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"Totems" by Kim Murton
Art exhibit 'Modern Artifacts: Ceramics and Other Obsessions' opens at CCC (Photo) - 03/28/24

OREGON CITY – The Alexander Gallery presents “Modern Artifacts: Ceramics and Other Obsessions,” a solo exhibition of work by Vancouver-based artist Kim Murton. This exhibition runs April 1-May 3. An artist reception will be held Wednesday, April 10, noon-1 p.m. and Murton will speak about her work at 1 p.m. 

In “Modern Artifacts: Ceramics and Other Obsessions,” Murton shares hand-built ceramic sculptures, animation and illustrations inspired by her interest in pre-Columbian art, contemporary illustration and comics. 

Murton studied ceramics and animation at The School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston and printmaking and film at The Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art in New York City. Her work has been recognized nationally. 

The Alexander Gallery is located in the Niemeyer Center on the Oregon City campus, 19600 Molalla Ave., and is open Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., with the exception of college holidays.

This exhibition is free and open to the public. For questions, contact Kate Simmons at 503-594-3032 or kates@clackamas.edu. For more information on Clackamas Community College’s art exhibits and performances, visit www.clackamas.edu/art.

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Attached Media Files: "Totems" by Kim Murton
Jo Crenshaw
Jo Crenshaw
Longtime CCC Foundation member becomes CCC board member (Photo) - 03/27/24

OREGON CITY - Longtime Clackamas Community College Foundation Board Member Jo Crenshaw was appointed to the CCC Board of Education, representing Zone 1, Oregon City, and took her oath of office during the March 20 Board of Education meeting. She is filling the position vacated by the resignation of Chris Groener. 

She has lived in Oregon City for more than 35 years and is a longtime local business owner. Prior to settling in Oregon City, she lived all over the United States working for United Airlines in Chicago, Washington D.C., San Francisco and Portland.

She has served on the Foundation Board since 2001. Along with her dedication to the CCC Foundation, she has served on the McDonalds Operators West Division Region board for three years as well as having served on the LaSalle High School Board and a division leader in Rotary.

“I believe I have a unique perspective that will assist the college in achieving its goals - knowledge, business experience, working with young people and the community,” Crenshaw said. “As a business owner, I am connected with the community. I enjoy people and have been working toward involving all.”

Crenshaw attended the historically black junior college Lemoyne Owen College in Memphis on scholarship and graduated with a bachelor of science in business management and international business from California State University, East Bay.

“Jo has a long-running dedication and passion for Clackamas Community College and the community. We are privileged to have her serve our college and our students,” CCC President Tim Cook said.

Crenshaw enjoys hiking and walking in her free time, including completing two marathons and hiking the Grand Canyon.

Crenshaw will hold office until June 30, 2025, and will be eligible to run to fill the remaining two years of the term in the May 2025 election.

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Attached Media Files: Jo Crenshaw
CCC hosts Accessible All-Stars, Nothing But Net(working) event - 03/27/24

OREGON CITY - Thanks to an Inclusive Career Advancement Program grant, Clackamas Community College is celebrating the diversity of the disability community at its inaugural Accessible All-Stars, Nothing But Net(working) event on April 5.

This free event will showcase the local professional adult wheelchair basketball team, the Portland Wheelblazers, where they will demonstrate their skills on the court and share the sport with the community. After the basketball scrimmage, there will be the Nothing But Net(working) resource fair to connect with disability-related affinity groups, support systems, clubs and businesses found across the area.  

The Inclusive Career Advancement Program grant includes funding to benefit the disability community, and CCC Grant Coordinator and Career Coach Shanna Schacher wanted to do something engaging for the community as a whole. She came up with the event after seeing the Wheelblazers play a scrimmage before a Trail Blazers game. 

“I’m looking forward to the opportunity to connect over a really cool sport and introduce people to wheelchair basketball if they’ve never seen it before,” she said.

The networking resource fair idea came next as a way to connect students and community members with resources. Schacher said the college has heard students reporting feeling lonely, isolated and disconnected, and she wanted a way to introduce individuals to the various resources available in the Portland metro area.

“I thought, ‘What if we make the draw be the game, but also have a networking event and invite groups that have support services so community members can know what’s going on in the community’,” Schacher said.

Accessible All-Stars, Nothing But (Net)working will start with the Wheelblazers scrimmage at 6 p.m. in the Randall Hall gym and the resource fair will run from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Gregory Forum. ASL interpreters will be at the event.

