Anonymous donation breathes new life into Lockwood Hall Lockwood Hall recently went through system and structural updates to accommodate the industry standards as well as better meet student needs. The project was made possible by an anonymous donation to the UCC Foundation according to the Foundationâs newsletter. Built in 1969, the building Read more…
UCC students favorite dining spots in Roseburg Some days people can feel like there is nothing to do and no good places to eat. However, since the pandemic, Roseburg has seen its local businesses be creative with their sales and even has seen a handful of restaurants open that are Read more…
Federal assistance funds new comprehensive student assistance program Life coach Hanna Culbertson and Marjan Coester, director of student engagement, are working to implement a new Student Assistance Program (SAP) utilizing federal COVID funds provided through a Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act CRRSSA grant. This student assistance program can give students Read more…
ASUCC approves partial funding for Flegel Center artwork The athletics department has been putting together a redecoration project for the Flegel Centerâs baseball dorms that will include photos by local photographer and state representative, Gary Leif. âSBDC (Small Business Development Center) and the athletics department collaborated on it,â Athletic Director Read more…
Students can advance their careers during summer using resources provided through UCC Summer term presents many career paths and educational opportunities that students who have extra time can take advantage of. Community and Workforce Training courses offer a hands-on experience that many students donât often have time for. The Community Read more…
UCC offers students job information and resources to decrease student unemployment at job fair Find a summer job that will pay tuition and class fees. Since last year’s layoffs due to COVID-19, businesses are struggling to find employees. UCC Job Placement Coordinator Inez Orozco says, âIt is a challenge for Read more…
ASUCC election and constitutional amendments on the 2021-22 ballot Students can now vote using a Canvas shell for next school yearâs ASUCC student government leaders and proposed amendments to the ASUCC constitution are also currently available for review and voting. âUCCâs shared governance model ensures students are represented on its key councils Read more…
In’s/Out’s of Hawk Hangout; How to use it to your advantage Normally this is a time to meet new friends for life, to get involved in campus activities and to make memories. This year, if the college experience were graded, it would likely get an F. Phi Theta Kappa and Read more…
April water leaks add to Whipple Fine Arts Center rehabilitation project The Whipple Fine Arts building has been upgraded to fix several recent water leaks with plans developed to address nearly $2 million in seismic updates. In the wake of winter termâs landslip on UCCâs campus, faculty arrived to work Read more…
UCC affirms commitment to the arts amidst rumor mill backlash Even the best laid plans can go awry. When those plans are nascent, controversial and frightening, that planning might lead to disaster or gossip. The UCC Board of Education and the UCC Presidentâs Office were recently pressured to address rumors Read more…
Vaccination side-effects cause concerns for the new availability to ages 16 years and older With the ever increasing and changing Covid-19 virus that is starting to affect younger people more seriously, health officials are saying itâs more important than ever to become fully vaccinated to safeguard the community. College students, Read more…
After 4 months of assessing cost and damage, UCC sends out bids for landslide repair The construction process to rebuild part of UCCâs gym area parking lot and hillside has yet to start after a landslide occurred Jan. 6. The bidding process to find a contractor has just begun with construction anticipated Read more…
The future of forestry education: hands-on experience available from Fire Science and Natural Resources programs at UCC This fall, Umpqua Community Collegeâs Natural Resources program has expanded, adding three new tracks in natural resources: Fish and Wildlife, Forests and Ecosystems, and Conservation Law Enforcement. For Conservation of Law Enforcement, students Read more…
Student support and engagement activities kick off for Spring term Finding activities and social community can be difficult under pandemic restrictions. UCC clubs and organizations, while quiet, are still open for student participation. Several clubs opted to take a break during the lockdowns, but organizations like the UCC student body government ASUCC, Read more…