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Cooperative Work Experience Hosts Employer Recognition Event

Simon Tam — Fri, 17 May 2013 22:06:39 GMT

Cooperative Work Experience Hosts Employer Recognition Event Cooperative Work Experience (CWE) at Clackamas Community College connects students with area employers to gain valuable experience in their area of study. CCC will host an Employer Recognition event for employers involved with CWE students on Tu

CCC Wilsonville Hosts Utility & Energy Student Showcase

Simon Tam — Thu, 16 May 2013 23:10:16 GMT

CCC Wilsonville Hosts Utility & Energy Student Showcase Clackamas Community College in Wilsonville will host the Utility & Energy Student Showcase on Saturday, June 8. The Energy Showcase will feature various aspects of the utility industry from technical and operations to renewable and sus

Student Art Show Opens in Alexander Gallery

Simon Tam — Thu, 16 May 2013 22:49:00 GMT

Student Art Show Opens in Alexander Gallery The annual Student Art Show at Clackamas Community College opened this week in the Alexander Gallery. The exhibition, showcasing the finest work by students at the college over the last year, continues through Friday, June 7. The diverse body of work feat

Athletic Hall of Fame Honors Athletes and Community Supporters

Simon Tam — Thu, 16 May 2013 20:35:27 GMT

Athletic Hall of Fame Honors Athletes and Community Supporters Former Clackamas Community College athletes and teams, as well as supporters in the community, will be honored at the fourth annual Hall of Fame Banquet and Alumni Reunion. The event will be held on Saturday, June 8, from 5 to 9 p.m. in the

CCC Graduation Ceremonies are June 13 and 14

Simon Tam — Tue, 14 May 2013 22:16:27 GMT

CCC Graduation Ceremonies are June 13 and 14 Hundreds of Clackamas Community College students will mark graduation in two ceremonies in June. Students earning their General Educational Development (GED) and Adult High School Diploma will take part in the Thursday, June 13, graduation. Those completing d

COMPOSE Writing Conference Kicks Off with ‘Hemingway Feast’

Simon Tam — Fri, 17 May 2013 16:54:12 GMT

COMPOSE Writing Conference Kicks Off with ‘Hemingway Feast’ The second annual Compose Creative Writing Conference takes place Saturday, June 1, at Clackamas Community College. On Friday, May 31, “A Hemingway Feast” dinner event introduce guests to an eight-page, unpublished letter written by Ernest Hemin

Powerful ‘Grace Before Dying’ Photo Exhibit at CCC

Simon Tam — Tue, 14 May 2013 15:14:25 GMT

Powerful ‘Grace Before Dying’ Photo Exhibit at CCC The Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola has historically been one of the most dangerous maximum security prisons in the United States. A voluntary inmate hospice program initiated in 1998 has transformed the prison into one of the least violent.

June 2013 CCC Calendar of Events

Simon Tam — Tue, 14 May 2013 18:53:27 GMT

June 2013 CCC Calendar of Events June 5, 12 Chrysalis: Women Writers Local author Pat Lichen guides women writers of all levels through discussions of their work. Chrysalis meets from noon to 2 p.m. in the Literary Arts Center, Room 220 in Rook Hall. For information, call 503-594-3254.

Budget Committee Meeting Agenda for May 8, 2013

Simon Tam — Mon, 06 May 2013 17:48:26 GMT

Budget Committee Meeting Agenda for May 8, 2013 BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING Bill Brod Community Center, Room 127 Wednesday, May 8, 2013 5:30 - 7:00 p.m . Buffet Dinner

Board of Education Meeting Agenda for May 8, 2013

Simon Tam — Mon, 06 May 2013 17:37:05 GMT

Board of Education Meeting Agenda for May 8, 2013 Bill Brod Community Center, Room 127 Wednesday, May 8, 2013 BUFFET DINNER (Community Center, Room 127) 5:00-5:30 pm BUDGET COMMITTEE SESSION (Separate Agenda)

CRT’s 2013 ‘Sundays at Three’ Presents ‘Lonely I’m Not’

Simon Tam — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 22:46:36 GMT

CRT’s 2013 ‘Sundays at Three’ Presents ‘Lonely I’m Not’ Clackamas Repertory Theatre’s fourth annual staged play-reading series “Sundays at Three” concludes on May 5 with “Lonely I’m Not” by Paul Weitz. Directed by Travis Nodurft, the show features CRT company members Ernie Casciato and Cyndy Smith Engl

Community College Students to be Honored in Salem

Simon Tam — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 22:40:53 GMT

Community College Students to be Honored in Salem Clackamas Community College students Pamela Kedev and Jeffrey Kesterson will be honored April 17 at the 2013 All Oregon Academic Team event in Salem with Gov. John Kitzhaber. The two CCC students are among 39 outstanding scholars from Oregon community coll

Print Editor Awarded Prestigious Journalism Scholarship

Simon Tam — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 17:24:04 GMT

Print Editor Awarded Prestigious Journalism Scholarship Clackamas Community College student Joshua Dillen has become the first Clackamas student to be awarded a prestigious Snowden journalism internship. Dillen, 43, will work as a reporter at the Baker City Herald this summer in the paid internship that

May 2013 Calendar of Events

Simon Tam — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 17:11:34 GMT

May 2013 Calendar of Events April 29 – May 2 International Celebration at CCC Enjoy music dance, art, cultural displays and international food from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. daily in the Community Center. The International Education Committee, Associated Student Government, ESL, CCC Foreign Language

Board of Education Agenda (April 10, 2013)

Simon Tam — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 17:06:52 GMT

Board of Education Agenda (April 2013 B O A R D OF EDUCATION MEETING Bill Brod Community Center, Room 127 Wednesday, April 10, 2013 BUFFET DINNER ( Community Center, Room 127) 5:00-5:30 pm W O RK SE

