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Two organizations are on the ballot, for Lane Student Government Association (SGA) and Student Activity Fee Committee (SAFC).

Why is voting important? These two organizations represent your voice on campus. From advocating for student rights to organizing events and managing the budget of student activities, the SGA and SAFC ensures your concerns and ideas are heard at every level of college administration. Voting in the elections gives you a say in who represents you and how your student activity fees are utilized to enhance student life.

Upcoming Debate - Mark Your Calendar! Before casting your vote, get to know the candidates and their platforms at the upcoming debate:

Date: Wed., May 8
Time: 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Location: Building 19 Room 226/Auditorium or via zoom

This debate is your opportunity to ask questions and see who might best represent your interests and values. Participating in this event can help you make an informed decision when you vote. For those who are eligible to vote you will receive an email via moodle with more information. If you have any questions please email studentlife@lanecc.edu.

The Lane Poetry Alliance is excited to present another amazing poetry event on campus. On Tuesday, May 14th, from 2:00 - 3:30 P.M. we are hosting a poetry reading! It will be in the center building, room 229, located in the Library. Please join us if you’re intrigued and on campus! We are also releasing our introductory newsletter in the next few days and, if interested in joining the mailing list or obtaining information about our club, see our website. Have a wonderful week Titans!

MECHA de LCC is proud to host the first Latinx Graduation Ceremony called ¡Celebramos! MECHA de LCC invites Latinx students to celebrate as a community with family, friends, and Lane staff.

 

The event is scheduled tentatively for Sat., June 1, from 5:30 - 8:00 PM with a Dance following the Ceremony. There will be a dinner and a reception featuring Tres Leches dessert.

 

MECHA de LCC will purchase for you a Lane graduation gown, cap, tassel and a Latinx graduation stole. Please RSVP by Fri., May 17.  For more information, or questions about the event, please contact: Jim Garcia, (541) 463-5144 or garciaj@lanecc.edu

 

Student Affairs will be hosting drop-in advising, financial aid and registration events in Bldg. 1, Room 102-103. On 5/14, 5/29, 6/8, 6/18, 7/10, 7/25, 8/6, 8/21, 9/6 and 9/21 from 9 am-2 pm. These events are open to ALL students wanting assistance with financial aid, summer/fall advising and registration. Student services representatives will be available on hand to help students in any way they need. NO APPOINTMENT necessary. 

Are you ready to make the most of your finances? Join SGA and professionals at various local banks on May 14, in the Center Building Atrium from 11:00 - 2:00 PM for our Saving and Investing Finances and trivia event! Test your financial knowledge, win prizes, and discover how OCCU could help you turn your savings into success!

Students, staff and faculty members - you are cordially invited to an intimate conversation with Chabot College's president Dr. Jamal Cooks. President Cooks will be discussing students leadership development, minoritized student recruitment and retention and student success in an AI area. Prior to community college administration, Dr. Cooks served as a full professor at San Francisco State University, where he was also the associate director for the Educational Leadership doctoral program. In 2017, he was the recipient of the National Council of Teachers of English’s Halle Adolescent Literacy Educator Award. Dr. Cooks also co-convened Chabot's Black Excellence Collective.

The Oregon Student Association is recruiting paid student interns for the 2024-25 academic year to serve on the Council of Legislative Advocates (COLA) and the Student Organizer Coalition (SOC). The due date for applications is on May 10 at 5:00 PM.

 

Looking for the coolest job on campus? Want to be a part of the BEST events on campus? Look no further and join our team and become Lane Community College's favorite face! Apply by Thur., May 16 if you are interested in this position. We are looking for 2-3 students for 2024 - 2025. If you have any questions please email woodruffd@lanecc.edu.

Job Fair 2024! Thur., May 16, 1:00 - 4:00 PM in Building 19, Room 100 (lobby). Students and community members can connect with local and regional employers who are hiring for full-time, part-time, and seasonal positions. Tip: Create an elevator pitch and dress to impress! Use this link to see participating employers (updated frequently).

Why choose Dental Assisting? You receive training in orthodontics, pedodontics, periodontics, prosthodontics, oral surgery, and general dentistry. You will get hands-on lab and clinical experiences and preparation for state and national board exams. You'll receive a 1-year certificate designed to get you in the field right away. Not only that, but DA's are in high demand right now! Click here to apply by Mon., May 20.

Interested in learning Hawaiian Wood Carving? On Thur., May 16 from 2:00 - 3:30 PM the Asian and Pacific Islander Student Program is hosting this event in the Mesquita Multicultural Center in Building 1 room 206 or via Zoom for a live broadcast of this interactive presentation. Sign up here for you spot and to find out more information about this event. 

Draft - Respectful Campus Statement: The Lane Community College community is committed to building and maintaining a physically and psychologically safe environment. In accordance with our Values, all employees, students, vendors, and members of the community who engage with and/or use college spaces pledge to treat others with mutual respect, civility, and kindness. The feedback form will remain open through Wed., May 8. 

 

The Budget Development Subcommittee cordially invites all campus community members to a virtual forum from 12:30-1:30 PM on Wed,. May 8. Topics include: General budget overview Brief Update BDS budget balancing framework for FY25 (2024-2025 year).

 

The Presidential Ai Taskforce is excited to invite all students to participate in a series of discussion groups focused on Artificial Intelligence. Whether you're deeply involved with AI or haven't engaged with this technology yet, your perspective is vital. These discussions will help us understand a broad range of experiences and views as we explore the impacts and opportunities of AI technology at Lane Community College.  If you are interested in being a part of the conversation fill out this form by Wed., May 15 to sign-up for a discussion group.

 

Common Read: Read an amazing book lately? The Common Read at Lane program will launch Fall 2024 and host a series of discussion circles and activities for the LCC campus community around a single book during the 2024-2025 academic year. The chosen book will be provided for free (while supplies last), and events will be open to all students and LCC employees. Suggestions for next year's Common Read are being accepted through Wed., May 22.