 Participating organizations include:

  • Adaptive Sports NW
  • Autism Society of Oregon
  • Oregon Commission for the Blind
  • Ride Connection
  • Adaptive and Inclusive Recreation
  • Community Vision AT Lab
  • Hoop Camp
  • TOP Soccer
  • United Access
  • Vocational Rehabilitation
  • Clackamas County Disability services
  • Relay Resources
  • CCC Multicultural Center
  • CCC Admissions
  • CCC Career Center
  • Club EMU
  • Office of WorkForce Investments Oregon Youth Works Dep
  • Higher Education Coordinating Commission
  • CCC Disability Resource Center

The college plans to make the Accessible All-Stars an annual event. “There is a need in our community and we are seeing lots of good response and excitement,” Schacher said. “I’m excited there’s been such a positive response from people in the community. They have been very grateful that Clackamas has been willing to host this event. It will highlight that Clackamas is an inclusive college and that we want students of all backgrounds to attend school here, and that Clackamas is really putting in an effort to reach out to a community that isn’t always thought of.”

The Clackamas Community College Oregon City campus is located at 19600 Molalla Ave. Parking is free, and no registration is required to attend the event. To learn more about the Portland Wheelblazers, visit https://wheelblazers.com. To learn more about Clackamas Community College, visit www.clackamas.edu

For questions, contact Schacher at shanna.schacher@clackamas.edu

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Clackamas Community College to hold Spring Craft Fair - 03/21/24

OREGON CITY - Clackamas Community College’s Associated Student Government is hosting a Spring Craft Fair on the Oregon City campus on Saturday, April 20, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. The free event is open to the public and vendors are still being sought.

Visitors to the fair will discover unique products and handmade crafts while enjoying a day filled with fun events for the whole family. There will be activities such as face painting, crafts, ring toss and a bean bag toss.

To register to be a vendor, visit https://forms.gle/Hqzcsnd1qbwLzruM7.

The Clackamas Community College Oregon City campus is located at 19600 Molalla Ave. The fair will take place in the Gregory Forum, and parking is free. 

For more information about CCC’s Associated Student Government, visit www.clackamas.edu/ASG

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Learn about the field of medical billing and coding and other health sciences programs at Clackamas Community College's open house on April 25.
Learn about the field of medical billing and coding and other health sciences programs at Clackamas Community College's open house on April 25.
Clackamas Community College hosts Health Sciences Open House (Photo) - 03/21/24

OREGON CITY - Clackamas Community College is hosting an open house for its health sciences programs on Thursday, April 25, 6-8 p.m., on the Harmony campus. This free event is open to the public for those interested in learning more about how they can train at CCC for exciting careers through interactive classroom learning and hands-on clinical experiences.

Programs featured include medical assistant, emergency medical technology, dental assistant, medical billing and coding, phlebotomy and nursing assistant. At the open house, participants can learn about the growing health care job market and explore flexible training options.

The event will include:

  • Overview of six health science programs: Learn about the variety of certificate and short-term training options available.
  • Breakout sessions: Meet current students and faculty from all six programs and explore options.
  • Interactive activities: Watch demonstrations and discover what a health care career at CCC is all about.
  • Family-friendly environment: Bring your family and friends to learn together.
  • Advising and admissions support: Get all your questions answered by our friendly advisors and admissions representatives.

Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/health-sciences-open-house-clackamas-community-college-tickets-861077294367. For questions, contact Virginia Chambers at healthsciences@clackamas.edu Learn more about CCC’s Health Sciences programs at www.clackamas.edu/health-professions. The Clackamas Community College Harmony campus is located at 7738 SE Harmony Road, Milwaukie.

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Learn basic computer skills in English or Spanish through Clackamas Community College's Community Education program.
Learn basic computer skills in English or Spanish through Clackamas Community College's Community Education program.
Clackamas Community College offers free basic computer skills classes (Photo) - 03/21/24

OREGON CITY – Clackamas Community College Community Education is once again offering free basic computer skills classes both in English and Spanish for the community. The course is designed to meet the needs of diverse learners and empower participants with foundational computer skills needed in today's digital age.

The basic computer skills class uses Northstar Digital Literacy, a nationally recognized technology training and assessment provider. The class is designed for people at all skill levels and aims to build confidence in navigating the digital world, whether for work, education or personal use.

"We believe that education is for everyone, and the ability to navigate the digital landscape is a fundamental skill in today's world," Sunny Olsen, CCC Community Education director, said. "This course is designed to be accessible, free and beneficial to a diverse community that reflects the values we uphold at CCC."

English basic computer skills class offerings

Wilsonville campus

Oregon City campus

Spanish basic computer skills class

Harmony campus

No laptop is required for the class, as computers will be provided on-site. For more information about Clackamas Community College Community Education and its range of educational programs, visit www.clackamas.edu/community-member

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A Clackamas Community College student drops a child off at the new drop-in child care center on the college's Oregon City campus.
A Clackamas Community College student drops a child off at the new drop-in child care center on the college's Oregon City campus.
CCC and YMCA partner to launch free child care program (Photo) - 03/07/24

OREGON CITY - Clackamas Community College has partnered with the YMCA of Columbia-Willamette to provide free drop-in child care services at the college’s Oregon City campus. According to the CCC’’s annual fall student survey, child care remains one of the top barriers students face while attending college.

