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ELC Hosts Fall Fundraiser With Art, Music And Bird Poop Drop (Photo) - 10/02/26

OREGON CITY – Clackamas Community College’s Environmental Learning Center will host an afternoon of hands-on art, music and outdoor fun at its fall fundraiser Saturday, Oct. 17, from 3 to 5 p.m.

 

Guests can explore the center’s natural surroundings, enjoy crafts and games, and participate in two featured art activities. Entomologist and artist Heather Andrews will share her knowledge while guiding visitors through a painting activity with cockroach helpers. Guests can also make their own terrariums to take home. Art activity purchases include live music by Steven Soll and light refreshments.

 

The afternoon will feature the debut of the Bird Poop Drop raffle at 4:30 p.m. Feathered friends will help determine the lucky winners by doing their business on a grid of squares.

 

Art activity tickets include art supplies, music and refreshments. Tickets are $25 for adults and $10 for youth 18 and younger. Raffle tickets are $25 each. Raffle participants must be 18 or older and physically in Oregon when purchasing a ticket. Winners do not need to be present at the drawing.

 

The fundraiser will take place at the Environmental Learning Center at CCC, 19600 Molalla Ave., Oregon City. Parking is free.

 

For tickets and more information, visit the event registration page. This event is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Oregon City Foundation.

 

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About the Environmental Learning Center

 

The Environmental Learning Center has a rich history as an educational resource for Clackamas Community College, regional schools, industry and the community. Located on the former site of a Smucker's processing plant, the center was created to demonstrate what people could do to reclaim industrial sites, address stormwater issues and restore wildlife habitats in urban areas. Each year, thousands of people visit to explore the 5-acre site and learn about watershed health. The site serves as an important stormwater facility for the college campus and provides critical wetland habitat for resident and migratory birds, such as the great blue herons, cedar waxwings and mergansers. For more information about the Environmental Learning Center, visit https://www.clackamas.edu/student-life/campuses-buildings-hours/environmental-learning-center. 

 

Downloadable video file of Matthew Broderick talking about the Bird Poop Drop: https://wipapp.wipster.io/review/CUFDXwBqMCeoNwP4sh64fy8KgBTTnp_ZbgbnqeW8_oOkWNFTjw

Attached Media Files: Heather Andrews, Steven Soll,

ELC Hosts Fall Fundraiser With Art, Music And Bird Poop Drop (Photo) - 10/02/26

OREGON CITY – Clackamas Community College’s Environmental Learning Center will host an afternoon of hands-on art, music and outdoor fun at its fall fundraiser Saturday, Oct. 17, from 3 to 5 p.m.

 

Guests can explore the center’s natural surroundings, enjoy crafts and games, and participate in two featured art activities. Entomologist and artist Heather Andrews will share her knowledge while guiding visitors through a painting activity with cockroach helpers. Guests can also make their own terrariums to take home. Art activity purchases include live music by Steven Soll and light refreshments.

 

The afternoon will feature the debut of the Bird Poop Drop raffle at 4:30 p.m. Feathered friends will help determine the lucky winners by doing their business on a grid of squares.

 

Art activity tickets include art supplies, music and refreshments. Tickets are $25 for adults and $10 for youth 18 and younger. Raffle tickets are $25 each. Raffle participants must be 18 or older and physically in Oregon when purchasing a ticket. Winners do not need to be present at the drawing.

 

The fundraiser will take place at the Environmental Learning Center at CCC, 19600 Molalla Ave., Oregon City. Parking is free.

 

For tickets and more information, visit the event registration page. This event is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Oregon City Foundation.

 

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About the Environmental Learning Center

 

The Environmental Learning Center has a rich history as an educational resource for Clackamas Community College, regional schools, industry and the community. Located on the former site of a Smucker's processing plant, the center was created to demonstrate what people could do to reclaim industrial sites, address stormwater issues and restore wildlife habitats in urban areas. Each year, thousands of people visit to explore the 5-acre site and learn about watershed health. The site serves as an important stormwater facility for the college campus and provides critical wetland habitat for resident and migratory birds, such as the great blue herons, cedar waxwings and mergansers. For more information about the Environmental Learning Center, visit https://www.clackamas.edu/student-life/campuses-buildings-hours/environmental-learning-center. 