CRT’s 2013 ‘Sundays at Three’ Presents ‘A Small Fire’

Simon Tam — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 21:55:28 GMT

CRT’s 2013 ‘Sundays at Three’ Presents ‘A Small Fire’ Clackamas Repertory Theatre’s fourth annual staged play-reading series “Sundays at Three” continues on April 14 with “A Small Fire” by Adam Bock. Directed by CRT Artistic Director David Smith-English, the show features CRT company members Cyndy Smit

CCC Provides Working Solution for Canby Manufacturer

Simon Tam — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 21:53:19 GMT

CCC Provides Working Solution for Canby Manufacturer Business was going well for Canby manufacturer JV Northwest (JVNW). So well, in fact, the company couldn’t find enough trained welding fabricators to meet the demand. Customized Training and Development Services at Clackamas Community College proposed

‘Los Trabajadores Mexicanos’ Opens in Alexander Gallery

Simon Tam — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 23:44:54 GMT

‘Los Trabajadores Mexicanos’ Opens in Alexander Gallery A mixed media exhibit by retired CCC art instructor Nancy Travers entitled “Los Trabajadores Mexicanos” opens April 1 in the Alexander Gallery at Clackamas Community College. An artist’s reception will take place on April 30 from noon to 1:30 p.m. i

CCC Customized Training Offers Six Sigma Green Belt Training

Simon Tam — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 23:32:14 GMT

CCC Customized Training Offers Six Sigma Green Belt Training Gain the tools to transform your business by reducing defects and improving profitability through Six Sigma Green Belt Training. Customized Training and Development Services (CTDS) at Clackamas Community College is offering the groundbreaking

‘Planetwalker’ John Francis to Speak at CCC in April

Simon Tam — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 16:09:31 GMT

‘Planetwalker’ John Francis to Speak at CCC in April In 1971, John Francis witnessed an oil spill in the San Francisco Bay. The following year, Francis made good on a pledge to never ride in a car again, and for 22 years he walked across North and South America. A year after he stopped riding in mot

March 2013 Board of Education Meeting

Simon Tam — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 15:52:41 GMT

March 2013 Board of Education Meeting BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING Bill Brod Community Center, Room 127 Wednesday, March 13, 2013 BUFFET DINNER (Community Center, Room 127) 5:00-5:30 pm WORK SESSION 5:30-6:45 pm 1. Introduction of Winter Athletic Teams:

April 2013 CCC Calendar of Events Highlights

Simon Tam — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 15:55:09 GMT

April 2013 CCC Calendar of Events Highlights April 1 - May 8 ‘Los Trabajadores Mexicanos’ Art Exhibit A mixed media exhibit by retired CCC art instructor Nancy Travers entitled “Los Trabajadores Mexicanos” opens April 1, in the Alexander Gallery at CCC with an artist’s reception taking pla

‘Professor Hammer’ on Bomber Seats and Lightening Holes

Simon Tam — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 15:55:29 GMT

‘Professor Hammer’ on Bomber Seats and Lightening Holes Award-winning metal worker Ron “Professor Hammer” Covell returns to Clackamas Community College with a seminar focusing on “Bomber Seats, Lightening Holes and Beyond.” The seminar takes place in the CCC Automotive Department on Monday, March 18, fr

CCC Board Member Jane Reid Named Ford Community Fellow

Simon Tam — Fri, 17 May 2013 22:03:33 GMT

CCC Board Member Jane Reid Named Ford Community Fellow Jane Reid, who represents Estacada on the Clackamas Community College Board of Education, has been named a Ford Community Fellow. The award from the Ford Institute for Community Building is given to rural residents in Oregon and Siskiyou County, Cal

CCC Wilsonville Presents William Reese Exhibition

Simon Tam — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 19:30:55 GMT

CCC Wilsonville Presents William Reese Exhibition An exhibition of works by William F. Reese will be on display in the commons area of the Clackamas Community College’s Wilsonville Training Center from March 16 through April 26. Reese, an internationally renowned artist, was inspired by Northwest landsc

CCC Brings Economic Value to Clackamas County

Simon Tam — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 19:02:53 GMT

CCC Brings Economic Value to Clackamas County Clackamas Community College plays a significant role in the local economy and is a sound investment from many perspectives according to a recent economic impact study. Students benefit from improved lifestyles and increased earnings. Taxpayers benefit fro

“Arms and the Man” by George Bernard Shaw opens Feb. 28

Simon Tam — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 23:39:09 GMT

“Arms and the Man” by George Bernard Shaw opens Feb. 28 in the Osterman Theatre. The play continues Thursdays through Sundays through March 10. Since its premier in 1894, Arms and the Man has remained one of the most often produced plays by Nobel Laureate and Academy Award winner George Bernard Shaw,

‘Sludge’ Opens in Alexander Gallery Feb. 26

Simon Tam — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 23:43:47 GMT

‘Sludge’ Opens in Alexander Gallery Feb. 26 “Sludge,” a collaborative exhibition by artists Jason Loeffler and Heidi Schwegler, opens Tuesday, Feb. 26, in the Alexander Gallery at Clackamas Community College. The show continues through March 22. The source material for this exhibition is derived fro

Student Talent on Show in CCC Music Events

Simon Tam — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 16:27:43 GMT

Student Talent on Show in CCC Music Events CCC is hosting several music events in March, including three music competitions featuring the talent of young musicians from high schools in the Northwest. Here is the March CCC Music Department event line-up: March 12 Eighth Annual Northwest Invitat

