When students need help, they seek out an instructor, advisor or administrator. But behind the scenes are some additional important leaders with influential roles in UCC operations. These leaders are the UCC Board of seven elected officials including Twila McDonald, Melvin “Bud” Smith, David Littlejohn, Erica Mills, Guy N. Kennerly,Continue Reading
While bigger universities have the marketing to make school look inviting, often these schools lack the deeper connection between teachers and students found at Umpqua Community College. At UCC most teachers go above and beyond to work with students for hours at a time to help finish a paper orContinue Reading
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. While most students are no longer teens, unhealthy relationship mannerisms don’t stop at teenagers. Erin Ritchie, Peace at Home Advocacy services representative at UCC, is bringing more awareness to Teen Dating Violence month by promoting healthy relationships. “We have a display in theContinue Reading
Many students and staff have been wondering what happened to one of the staples of the campus and why it had been off for so long. “It’s symbolic. The fountain shut down at the start of the pandemic, and now that we are back it’s up and running,” Dan Ruch,Continue Reading
“The 39 Steps,” a comedy spoof of a Hitchcock movie, has started practice under new UCC theater director Bart McHenry. Rehearsals started this week Monday through Friday, 6 p.m to 10 p.m located at Wayne Crouch hall. “The 39 Steps” will have a free college night show for staff andContinue Reading