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Salem, Oregon, April 23, 2024—Chemeketa Community College is proud to present an afternoon of Traditional Dance and a Cultural Presentation.
Thursday, May 9
12-1
Free.
Chemeketa Community College, Salem Campus
The Quad (between buildings 3 and 9)
(inclement weather location: Bldg 6, Auditorium)
4000 Lancaster Dr NE Salem, Oregon 97309
Nakeezaka and Nakoosa Jack (Moreland) will present traditional dance in full regalia. Their combined tribal affiliations and bands include Grand Ronde, Umpqua, Rogue River, Shasta, Mary’s River Kalapuya, Klickatat, Shoshone Bannock, Dińe, Interior Salish, Colville, Coeur d’ Alene, Spokane.
Contact 503-399-6093 for more information or email laura.mack@chemeketa.edu.
For press inquiries please contact marie.hulett@chemeketa.edu
This event is possible with the support of
s'gʷi gʷi ʔ altxʷ: The House of Welcome at the Longhouse,
Chemeketa's Office of Diversity and Equity, and
The Gretchen Schuette Art Gallery Endowment.
Chemeketa Brooks Open House Will Include a New Kubota Center, a Visit From Rep. Salinas, and a Showcase of the Five CTE Programs Offered
Salem, Ore., April 18, 2024 — Chemeketa Community College will host the annual Brooks Regional Training Center Open House on April 23, 2024, from 9 am to noon at 4910 Brooklake Rd. NE, Brooks. The event will feature the brand new training center for Kubota and National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3) partnership. The collaboration offers Chemeketa students a clear route to acquiring industry-recognized certifications tailored to repairing and servicing Kubota equipment. This equips them with the expertise and abilities necessary for pursuing employment as diesel technicians within the off-road diesel sector.
Students, parents, and the community are welcome to join us for campus tours and to learn more about the five Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs offered at Brooks Center. The five CTE programs include Fire Protection, EMT and Paramedic, Diesel Technology, Criminal Justice, and Building Inspection.
Representative Andrea Salinas (OR-06) and Dr. Amy Loyd, Assistant Secretary for the Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education at the U.S. Department of Education, will be in attendance at the open house. They will host a roundtable on career-connected learning, focusing on work-based learning and overcoming barriers for rural students. Afterward, Rep. Salinas and Assistant Sec. Loyd will tour the campus and attend the Kubota ribbon cutting.
"This open house is a chance to see the impact of Chemeketa's CTE programs, providing a glimpse into the partnership between education and industry,” says Jordan Bermingham, Dean of the Brooks Regional Training Center at Chemeketa Community College. “This is also a celebration of our partnership with Kubota and NC3, paving the way for students to learn with cutting-edge technologies and cultivate the skills for today's workforce."
For more information, visit go.chemeketa.edu/brooks, email brooks@chemeketa.edu, or call 503.485.2131.
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For more than 50 years, Chemeketa Community College has committed itself to transforming lives and our community through exceptional learning experiences in the Mid-Willamette Valley. As the second multi-campus district in Oregon, Chemeketa serves 18,000 students annually at its Salem and Yamhill Valley campuses, as well as Brooks, Eola, Winema, Dallas, Woodburn, and Chemeketa Center for Business and Industry (CCBI).
Chemeketa Community College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and educational institution.
Salem, Ore., September 15, 2022 — Chemeketa Community College has partnered with local indigenous teachers to provide instruction in indigenous arts. what we did ~and are~ doing with many thanks
Interweaving Indigenous Art: Co-Teachers-in-Residence embeds artists and Indigenous Art Practices inside foundational art classes at Chemeketa. This co-teaching model intentionally works within the existing curriculum based on artist and tribal guidance.
We graciously thank s'gʷi gʷi ʔ altxʷ: The House of Welcome at the Longhouse and members of the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde for their trust and guidance with this important work.
Stephanie Craig (Santiam and Yoncalla Kalapuya, Takelma Rogue River, Cow Creek Umpqua, and Clackamas Chinook) and Nakoosa Moreland (Umpqua, Rogue River, Shasta, Kalapuya, and Clickatat) and have brought this program to life. We are honored to work with them. Thank you!
Angela Fasana, Education Manager at the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde. advised and supported us from the very start in 2022. Thank you!
What we did...
2023-2024 classes
Fall
Beadworking In ART115 Basic Design-Two Dimensional
Nakoosa Moreland (Umpqua, Rogue River, Shasta, Kalapuya, and Clickatat) and Kay Bunnenberg Boehmer (2 sections, 43 students)
Winter
Traditional Cedar Basket Weaving In ART117 3D Design-Construct & Recycle
Stephanie Craig (Santiam and Yoncalla Kalapuya, Takelma Rogue River, Cow Creek Umpqua, and Clackamas Chinook) and Heidi Grew (1 section, 18 students)
AND (see photos below)
2, FREE, COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS: Chemeketa Makes. (funded by the Gretchen Schuette Art Gallery Endowment)
Necklace Making with Nakoosa Moreland (8 students)
Traditional Juncus Basketmaking with Stephanie Craig (at Yamhill Campus!) (9 students)
Spring
(Upcoming Co-Teaching in Residence)
Beadworking In ART115 Basic Design-Two Dimensional
Nakoosa Moreland and Kay Bunnenberg Boehmer (2 sections, 66 students and possibly an intern!)
