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Wednesday, January 20, 2010
LB class aids Haiti relief fund
Scott McAleer’s History of Latin America class is raising money to help with the relief effort in Haiti. The group will accept donations every...
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Thank you letter from Rita Cavin
Dear Community –
Thank you to everyone who made the Green Opening of Madrone Hall so special yesterday. In spite of unfriendly...
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
LB livestock judging students earn U.S. title
Jordan Johnson
The Commuter
The LBCC Livestock Judging Team are national champions, earning the title on...
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
New president chosen!
Justin Bolger
The Commuter
At the Nov. 18 Board of Education meeting, Gregory Hamaan was announced as the next president of Tuesday, November 17, 2009 “I regret to inform you that Vice President Bill Thallemer is no longer an employee of Linn-Benton Community College.” Thursday, November 12, 2009 Who will succeed Rita Cavin as the next president of Linn-Benton Community College? In a forum last Friday, the two candidates, Gregory... Tuesday, November 3, 2009 Starting winter term, Linn-Benton Community College will charge students 5 cents per page for black-and-white printing services. Thursday, October 29, 2009 Linn-Benton Community College will host a pair of actors from the Oregon Shakespeare Festival on Friday, November 13 for two performances at 10... Wednesday, October 28, 2009 On the Day of the Dead, loved ones who have passed into the after life are invited back to this world to celebrate with the living. The... Art classes are being targeted for more budget cuts than other classes: true or false? For the next two years, the 17 community colleges... This week for Office Hours, we spoke with math instructor Hollis Duncan, known by his students for his great sense of humor and his belief in “the awesomeness of math.” Tuesday, October 27, 2009 Linn-Benton Community College has announced the final two candidates in its search for a new college president. The Thursday, October 22, 2009 The LBCC Board of Education selected Gregory J. Hamann, PhD, and Darlene G. Miller, EdD, from a pool of candidates, with input from a Screening Committee consisting of representatives from classified staff, management, faculty, student representatives and community members. Tuesday, October 20, 2009 There are currently 26 international students attending LBCC, two of which are in the duel-enrollment program with OSU.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009 By Lacey Jarrell Creative Crafts & Frame Shop in Corvallis is busting out and getting creative in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness... Friday, October 9, 2009 Follow this link for the full story. Go to this link for the full story! Friday, October 2, 2009 For some students, the times are tough and nourishment can be hard to come by. LBCC’s Student Life and Leadership Office helps those... Thursday, October 1, 2009 Follow The Commuter online through Facebook and Twitter. Become a fan to get the latest updates from The Commuter. Wednesday, September 30, 2009 LBCC has chosen their second poet laureate. The new poet laureate is Amy Earls, an avid poet and member of the... Monday, September 28, 2009 “Our goal is to remove barriers to higher education by assisting students with all aspects of the college process,” states TRIO’s Web page. Jones encourages students on the wait-list to keep going to class for the first week or so, that way if any openings happen the student is up to date and right there to get into the class. Sunday, September 27, 2009 Oregon’s speaker of the house, Dave Hunt, was given a guided tour of the new science building, Madrone Hall, on Sept. 25.
Friday, September 25, 2009 Ruppert was nominated by his peers for his dedication and commitment to LBCC, to staff and to students, according to a press release issued by LBCC News Service. Monday, September 21, 2009 With students coming back on Sept 28, Linn-Benton Community College has become a tornado of activity as the college welcomes back staff and... Wednesday, September 9, 2009 Work continues on the new science center, which should be ready for students in January 2010. Monday, June 22, 2009 The following students at LBCC earned a grade point average of 3.5 or higher for 12 or more graded credits during spring term. These do not include pass/no pass or incomplete credits. Tuesday, June 16, 2009 On June 11, 345 students walked into their future during LBCC’s graduation commencement ceremony. Wednesday, June 3, 2009 LBCC’s physical science department has partnered with the Oregon Workforce Alliance to deploy an underwater and volcanic exploration... Wednesday, May 20, 2009 Wednesday, May 13, 2009 The Oregon Newspaper Publisher’s Association (ONPA) held their annual collegiate day at OSU... Sunday, May 10, 2009 One of the services of LBCC that many people may not know about is the Parenting Education Department. This department encourages parents to learn about the behavior of their child and to interact with them to problem-solve troubles with behavior. Tuesday, May 5, 2009 Glenn White is the new food service manager at LBCC. He hasn’t even been here a complete term and already he is... Monday, May 4, 2009 Last Thursday, an Iraq war veteran and LBCC student spoke to room full of Sunday, May 3, 2009 One case of swine flu has been confirmed at Western Oregon University. Friday, May 1, 2009 On 5 p.m. April 30 an all-campus email was sent out with details of a possible swine flu case involving a student. Details from the... Tuesday, April 28, 2009 The stimulus package has struck again. The air conditioning systems were shut down in IA on Tuesday, April 21 for various work and repairs. As a... In the indigenous communities of Mexico there exists a traditional way of life. ‘You help me, and I’ll help you.’ Baldemar... Monday, April 27, 2009 A Linn-Benton Community College Student will speak about his Military service in Iraq and why he refused involuntary activation after being... Friday, April 24, 2009 A possible school closure April 24 turned out to be a false positive; a spill of soap was mistaken for a dangerous chemical. Monday, April 13, 2009 Thursday, April 2, 2009 Spring is (finally!) in the air and it is time to start preparing our gardens for planting. Growing your own seeds can be rewarding, healthy, and fun. Tuesday, March 10, 2009 With talk of Obama stimulating the economy via stimulus checks, and all the talk about money pouring out of the government with you in mind,... Drafting – 2D Mechanical Last Thursday LBCC hosted its 31st Annual Job Fair, and as expected it was jam-packed. Over 1600 potential employees... The Associated Student Government (ASG) elections were closed Monday morning at 7:28 a.m. Voter turnout this year... Friday, March 6, 2009 To be fair and allow everyone to participate who planned to, Student Body elections will be reopened later today and will remain open through Sunday this weekend, March 8, until 11:30 pm. Wednesday, March 4, 2009 Tuesday, March 3, 2009 Despite the shaky economy, scores of music- and beer-loving patrons were on hand for of Block 15 Restaurant and Brewery’s one-year anniversary party. Tuesday, February 17, 2009 The ISV is a non profit organization that combines education and volunteer work with international travel. Monday, February 16, 2009 Submission forms are available in the Learning Center and must be completed and signed along with the design entry. Electronic submissions can be sent to Andrea.Bell@linnbenton.edu. Deadline for submissions is March 11, 2009 at 4 p.m. Friday, February 6, 2009 For anyone anywhere here are a few more tips: Monday, February 2, 2009 The panelists felt that some of the river was over-polluted, such as the Portland Harbor Superfund site. Overall though, they agreed municipal water is healthy and you do not have to worry when drinking it. Wednesday, January 28, 2009 The web site states that, after initiating a safety belt class, Clackamas County in Oregon showed an increase of safety belt use from 17 to 94 percent in six months. Friday, January 16, 2009 Seen a hero by many, Obama’s face was often imposed on the iconic figure of superman’s chiseled frame by constituents during his landmark campaign. Now Marvel is prepared to elevate him one step higher to actual superhero status as he will be appearing in Amazing Spider-Man #583 alongside everyone’s favorite webslinger, set to be released in celebration of his upcoming inauguration into the White House. Tuesday, January 13, 2009 Both of these amazing bands were playing to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the first issue of Corvallis’ weekly independent... Friday, January 9, 2009 Attention the creative of mind, those with camera lenses for eyes, idea people, and anyone with a taste for theater and indie films alike. ... Tuesday, January 6, 2009 For the next few days, we’re in store for another bout of wonderful Oregon winter weather. No mention of snow and/or ice this time. Thank... Tuesday, November 25, 2008 The nation’s credit crunch will likely cause another increase. One-third of parents are slowing college savings because of declining home values and rising unemployment, leaving students with less money, according to a survey by TD Ameritrade Holding Corp., an investment firm. “It was a big bummer, but I understand,” said Perri, 18. “You get accepted to this big school, and you get so excited, but then your parents start throwing reality at you. We don’t have that much money.” Thursday, November 20, 2008 “We are being told that our soldiers overseas are fighting for our freedoms-and this is my freedom.” Friday, November 7, 2008 Not many people may realize it, but when you push the doors open into Robnett’s Hardware Store you are walking into history. Tuesday, November 4, 2008 “McCain is going to win,” added another. “I want him to win, because he said he would fix the economy.” Obama was declared the winner in Pennsylvania, the one state that voted Democratic in the last election that McCain thought he had a chance of winning. Tuesday, October 28, 2008 Received from email: Anyone who needs to report a circumstance that presents an urgent health or safety concern for students or employees should immediately contact the Campus Security Office in HO 119, or call ext. 4440 or 541 926-6855. At this time nothing further is known. As we receive more details, this notice will be updated. Saturday, October 18, 2008 However, there were some concerns brought up by many in attendance. One issue brought up most often was the discomfort and displacement expressed by both students and staff. “Visibility is being lost, the artifacts and name helped the awareness of the many cultures on campus and brought them to the forefront,” says Sally Moore. Wednesday, October 15, 2008 “We just don’t have enough blankets, beds, and clothes to offer children or adults, especially as the weather gets colder…” The event went off with out any problems; no broken bones, dry concrete, and more then enough food made for another epic B.C.S.A. fundraiser. Monday, September 22, 2008 “I liked the first one better, but a lot of times the second one is the worst of the three.” “Except this isn’t a trilogy.” “Oh, yeah.” Tuesday, September 9, 2008 Listen to the editor’s newest podcast about what’s coming up with The Commuter this fall. Saturday, September 6, 2008 Some of the south facing windows on the new building may contain translucent solar cells which are able to let light pass through but still collect energy… Wednesday, August 20, 2008 At any time I had a path to the bar, the dance floor, the restroom, and to the pool room. My non-smoker friends were able to enjoy themselves without hacking up a lung or experiencing burning eyes. The entire time I felt the vibe. It was nice, relaxing, and fun! Jeffery’s Place is starting a new way of “barring.” A faint flash of lightning lit up the slightly clouded horizon as the “Ladyz” finished their set. As soon as the set was over the band switch began. Even faster, the African drums came out to welcome the fire dancers. Jenna Summer Smith with her partner Mas wowed the audience with their flaming staff and poi. The fire blowing lit up the whole field while the storm started to close in. Saturday, August 9, 2008 With graceful waterfalls, native plants, and traditional Japanese architecture, visitors to this 5.5 acre retreat can immerse themselves in the calming design and unique character of the garden. A variety of ferns, maples, azaleas, and many other colorful plants compliment the traditional stonework and décor throughout each of the five separate gardens. Thursday, July 24, 2008 The Benton County Historical Society, in conjunction with LBCC, will be hosting an exhibition of two and three dimensional art created by nine Benton Center faculty members.
