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National Marketing Council Honors Clackamas Community College At Conference (Photo) - 04/24/26

OREGON CITY - Clackamas Community College’s Department of College Relations and Marketing was honored with three gold awards at the 2025 Paragon Awards from the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations (NCMPR) at the council’s national conference in March in Washington, D.C.  

  

The College Relations and Marketing team was awarded gold in the following categories: 

  

  • Print booklet for the team’s work on an opportunity guide for the Automotive Department 

  • E-newsletter for the team’s work on the weekly email newsletter CCC This Week 

  • Special Event or Fundraising Campaign for the team's work on the Running for Oregon Community College Students campaign 

  

“Behind every enrollment milestone, retention gain and student success story is a team of marketing and communications professionals working strategically and creatively to connect students with opportunity,” said Patrick Stone, NCMPR’s 2025-26 president and the director of strategic communications and marketing for Cape Cod Community College in Massachusetts. “This year’s winners stood out in an extraordinary field of entries, demonstrating that when community colleges invest in creativity and innovation, they amplify their mission and transform lives.” 

  

NCMPR’s Paragon Awards recognize outstanding achievement in design, strategy and communication at community and technical colleges. It's the only national competition of its kind that honors excellence exclusively among marcom and public relations professionals at community and technical colleges.  

  

This year’s awards drew 1,585 entries from 216 colleges across the country and were judged by 67 professionals from the marcom and public relations industry.   

 

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About NCMPR  

NCMPR supports the professional development of community college communicators, serving more than 1,500 members from more than 400 colleges across the United States and Canada. It’s the only organization of its kind that exclusively represents marketing and public relations professionals at community and technical colleges and is one of the largest affiliates of the American Association of Community Colleges. NCMPR is based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. 

 

Attached Media Files: Paragon Award badge,

National Marketing Council Honors Clackamas Community College At Conference (Photo) - 04/24/26

OREGON CITY - Clackamas Community College’s Department of College Relations and Marketing was honored with three gold awards at the 2025 Paragon Awards from the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations (NCMPR) at the council’s national conference in March in Washington, D.C.  

  

The College Relations and Marketing team was awarded gold in the following categories: 

  

  • Print booklet for the team’s work on an opportunity guide for the Automotive Department 

  • E-newsletter for the team’s work on the weekly email newsletter CCC This Week 

  • Special Event or Fundraising Campaign for the team's work on the Running for Oregon Community College Students campaign 

  

“Behind every enrollment milestone, retention gain and student success story is a team of marketing and communications professionals working strategically and creatively to connect students with opportunity,” said Patrick Stone, NCMPR’s 2025-26 president and the director of strategic communications and marketing for Cape Cod Community College in Massachusetts. “This year’s winners stood out in an extraordinary field of entries, demonstrating that when community colleges invest in creativity and innovation, they amplify their mission and transform lives.” 

  

NCMPR’s Paragon Awards recognize outstanding achievement in design, strategy and communication at community and technical colleges. It's the only national competition of its kind that honors excellence exclusively among marcom and public relations professionals at community and technical colleges.  

  

This year’s awards drew 1,585 entries from 216 colleges across the country and were judged by 67 professionals from the marcom and public relations industry.   

 

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About NCMPR  

NCMPR supports the professional development of community college communicators, serving more than 1,500 members from more than 400 colleges across the United States and Canada. It’s the only organization of its kind that exclusively represents marketing and public relations professionals at community and technical colleges and is one of the largest affiliates of the American Association of Community Colleges. NCMPR is based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. 

 

Attached Media Files: Paragon Award badge,

Clackamas Community College Announces Keynote Speakers For Compose Creative Writing Conference (Photo) - 04/22/26

OREGON CITY – Writers of all levels are invited to gather inspiration, sharpen their skills and connect with fellow creatives at the annual Compose Creative Writing Conference on Saturday, May 16, hosted by the Clackamas Community College English Department.

 

This year’s Compose conference will feature keynote speakers David Biespiel and Matthew Dickman, a publishing panel, and workshops on a variety of writing topics such as the publishing process, poetry and writing tools.