This collaboration with the YMCA supports CCC students who are parents or guardians, ensuring they can access convenient child care during essential meetings, advising sessions or short one-to-two-hour classes.

“This partnership is a testament to our commitment to supporting our diverse student body, particularly adult learners who are also parents or guardians,” Tara Sprehe, dean of academic foundations and connections, said. “We believe that by offering accessible child care options, we empower our student-caregivers to pursue their educational goals while ensuring the needs of their families are met.”

The free drop-in child care service is available Monday through Thursday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in McLoughlin Hall. To use this service, current and prospective student-caregivers can show their current student ID or obtain a "day pass" from the Wacheno Welcome Center desk. Children must be potty trained and aged 3-12, and families should allow time for registration to ensure all appropriate information is captured to provide the highest quality care possible. 

The YMCA has partnered with Clackamas Community College for over two decades, and this is another example of our commitment to serve families on campus. The YMCA also offers additional child care options at its facility, which is located on the Oregon City campus in the Family Resource Center. The college’s Associated Student Government offers child care grants for qualifying students. 

For more information about child care at CCC, visit www.clackamas.edu/child-care. For more information about the YMCA child care programs, visit https://www.ymcacw.org/facility/clackamas-child-development-center

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Learn about career technical education and employment opportunities at Clackamas Community College's annual Career Technical Education Showcase and Career Fair.
Learn about career technical education and employment opportunities at Clackamas Community College's annual Career Technical Education Showcase and Career Fair.
CCC hosts Career Technical Education Showcase and Career Fair (Photo) - 03/07/24

OREGON CITY - Clackamas Community College opens doors to more than 90 degree and certificate programs where students can step out of the traditional classroom and into a hands-on workspace in two years or less. 

Explore the college’s programs, resources and partnerships at CCC’s annual Career Technical Education Showcase and Career Fair on April 9, 3:30-630 p.m. High school students, their families and community members are invited to learn about some of CCC’s career technical programs. This is a great opportunity to discover the multitude of career options available and make informed decisions about higher education and beyond.

What to expect:

  • Interactive showcase: Engage with hands-on demonstrations, activities and displays from career technical education programs, showcasing the skills and knowledge students acquire.
  • Informational booths: Explore informational booths that provide insights into different career pathways, educational programs, resources and opportunities for further learning.
  • Networking opportunities: Connect with industry professionals and educators to discuss potential career paths and educational pursuits.

Programs featured include:

  • Apprenticeship
  • Auto body/collision repair and refinishing technology
  • Automotive service technology
  • Business
  • Computer science
  • Electronics engineering technology
  • Health sciences
  • Horticulture
  • Industrial maintenance technology
  • Machine tool technology/computer-aided manufacturing
  • Renewable energy technology
  • Water and environmental technology
  • Welding
  • Wildland fire

Instructors will be on hand to talk about their programs. Tour the buildings, shops and labs as well as meet with employers. Learn how to pay for college, including free money like scholarships and grants. 

Participating employers include:

  • American Medical Response
  • Area I Plumbers
  • Area I Sign Installers 
  • Area I Painters
  • Astronics-PECO
  • Boeing Co.
  • Brix Paving Northwest Inc.
  • Clackamas County Children's Commission
  • CRB Manufacturing Inc.
  • DevNW
  • Enoch Precision Machining
  • EVRAZ Oregon Steel Mills
  • Gresham Ford
  • GrovTec U.S. Inc.
  • Health Wright Products
  • IEC of Oregon
  • Intel Corporation
  • Lam Research
  • Marks Brothers Inc.
  • Microchip Tech Inc.
  • NextEra Energy
  • Oak Lodge Water Services
  • Pacific Swiss & Manufacturing Inc.
  • River City Roofing
  • Rogers Machinery Company Inc.
  • SCREEN SPE USA
  • Shields Manufacturing
  • Tosoh Quartz
  • UA Road Sprinkler Fitter Local 669
  • U.S. Forest Service, Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area
  • USFS Mt. Hood Fire Management West Zone
  • Warn Industries

Participants at this event may receive one of 25 FREE tuition waivers good for up to four credits at CCC - a value of $484.

To learn more and register, visit www.clackamas.edu/CTE. This free event will take place at the Holden Industrial Technology Center on the Oregon City campus, 19600 Molalla Ave. Parking is free.

For more information, contact Tom Brown in the Office of Education Partnerships at 503-594-3956 or thomasb@clackamas.edu

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