Congressman Schrader Will Join CCC VET Center Grand Opening

Simon Tam — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 18:58:34 GMT

Congressman Schrader Will Join CCC VET Center Grand Opening Congressman Kurt Schrader will attend the grand reopening of the Veterans Education and Training Center at Clackamas Community College on Monday, Feb, 18 at 10 a.m. After four years of serving student veterans the VET Center has relocated to

Clackamas Repertory Theatre Announces 2013 Season

Simon Tam — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:55:02 GMT

Clackamas Repertory Theatre Announces 2013 Season Clackamas Repertory Theatre returns for its ninth season, featuring a classic American play, a Cole Porter musical and a new comedy. The season was announced during the theater company’s fundraiser on February 2. The 2013 season begins June 27 with

February 2013 Board Meeting Agenda

Simon Tam — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 00:40:17 GMT

February 2013 Board Meeting Agenda BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING Bill Brod Community Center, Room 127 W e dn e s d ay , February 13, 2013 BUFFET DINNER ( C o mmunity Center, Room 127)

March 2013 CCC Calendar of Events Highlights

Simon Tam — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 00:03:47 GMT

March 2013 CCC Calendar of Events Highlights February 28 – March 10 Winter Term Theater Production: Arms and the Man CCC’s Theatre Department presents “Arms and the Man,” a comedy by George Bernard Shaw, directed by James Eikrem. Shows are scheduled Feb. 28 – March 10, Thursdays through Satu

CCC Receives Gift of Rare Unpublished Hemingway Letter

Simon Tam — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 00:08:04 GMT

CCC Receives Gift of Rare Unpublished Hemingway Letter The Clackamas Community College Foundation has received a donation of a rare, unpublished letter written by author Ernest Hemingway while in Havana in 1933. Attorney Larry Peterson of Lake Oswego donated the letter jointly to the CCC Foundation and t

Rose City Astronomers Schedule Monthly Viewings at Haggart Observatory

Simon Tam — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 00:09:26 GMT

Rose City Astronomers Schedule Monthly Viewings at Haggart Observatory The Rose City Astronomers will offer monthly public sky viewings at the Haggart Observatory on the campus of Clackamas Community College. The viewings begin around sunset and continue until about 11 p.m., weather permitting. The H

Luncheon Presentation Looks at Making Money on YouTube

Simon Tam — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 22:35:51 GMT

Luncheon Presentation Looks at Making Money on YouTube Is it possible to take your skills and hobbies and make money on YouTube? Carl Jacobson says it’s absolutely possible. He’ll share his story of finding success and independence through social media at a Lunch and Learn Presentation titled “Make Money

Apply Online for CCC Foundation Scholarships

Simon Tam — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 17:18:46 GMT

Apply Online for CCC Foundation Scholarships The Clackamas Community College Foundation awards nearly $500,000 in scholarships every year, providing vital financial support for students. Scholarships are available to all students planning to attend CCC for the 2013-14 academic year, including current st

Clackamas Repertory Theatre Announces 2013 Season at Gala

Simon Tam — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 20:37:31 GMT

Clackamas Repertory Theatre Announces 2013 Season at Gala Clackamas Repertory Theatre launches its 2013 season on Saturday, February 2, with a one night only performance of the traditional melodrama “Dirty Work at the Crossroads or Tempted, Tried and True.” Following the performance, the CRT’s 2013

CCC February 2013 Calendar of Events Highlights

Simon Tam — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 00:36:54 GMT

CCC February 2013 Calendar of Events Highlights February 2 Clackamas Repertory Theatre’s Fundraising Gala Enjoy a one-night only performance of “ Dirty Work at the Crossroads or Tempted, Tried and True,” a melodrama by Bill Johnson. This special performance is directed by David Smith-English fo

Artist’s reception for “Homespun” is Jan. 15 at noon

Simon Tam — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 16:50:04 GMT

Artist’s reception for “Homespun” is Jan. 15 at noon A sculpture exhibit by CCC art instructor Kate Simmons opens Tuesday, Jan. 15, in the Alexander Gallery with an artist’s reception and lecture taking place on Jan. 15 from noon to 1:30 p.m. “Homespun” is an exhibition of approximately 15 recent sculpt

Transfer Day at CCC is January 24

Simon Tam — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 22:01:53 GMT

Transfer Day at CCC is January 24 Many students choose Clackamas Community College to begin their four-year degree and transfer to a university after completing two years of college. On Thursday, Jan. 24, students will have an opportunity to meet with representatives from state universities, private and

Financial Aid Day Provides Assistance to Students and Parents

Simon Tam — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 16:15:57 GMT

Financial Aid Day Provides Assistance to Students and Parents Financial aid is increasingly becoming a necessity for students pursuing higher education as tuition rates continue to rise. Clackamas Community College will present an informational Financial Aid event for students and parents in January.

CCC Horticulture Department Offers Variety of Winter Programs

Simon Tam — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 16:06:27 GMT

CCC Horticulture Department Offers Variety of Winter Programs The Horticulture Department at Clackamas Community College this winter will offer a variety of workshops, symposiums and classes for home gardeners, as well as classes for professional licensing. A roundup of short courses and workshops during

CCC Wilsonville Presents ‘Artists of Albany’ Exhibition

Simon Tam — Mon, 31 Dec 2012 16:05:38 GMT

CCC Wilsonville Presents ‘Artists of Albany’ Exhibition Clackamas Community College Wilsonville campus will present Artists of Albany, a showing of the work of five artists, from Jan. 11 through Feb. 24. The artists represented in the show are winners of the Albany Fine Arts Show and are accomplished in

