June President’s Recognition Report
Julie Huckestein recognized the following colleagues for recent contributions to Chemeketa and to their professions at the June Board of Education meeting- Sheila Brown, Holly Cook, Lynn Irvin, Terri Jacobson, Cindy Scott, and Esthela Zendejas are thanked for organizing the … Continued
Congrats Class of 2019
Around 700 students and thousands of their supporters packed the Oregon State Pavilion Tuesday, June 18th for the 63rd annual Commencement Ceremony. See more of Terri Jacobson’s photos from the event. See the Salem Reporters coverage of the Commencement Ceremony … Continued
Don’t miss the Chemeketa Sweats summer challenge
From July 1-September 6, the Chemeketa Sweats 1500 summer activity challenge will help keep you moving during the hot summer months (and long workdays). The challenge focusing on moderate (brisk walking, gardening, housework, hiking, etc.) and vigorous (competitive sports, running, … Continued
Wanted: Your Chemeketa Artifacts
Have vintage Chemeketa program equipment, memorabilia, photos or historic swag? Consider lending it to the 50th Anniversary committee or the annual employee art show exhibit. Depending on how long you’re willing to part with your items, these committees are hoping … Continued
Sneak peek at our future Ag Complex
On June 11, Chemeketa employees, industry professionals and partnering firms gathered to celebrate the groundbreaking for Chemeketa’s new Ag Complex, to open late 2020. A horse-drawn plow, steam-engine plow and modern machinery all cultivated the site of the future Ag … Continued
In Case you Missed the Poverty Simulation
“This is very emotional for me. I left home when I was 17 years-old and got pregnant shortly after,” a participant said after Chemeketa’s most recent poverty simulation. “I have lived the desperation I saw in this room. I was … Continued
Special visitors ease finals week angst
Monday June 10 was an exceptionally special start to finals week when Caesar the No Drama Llama, Bolt and the Chemeketa Service Leaders’ Kindness Cart joined forces to relieve finals week stress. Students, employees and visitors gathered to hug and … Continued
Introducing our 50th Anniversary logo
While Chemeketa’s 50th Anniversary celebration will commence with Kickoff and conclude with Commencement, there’s work going on behind the scenes to properly honor Chemeketa’s work over the past five decades. To start, the 50th Anniversary committee hired graduating Visual Communications … Continued
Inservice is a time for “Looking Back, Moving Forward”
Chemeketa will be “Looking Back, Moving Forward” at a very special Kickoff to our 50th Anniversary academic year. Here’s a sneak peak of this year’s Inservice. Kickoff Day Breakfast & NetworkingServed between 7:30-9 amBldg. 7, Gym Foyer President’s Welcome and … Continued
Score up to 50% off at June 5 plant sale
The final day of Chemeketa’s spring plant sale will be Wednesday, June 5 at the Greenhouse (Bldg. 44) Plants will be up to 50% off and sales begin at 8 am and go until 1 pm or the plants run … Continued