Seed library: Check out Riddle City Library’s new addition In order to help gardening enthusiasts and grow the spirit of giving, Riddle City Library has started a new seed library. Seed libraries allow patrons to exchange seeds with each other. Read more…
The future of forestry education: hands-on experience available from Fire Science and Natural Resources programs at UCC This fall, Umpqua Community College’s Natural Resources program has expanded, adding three new tracks in natural resources: Fish and Wildlife, Forests and Ecosystems, 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 Read more…
New UCC president selected in announcement Upon President Debra Thatcher’s retirement, UCC welcomes the 12th president, Rachel Pokrandt. The Board of Education announced Pokrandts election on April 16 via UCC’s Facebook page. UCC Board of Education Chair Steve Loosley ran the Read more…
Fire season is coming. Are you ready? Fire districts are taking extra precautions for the upcoming fire season after last year’s summer and fall fires. The Archie Creek fire alone burned 131,591 acres and destroyed 109 homes. Kyle Reed, fire prevention specialist Read more…
Local leaders in forestry community and industry give perspectives on Forest Management Conversations about Oregon’s forests often lead to raised eyebrows and often end in frustration. How do we properly care for our forests in a sustainable, profitable way? After Read more…
Feeling stressed? UCC experts reveal how to combat the springtime slump With springtime here and summer just around the corner, many students are ready for a break. They just feel more burnt out than usual and want to be done Read more…
Cause of student debt may relate to self-guidance in degree planning A road trip without a GPS or map leads to disaster, and the same can be said for planning out a career without a college degree plan. College students Read more…
Awards for Phi Theta Kappa and what this means for their chapter UCC’s Phi Theta Kappa chapter Alpha Sigma Upsilon received two Hallmark awards at their annual Catalyst convention: Top 100 Chapter and Distinguished College Project Award as well as Read more…
Search for next UCC president comes to an end Three presidential candidates remain as UCC’s Board of Education’s months of searching comes to an end. Current UCC President, Debra Thatcher is retiring June 30. To fill her position, UCC’s Board of Education will Read more…
Mental health of college students dropping during pandemic Students were already struggling with mental health, anxiety and stress before the pandemic began. Suicide is the second leading cause of death for the American college-aged population, according to researchers Alyssa M. Read more…
ASUCC, Student Services and organizations provide resources and engagement for UCC students The Student Services program provides students with assistance through the tougher times during a term. The program offers aid in the form of transportation assistance, school supplies, a Read more…
ASUCC fee reimbursements: What remaining fees provide for students Every term, fees are collected as part of tuition, allowing all students access to services and activities provided by the Associated Students of Umpqua Community College, ASUCC. Students have been issued Read more…
A savory Irish meal to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day St. Patrick’s Day is a cultural as well as religious holiday observed by both Irish and non-Irish descendants worldwide. St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, was a real man who Read more…