Nursing Student Club Project Benefits Girls in Haiti and Beyond

Simon Tam — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 00:22:29 GMT

Nursing Student Club Project Benefits Girls in Haiti and Beyond A new club formed by Clackamas Community College nursing students offers opportunities to expand their skills beyond the classroom. CCC Nursing Students Without Borders focuses on helping with local and international health issues. Seco

January 2013 CCC Calendar of Events

Simon Tam — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 00:05:03 GMT

January 2013 CCC Calendar of Events January 1 Scholarship Open Enrollment Begins Scholarship open enrollment begins Jan. 1 for the 2013-14 school year. CCC scholarship applications will be available online at www.clackamas.edu/Scholarships/ . Call Darcie Iven for more information at 503-594-3421 o

Winter closure information

Simon Tam — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 23:33:19 GMT

Winter closure information CCC will be closed for winter break on Monday, Dec. 24, and Tuesday, Dec. 25. The college will be closed in observance of New Year's Day on Tuesday, Jan. 1. Student services will not be available at CCC's Harmony and Wilsonville campuses from Dec. 26 through Jan. 1. Full servi

Career Coaches Help Students Reach Education and Career Goals

Simon Tam — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 23:56:55 GMT

Career Coaches Helps Students Reach Education and Career Goals A good coach can make the difference between success and failure. A grant-funded program at Clackamas Community College provides free, customized career coaching to qualified people. Bob Blaedel of Damascus wanted to earn his welding cert

Clackamas Community College Offers ESL Classes in Multiple Locations

Simon Tam — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 23:02:49 GMT

Clackamas Community College Offers ESL Classes in Multiple Locations Clackamas Community College offers English as a Second Language classes at its Oregon City campus and at the Harmony Community Campus in North Clackamas. In addition, classes are offered at outreach centers in both Canby and Molalla.

‘Imagine Clackamas’ Community Survey Launches Nov. 19

Simon Tam — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 17:15:38 GMT

‘Imagine Clackamas’ Community Survey Launches Nov. 19 Clackamas Community College is looking for feedback from the community. The Imagine Clackamas online community survey will launch on Monday, Nov. 19. CCC is nearing its 50 th year of service to the district in 2016, and the Board of Education is

CCC Presents Fall Concert Line Up

Dean Walch — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 00:06:13 GMT

CCC Presents Fall Concert Line Up Clackamas Community College presents an array of concerts each fall ranging from jazz to classical music. Here is the fall term concert schedule: November 20: CCC Vocal Jazz Night Concert begins at 7 p.m. in the Niemeyer Center, room N-119. Admission

Subscribe to CCC Emergency Closure Messages

Simon Tam — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 17:11:19 GMT

Subscribe to CCC Emergency Closure Messages Clackamas Community College communicates emergency closure or late opening information through a variety of channels. Students, staff, parents and community members can receive closure information through the FlashAlert Messenger system. To subscribe to Fl

December 2012 CCC Calendar of Events

Simon Tam — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 21:20:37 GMT

December 2012 CCC Calendar of Events November 27 & 28 Craft Fair The annual CCC craft fair will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. both days in the Community Center. This event is open to the public and is sponsored by CCC’s Student Leadership. For more information call 503-594-3040. Dec

Canby Manufacturer Seeks Trainees for Welding Internship

Simon Tam — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 17:47:04 GMT

Canby Manufacturer Seeks Trainees for Welding Internship Canby manufacturer JV Northwest is partnering with Clackamas Community College to recruit and train 20 new welders in the next six months. The program includes a paid internship in welding and fabrication and is designed to lead to full-time work.

CCC Dean Named NCMPR’s ‘Communicator of the Year’

Simon Tam — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 21:17:43 GMT

CCC Dean Named NCMPR’s ‘Communicator of the Year’ Shelly Parini, Clackamas Community College’s dean of College Advancement, was named the 2012 Communicator of the Year by the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations (NCMPR). The honor was presented to Parini at the recent NCMPR District 7 regi

Wentworth/CCC Partnership Supports Veterans

Simon Tam — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 21:15:06 GMT

Wentworth/CCC Partnership Supports Veterans Military personnel and veterans will benefit from a new partnership with Wentworth Chevytown car dealership that will begin on Veteran’s Day, Sunday, Nov. 11. The Wentworth family and Wentworth Chevytown have joined with the Clackamas Community College Fou

CCC Recognized for Support of Guard with National Award

Simon Tam — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 21:21:33 GMT

CCC Recognized for Support of Guard with National Award Brigadier General Mike Caldwell of the Oregon Military Department will recognize Clackamas Community College for its outstanding work supporting military families and veterans at a ceremony Saturday, Nov. 10, in Salem. Caldwell will present CCC the

CCC will Ask Community to ‘Imagine Clackamas’

Simon Tam — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 23:30:47 GMT

CCC will Ask Community to ‘Imagine Clackamas’ Clackamas Community College will mark its 50 th year of service to the district in 2016. As the college approaches this milestone, the Board of Education is seeking input from the community to shape the future. On Monday, Nov. 19, the college will launch

CCC Marks Veterans Day with Words of War and Peace

Simon Tam — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 23:31:17 GMT

CCC Marks Veterans Day with Words of War and Peace Clackamas Community College will commemorate Veteran’s Day with a special reading of words of war and peace. The Veteran’s Day reading will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 13, from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Literary Arts Center, room 220 in Rook Hall at the Oregon

CCC Named ‘Military Friendly School’ for Fourth Year

Simon Tam — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 16:00:47 GMT

CCC Named ‘Military Friendly School’ for Fourth Year Clackamas Community College has been named a “Military Friendly School for 2013” by GI Jobs magazine. The list honors the top 15 percent of colleges, universities and trade schools nationally serving military veterans and their families. Schools in

Board Names Chaimov to Represent Zone 1

Simon Tam — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 20:21:23 GMT

Board Names Chaimov to Represent Zone 1 The Clackamas Community College Board of Education on Wednesday, Oct. 17, appointed Greg Chaimov to represent zone 1. The position was formerly held by Carlotta Collette, who stepped down from the board in August. Chaimov is an attorney, who has been a residen

Helen White Show ‘Now and Again’ Opens in Alexander Gallery

Simon Tam — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 15:13:09 GMT

Helen White Show ‘Now and Again’ Opens in Alexander Gallery A mixed- media show by artist Helen White entitled “Now and Again” opens Tuesday, Nov. 13, in the Alexander Gallery at Clackamas Community College. An artist’s reception will take place on Thursday, Nov. 15, from noon to 1:30 p.m. in the gallery.