 

Biespiel is a poet, novelist, memoirist, critic and painter. He is the author of more than a dozen books. Recipient of Lannan, National Endowment for the Arts and Stegner fellowships, Biespiel is Poet-in-Residence in the School of Writing, Literature and Film at Oregon State University and founder of the Attic Institute of Arts and Letters.

 

Dickman is the author of “All-American Poem,” “Mayakovsky’s Revolver,” “Brother,” “Wonderland” and “Husbandry.” Recipient of the May Sarton Prize for Poetry from the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, his work has appeared in The New Yorker, The New York Times, London Review of Books and The Poetry Review (UK), among others.

 

In addition to the keynote address, the conference will feature a full day of workshops and panels, including:

  • Publishing panel by Elisa Saphier, Ali Shaw and Laura Stanfill
  • How (and Why) to Pitch to a Literary Agent
  • I Contain Multitudes (or at least more than a few parts)
  • The Art of Dialogue
  • Flash Flood: Using Short Forms to Capture Personal Landscapes
  • Writing from the Margins
  • How to Read Your Work in Public Without Wanting to Die
  • Between Elsewhere & Here: An Ecstatic Approach to Ecopoetics
  • Attention in Place: Writing the Infra-ordinary
  • Writing the Villain in Memoir: Tools for Drafting 3D Adversaries
  • Publishing with Heart and Hope

Participants can customize their day by choosing sessions that best match their interests and creative goals.

Event details:

  • Date: Saturday, May 16
  • Time: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
  • Location: Clackamas Community College, Roger Rook Hall, Oregon City campus
  • Registration: $25 general admission | $10 CCC students

Register online at www.clackamas.edu/register-compose. For more information about the event, visit www.clackamas.edu/compose. To learn more about the college’s English Department and offerings, visit www.clackamas.edu/english. Clackamas Community College is located at 19600 Molalla Ave., Oregon City.

 

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Attached Media Files: David Biespiel (photo credit Marion Ettlinger), Matthew Dickman,

Clackamas Community College Announces Keynote Speakers For Compose Creative Writing Conference (Photo) - 04/22/26

OREGON CITY – Writers of all levels are invited to gather inspiration, sharpen their skills and connect with fellow creatives at the annual Compose Creative Writing Conference on Saturday, May 16, hosted by the Clackamas Community College English Department.

 

This year’s Compose conference will feature keynote speakers David Biespiel and Matthew Dickman, a publishing panel, and workshops on a variety of writing topics such as the publishing process, poetry and writing tools.

 

Biespiel is a poet, novelist, memoirist, critic and painter. He is the author of more than a dozen books. Recipient of Lannan, National Endowment for the Arts and Stegner fellowships, Biespiel is Poet-in-Residence in the School of Writing, Literature and Film at Oregon State University and founder of the Attic Institute of Arts and Letters.

 

Dickman is the author of “All-American Poem,” “Mayakovsky’s Revolver,” “Brother,” “Wonderland” and “Husbandry.” Recipient of the May Sarton Prize for Poetry from the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, his work has appeared in The New Yorker, The New York Times, London Review of Books and The Poetry Review (UK), among others.

 

In addition to the keynote address, the conference will feature a full day of workshops and panels, including:

  • Publishing panel by Elisa Saphier, Ali Shaw and Laura Stanfill
  • How (and Why) to Pitch to a Literary Agent
  • I Contain Multitudes (or at least more than a few parts)
  • The Art of Dialogue
  • Flash Flood: Using Short Forms to Capture Personal Landscapes
  • Writing from the Margins
  • How to Read Your Work in Public Without Wanting to Die
  • Between Elsewhere & Here: An Ecstatic Approach to Ecopoetics
  • Attention in Place: Writing the Infra-ordinary
  • Writing the Villain in Memoir: Tools for Drafting 3D Adversaries
  • Publishing with Heart and Hope

Participants can customize their day by choosing sessions that best match their interests and creative goals.