 

Downloadable video file of Matthew Broderick talking about the Bird Poop Drop: https://wipapp.wipster.io/review/CUFDXwBqMCeoNwP4sh64fy8KgBTTnp_ZbgbnqeW8_oOkWNFTjw

Attached Media Files: Heather Andrews, Steven Soll,

Art Exhibit ‘Microclimates’ Opens At CCC (Photo) - 09/18/26

OREGON CITY – The Clackamas Community College Alexander Gallery presents “Microclimates,” a solo exhibition by Portland-based artist Hilary Pfeifer. This exhibition runs Sept. 21-Dec. 4. An artist reception will be held Wednesday, Oct. 7, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., and Pfeifer will speak about her work at 11:30 a.m.

 

In “Microclimates,” mixed media installations and sculptural works are created from reclaimed materials to explore our relationship with the evolving natural world. Pfeifer uses humor, play and curiosity to create insects, plants, bird nests and trees that explore the attempt to master nature and how nature adapts or reasserts itself.

 

Pfeifer's work has been shown throughout the United States and included in permanent collections such as Museum of Art and Wood in Philadelphia, Museum of Contemporary Craft in Portland, Oregon, and the White House. Her work has been supported by the Puffin Foundation, Regional Arts and Culture Council, Oregon Arts Commission and the McKenzie River Gathering Foundation. 

 

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

 

This exhibit 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: “Phasmidelia” by Hilary Pfeifer.,

Art Exhibit ‘Microclimates’ Opens At CCC (Photo) - 09/18/26

OREGON CITY – The Clackamas Community College Alexander Gallery presents “Microclimates,” a solo exhibition by Portland-based artist Hilary Pfeifer. This exhibition runs Sept. 21-Dec. 4. An artist reception will be held Wednesday, Oct. 7, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., and Pfeifer will speak about her work at 11:30 a.m.

 

In “Microclimates,” mixed media installations and sculptural works are created from reclaimed materials to explore our relationship with the evolving natural world. Pfeifer uses humor, play and curiosity to create insects, plants, bird nests and trees that explore the attempt to master nature and how nature adapts or reasserts itself.

 

Pfeifer's work has been shown throughout the United States and included in permanent collections such as Museum of Art and Wood in Philadelphia, Museum of Contemporary Craft in Portland, Oregon, and the White House. Her work has been supported by the Puffin Foundation, Regional Arts and Culture Council, Oregon Arts Commission and the McKenzie River Gathering Foundation. 

 

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

 

This exhibit 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: “Phasmidelia” by Hilary Pfeifer.,

CCC Announces Summer Honor Roll (Photo) - 09/18/26

OREGON CITY - A total of 129 students made the Clackamas Community College honor roll and 881 students made the president’s list for summer 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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Attached Media Files: 2026-09-18-Summer-honor-roll.xlsx,

CCC Announces Summer Honor Roll (Photo) - 09/18/26

OREGON CITY - A total of 129 students made the Clackamas Community College honor roll and 881 students made the president’s list for summer 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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Attached Media Files: 2026-09-18-Summer-honor-roll.xlsx,

Industry Partners Sought For Manufacturing Day At CCC (Photo) - 09/14/26

OREGON CITY — Clackamas Community College, in collaboration with Clackamas Workforce Partnership, Clackamas Education Service District, South Metro-Salem STEM Partnership and We Boil the Ocean, is inviting local manufacturers and skilled trades employers to help introduce the next generation of workers to career opportunities during Manufacturing Day 2026.

 

The event, themed “Explore the Trades,” will be held Friday, Oct. 2, from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the college’s Oregon City campus. Up to 1,000 middle and high school students are expected to attend.

 

Participating businesses can connect with students and showcase their industries in several ways:

  • Host a hands-on booth or interactive demonstration at the event.
  • Offer students a behind-the-scenes tour of their facilities.
  • Sponsor the event and support career exploration activities.

Manufacturing Day gives employers an opportunity to help students understand what modern manufacturing and skilled trades careers look like. Through direct interaction with industry professionals, students can learn about the technology, skills, education and career pathways behind the products and services they see every day.

 

The event also helps businesses build connections with local schools and educators while encouraging students to consider careers that support the region’s workforce needs.

 

Manufacturing Day will take place in the Holden Industrial Technology Center at Clackamas Community College, 19600 Molalla Ave., Oregon City.