ELC Partners Join in Pledge to Protect Watershed

Simon Tam — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 21:38:54 GMT

ELC Partners Join in Pledge to Protect Watershed Community partners gathered at the John Inskeep Environmental Learning Center (ELC) last week to pledge continued support to protect the health and sustainability of Oregon City’s Newell Creek Watershed. Representatives from Clackamas Community College, t

October 2012 Board of Education Meeting Agenda

Simon Tam — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 17:02:33 GMT

October 2012 Board of Education Meeting Agenda BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING Bill Brod Community Center, Room 127 Wednesday, October 17, 2012 BUFFET DINNER (Community Center, Room 127) 5:00-5:30 pm WORK SESSION 5:30-6:45 pm 1. Community Engagement Workshop Report – Parini [10.17.12-WS1-HO1] 2. Spring 2012 Crea

November 2012 CCC Calendar of Events Highlights

Simon Tam — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 21:25:09 GMT

November 2012 CCC Calendar of Events Highlights November 7, 14, 21, 28 Chrysalis: Women Writers Local author Pat Lichen guides women writers of all levels through discussions of their work. Chrysalis meets from noon to 2 p.m. in the Literary Arts Center, room 220, Rook Hall. For information, call 50

Gardens of Southern England” Among the Fall Seasoned Adult Offerings

Simon Tam — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 17:02:18 GMT

Gardens of Southern England” Among the Fall Seasoned Adult Offerings A photo presentation featuring gardens in southern England is one of the offerings of the Fall 2012 Seasoned Adult Enrichment Program at Clackamas Community College. The Seasoned Adult Enrichment Program (SAEP) provides seniors in the count

CCC Named ‘Military Friendly School’ for Fourth Year

Simon Tam — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 18:25:54 GMT

CCC Offers Computerized GED Testing

Simon Tam — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 18:28:41 GMT

CCC Offers Computerized GED Testing Clackamas Community College is now offering Pearson VUE computer-based GED testing. CCC joins a growing list of sites around the country to transition to computerized General Educational Development (GED) testing from a traditional paper test. The GED exams test

CCC Participates in Federal Grant to Support Retail Industry

Simon Tam — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 22:20:10 GMT

CCC Participates in Federal Grant to Support Retail Industry Clackamas Community College is part of a consortium named last week as the recipient of a $12 million U.S. Department of Labor grant to promote skills development and employment opportunities in business and industry. Tyler Junior College

Support Services Available for Laid Off Macaroni Grill Employees

Simon Tam — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 23:50:42 GMT

Support Services Available for Laid Off Macaroni Grill Employees Employees who were recently laid off following the closing of the Macaroni Grill can receive no-cost career services through Worksource Clackamas, partnering with Workforce Development, at Clackamas Community College. Waterloo Restaurant Ve

Towncenter Xpress Shuttle Service Expands to Support Students

Simon Tam — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 23:57:44 GMT

Towncenter Xpress Shuttle Service Expands to Support Students Free shuttle service from the end of the MAX Green Line to Clackamas Community College’s Oregon City campus continues this year with an expanded schedule. The service will begin Monday, Sept. 24, with the start of fall term and will run

Sculptures of Scott Foster Featured in Alexander Gallery Exhibit

Simon Tam — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 20:22:01 GMT

Sculptures of Scott Foster Featured in Alexander Gallery Exhibit “Fragments, Trophies and Totems,” an exhibition of steel sculptures by Scott Foster, opens Tuesday, Sept. 18, in the Alexander Gallery at Clackamas Community College. The show continues through October 31. Foster’s work explores a va

2012 Sept Board Agenda

Simon Tam — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 15:54:50 GMT

September 2012 Board Agenda BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING Bill Brod Community Center, Room 127 Wednesday, September 12, 2012 John Inskeep Environmental Learning Center Tour (Community Center, Room 127) 4:30-5:30 pm Meet in CC 127 at 4:30 p.m. BUFF

CRT Concludes Season with Modern Comedy ‘End Days’

Simon Tam — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 23:43:19 GMT

CRT Concludes Season with Modern Comedy ‘End Days’ Clackamas Repertory Theatre concludes its eighth season with the modern comedy “End Days” by Deborah Zoe Laufer, opening Friday, Sept. 21, in the Osterman Theatre. Winner of the 2008 American Theatre Critics Association Steinberg Citation, “End Day

Customized Training Offers Two Leadership Training Opportunities

Simon Tam — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 22:45:24 GMT

Customized Training Offers Two Leadership Training Opportunities Customized Training and Development Services at CCC is offering two new leadership training opportunities this fall: a Lean Leadership Academy, which begins Sept. 26, and a Leadership Academy that begins Oct. 5. Both programs are designed

October 2012 Featured Events

Simon Tam — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 17:54:04 GMT

October 2012 Calendar of Events September 21 – October 7 Clackamas Repertory Theatre: End Days Written by Deborah Zoe Laufer and directed by Annie Rimmer. Evening performances are Thursdays through Saturdays, beginning at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday matinees begin at 2:30 p.m. Individual tickets ar

