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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06.03.08
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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05.30.08
Posted in Around campus, Events, Follow-up, Pictures at 10:33 am by Eric
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Congrats to Bethany Schott (above), the new Chemeketa Idol. Bethany belted her way through the second season of the singing contest and emerged as victor on Thursday, May 29.
More pictures from the semifinal round are here.
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05.22.08
Posted in Around campus, Follow-up, Pictures at 1:48 pm by Eric
A photo gallery of yesterday’s Eyes Wide Open exhibit is available here.
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05.21.08
Posted in Around campus, Events, Follow-up, Student news at 10:00 am by Eric
Chemeketa honored its student leaders for the 2007-08 academic year Tuesday, May 20. The college congratulates all the honorees and thanks them for their tremendous service in moving Chemeketa forward.
For a full list of recipients and descriptions of the awards, click here.
(Photo: Student Misha’al Almuntafki with Cheryl Roberts, Chemeketa president.)
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05.12.08
Posted in Around campus, Events, Follow-up, Pictures at 8:00 am by Eric
The Chemeketa Chapter of the International Code Council held the Stan Davey Classic Car Show last Wednesday, April 7. The event is in its 28th year and a staple of spring term at Chemeketa.
In addition to giving students an opportunity to vent their vehicular vexations (photo at left), the show raised money for the Marion County Fire District No. 1 Dislocated Residential Fire Victims Fund.
More pictures here.
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05.07.08
Posted in Around campus, Events, Follow-up, Pictures at 8:00 am by Eric
Chemeketa ’s student leaders hosted a spring craft fair last Friday, May 2. Click here for a slideshow of pictures.
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05.06.08
Posted in Around campus, Events, Follow-up, Pictures at 8:00 am by Eric
Chemeketa’s Juntos Club sponsored Cinco de Mayo performances on the Salem campus yesterday, a round-up of photos is available by clicking here.
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05.05.08
Posted in Around campus, Events, Follow-up, Pictures, Woodburn at 3:38 pm by Eric
Woodburn residents got an early start to Cinco de Mayo celebrations on Friday, May 2, courtesy of Chemeketa. More pictures from the event are available here.
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