgeoning Tourism at Lewis and Clark By Alexandra Blockton ablcokton@lc.edu
According to Lewis and Clark’s official website, the campus is located on 215-acres in Godfrey, Illinois and is on the exact grounds of the former Monticello College. It has numerous features such as gardens and green landscaping, historic buildings, as well as unique art and sculptures.
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During your tour of Lewis and Clark participate in building your skills for the Green Economy, which has already employed 2.7 million Americans. Examples are courses in the Restoration Ecology Program and stand-alone courses. The program also includes Sustainable Principles and Solar Design and Installation.
While attending a campus tour you will be able to view what Lewis and Clark has to offer while getting the chance to speak with a chaperone to help direct you around on campus. During your time touring campus you will get a chance to speak with instructors, professors and teachers. Best of all, you will be given a chance to attend a class that strikes your interest the most!
You will also enjoy the free sculpture and garden guided group tours. They are available Monday-Friday from 9a.m.-3:30p.m. To receive accurate updates please view the Lewis and Clark official website due to guideline changes from the COVID-19 national outbreak. At the time of publication, tours are currently unavailable.
Here at Lewis and Clark nearby community residents are encouraged to come and explore the multiple activities that are present all year round. Activities such as, employment services, Hatheway Pool, catering at L&C, Facilities Rental, St. Louis Confluence Fab Lab, voter registration, the student-run radio station WCLA 89.9 FM and the Trailblazer Athletic Club. For individuals and families traveling from out of town, there is a list of accommodating hotels that are near Lewis and Clark for a good night’s rest.
There are also campus tours designated for Prospective Students, where students will learn about life on campus while being able to tour the campus. This event is held on President’s Day and Columbus Day every year and is located on the Lewis and Clark campus in Godfrey, Illinois. For further information in regards to the tourism events for Prospective Students please call 618-468-5101, family and friends of students are also welcome to attend the extravaganza of events!
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