Seasonal festivities happening in Douglas County
Wanting to celebrate locally this holiday season? Check out this list of events — featuring concerts, markets, parties and more — all located within Douglas County. Shows, concerts and recitals Shopping, workshops and markets Festivals, parties and Christmases Meet and greets: Santa, The Grinch
UCC Computer and Programming Club wins in Oregon Collegiate Challenge
The UCC Computer Programming Club, a club for students interested in technology and computer science recently won third place for the virtual reality education platform “LearnSesh” they created in the seventh annual Invent Oregon Collegiate Challenge – a year-long competition involving colleges from all over the state of Oregon, which Read more…
UCC Legacy Ball, celebrates 50 years of The Foundation
Students, faculty, and community members all showed up dressed to the nines to celebrate 50 years of the UCC foundation at the seventh annual Legacy Ball. Excitement filled the room as guests were handed cocktails by women painted gold, and just as appetizers were served guests were greeted by Wildlife Read more…
FAFSA simplification: Changes, concerns
“Better FAFSA, Better Future” touts itself as a “re-engineering” of the FAFSA process. The interactive article below explores these changes, as well as four major concerns raised by students, parents and spouses.
Tricks, treats, and fun galore: ASUCC Hawktober
Frightfully fun, join ASUCC as our host Treats, games, music, and face-painting So run, fly your broom, or float like a ghost It’ll be quite entertaining-Poem by Adrien Vara / The Mainstream ASUCC is hosting food, games and interactive activities for Halloween-lovers of all ages in the Student Center on October 31st between 11 Read more…
ASUCC helping students create personalized budget plans
Budgeting is an essential tool for navigating everyday life. Knowing how to utilize the proper tools for financial success is key. Managing your money enables you to have a better approach to making payments like bills and student fees. Knowledge of budgeting can help you allot money for emergency funds and future expenses. Read more…
Solar eclipse viewing at Paul Morgan Observatory on Saturday
UCC is hosting a solar eclipse viewing event on Saturday, Oct. 14, at the Paul Morgan Observatory for the last eclipse visible in Douglas County until Nov. 15, 2077. The observatory is right on the centerline of the Ring of Fire eclipse path, so from 8:30 to 11 a.m. attendees Read more…
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…
2023 Jacoby finalists; educational goals, personal struggles, academic achievements
What is the Jacoby Award? The Harry Jacoby Award is given to a graduating student on commencement day, the funds are provided by the UCC Foundation for this express purpose. Eligibility requirements for the award are intense: “All eligible students have completed at least 72 credit hours at UCC, completed Read more…
Check off your to-do list before graduation!
Just three weeks away, and it’s time for Graduation. “Graduation is a milestone for students whether they’re doing a two-year associate degree or a certificate or their GED, and it’s a time to celebrate what your family and friends and UCC faculty and staff have done to assist you. Even 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…
Fasttrack degree completion with summer school
Summer term can help reduce the stress of carrying extensive credit loads during the regular school year. Students can also catch up with their educational journey if they are prepared for the more compact summer sessions. “The two things that students need to be aware of is the difference in Read more…
Improved academics may result from clubs, participation in school events
UCC has several new clubs to help students build friendships and establish connections. These extra-curricular activities, according to Active Learning in Higher Education, also help students get better grades due to the “social benefits of participation.” Multicultural Club Multicultural Club is new at UCC, just starting in January. At a Read more…