Weekly Publication

Commencement Sat., June 15, 2024: We ask qualifying graduates to RSVP for the ceremony due Fri., May 24. 

LCC is providing FREE graduation photo shoot for graduates! Save the moment, the memory, and share the excitement with your family! This service will be at Bristow Square, Fri. May 24, 1:00-3:00 PM and come dressed for success. If you have question please contact studentlife@lanecc.edu.

Center for Accessible Resources (CAR) invite students who are participating in Commencement with disabilities to wear a cord to recognize their accomplishments. Students can complete this brief form and then pick up their cord from CAR (19/263A) during finals week.

As if the fun stops there! The Library is partnering with Lane Student Government Association to host a FREE gradation cap decorating event! This will be held on Tue., May 28 from 10:00 - 1:00 pm in the Center Building Atrium. Don't forget to buy your regalia now! If you need assistance please contact commencement@lanecc.edu.

Did you enjoy spring festival? Are you in a club at LCC? Is your club a member of the Council of Clubs (CoC)? If your answer is YES to the last two questions, consider joining the Council's leadership team. CoC is looking for student leaders on campus to join the team. This is a paid student leadership position that collaborates with groups all over campus. For more information or interest, please email councilofclubs@lanecc.edu or stop by Student Life office in Center 201 to learn more about this opportunity and how to make 2024-2025 a special year.

Introducing Handshake, a free job search tool just for students! This platform allows students to customize their job search, apply to jobs with the click of a button, get notifications about deadlines and interviews, read employer reviews from other students, find job fairs and recruiting events, and more!

Dr. Manulani Aluli Meyer is a worldwide teacher of ?ike kupuna, Hawaiian values and principles. She is dedicated to the role aloha will play in global awakening and enjoys every chance to share on this topic. You can learn about her work today, May 21 from 3:00-4:00 PM in building 1 room 20 or for zoom access please RSVP here.

Law Enforcement Crisis Negotiation Drill- Lane County Sheriff’s Office, Springfield Police, and LCC Public Safety will be conducting a drill on Wed., May 29 in and around Building 15 from 7:30am to 4:30pm. Building 15 will be locked down for the entirety of the drill and will be used solely for the training. There will be no live fire, simulated ammunition, or sirens used in any of the scenarios. There will be no loud hailing (loudspeaker usage). Every effort will be made to keep the integrity of the learning environment intact. There will be uniformed and plain clothes Law Enforcement Officers on campus for the drill. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Lisa Rupp at ruppl@lanecc.edu or 541-463-5558.

86 Hunger Free Market Sundays 4-6pm at Acorn Community Cafe, 769 Monroe St. Free pantry goods and produce donated by local farms. To reserve produce boxes for pickup please click here. Assorted produce and groceries available for walk-up service while supplies last. 

Protect yourself and loved ones from pertussis (whooping cough)! Lane County Public Health has declared a pertussis outbreak in our community. Click to learn more about pertussis, including symptoms. Students can call the LCC Health Clinic for a Tdap vaccine appointment or with questions about pertussis symptoms. 541-463-566.

 

The Lane Poetry Alliance is adding to our lineup of events with our biggest yet. This Thur., May 23, the University of Oregon is hosting their Undergraduate Research Symposium and we are giving a poetry reading/analysis from 9:00 - 10:30 A.M. in the E.M.U. Cedar room #231. Our title is Echoes of Expression and we would be positively ecstatic to see some Lane poetry fans there! 

 

May is Mental Health Month! Join the Mental Health and Wellness Center outside the Center Building on Tues., May 21 and Wed., May 22 from 12:00 - 2:00 PM to create your personalized self soothing kit. Self soothing kits are a great way to practice putting mental health moments throughout your day.

 

Gender Equity Center- GEC is here for you, with Wednesday walks, Tuesday transitions (learn methods to navigate and manage changes in your life), and Thursday Women's Self Care group.

 

They/Them Pride! In celebration of trans pride, at the Library there will be books by transgender and nonbinary writers, including poetry, memoir, fiction, and more, are on display through May.

 

 

 

Do you have a concern about a class? If you have a concern about a course your are taking, please talk with your instructor if you feel comfortable doing so. If not, please consider filling out a class concern form. Common class concerns can include: not posting grades in a timely manner, unexpected changes in class modality/delivery, unreasonable changes to the syllabus, and grade penalties for academic misconduct without the opportunity to explain

 

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. 

 

Are you a parent of a child under 18? We are inviting you to a focus group on Thur., May 23 or Wed., May 29 on the main campus at 3:30- 4:30 PM. The purpose of this group is to hear your voice about what you think parent students need on campus in order to be successful. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. Please RSVP here if you plan to attend.

 

The Oregon Student Association (OSA), Disability Rights Oregon (DRO), and the Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HECC) are conducting a statewide survey to understand the experiences of disabled students in Oregon’s higher education institutions. Your participation is crucial in helping them gather insights to improve accessibility and inclusivity. The survey will be open until Tues., June 28 and the survey questions seek to gather valuable insights into the effectiveness of disability accommodations, the accessibility of campus environments, and the overall campus climate for individuals with disabilities. Responses are anonymous.