Upward Bound shares videos of their summer adventures
The students of Chemeketa’s Upward Bound had a tremendous summer, as documented by Chris Capelle who produced two videos highlighting this year’s Summer Academy and trip to Washington DC. Chemeketa’s Upward Bound program helps first-generation school students at North Salem, … Continued
ESOL Program Review is Oct. 18
Our ESOL program extends the invitation to the college community to attend its Program Review presentation – Thursday, October 18, 2:30-4 pm Salem Campus in Bldg. 9, Rm. 112 The ESOL program review findings discuss their strengths, challenges, opportunities and plans … Continued
Chemeketa Writes welcomes Leni Zumas
Chemeketa Writes is pleased to welcome bestselling Oregon author Leni Zumas for two events this term. For information on these events, contact tammy.jabin@chemeketa.edu. Red Clocks reading with author Leni Zumas Tuesday, October 30, 12-1 pm Gretchen Schutte Art Gallery Free and open to … Continued
Chemeketa receives more than $3 million in grants
Chemeketa has received two new and significant U.S. Department of Education grants totaling over $3 million in support of students. The first grant is through its Child Care Access Means Parents in School (CCAMPIS) and totals $645,788 (awarded $161,447 annually over … Continued
Chemeketa Holds Events to Help Prepare For a Natural Disaster
During October, three events will be held to support the college community in preparing for natural disasters, specifically a large earthquake. There are also emergency resources and information in the display case beside Salem Bldg. 2, Rm. 208. Emergency Preparedness … Continued
Horticulture Program Review is Oct. 9
The Horticulture Program extends the invitation to the college community to attend its Program Review presentation Tuesday, October 9, 3-4:30 pm Salem Campus in Bldg. 8, Rm. 201 The Horticulture Program’s self-study details its ongoing quest is to discover more ways … Continued
Building Military Cultural Competency trainings Oct. 15
The Employee Development Center will welcome Veterans awareness specialist Justin Smith to the Salem Campus on Monday, October 15 for two sessions on Building Military Cultural Competency. The first session from 11:45 am-2 pm will be geared toward front-line staff, while the second session … Continued
Presidential search update
Chemeketa Community College will hold a series of public forums across the district on October 3 & 4 to seek input on what to look for in the college’s next president. The forums, which are open to the public, will … Continued
POE: The Musical and symposium coming in October
The departments of English and Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) are co-hosting the world premiere staged readings of a new play, POE: The Musical, along with a campus-wide symposium. The symposium will take place October 5 at 2:30 pm in … Continued
Chemeketa Cellars extends gratitude to Grand Opening attendees
The Chemeketa community is thanked for helping make the Chemeketa Cellars Tasting Room Grand Opening a huge success. The event had more than 75 Chemeketa staff and guests in attededance on September 11. Attendees had the opportunity to taste eight … Continued