CCC Customized Training Offers Six Sigma Black Belt Training

Simon Tam — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 22:45:50 GMT

CCC Customized Training Offers Six Sigma Black Belt Training Gain the tools to transform your business by reducing defects and improving profitability through Six Sigma Black Belt Training. Customized Training and Development Services (CTDS) at Clackamas Community College is offering the groundbreaking q

CCC Wrestling Team Crab Feed Fundraiser is Sept. 29

Simon Tam — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 22:36:17 GMT

CCC Wrestling Team Crab Feed Fundraiser is Sept. 29 The Clackamas Community College wrestling team, winner of the 2011 national junior college championship, is holding a fundraiser on Saturday, Sept. 29, at 5:30 p.m. at the Pioneer Community Center in Oregon City. The Crab Feed and Auction Fundrai

Thousands in Oregon Eligible for Trade Act Assistance

Simon Tam — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 18:23:40 GMT

Thousands in Oregon Eligible for Trade Act Assistance Since 2008, nearly 18,000 jobs in Oregon have been lost due to foreign trade – in other words, the job once done by a worker in Oregon is now being done overseas. Every person from a qualified company who loses a job due to foreign trade is elig

Registration Open for Clinical Lab Assistant Program

Simon Tam — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 15:07:55 GMT

Registration Open for Clinical Lab Assistant Program If using science to solve mysteries is appealing, consider enrolling in the Clinical Laboratory Assistant (CLA) program at Clackamas Community College. The three-term program is the only one of its kind on the West Coast. “Eighty percent of treat

Collette Steps Down from CCC Board of Education

Simon Tam — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 23:30:07 GMT

Collette Steps Down from CCC Board of Education Carlotta Collette resigned from the Clackamas Community College Board of Education Wednesday, after representing zone 1 for seven years. The board passed a Declaration of Board Vacancy for the zone, an area that includes the city of Milwaukie. Collette

CCC Offers ‘Leadership in Literature’ Course

Simon Tam — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 23:34:04 GMT

CCC Offers ‘Leadership in Literature’ Course Are there leadership lessons to be learned from Willy Loman, the central character in Arthur Miller’s “Death of a Salesman?” “Leadership in Literature,” a four-credit class that will be offered at Clackamas Community College this fall takes a look at Mi

New Student Experience at CCC is Sept. 14

Simon Tam — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 21:33:09 GMT

New Student Experience at CCC is Sept. 14 Students who are entering Clackamas Community College for the first time this fall are invited to attend the New Student Experience on Friday, Sept. 14, at the Oregon City campus. Participating students will earn one free college credit. New Student Experie

Register Now for Small Farm School at CCC

Simon Tam — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 18:06:00 GMT

Register Now for Small Farm School at CCC Beginning farmers or small acreage landowners are invited to the Small Farm School set for Saturday, Sept. 8, at Clackamas Community College in Oregon City. The daylong school includes field and classroom workshops on small farm topics including crop and livestoc

Tickets Still Available for CRT Production of ‘Cabaret’

Dean Walch — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 15:55:03 GMT

Tickets Still Available for CRT Production of ‘Cabaret’ The Tony Award winning musical “Cabaret” opens Aug. 4 in the Osterman Theatre at Clackamas Community College. Tickets are still available for the Clackamas Repertory Theatre production, which continues Thursdays through Sundays, through Aug. 26.

August 2012 CCC Calendar of Events

Simon Tam — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 17:47:05 GMT

August 2012 CCC Calendar of Events August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Chrysalis: Women Writers Local author Pat Lichen guides women writers of all levels through discussions of their work. Chrysalis meets Wednesdays from noon to 2 p.m. in the Literary Arts Center, Room 220 in Rook Hall. For inform

Come to the ‘Cabaret,’ Opening August 4 in the Clackamas Repertory Theatre

Simon Tam — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 21:20:10 GMT

Come to the ‘Cabaret,’ Opening August 4 in the Clackamas Repertory Theatre Clackamas Repertory Theatre continues its eighth season with the Tony-award winning musical, “Cabaret,” opening Saturday, Aug. 4, in the Osterman Theatre. The show runs through Aug. 26, with performances Thursdays through Sundays.

College Names New Institutional Researcher

Simon Tam — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 23:33:11 GMT

College Names New Institutional Researcher Barbara “BJ” Nicoletti has been named the new director of Institutional Research and Reporting at Clackamas Community College. The board approved the new hire at its June meeting. Nicoletti has more than 20 years’ experience in applied research work with n

CCC Alum Becky Holliday Headed to Summer Olympics

Simon Tam — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 23:05:26 GMT

CCC Alum Becky Holliday Headed to Summer Olympics Clackamas Community College alumna and world-class pole vaulter Becky Holliday is headed to London for the Summer Olympics. Holliday qualified for the U.S. Olympic team in pole vaulting competition over the weekend at the Olympic trials in Eugene, jumping

CCC Foundation Names New Executive Director

Simon Tam — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 17:36:24 GMT

CCC Foundation Names New Executive Director Greg A. Fitzgerald, a veteran of philanthropy, development and nonprofit management, has been named the executive director of the Clackamas Community College Foundation. The CCC Board of Education approved the hire at its June meeting. Fitzgerald will start on

New Clackamas SBDC Director Named

Simon Tam — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 17:32:25 GMT

New Clackamas SBDC Director Named Experienced business leader and part-time instructor Rob Campbell has been named the new director of the Clackamas Community College Small Business Development Center. The CCC Board of Education approved the new director at its June meeting on Wednesday. Campbell