Thallemer no longer VP at LBCC
Presidential showdown
Brother, can you spare a nickel?
Actors to hold workshops at LBCC
Day of the Dead
Art department hangs tough
Office Hours: Q&A with Hollis Duncan
New President Update
Mariachi band plays at LBCC
The search for LB's next college president
International becomes national
“Bras for a Cause”
Commuter alum named editor of the Lebanon Express
Obama wins Nobel Peace prize
The Linn-Benton Lunch Box
The Commuter now live on Facebook and Twitter
We have a poet and now you know it
TRIO: helping students succeed
LBCC is NOT "full" or "closed"
State representative checks out new science center
Ruppert receives Distinuished Staff Award
LBCC holds in-service
Our new science center
Honor roll
Graduation info and photos
LBCC dives deep for local youth
The Commuter salutes new editor-in-chief
After Ryan Henson’s appointment as next year’s editor-in-chief to The Commuter last Wednesday the 13th, I took the time to sit down with him and...
The Commuter wins awards
Learning to live with your preschooler
Courtyard Cafe changes
Iraq vet gives testimony
students, staff, and community members, telling them “it is not natural for a human being to take another human being’s life.”
Swine flu confirmed in Oregon
Possible swine flu outbreak at Western Oregon University
IA building takes time to cool off
NAFTA "hits" Mexico
Iraq Veteran: "We Can Say No"
Spill turns out to be harmless
According to...
Skills USA Conference
Organic seed starting for beginners
BEWARE: stimulus scammers are prowling!
Metal Ablaze- Industrial Skill Winners
1st Place Jose Lule South Albany High School
2nd Place Rachel Hanke South Albany High School
3rd...
31st annual job fair
Election Results
Student election continues through Sunday
Student elections: vote here!
Block 15 turns one
Travel with a purpose...
MAW T-shirt design contest begins
Going Green to Save Green
• Recycle old electronics like computers, cell phones, printers, keyboards and mice if you can’t donate them to a school or community program in need.
Is the Willamette River healthy?
Nurses in Oregon Stay Optimistic
“Out of a class of 54 students, we have 48 graduating this year” says Brittsan, “Our graduates will have skills to allow them work in a variety of settings”.
Visions of trauma: seatbelts save lives
Obama To Be Featured In An Upcoming Comic
Stairway Denied and Badfish Band play Platinum
Salem Celebrates Film
Our Next Wild Weather
Student debt grows; Financial aid application rates rise
Economy has students putting college plans on hold
Oregon mother against Guard deployment arrested
Robnett's Hardware
Exit Poll story
I was looking on the web and found some statistics about what kind of people voted and how they voted nationally.
49% of Men voted...
Election Predictions and Post Election Thoughts
My thoughts on the election
So we are approaching the end of the election in a few hours or less. Who knows, maybe it will last longer. Let's just hope this election doesn't...
Presidential Election Results Updated Bi-Minutely
Race too close to call as polls close after massive turnout
Benton Center Threat Investigated
A phone call was received by the Albany campus early this morning indicating a threat to the Benton Center. The Corvallis Police Department in conjunction with LBCC Campus Security officers is investigating all possible leads in the incident.
Multicultural Center Replaced by Diversity Achievement Center
Willamette Valley's Homeless Children
Event funds new park to challenge skaters
Midnight party for "Eragon" book
"Ed-Cast" #1: Our first print issue
New science building in works
Jeffrey's Place turns out to be "The Place"
The Summit Summer Festival was "electrifying"
Portland Japanese Garden to offer free admission
Benton County Museum showcases faculty artists
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