Oregon VEX Robotics State Championship March 8 & 9
For the third year, Chemeketa will be the host of Oregon’s VEX Robotics State Championship. Dozens of middle- and high-school teams from across the state will descend upon our Building 7 gym to demonstrate their skills in robot construction, technical … Continued
Student Success Navigators hired through HSI Grant
In 2018, Chemeketa was announced as a recipient of nearly $2.5 million in grant funding for developing the college as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Over the next five years, the grant project—Chemeketa Accelerated Pathways to Success (CAPS)—aims to focus … Continued
Acclaimed Artist Series welcomes Boston Brass March 4
The third concert of the inaugural Acclaimed Artist Series will see brass quintet Boston Brass grace the stage of the Salem Campus Auditorium March 4 at 7:30 pm. For 31 years, Boston Brass has set out to establish a one-of-a-kind … Continued
Chemeketa finalist for AACC award
Chemeketa has chosen as a finalist for the Exemplary CEO/Board Award through the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) which recognizes exceptional work among the nation’s two-year colleges. The award recognizes a community college whose CEO/Board of Trustees collaboration and working relationship … Continued
Presidential Candidate Forums Feb.25-March 1
Five highly qualified finalists for the position of Chemeketa’s President will be at the Salem campus February 25-March 1.There will be forums for students, employees and the community for each candidate at the following times and locations (NOTE: SEE ADJUSTED … Continued
Meet Chemeketa’s newest employees – February 2019
Join us in welcoming some of Chemeketa’s newest employees.
Employees walk 11,479 miles during Pedometer Challenge
An astounding 159 hikers participated in the 2019 Pedometer Challenge, walking a total of 11,479 miles and crushing the challenge’s goal of making it to Cabo San Lucas. The hikers with the most steps (and sorest feet)- Brian Keechle: 542,347 … Continued
Student Recruitment, Enrollment & Graduation Services Feb. 22
Student Recruitment, Enrollment and Graduation Services extends the invitation to the college community to attend its Program Review presentation – Friday, February 22, 3-4:30 pmSalem Campus, Bldg. 8, Rm. 201 Read the Program Review document here.
Mark Noah recognized for work in vocational rehabilitation
Mark Noah, faculty for Chemeketa’s Occupational Skills Training program, received recognition from the Oregon Rehabilitation Council for his work with Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) services and students, and for his commitment to Oregonians experiencing disability. Mark was particularly noted for his … Continued
AMOS fundraiser
For several years, Chemeketa students and employees have spent their spring breaks providing rural communities with access to health services and clean water through a partnership with AMOS Health and Hope. Now Chemeketa service learning trip alums and AMOS are … Continued