 

Businesses and industry partners are asked to register by Friday, Sept. 25. To participate or sponsor the event, complete the registration form at https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/JDUihwjsiz. For questions or more information, contact Julie Gassner at Julie.gassner@clackamas.edu.

 

This event is sponsored by Portland General Electric.

 

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Attached Media Files: A student explores a career in transportation using a truck-driving simulator during Clackamas Community College’s 2025 Manufacturing Day event.,

Industry Partners Sought For Manufacturing Day At CCC (Photo) - 09/14/26

OREGON CITY — Clackamas Community College, in collaboration with Clackamas Workforce Partnership, Clackamas Education Service District, South Metro-Salem STEM Partnership and We Boil the Ocean, is inviting local manufacturers and skilled trades employers to help introduce the next generation of workers to career opportunities during Manufacturing Day 2026.

 

The event, themed “Explore the Trades,” will be held Friday, Oct. 2, from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the college’s Oregon City campus. Up to 1,000 middle and high school students are expected to attend.

 

Participating businesses can connect with students and showcase their industries in several ways:

  • Host a hands-on booth or interactive demonstration at the event.
  • Offer students a behind-the-scenes tour of their facilities.
  • Sponsor the event and support career exploration activities.

Manufacturing Day gives employers an opportunity to help students understand what modern manufacturing and skilled trades careers look like. Through direct interaction with industry professionals, students can learn about the technology, skills, education and career pathways behind the products and services they see every day.

 

The event also helps businesses build connections with local schools and educators while encouraging students to consider careers that support the region’s workforce needs.

 

Manufacturing Day will take place in the Holden Industrial Technology Center at Clackamas Community College, 19600 Molalla Ave., Oregon City.

 

Businesses and industry partners are asked to register by Friday, Sept. 25. To participate or sponsor the event, complete the registration form at https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/JDUihwjsiz. For questions or more information, contact Julie Gassner at Julie.gassner@clackamas.edu.

 

This event is sponsored by Portland General Electric.

 

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Attached Media Files: A student explores a career in transportation using a truck-driving simulator during Clackamas Community College’s 2025 Manufacturing Day event.,

CCC Hosts Fifth Annual Indigenous Peoples Day Event (Photo) - 09/13/26

OREGON CITY — Clackamas Community College invites the public to join its celebration of Indigenous Peoples Day on Saturday, Oct. 10, noon-4 p.m. This free event will feature local Indigenous artisans and community resources, vendors, music performances, community advocate presentations, food and opportunities to learn about and connect with indigenous communities in our region.

 

“What makes Clackamas Community College's Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration so meaningful is that it goes beyond recognizing history. It provides an opportunity to witness Indigenous people thriving as entrepreneurs, artists, leaders, storytellers and innovators,” said Casey Layton, the college’s chief culture and impact officer. “For five years, I have watched and participated alongside community members generously sharing their knowledge, culture and experiences in ways that deepen understanding and connection.”

 

Indigenous Peoples Day is sponsored by multiple partners, including the Clackamas Community College Foundation, the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, Clackamas County, Wenaha Group and Respond to Racism.

 

“This celebration honors the Indigenous peoples who have been the stewards of this land since time immemorial while also celebrating the vibrant contributions they continue to make today,” Layton said. “When you attend this event, the honoring is active, the learning is authentic, and the sense of community is undeniable."

 

The event will take place at the Niemeyer Center on the college’s Oregon City campus, 19600 Molalla Ave. Parking is free. Get tickets at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/indigenous-peoples-day-2026-tickets-1991487925996?aff=PressRelease. For questions regarding accommodations, contact the Cougar Leadership, Education and Advocacy for Progress (LEAP) Office at diversity@clackamas.edu or call 503-594-3008.

 

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Attached Media Files: Yankuik Ohtli Aztec Dance Group performing at the 2025 Indigenous Peoples Day event., Jan Michael Looking Wolf and Robin Gentlewolf performing at the 2025 Indigenous Peoples Day event.,

CCC Hosts Fifth Annual Indigenous Peoples Day Event (Photo) - 09/13/26

OREGON CITY — Clackamas Community College invites the public to join its celebration of Indigenous Peoples Day on Saturday, Oct. 10, noon-4 p.m. This free event will feature local Indigenous artisans and community resources, vendors, music performances, community advocate presentations, food and opportunities to learn about and connect with indigenous communities in our region.

