11.5 Million Steps in 18 days For 18 days, more than 100 Chemeketa employees tracked their steps with the hopes of staying active and winning prizes, collectively walking 11,530,830 steps. That translates to nearly 6,000 miles, more than enough to reach … Continued
Mark your calendars for the annual End of Year BBQ. Sponsored by the President’s Office, this event is a time for staff and students to enjoy food, fun and music while celebrating another year at Chemeketa. End of year BBQ … Continued
For sixteen men and women, the 20th annual Visual Communications Portfolio Show is the opportunity to show staff, students, alumni and industry leaders their talent and dedication to craft. Held in the recently renovated Visual Communications studio suite, guests will … Continued
All are welcome to attend the 3rd annual Native American Spring Gathering on Thursday, May 28. Held at the Yamhill Valley campus, the free, family-friendly event will feature Native American artisans, kid’s activities and demonstrations including native languages, a traditional … Continued
All are welcome to join Chemeketa Online as it recognizes the talents and dedication of its instructors at the annual Online Faculty Recognition event on May 28. “We are proud of the accomplishments by the faculty and would like to … Continued
From kale to cucumbers, succulents to squash, there’s no better time to load up on Mother Nature’s bounty than during our Horticulture Program’s annual plant sale. Held at the Greenhouse on Salem’s campus, the plant sale will run Tuesdays-Fridays, April … Continued
Earlier this May, Steve Patterson, director of Community & Continuing Education and his counterparts at area community colleges received the LERN International Award for their part in developing a legislative concept with Oregon Community College and Workforce Development (CCWD). Presented at … Continued
Elida Macias GED/HEP (High School Equivalency Program) Originally from Nayarit, Mexico, Elida has lived in Oregon for 11 years. She was inspired to attain her GED after learning about Chemeketa’s programs on Univision. “It is always the right time. The … Continued
Megan Dunn is one of Chemeketa’s Oregon Community College Association (OCCA) All Oregon Academic Team Award recipients. On both the Honor Roll and President’s list, she is also a member of Phi Theta Kappa and volunteers for La Leche League. … Continued
Kenny Robinson AGS Having dropped out of high school and earning his GED, Kenny’s original college experience was series of crash and burns. After numerous relocations, he eventually found his way to McMinnville and enrolled at Chemeketa Yamhill Valley. Just … Continued