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Clackamas Community College Receives Second Historic Donation (Photo) - 06/05/26

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OREGON CITY – Clackamas Community College has received a second historic $5 million gift from long-time career and technical education (CTE) advocates Terry and Cheryl Holden to advance the college’s planned Natural Resources Center.  

 

In 2021, the Holdens donated $5 million to establish the Holden CTE Capital Projects Funds to help support the construction of an industrial technology center, as well as provide scholarships for students in CTE programs and funding for student veterans. To acknowledge the generous gift, the college named the building the Holden Industrial Technology Center. 

 

In recent history, the Holdens have donated to the Health Sciences Department, including an ambulance simulator and fully remodeling and upgrading the Medical Assistant program teaching space. And just last year, they donated $150,000 to the Automotive Department to purchase vehicles for students to work on.  

 

With the new $5 million donation, the college will name its new Natural Resources Center after them. The center, which is part of a bond passed in 2024, will be a modern, purpose-built space supporting programs such as horticulture and wildland fire, featuring updated indoor and outdoor learning environments. It’s designed to enhance hands-on training and better prepare students for careers in high-demand natural resource fields. 

 

The Holdens have a long history and connection with Clackamas Community College and the surrounding community. Cheryl Holden grew up in Estacada, and Terry Holden in Molalla.  

 

When Terry Holden graduated from Molalla High School, he received a scholarship, which had a huge impact on him and made college accessible. Because that gift changed his life, he believes in paying it forward. Terry Holden still recalls that time in his life and how receiving a scholarship deepened his understanding of the importance of education.  

 

“The Holdens understand that when we invest in students, we invest in the future of our communities,” CCC President Tim Cook said. “Their extraordinary generosity will create opportunities for generations of students pursuing careers in career and technical education. Their commitment to affordable education and to the communities they call home will have a lasting impact on students and our region.”  

 

For more information about CCC scholarships, visit www.clackamas.edu/scholarships. For more information about the Natural Resource Center, visit www.clackamas.edu/2024bond. 

 

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Attached Media Files: Terry and Cheryl Holden,

Clackamas Community College Receives Second Historic Donation (Photo) - 06/05/26

RESENDING WITH CORRECTED PHOTO.

 

OREGON CITY – Clackamas Community College has received a second historic $5 million gift from long-time career and technical education (CTE) advocates Terry and Cheryl Holden to advance the college’s planned Natural Resources Center.  

 

In 2021, the Holdens donated $5 million to establish the Holden CTE Capital Projects Funds to help support the construction of an industrial technology center, as well as provide scholarships for students in CTE programs and funding for student veterans. To acknowledge the generous gift, the college named the building the Holden Industrial Technology Center. 

 

In recent history, the Holdens have donated to the Health Sciences Department, including an ambulance simulator and fully remodeling and upgrading the Medical Assistant program teaching space. And just last year, they donated $150,000 to the Automotive Department to purchase vehicles for students to work on.  

 

With the new $5 million donation, the college will name its new Natural Resources Center after them. The center, which is part of a bond passed in 2024, will be a modern, purpose-built space supporting programs such as horticulture and wildland fire, featuring updated indoor and outdoor learning environments. It’s designed to enhance hands-on training and better prepare students for careers in high-demand natural resource fields. 

 

The Holdens have a long history and connection with Clackamas Community College and the surrounding community. Cheryl Holden grew up in Estacada, and Terry Holden in Molalla.  

 

When Terry Holden graduated from Molalla High School, he received a scholarship, which had a huge impact on him and made college accessible. Because that gift changed his life, he believes in paying it forward. Terry Holden still recalls that time in his life and how receiving a scholarship deepened his understanding of the importance of education.  

 

“The Holdens understand that when we invest in students, we invest in the future of our communities,” CCC President Tim Cook said. “Their extraordinary generosity will create opportunities for generations of students pursuing careers in career and technical education. Their commitment to affordable education and to the communities they call home will have a lasting impact on students and our region.”  

 

For more information about CCC scholarships, visit www.clackamas.edu/scholarships. For more information about the Natural Resource Center, visit www.clackamas.edu/2024bond. 