 

“What makes Clackamas Community College's Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration so meaningful is that it goes beyond recognizing history. It provides an opportunity to witness Indigenous people thriving as entrepreneurs, artists, leaders, storytellers and innovators,” said Casey Layton, the college’s chief culture and impact officer. “For five years, I have watched and participated alongside community members generously sharing their knowledge, culture and experiences in ways that deepen understanding and connection.”

 

Indigenous Peoples Day is sponsored by multiple partners, including the Clackamas Community College Foundation, the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde, Clackamas County, Wenaha Group and Respond to Racism.

 

“This celebration honors the Indigenous peoples who have been the stewards of this land since time immemorial while also celebrating the vibrant contributions they continue to make today,” Layton said. “When you attend this event, the honoring is active, the learning is authentic, and the sense of community is undeniable."

 

The event will take place at the Niemeyer Center on the college’s Oregon City campus, 19600 Molalla Ave. Parking is free. Get tickets at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/indigenous-peoples-day-2026-tickets-1991487925996?aff=PressRelease. For questions regarding accommodations, contact the Cougar Leadership, Education and Advocacy for Progress (LEAP) Office at diversity@clackamas.edu or call 503-594-3008.

 

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Attached Media Files: Yankuik Ohtli Aztec Dance Group performing at the 2025 Indigenous Peoples Day event., Jan Michael Looking Wolf and Robin Gentlewolf performing at the 2025 Indigenous Peoples Day event.,

Clackamas Community College Hosts Financial Aid And Scholarship Workshop (Photo) - 09/11/26

OREGON CITY – Clackamas Community College invites students and their families to attend the CCC Financial Aid and Scholarship Application Workshop on Oct. 8, 4:30-6:30 p.m., at the college’s Oregon City campus in the Wacheno Welcome Center. This event is a hands-on workshop designed to help guide students through the financial aid process, including the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), ORSAA (Oregon Student Aid Application) and the CCC scholarship application. 

 

The FAFSA determines students' eligibility for federal grants, loans and work-study programs. The ORSAA provides access to state-based financial aid for students who are not eligible to complete the FAFSA. Submitting one of these applications also helps students qualify for programs such as the Oregon Promise, which helps many recent high school graduates attend community college with little tuition cost. 

 

CCC’s financial aid and scholarship teams will guide attendees and ensure they have the support they need to complete these essential applications. Completing the FAFSA or ORSAA is the first step to unlocking financial support that can make college more affordable, including grants that do not need to be repaid. 

 

Why attend? 

  •  Expert assistance: Financial aid staff will be available to provide personalized support. 

  • Scholarship opportunities: Learn more about applying for CCC Foundation scholarships. The average scholarship is more than $2,500, and one in three applicants receives a scholarship. The deadline to apply is Oct. 14. 

Space is limited. To register, visit https://financial-aid-workshop-fall-2026.eventbrite.com. For questions, email finaid@clackamas.edu or call 503-594-6082. 

 

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Attached Media Files: Clackamas Community College invites students and their families to attend the CCC Financial Aid and Scholarship Application Workshop.,

Clackamas Community College Hosts Financial Aid And Scholarship Workshop (Photo) - 09/11/26

OREGON CITY – Clackamas Community College invites students and their families to attend the CCC Financial Aid and Scholarship Application Workshop on Oct. 8, 4:30-6:30 p.m., at the college’s Oregon City campus in the Wacheno Welcome Center. This event is a hands-on workshop designed to help guide students through the financial aid process, including the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), ORSAA (Oregon Student Aid Application) and the CCC scholarship application. 

 

The FAFSA determines students' eligibility for federal grants, loans and work-study programs. The ORSAA provides access to state-based financial aid for students who are not eligible to complete the FAFSA. Submitting one of these applications also helps students qualify for programs such as the Oregon Promise, which helps many recent high school graduates attend community college with little tuition cost. 

 

CCC’s financial aid and scholarship teams will guide attendees and ensure they have the support they need to complete these essential applications. Completing the FAFSA or ORSAA is the first step to unlocking financial support that can make college more affordable, including grants that do not need to be repaid. 

 

Why attend? 

  •  Expert assistance: Financial aid staff will be available to provide personalized support. 

  • Scholarship opportunities: Learn more about applying for CCC Foundation scholarships. The average scholarship is more than $2,500, and one in three applicants receives a scholarship. The deadline to apply is Oct. 14. 