CCC Awards Hundreds of Degrees in 2011-12

Simon Tam — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 23:45:00 GMT

CCC Awards Hundreds of Degrees in 2011-12 Graduation ceremonies at Clackamas Community College this week will honor hundreds of students earning degrees and certificates, as well as those completing their General Educational Development (GED) and Adult High School Diplomas. This year at CCC, 488 s

July 2012 CCC Calendar of Events

Simon Tam — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 17:47:04 GMT

July 2012 CCC Calendar of Events July 4 Independence Day Holiday The college will close in observance of the Independence Day holiday. July 11, 18, 25 Chrysalis: Women Writers Local author Pat Lichen guides women writers of all levels through discussions of their work. Chrys

CCC Offers Home-Built Wind Turbine Workshop in June

Simon Tam — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 23:32:29 GMT

CCC Offers Home=Built Wind Turbine Workshop in June A 14-foot wind turbine can power up to 40 percent of household energy needs on an energy efficient home. Clackamas Community College will offer a one-week Home Built Wind Turbine class from Monday, June 25, through Friday, June 29. The wind turbi

Clackamas Repertory Theatre’s 2012 Season Opener ‘The Odd Couple’

Simon Tam — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 15:48:48 GMT

Clackamas Repertory Theatre’s 2012 Season Opener ‘The Odd Couple’ Clackamas Repertory Theatre’s 2012 Season Opener ‘The Odd Couple’ Clackamas Repertory Theatre opens its eighth season Friday, June 29, with Neil Simon’s classic comedy “The Odd Couple.” The CRT production features two Portland favorite

CCC Presents Spring 2012 Concert Line Up

Simon Tam — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 15:44:06 GMT

CCC Presents Spring 2012 Concert Line Up OREGON CITY – Clackamas Community College’s Music Department presents an array of concerts each spring ranging from concert bands to jazz. Here is the spring concert schedule: June 6: CCC Instrumental Jazz Night Concert begins at 8

Chip Sammons: Owner, Janitor and Small Business Person of the Year

Simon Tam — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 15:30:26 GMT

Chip Sammons: Owner, Janitor and Small Business Person of the Year On the Holistic Pet Center website, Chip Sammons describes himself as the owner and janitor of the business. Now he can add a new title to the description: Oregon’s Small Business Person of the Year. The Portland District Office of

CCC Wilsonville to Exhibit ‘The Powerhouse Project’

Simon Tam — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 15:32:37 GMT

CCC Wilsonville to Exhibit ‘The Powerhouse Project’ Stereo photographs by Clackamas Community College webmaster Dean Walch are among the art work in the “Estacada on the Clackamas, The Powerhouse Project” on display at the Wilsonville campus beginning June 7. The show, featuring the work of 24 artists,

CRT Play Reading Series Concludes with ‘Tigers Be Still’

Simon Tam — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 15:33:18 GMT

CRT Play Reading Series Concludes with ‘Tigers Be Still’ Clackamas Repertory Theatre closes is third annual Contemporary American Play Reading Series on Sunday, June 17, with “Tigers Be Still” a new play by Kim Rosenstock, writer of Fox TV’s “New Girl.” “Tigers Be Still” is a comedy about a young wom

CCC Graduation Ceremonies are June 14 and 15

Simon Tam — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 15:33:57 GMT

CCC Graduation Ceremonies are June 14 and 15 Hundreds of Clackamas Community College students will mark graduation in two ceremonies in June. Students earning their General Educational Development (GED) and Adult High School Diploma will take part in the Thursday, June 14, graduation. Those completing d

CCC Industry Partner Sandvik Shares ‘The Whole Picture’

Simon Tam — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 15:34:36 GMT

CCC Industry Partner Sandvik Shares ‘The Whole Picture’(2) Sandvik, an industry partner providing cutting tools for advanced machine tools at Clackamas Community College, will host an open house from 9 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, June 6. Sandvik, industry leader in cutting tool technology, is hostin

CCC Wins 9th NWAACC Softball Title

Simon Tam — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 15:35:20 GMT

CCC Wins Softball Title Clackamas Community College claimed its ninth NWAACC softball championship by sweeping the Lower Columbia Lady Devils 6-5 and 7-6 in the double-elimination championship round last week. Following a 3-2 loss to Mt. Hood early in the tournament, #5 seeded CCC battled th

CCC Offers Summer Music Camp for Children

Simon Tam — Fri, 25 May 2012 19:31:39 GMT

CCC Offers Summer Music Camp for Children Children can sing, play and make music during a five-day music camp offered this summer at Clackamas Community College. The CCC Music Prep Camp is open to students ages 6 through 9. The camp runs June 18 through 22 in the Niemeyer Center at CCC's Oregon City cam

Summer Wrestling Camp at CCC

Simon Tam — Tue, 22 May 2012 19:28:17 GMT

Summer Wrestling Camp at CCC OREGON CITY — A four-day wrestling camp for wrestlers from elementary through high school will be offered this summer at Clackamas Community College. The Clackamas Wrestling Camp runs Monday, June 25, through Thursday, June 28, in the Randall Hall Gym. The summer wrest

Rose City Astronomers to View Night Skies at Haggart Observatory

Simon Tam — Wed, 23 May 2012 19:16:20 GMT

Rose City Astronomers to View Night Skies at Haggart Observatory OREGON CITY — Clackamas Community College and the Rose City Astronomers have entered into a unique partnership to ensure that the Haggart Observatory continues to serve the college and the general public. The local non-profit amateur astron