Event details:

  • Date: Saturday, May 16
  • Time: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
  • Location: Clackamas Community College, Roger Rook Hall, Oregon City campus
  • Registration: $25 general admission | $10 CCC students

Register online at www.clackamas.edu/register-compose. For more information about the event, visit www.clackamas.edu/compose. To learn more about the college’s English Department and offerings, visit www.clackamas.edu/english. Clackamas Community College is located at 19600 Molalla Ave., Oregon City.

 

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Attached Media Files: David Biespiel (photo credit Marion Ettlinger), Matthew Dickman,

Explore Careers In Education At May 12 Fair (Photo) - 04/17/26

OREGON CITY — Clackamas Community College will host a Teaching and Education College and Career Fair on May 12, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Wacheno Welcome Center on the Oregon City campus.

 

This free event is designed for those considering a future in education. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet with university representatives, learn about transfer pathways and explore options for continuing their education in the teaching field. University advisors will be available to discuss programs, transfer requirements and opportunities at their institutions.

 

Participants can also connect with local school districts, early learning centers and substitute staffing agencies to learn about current job openings and future employment opportunities in the region.

 

“This is a great opportunity to connect with university advisors and start planning your next steps,” Mayla Morgan, CCC teaching and education outreach navigator, said. “You'll discover transfer pathways tailored to your goals and learn what makes each institution unique.”

 

Attendees who sign in at the event will be entered for a chance to receive a free tuition voucher valid for up to four credits.

 

The Teaching and Education College and Career Fair is free and open to the public. No registration is required, and parking is free. The Oregon City campus is located at 19600 Molalla Ave.

 

For more information, contact Mayla Morgan at mayla.morgan@clackamas.edu. For accommodations, contact the Disability Resource Center at 503-594-6357 or drc@clackamas.edu.

 

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Attached Media Files: CCCcampus.JPG,

Explore Careers In Education At May 12 Fair (Photo) - 04/17/26

OREGON CITY — Clackamas Community College will host a Teaching and Education College and Career Fair on May 12, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Wacheno Welcome Center on the Oregon City campus.

 

This free event is designed for those considering a future in education. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet with university representatives, learn about transfer pathways and explore options for continuing their education in the teaching field. University advisors will be available to discuss programs, transfer requirements and opportunities at their institutions.

 

Participants can also connect with local school districts, early learning centers and substitute staffing agencies to learn about current job openings and future employment opportunities in the region.

 

“This is a great opportunity to connect with university advisors and start planning your next steps,” Mayla Morgan, CCC teaching and education outreach navigator, said. “You'll discover transfer pathways tailored to your goals and learn what makes each institution unique.”

 

Attendees who sign in at the event will be entered for a chance to receive a free tuition voucher valid for up to four credits.

 

The Teaching and Education College and Career Fair is free and open to the public. No registration is required, and parking is free. The Oregon City campus is located at 19600 Molalla Ave.

 

For more information, contact Mayla Morgan at mayla.morgan@clackamas.edu. For accommodations, contact the Disability Resource Center at 503-594-6357 or drc@clackamas.edu.

 

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Attached Media Files: CCCcampus.JPG,

CCC Announces Winter Honor Roll (Photo) - 04/03/26

OREGON CITY - A total of 527 students made the Clackamas Community College honor roll and 1,536 students made the president’s list for winter term 2026. 

 

To be named to the honor roll, students must earn a grade-point average of 3.5 or better. To be named to the president’s list, students must earn a 3.75 grade-point average or better. 

 

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Note: Attached are the honor roll, the president’s list and the cities of residence. 

Attached Media Files: Winter-2026-Honor-Roll-List.xlsx,

CCC Announces Winter Honor Roll (Photo) - 04/03/26

OREGON CITY - A total of 527 students made the Clackamas Community College honor roll and 1,536 students made the president’s list for winter term 2026. 

 

To be named to the honor roll, students must earn a grade-point average of 3.5 or better. To be named to the president’s list, students must earn a 3.75 grade-point average or better. 

 

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Note: Attached are the honor roll, the president’s list and the cities of residence. 

Attached Media Files: Winter-2026-Honor-Roll-List.xlsx,