Dear Graduates:

Savannah Peterson and Rachel Arceo, 2023 AAOT graduates Umpqua Community College is one of those special places where the people, the location, and the activities all come together to create profound, transformative change. As graduating students, we have learned so much in our courses, but this journey has also changed Read more…

ASUCC election voting May 24-31

ASUCC election voting May 24-31 Students will vote on several positions for student government, also called Student Leadership, through Canvas from May 24 to May 31: the ASUCC president is the chairperson for ASUCC who acts as the face of the organization; the vice-president leads students while maintaining healthy relations Read more…

New mentorship, scholarship program almost guarantees career job placement; Apply this spring

Low-income students interested in high-wage science and engineering careers can now apply for the Oregon Pathways to Industrial Research Careers grant for up to $45,000 of tuition assistance on a bachelor’s or master’s degree path.  Over a four-year school journey, “students may qualify for up to $45,000 in scholarships” out Read more…

ASUCC helps students fight stress and anxiety with little glimmers throughout stressful weeks

ASUCC wants to help bring light to students through the good and bad times of college. Larisa Czernowski, ASUCC president, says, “Our goal is little changes. It doesn’t always have to be something overarching and huge. I think it starts with little changes.” ASUCC mission and plans for campus A mission ASUCC has is creating more campus spaces that feel Read more…

Editorial: Native American adoption case takes SCOTUS, insensitive decisions made during Indigenous people’s month

The National Congress of American Indians has identified November as Native American Heritage Month, following up Indigenous Peoples’ Day which was held on October 10 this year.   During research on Native American Heritage Month, we found a current U.S. Supreme Court case related to discrimination that would have a negative Read more…