Environmental Learning Center Open House Features New Site Plan

Simon Tam — Tue, 22 May 2012 19:34:16 GMT

Environmental Learning Center Open House Features New Site Plan OREGON CITY — Through the help of a Metro grant, the Environmental Learning Center at Clackamas Community College has a new conceptual site plan that will benefit the community and the Newell Creek Watershed for years to come. The publ

Free mental health education seminars offered in May

Simon Tam — Wed, 02 May 2012 22:37:59 GMT

Free mental health education seminars offered in May In celebration of Mental Health Awareness Month, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Clackamas County is hosting a five-part mental health education seminar series, “From Discovery-to-Recovery” at Clackamas Community College. “From Disc

CCC Named Semifinalist for Freedom Award

Simon Tam — Wed, 23 May 2012 19:12:34 GMT

CCC Named Semifinalist for Freedom Award OREGON CITY — Clackamas Community College is one of three Oregon employers named semifinalists for the 2012 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Award. The Freedom Award is the highest recognition given by the DoD to employers for exceptional support of their Guar

CCC Offers Oregon’s First Urban Agriculture Certificate Program

Simon Tam — Wed, 23 May 2012 19:13:19 GMT

CCC Offers Oregon’s First Urban Agriculture Certificate Program OREGON CITY — A new certificate program at Clackamas Community College provides a pathway to a career operating a small farm or community food system. The State Board of Education approved the Urban Agriculture certificate at its April meeting

CCC Students Named to All-Oregon Academic Team

Simon Tam — Wed, 23 May 2012 19:15:53 GMT

CCC Students Named to All-Oregon Academic Team OREGON CITY — Every year for the last 20 years, each of Oregon’s 17 community colleges have selected two outstanding students to be recognized for their academic achievements and community involvement. In recognition of their accomplishments, Clackamas Comm

‘Pay It Forward’ Program Provides Lifeline to Veterans in Need

Dean Walch — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 21:59:57 GMT

‘Pay It Forward’ Program Provides Lifeline to Veterans in Need Janet Paulson Veteran students at Clackamas Community College have developed a solution to the ongoing problem of late veteran’s benefits. And the Oregon City Elks stepped up to seed the new Pay It Forward Veteran Discretionary Grant at a special e

Peak Oil, Burgerville Business Model, on 2012 CCC Sustainability Series

Dean Walch — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 20:23:49 GMT

Peak Oil, Burgerville Business Model, on 2012 CCC Sustainability Series Janet Paulson The Sustainability Series at Clackamas Community College returns for a seventh year with a line up of speakers and activities. Events run from April 6 through June 9 and are open to the public. All events are free except for

Outdoor Sculpture Exposition Features 30 Sculptors

Simon Tam — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 15:27:11 GMT

Outdoor Sculpture Exposition Features 30 Sculptors Janet Paulson Sculptures from 30 Northwest sculptors will be on display during the Outdoor Sculpture Exposition at Clackamas Community College, opening Monday, April 9, and continuing through Friday, June 15. Works in a variety of media and concepts will be d

WIIN supports international nurses

Sara Anderson — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 22:24:00 GMT

WIIN supports international nurses Janet Paulson Eugene Famba Sadiki’s journey as a nurse began before he finished high school in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. He survived being shot in wartime and separation from his wife, who believed he was dead. Half a world away from the Congo, Sadiki is continui

CCC Offers Student Shuttle from Green Line to Oregon City

Dean Walch — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:53:33 GMT

CCC Offers Student Shuttle from Green Line to Oregon City Janet Paulson Clackamas Community College will offer shuttle service from the MAX Green Line to the Oregon City campus during the academic year, through the help of a modest transportation grant. The service will begin with the start of fall term and wi

Clackamas Rep Presents ‘Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?’

Dean Walch — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:56:20 GMT

Clackamas Rep Presents ‘Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?’ Janet Paulson Portland pros Doren Elias and K.B. Mercer, who have stormed Portland Theatre since relocating from San Diego four years ago, will take on the demanding roles of George and Martha in Edward Albee’s masterpiece “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf

For CCC students, health care means reaching out to the community

Dean Walch — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 23:43:11 GMT

For CCC students, health care means reaching out to the community Janet Paulson CCC nursing students were visiting poor, isolated residents of a downtown Portland hotel when one of their regulars told them about a man who needed help. He wasn’t on their caseload, but the students checked on him. They could

Campus plant engineers save energy – and lots of money – with innovative changes

Sara Anderson — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 22:24:40 GMT

Campus plant engineers save energy – and lots of money – with innovative changes Janet Paulson A three-person, behind-the-scenes team saved Clackamas Community College $1.7 million in the last four years by engineering a host of energy- savings measures. Bill Leach, recently retired dean of Campus Services,

College expands its renewable energy offerings with certificate and degree program

Dean Walch — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 21:26:30 GMT

College expands its renewable energy offerings with certificate and degree program Janet Paulson The new Renewable Energy Systems Technology Program (REST) at Clackamas Community College has placed the college front and center of a growing, dynamic industry. Students can choose from a one-year program that

Sustainability at CCC? There’s an App for That

Dean Walch — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 19:00:42 GMT

Sustainability at CCC? There’s an App for That Janet Paulson If you’re looking for information about sustainability on the Clackamas Community College campus, it’s as near as your smart phone. The Renewable Energy & Sustainability Center (RESC) at CCC launched a new tool to engage the students and the c

CRT Presents Rodgers and Hammerstein Classic Oklahoma

Dean Walch — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 21:14:31 GMT

CRT Presents Rodgers and Hammerstein Classic ‘Oklahoma’ Janet Paulson Rodger’s and Hammerstein’s groundbreaking musical “Oklahoma!” opened on Broadway nearly 70 years ago, but many of the themes of class, culture and land control remain relevant today. Clackamas Repertory Theatre (CRT) presents the show that b