06.27.08
Posted in Events, Follow-up, Front page, Pictures, news at 9:29 am by Eric
Chemeketa Community College held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new Center for Business & Industry (CCBI) Thursday, June 26.
The four-story, 50,000 square foot structure will be located at 626 High Street N.E., Salem. The Strategic Economic Development Corporation (SEDCOR), the lead economic development agency for Marion and Polk Counties, will also be relocating to the new facility.
“This is an exciting time for Chemeketa and our service district,” said Diane McLaran, CCBI director. “The new facility will help us expand our services to the business communities of Marion, Polk and Yamhill counties.”
The new space will include video conferencing areas, an executive briefing room, computer labs, interactive “smart” rooms, and it will conform to some of the highest environmental standards of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED). Space is available for lease within the building for organizations that are focused on strengthening business and industry.
“Our services are designed to help businesses meet the needs of the 21st Century workforce through state-of-the-art training and technology and business-related programs,” said McLaran.
The estimated cost of construction for the building is $9,450,000. Construction is expected to be complete by August 2009.
“Just as Chemeketa has done before, the Center for Business & Industry will be built without using bond funds,” said Chemeketa President Cheryl Roberts. “Taxpayers will not see their taxes increase because of this building. Instead, we are relying on alternative funding, including college operating funds and lease payments and day-use fees from individuals and organization using the center. I think this is another example of the college and its Board of Education making careful and prudent use of college resources. With this building, the college excited about strengthening business development in the tri-county region.”
CCBI, currently housed at 365 Ferry Street S.E. in Salem, serves Marion, Polk and Yamhill counties with small business development programs and services, computer workshops, and customized trainings.
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06.16.08
Posted in Events, Follow-up, Student news at 11:23 am by Eric
Congrats to all our recent grads. About 600 students took part in graduation ceremonies Saturday, June 14. Click here and here for articles spotlighting two of them. Best wishes to all as you move forward in your careers and in life.
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06.11.08
Posted in Art, Front page, Music, Pictures, Student work, news at 1:15 pm by Eric
Don’t ask, just click the link:
And congrats to all involved.
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06.05.08
Posted in Events, news at 10:43 am by Eric
Today is the last day to sign up to join other students and staff as they go Into The Streets for a day of volunteer service in the community. The Community Service Leadership classes are organizing nearly 20 projects for volunteers to assist with on Friday, June 6th. Transportation will be available. Sign-up at the Student Life Office until 5 p.m.
All volunteers are invited to the Into the Streets Celebration on Friday, June 6, 2008 at 6 p.m. on the new quad. The event is free and includes a BBQ, celebration, music and Chemeketa’s version of Oprah’s Big Give.
Check out the list of available projects here.
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06.04.08
Posted in Front page, Student news, Student work, news at 9:12 am by Eric
Huge congratulations to Denisse Maciel, of Salem. She was recently selected to participate in the National Student Leadership Congress in June.
Maciel was one of two students in the state and about 100 throughout the country selected to participate. She is a senior at North Salem High School and a participant in the Chemeketa Community College Upward Bound Program. During the conference, she will meet Oregon senators Ron Wyden and Gordon Smith and attend leadership workshops through the week. She will travel to Washington D.C. June 7-12 with Chemeketa counselor Chris Solario.
“Denisse has made an incredible commitment to her education and her community,” said Solario. “Few deserve this opportunity as much as her.”
Maciel often provides translation services at North Salem High School and has been an active member of the Upward Bound Leadership Council.
Chemeketa’s Upward Bound program provides opportunities for first-generation, low-income high school students to explore career options and higher education choices. Through tutoring, testing and other services Upward Bound aims to teach the skills necessary for success in higher education.
Maciel was also awarded a Brody Scholarship to Western Oregon University. The scholarship is awarded to students from diverse backgrounds, especially those who are traditionally under-represented in higher education. Awards are competitive and consider ethnic background, first-generation status, bilingual ability (Spanish/English preferred), financial need, educational background, community service, leadership and activities as well as overall qualify of application. This scholarship covers the cost of tuition, fees, books, supplies, room and board.
To read Maciel’s scholarship essay, click here.
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06.03.08
Posted in Around campus, Events, Follow-up, Front page, Pictures, Student work, news at 4:36 pm by Eric
Chemeketa’s transfer engineering program held its annual bridge competition earlier today. Students worked on the weight-bearing structures for much of the term before subjecting them to the weight test.
The structures had a to have a span of 14 inches, a maximum height of 7 inches and max weight of 2.5 oz.
Kyle Bonnet, Jonathan Boyd and James Lofton won the competition. Their 2.16 oz. bridge held a whopping 942 pounds, or 6,978 times it’s own weight. They’re in the last picture of the photo gallery here.
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06.02.08
Posted in Front page, Pictures, news at 3:02 pm by Eric
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Chemeketa’s early childhood education program recently broke ground on a new nature area for the college ECE training facility. Big thanks to all the coordinators and volunteers who helped make this happen.
More pictures are available here.
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