 

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Attached Media Files: Terry and Cheryl Holden,

Enjoy A Spring Concert At Clackamas Community College (Photo) - 05/22/26

OREGON CITY – Spring is here and Clackamas Community College music students will bring music to your ears. From jazz to choral to acoustic, there’s a performance for all tastes. Unless otherwise noted, performances are at 7 p.m. in the Niemeyer Osterman Theatre, 19600 Molalla Ave., Oregon City. General admission is $10 and free for CCC students.

 

Clackapalooza

 

May 28, 3-9 p.m., Oregon City campus quad

 

Enjoy a free outdoor music festival featuring a full afternoon of live performances by bands and songwriters—each with at least one current CCC student and planned entirely by second-year Music and Performance Technology students. From indie and rock to funk, folk, and original songwriting, there’s something for everyone.

 

Instrumental Jazz Night

 

June 2

 

Clackamas Community College’s spring concert series opens with a night of jazz featuring performances by the CCC Jazz Combo and Jazz Ensemble. Enjoy an evening of student-led improvisation, classic charts and big band sounds.

 

Contemporary Music Ensemble and Songwriters Concert

 

June 3

 

The Contemporary Music Ensemble and CCC songwriters take the stage for a night of pop/rock classics and original tunes.

 

Wind Ensemble and Classical Guitar Ensemble Concert

 

June 4

 

The CCC Wind Ensemble and Classical Guitar Ensemble will feature the Wind Ensemble’s Baltics performance tour set.

 

Vocal Ensemble and Advanced Vocal Ensemble Concert

 

June 5

 

The CCC Vocal Ensemble and Advanced Vocal Ensemble will feature the Wind Ensemble as the groups prepare to take their program on tour in the Baltics.

 

To purchase tickets, visit clackamasmusic.eventbrite.com. For more information about any of these events, contact Ami Collofello at ami.collofello@clackamas.edu. See a complete listing of upcoming music performances at www.clackamas.edu/music-events.

 

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Attached Media Files: Enjoy a spring concert at Clackamas Community College.,

Enjoy A Spring Concert At Clackamas Community College (Photo) - 05/22/26

OREGON CITY – Spring is here and Clackamas Community College music students will bring music to your ears. From jazz to choral to acoustic, there’s a performance for all tastes. Unless otherwise noted, performances are at 7 p.m. in the Niemeyer Osterman Theatre, 19600 Molalla Ave., Oregon City. General admission is $10 and free for CCC students.

 

Clackapalooza

 

May 28, 3-9 p.m., Oregon City campus quad

 

Enjoy a free outdoor music festival featuring a full afternoon of live performances by bands and songwriters—each with at least one current CCC student and planned entirely by second-year Music and Performance Technology students. From indie and rock to funk, folk, and original songwriting, there’s something for everyone.

 

Instrumental Jazz Night

 

June 2

 

Clackamas Community College’s spring concert series opens with a night of jazz featuring performances by the CCC Jazz Combo and Jazz Ensemble. Enjoy an evening of student-led improvisation, classic charts and big band sounds.

 

Contemporary Music Ensemble and Songwriters Concert

 

June 3

 

The Contemporary Music Ensemble and CCC songwriters take the stage for a night of pop/rock classics and original tunes.

 

Wind Ensemble and Classical Guitar Ensemble Concert

 

June 4

 

The CCC Wind Ensemble and Classical Guitar Ensemble will feature the Wind Ensemble’s Baltics performance tour set.

 

Vocal Ensemble and Advanced Vocal Ensemble Concert

 

June 5

 

The CCC Vocal Ensemble and Advanced Vocal Ensemble will feature the Wind Ensemble as the groups prepare to take their program on tour in the Baltics.

 

To purchase tickets, visit clackamasmusic.eventbrite.com. For more information about any of these events, contact Ami Collofello at ami.collofello@clackamas.edu. See a complete listing of upcoming music performances at www.clackamas.edu/music-events.

 

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Attached Media Files: Enjoy a spring concert at Clackamas Community College.,