Parfleche: Hide Painting with Natural Pigments In ART281 Painting
Stephanie Craig and Laura Mack (1 section, 19 students and possibly an intern!)
AND did you know...
Nakoosa (above with baby Darryl in left photo) and Stephanie (above on the right in right photo) are teaching workshops AGAIN this spring! These workshops are sponsored by Chemeketa's Office of Diversity & Equity. The photos above are from the winter term community workshops. Thank you to all the participants!
And...We plan a celebration with students after their Basic Design and Painting classes on May 22. This is the last class day of the year for both Nakoosa and Stephanie. We have so much gratitude for this time together. Thank you!
And speaking of the celebration...Tamarro Gabbert (above) who catered the Chemeketa Makes: Interweaving Indigenous Arts workshops and does a terrific 3 Sisters Soup or Elk Stew will cater the May 22 party with traditional foods. Thank you!
And...Chase Huntley, a Chemawa Indian School teacher has arranged for Nakoosa and her husband Nakeezaka Jack to visit the school when they come to present and teach in May. (They are also invited as head dancers at the U of O POWWOW that weekend, too!) Chase will also bring his students to visit Nakoosa and Kay's Beadworking Design class in May. Thank you!
And... Since fall, Melissa Palanuk in the Education Department at Grande Ronde has received info and flyers for the Interweaving Indigenous Arts classes. She got the word out to enrolled members attending Chemeketa and on the Grand Ronde Facebook page. Thank you!
And... Lyle Cairdeas (curator at Chachalu Cultural Center and Museum, in the orange shirt above right) and Terry Kowing (Frank's brother in the khaki pants) shared Frank Kowing's body of work in the Gretchen Schuette Art Gallery. It was a pleasure to work with them in that collaboration. And students LOVED that show. This show was funded by the Gretchen Schuette Art Gallery Endowment. Thank you!
And...Elaine Labonte Robertson (Grand Ronde Tribal Member and part time faculty in BIO102) wrote a piece about Interweaving Indigenous Art: Co-Teachers in Residence for the March Grand Ronde Tribal Newsletter. It includes interviews with both Nakoosa and Stephanie.
Open House to Showcase New Partnership and Provide Prospective Students
and Kubota Dealers Opportunity to Meet Staff, Tour Facilities
WHAT: Chemeketa Community College is holding an open house event to mark the launch of their new Kubota Tech and National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3) partnership. The new NC3 & Kubota Tech partnership provides students with a pathway to earn industry-recognized certifications focused on the repair and service of Kubota equipment, giving them the knowledge and skills for employment as a diesel technician in the off-road diesel industry. NC3, Kubota and college faculty will be on hand to share information about the partnership, answer questions and provide tours of the facility.
“Kubota Tech training supports our commitment to preparing students for careers in the off-road diesel sector," stated Kevin Ruby, Diesel Technology Program Chair at Chemeketa Community College. "This partnership not only aligns with the industry's expansion but also presents an exciting avenue for hands-on training, empowering our students with the skills needed to excel in this high demand field.”
“Through the NC3 & Kubota Tech program, students have the opportunity to learn an in-demand technical trade, receive hands-on training, earn industry-recognized certifications and develop highly marketable skills that will help set themselves apart in an increasingly competitive workforce,” said Jeff Wagley, manager of educational partnerships for Kubota Tractor Corporation.
WHEN: Tuesday, April 23, 2024
10:30 - 10:45 a.m. PT – Welcome
10:45 - 11:55 a.m. PT – Dealer meeting and lunch + dealer catch-up
11:55 a.m. - 12:10 p.m. PT – Ribbon cutting + dealer/student meet-and-greet
12:10 - 12:45 p.m. PT – Facility tour
12:45 - 1:00 p.m. PT – Wrap-up and departures
WHERE: Chemeketa Community College Brooks
4910 Brooklake Rd. NE
Brooks, OR 97305
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CONTACTS: Kevin Ruby
Diesel Technology Program Chair
(503) 365-4744
Brooks Regional Training Center
(503) 485-2131
brooks@chemeketa.edu
About Chemeketa Community College
For more than 50 years, Chemeketa Community College has committed itself to transforming lives and our community through exceptional learning experiences in the Mid-Willamette Valley. As the second multi-campus district in Oregon, Chemeketa serves 30,000 students annually at its Salem and Yamhill Valley campuses, as well as Brooks, Eola, Winema, Dallas, Woodburn and Chemeketa Center for Business and Industry (CCBI). Chemeketa Community College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and educational institution. Learn more at chemeketa.edu.
About Kubota Tractor Corporation
Kubota Tractor Corporation, Grapevine, Texas, is the U.S. marketer and distributor of Kubota-engineered and manufactured machinery and equipment, including a complete line of tractors of up to 200 Gross hp, performance-matched implements, compact construction equipment, consumer lawn and garden equipment, hay tools, commercial turf products and utility vehicles. For product literature or dealer locations, contact: Kubota Tractor Corporation, 1000 Kubota Drive, Grapevine, TX 76051, (888) 4-KUBOTA [(888) 458-2682], Ext. 900, or visit KubotaUSA.com.
