Nouveau Release Party at Eola Nov. 21
Le Beaujolais nouveau est arrivé! Traditionally, Nouveau is a red wine made from Gamay in the Beaujolais region of France to celebrate the end of harvest. Nouveau is released on the third Thursday of November every year, usually at festive … Continued
Chemeketa brings “Better Angels” to Salem
On Tuesday, November 5, Chemeketa hosted the first Better Angels event in Salem. Over 50 staff, students and community members came together on Salem Campus to learn skills designed to help heal the political divide that is polarizing our nation. … Continued
New deadline for Chemeketa Foundation scholarship applications
Each year, the Chemeketa Foundation Scholarship Application is open to all students planning to attend Chemeketa during the next academic year. This year, in an effort to notify students sooner of their scholarship status for the next year, we will … Continued
Share your extraordinary belongings
The Gretchen Schuette Art Gallery wants to borrow your extraordinary objects, from your home, life or personal collection, for its first show of 2020, “Cabinet of Curiosities.” Faculty and staff are encouraged to submit one personal item that is unique … Continued
More students eligible for food benefits
The Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS) has expanded its eligibility criteria for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which offers food benefits to low-income individuals and families. What’s changing? Starting this term, students who meet income guidelines may be … Continued
Chemeketa salutes its veterans
Chemeketa President Jessica Howard honored veterans who are employees of the college with a special luncheon on Tuesday, Nov. 5. More than 30 veterans, who represent all five branches of service and many different departments at Chemeketa, attended the event. … Continued
Athletics holiday wreaths now available for order
Get into the holiday spirit and support your Storm athletics teams by purchasing a holiday wreath. These wreaths, produced by Evergreen Wreaths and…more, are available at the same price they have been for many years, $20 apiece. You can download … Continued
October President’s Recognition Report
Jessica Howard recognized the following colleagues for recent contributions to Chemeketa and to their professions at the October Board of Education meeting- Shannon Othus-Gault, physical science instructor, and Nicole Dickerson, student services specialist, at YVC volunteered for the Earth and … Continued
A Diversity Minute: Understanding Culture Through Deaf Culture
This video explains the intricacies that make each culture unique and what real inclusion looks like. Thank you Rosemary DiSiervi for sharing this video. A Diversity Minute is posted on Chemeketa Connects on an ongoing basis and promotes short videos … Continued
Wellness Board Game Bonanza Nov. 8
Get your game on at the Chemeketa Wellness Board Game Bonanza on November 8 from 11:30 to 1 pm in 33/100 (the Trades Information Center). Drop in during your lunch and match your game playing skills with coworkers. Among the … Continued