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Campus Shorts for April 1

Rebecca Martino
The Commuter

Wednesday, April 1, 2009

Volunteer at Camp this Fall
The Benton County Natural Areas and Parks Department has volunteer positions open this fall from Sept. 9 – Oct. 15, 2009. In exchange for a free campsite, people interested volunteer as a Camp Host for the Salmonberry Campground near Alsea. For more information call Benton County Natural Areas and Parks at 541-766-6871.

Japanese Gardens host plant sale
The Portland Japanese Garden is holding an annual plant sale on Saturday April 25 from 9-10 a.m. in the upper lot of the garden. More than 25 Portland area nurseries participate in selling a large selection of conifers, peonies, camellias, hydrangea, bamboo, Japanese Maples and more. Members of the garden benefit from a members only sale from 9 – 10 a.m. on Saturday. Visit www.japanesegarden.com/events/plantsale for more information.

LBCC’s 5th Annual Powwow
LBCC welcomes Warner Austin from the Chemawa Indian School as a Master of Ceremonies to host its 5th annual Powwow April 25 from noon to 7 pm. The Apache Tree Dancers and drummers will perform throughout the day and performing several dances, including a men and women’s traditional dance, a women’s Jingle Dress Dance, and The Round Dance. To enlighten guests in Native American traditions, vendors will sell traditional Native American crafts and selling traditional food such as fry bread and Indian tacos. For more information contact the Diversity Achievement Center at 541-917-4461.

Artists Reception at the Majestic.
A monthly artists reception will be held Friday, April 3 from 5 – 6:30 p.m. at the Majestic Art Gallery, which is now featuring art from members of the Critique Collective. Members of the collective are Connie Ash, Cherril Boissonou, Phyllis Johnson, Ruth Leeper, Sue Noel, and Beatrice Ruebenfeld. For more information call Tim Flowerday at 541-753-0268.

Dancers Act Now
Eugene Ballet Company Dancers launched a campaign to save their jobs called “Dancers Act Now” to help survive tough times. The dancers at the Company are urging citizens in the community to attend upcoming events like “Casino Night with the Ballet,” which includes live performances, jazz singers, appetizers and wine as well as asking for donations to help save 21 jobs. For more information visit www.dancersactnow.com or call Jackie LaRue at 541-485-3992.

Students and Staff Urged to Race for Wellness
April 9 at LBCC Albany campus, staff, students and faculty are invited to participate in a fun run, meeting in the courtyard at noon. The Independent Association of Classified Employees and Wellness will cosponsor the fun run offering raffle tickets for each five laps completed.

MS Walk 2009
The Multiple Sclerosis Society will be hosting several MS walks this spring in 10 communities across Oregon, and Vancouver Washington. Walks are 5k, fully accessible and help raise money to support direct services for nearly 7,000 people and families in Oregon afflicted by MS. Registration is free at www.walkMSoregon.com and information on location and prizes can be found at the website.

Free Diabetes Workshop
The free diabetes workshop is offered at the Albany campus, in the cafeteria on the 2nd floor. Keynote speaker Dr. Huerta Enochian and other experts will present current information about how sunshine, vitamin D and sleep habits can affect your diabetes. Dieticians are also available to answer questions, and exhibits featuring snacks and latest products. The event is free, and open to the public. To register or for more information call The Albany Community Education Center at 541-917-4840.

Award Winning Authors Visit Corvallis and Newport
The 2009 Oregon Book Awards is featuring authors Neil Browne, Ehud Havazelet, and Sara Ryan will be featured on this tour, which takes place in Corvallis on April 20 at 7 p.m. in the Corvallis Public Library, and Newport April 21 at 7 p.m. at the Newport public library. For complete author biographies and information contact Susan Denning at 503-227-2583.

LBCC Hosts College Presidents from China
China is sending a group of technical college presidents to the U.S. from April 3 – May 2 to study at U.S. Community colleges. Our guests include: Jianmin Chen, president of Beijing Polytechnic College, Wanmin Wu, president of Guangzhou Civil Aviation College; Fangming Zhang, president of Lanzhou Petrochemical College of Vocational Technoloy, and Jianjun Gu, interpreter and program officer, China Education Association for International Education. They will visit the LBCC campus from April 12 – 26 to learn about our programs, governance, faculty development, curriculum development and connections to business and industry. Faculty that would like to be involved should contact Bill Thallemer or Marlene Propst.

NASU Meeting
The Native American Student Union meeting will be held today, April 1, at 3:30 p.m. in the cafeteria.

Cherry City Music Festival
Salem hosts over 400 musicians during three days of film, music, education during it’s Cherry City Music Festival April 9 – 11 taking place around Salem at the Reed Opera House, Ike Box, and Grand Theater. Ticket prices range from $5 to $19 for individual shows, wristbands can be purchased for $30 in person at Ranch Records in Salem or Tender Loving Empire in Portland or online at www.cherrycitymusic.com

Tooth Taxi free for kids
Geneva Alvord is a graduate of LBCC’s dental assistant program, and employee of the Oregon Dental Foundation who is working on the Tooth Taxi. The Tooth Taxi provides free dental care to children in the state of Oregon. For more information on Geneva or The Tooth Taxi contact Mary Daly at 503-329-8877.

Workshop for writers: Fooling around with words
Saturday, April 4, 9:00 a.m. – 3:50 p.m.
Located at the Benton Center in Corvallis. Tuition is $25 and the CRN number is 46532. Choose sessions in fiction, poetry, children’s literature, non-fiction, and self-publishing. For more information contact the Benton Center at 541-757-8944.

Get organized: A resource fair for LBCC students
Lebanon Center: Wednesday, April 1, 4:30 – 7 p.m. (upstairs)
Albany Campus: Wednesday, April 1, and Thursday, April 2, 12 – 1 p.m. (Learning Center, WH-225)
Benton Center: Thursday, April 9, 4 – 6:30 p.m. (Lobby)
Sweet Home Center: Wednesday, April 8, 4 – 4:50 p.m. (SHC-102)
Learn how to organized a notebook system, manage your time, and set up a home office. Also get information about people and places that will help you succeed, learning centers, computer labs, and other on campus and online help. Even learn how to study with kids in the house.

Online courses for professional development
Wednesday, April 8, 12 – 1 p.m., and 3 – 4 p.m. in the Learning Center (WH-224). Update your current job skills and discover new talents. Please pre-register by contacting Vickie Keith at 541-917-4968 or email Vickie.keith@linnbenton.edu.

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