Space is limited. To register, visit https://financial-aid-workshop-fall-2026.eventbrite.com. For questions, email finaid@clackamas.edu or call 503-594-6082. 

 

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Attached Media Files: Clackamas Community College invites students and their families to attend the CCC Financial Aid and Scholarship Application Workshop.,

Report Shows CCC Adds $328 Million To County’s Economy (Photo) - 09/08/26

OREGON CITY – Clackamas Community College contributed $328 million in added income to the Clackamas County economy in fiscal year 2023-24 and supported 3,762 jobs, according to a new economic impact report examining the college’s role in the regional and state economies.

 

The impact was equal to approximately 1.2% of the county’s gross regional product. Put another way, one out of every 70 jobs in Clackamas County was supported by the college and its students.

 

The report, prepared by labor market analytics firm Lightcast using fiscal year 2023-24 data, measures the impact of college operations, student spending and the increased earnings of CCC alumni and the businesses that employ them.

 

“Clackamas Community College changes lives, but its impact extends well beyond our classrooms,” CCC President Tim Cook said. “When our students gain skills, earn degrees and certificates, and work family-wage jobs, not only do local employers gain the skilled workforce they need, but our entire community benefits. This report shows that investing in CCC is an investment in the future of Clackamas County.”

 

CCC’s total annual impact includes:

  • $225.4 million from the increased earnings of CCC alumni and the businesses they work for, supporting 2,513 jobs.
  • $88.1 million from college payroll and other operating expenses, supporting 1,028 jobs.
  • $14.5 million from the spending of students who relocated to or remained in Clackamas County to attend CCC, supporting 220 jobs.

The report also found a strong return on investment for students, taxpayers and the broader community. For every dollar students invest in their CCC education, they gain $4.50 in higher lifetime earnings. Taxpayers receive $1.20 in added tax revenue and public-sector savings, and society gains $6 in added income and social savings.

 

At the statewide level, Oregon’s 17 community colleges added $11 billion to the state economy in fiscal year 2023-24, equal to 3.7% of Oregon’s gross state product. Together, they supported 120,140 jobs — one out of every 23 jobs in the state. The colleges served 125,399 credit students and 77,494 noncredit students during the year.

 

For more information about the results of this study, visit www.clackamas.edu/economic-impact.

 

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Attached Media Files: Clackamas Community College Oregon City campus.,

Report Shows CCC Adds $328 Million To County’s Economy (Photo) - 09/08/26

OREGON CITY – Clackamas Community College contributed $328 million in added income to the Clackamas County economy in fiscal year 2023-24 and supported 3,762 jobs, according to a new economic impact report examining the college’s role in the regional and state economies.

 

The impact was equal to approximately 1.2% of the county’s gross regional product. Put another way, one out of every 70 jobs in Clackamas County was supported by the college and its students.

 

The report, prepared by labor market analytics firm Lightcast using fiscal year 2023-24 data, measures the impact of college operations, student spending and the increased earnings of CCC alumni and the businesses that employ them.

 

“Clackamas Community College changes lives, but its impact extends well beyond our classrooms,” CCC President Tim Cook said. “When our students gain skills, earn degrees and certificates, and work family-wage jobs, not only do local employers gain the skilled workforce they need, but our entire community benefits. This report shows that investing in CCC is an investment in the future of Clackamas County.”

 

CCC’s total annual impact includes:

  • $225.4 million from the increased earnings of CCC alumni and the businesses they work for, supporting 2,513 jobs.
  • $88.1 million from college payroll and other operating expenses, supporting 1,028 jobs.
  • $14.5 million from the spending of students who relocated to or remained in Clackamas County to attend CCC, supporting 220 jobs.

The report also found a strong return on investment for students, taxpayers and the broader community. For every dollar students invest in their CCC education, they gain $4.50 in higher lifetime earnings. Taxpayers receive $1.20 in added tax revenue and public-sector savings, and society gains $6 in added income and social savings.

 

At the statewide level, Oregon’s 17 community colleges added $11 billion to the state economy in fiscal year 2023-24, equal to 3.7% of Oregon’s gross state product. Together, they supported 120,140 jobs — one out of every 23 jobs in the state. The colleges served 125,399 credit students and 77,494 noncredit students during the year.

 

For more information about the results of this study, visit www.clackamas.edu/economic-impact.

 

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Attached Media Files: Clackamas Community College Oregon City campus.,