About NC3
NC3 was established to help build a workforce prepared to meet the needs of today’s and tomorrow’s industries by connecting employers and educational institutions in synergistic partnerships that foster effective training, elevation of skilled careers, and employment opportunities. In fulfilling its mission, NC3 builds deep industry-educational partnerships and develops, implements and sustains industry-recognized portable certifications built on national skills standards. We envision an industrial labor market where all workers have jobs they need to thrive, and all companies have well-trained employees they need to operate and grow. Learn more at www.nc3.net.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Marie Hulett, marie.hulett@chemeketa.edu, 503.399.2530
Salem, OR – April 9, 2024 – The National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) and Diverse: Issues In Higher Education (Diverse) have recognized Chemeketa Community College as one of the 2024 Most Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges!
The annual award recognizes community and technical colleges committed to diversity through best-in-class student and staff recruitment and retention practices, inclusive learning and working environments, and meaningful community service and engagement opportunities. The national study employs a web-based survey approach to obtain information from NISOD member institutions. A multipart, weighted algorithm is used to classify the responding institutions.
“We are proud to honor these colleges for their sustained commitment to diversity,” said Edward J. Leach, NISOD’s Executive Director. “We are also pleased about the large number of applications this year. It shows that a growing number of colleges appreciate how critical diversity and inclusion initiatives are to their campuses and communities.”
"Every day, Chemeketa strives to realize its commitment to providing a campus where all individuals and groups feel welcomed, respected, and valued,” said Jessica Howard, Chemeketa’s President and CEO. “This award means a great deal to us."
The award-winning institutions will be recognized during NISOD’s International Conference of Teaching and Leadership Excellence, May 25-28, in Austin, Texas. Additionally, award recipients receive a specially-designed logo that can be used to promote the institution’s commitment to diversity during student and staff recruitment efforts, as well as during other times when they want to highlight their commitment to inclusiveness. The awarded colleges are also featured in Diverse’s newsmagazine, the only bi-weekly national publication focusing on matters of access and opportunity for all in higher education.
To learn more about the Most Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges awards, visit nisod.org/mppwcc. For questions about the survey or NISOD’s 2024 conference, contact Edward J. Leach at ed@nisod.org or (512) 232-1430. For more information on Chemeketa Community College, please visit chemeketa.edu
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About NISOD
The National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) empowers faculty, staff, and administrators at community and technical colleges to support the needs of diverse students in the face of ever-present resource constraints. High-quality, easy-to-access professional development resources connect staff and faculty with applicable knowledge to grow their careers and improve instruction. Meaningful recognition programs can augment the reputation of individual students, employees, and institutions. But perhaps most valuable are the connections NISOD helps build among community and technical colleges to share ideas, strengths, and solutions.
About Diverse
Since 1984, Diverse: Issues in Higher Education has been the nation’s premier publication covering the issues pertaining to underrepresented minorities in American higher education. Reaching more than 200,000 readers biweekly, Diverse has been recognized for its in-depth news coverage, provocative commentary, insightful special reports, and original research.
About Chemeketa Community College4000 Lancaster Drive NE Sale
For more than 50 years, Chemeketa Community College has committed itself to transforming lives and our community through exceptional learning experiences in the Mid-Willamette Valley. As the second largest community college district in Oregon, Chemeketa serves 17,000 students annually at its Salem and Yamhill Valley campuses, as well as Brooks, Eola, Winema, Dallas, Woodburn and Chemeketa Center for Business and Industry (CCBI).
Chemeketa Community College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and educational institution.
One night performance is scheduled April 23, 2024 in the Chemeketa Auditorium
Salem, Ore., March 28, 2024 — Chemeketa Community College is proud to present Boston Brass on April 23 at 7:30pm.
For over 30 years Boston Brass has set out to establish a one-of-a-kind musical experience. From exciting classical arrangements to burning jazz standards and the best of original brass repertoire, Boston Brass treats audiences to a unique brand of entertainment that captivates all ages. The ensemble’s lively repartee, touched with humor and personality, bridges the ocean of classical formality to delight audiences with great music and boisterous fun.
Tickets available at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/656957075297?aff=oddtdtcreator
The concert will be held at Chemeketa Auditorium. 4000 Lancaster Dr. NE Salem, OR. Building 6, purple parking lot. For further information and upcoming concerts visit www.ChemeketaConcerts.weebly.com
Video Promo at: https://youtu.be/wc-hrc779dI
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4000 Lancaster Drive NE Sale
For more than 50 years, Chemeketa Community College has committed itself to transforming lives and our community through exceptional learning experiences in the Mid-Willamette Valley. As the second multi-campus district in Oregon, Chemeketa serves 30,000 students annually at its Salem and Yamhill Valley campuses, as well as Brooks, Eola, Winema, Dallas, Woodburn and Chemeketa Center for Business and Industry (CCBI).
Chemeketa Community College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and educational institution.