Did you know Chemeketa Community College has been providing higher education to residents of Polk County for forty years? You’re invited to celebrate Chemeketa Polk’s fortieth anniversary Wednesday, April 26th at an open house from 5 to 7 pm at … Continued
It’s a true showing of athletic prowess. Right here, in our neck of the woods, basketball competition unlike anything you’ve seen before. But enough about the Blazers making the playoffs. This is about the Students vs. Staff Smack Down. April … Continued
If you missed the Immigration webinar April 5, there are still several opportunities to learn more about immigration policies and how they affect our students, employees and community members. Know your Rights as an Immigrant May 10, 1 pm Bldg. … Continued
On Thursday, April 20, Chemeketa will hold its annual Earth Day Fair in the new quad on Salem’s campus. Hosted by the Associated Students of Chemeketa, International Programs and Sustainability, this event will feature an assortment of activities, including— Free … Continued
Total solar eclipses have fascinated and frightened us since we first lifted our eyes to the sky and tried to make sense of the natural world. Fortunately we have scientists like Chemeketa planetarium host Tom McDonough to help us understand … Continued
On Wednesday, April 19, the Bldg. 2 Student Center will be filled with the powerful, supporting message “you are not alone” at the third annual Stop Violence Against Women event. Stop Violence Against Women aims to bring awareness to the … Continued
On Thursday, April 13, Public Safety and Criminal Justice will host its first ever Coffee with a Public Safety Officer in the Student Center of Building 2. Inspired by Salem’s Coffee with a Cop, this informal event is meant to … Continued
The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Office and Student Retention and College Life are teaming up to host an immigration webinar on Wednesday, April 5. The webinar will provide information employees can use to help students, including- What resources are available … Continued
Despite our best efforts, student completion rates remain unsatisfactory. On average about 35% of U.S. community college students earn a certificate, degree or transfer. Chemeketa is above average at about 40% but some schools are above 60% in their completion … Continued
A reception honoring former recipients of Scholarships for Oregon Latinos (SOL) was held at the Chemeketa Center for Business & Industry the evening of March 1. Participants shared stories and the audience was updated on the need to replenish the … Continued