Oregon Pop Artist Hannah Wood To Perform Live At Chemeketa Auditorium - 11/10/25

Concert November 12 at 7:00 p.m. — Tickets $15

Oregon-based pop artist Hannah Wood brings her powerful voice and vibrant stage presence to the Chemeketa Auditorium on Wednesday, November 12 at 7:00 p.m. as part of the college’s Wonder Wednesdays concert series.

Known for her witty lyricism, charismatic performance style, and genre-bending pop sound, Hannah Wood is one of Oregon’s most exciting new artists. Her debut album, Hello to a Woman, has been nominated for Best Pop, Synth, or Contemporary Album at the 2025 PNW Music Awards, earning her recognition across the Pacific Northwest music scene.

Drawing inspiration from artists like Lizzy McAlpine and Kacey Musgraves, Wood crafts emotionally rich, radio-ready songs that blend authenticity with a contemporary pop edge. Her clear and expressive vocals, paired with her signature storytelling, make her live shows both intimate and electric.

“We’re thrilled to bring Hannah to the Chemeketa stage,” said Stephen Munshaw, Auditorium Manager at Chemeketa Community College. “She represents the incredible local talent thriving in Oregon’s music scene, and audiences are in for a memorable night of fresh, heartfelt pop music.”

Tickets are $15 and available now at Eventbrite Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and seating is reserved. $5 rush seating tickets are available for students!

Event Details

What: Hannah Wood in Concert
When: Tuesday, November 12, 2025 – 7:00 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30 p.m.)
Where: Chemeketa Auditorium, Chemeketa Community College, Salem, OR
Tickets: $15 Reserved Seating
Purchase: Eventbrite

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About Hannah Wood

Hannah Wood is an Oregon-born pop artist whose work combines clever lyricism, introspective storytelling, and catchy melodies. Her debut album Hello to a Woman has garnered critical praise and a nomination at the 2025 PNW Music Awards. With her relatable songwriting and magnetic performances, Hannah is quickly becoming a defining voice in the Pacific Northwest’s modern pop scene.

For more than 55 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 multi-campus district in Oregon, Chemeketa serves 17,500 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.

Chemeketa’s Ken Hector Named National Trustee Of The Year (Photo) - 11/03/25

Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) honors longtime Board of Education member with its highest national award for outstanding leadership and service to community colleges

Salem, Ore., November 3, 2025 — Chemeketa Community College is proud to announce that Board of Education member Ken Hector has been awarded the 2025 M. Dale Ensign Trustee Leadership Award by the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT)—the organization’s highest national honor recognizing outstanding leadership among community college trustees across the United States.

Hector was selected from among five regional honorees nationwide and received the award during the ACCT Leadership Congress held last week in New Orleans, Louisiana. The recognition celebrates his exceptional leadership, advocacy, and enduring commitment to student success and equitable access to higher education.

A 12-year member of Chemeketa’s Board of Education, Hector has twice served as Chair and Vice Chair and played a pivotal role in advancing the college’s mission. His leadership was instrumental in the successful passage of Chemeketa’s $140 million bond measure, as well as in championing state and national legislative initiatives that expand access to applied baccalaureate degrees, improve infrastructure, and support workforce development.

Before joining the Chemeketa Board, Hector served 16 years as Mayor of Silverton and has dedicated decades to public service and community development. He has also served as a longtime member of the Oregon Community College Association (OCCA) Board, where he currently chairs the Legislative Committee, helping guide advocacy efforts for all 17 of Oregon’s community colleges.

The ACCT Awards program celebrates individuals and institutions that have made outstanding contributions to their colleges and communities. As the 2025 M. Dale Ensign Trustee Leadership Award recipient, Hector represents the highest standard of service and leadership among community college trustees nationwide.

Chemeketa Community College joins the Oregon Community College Association and the national ACCT community in congratulating Ken Hector for this remarkable and well-deserved honor.

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For more than 55 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 multi-campus district in Oregon, Chemeketa serves 17,500 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.