Weekly Publication

Any and all LCC students are welcome to these sessions, where LCC administrators will be present to listen and support students about recent government actions and bias against historically marginalized groups. We will have hot beverages and cookies for attendees. Please join fellow students to attend one of four listening and support sessions scheduled for these times:

• Tuesday, February 18, 1:00 - 2:30 P.M. @Downtown Center (Room 104)
• Monday February 24, 12:30 - 1:30 P.M. @Longhouse (31/101)

Come check out the Gender Equity Center and join for a movie day watching the "The Normal Heart" Starting at 11:00 A.M. Snacks and beverages will be provided in Building 1 Room 202. 

Check out the Multicultural Center, Building 1 room 206, from 12:00 - 1:00 P.M. for the Asian and Pacific Islander Student Union (APISU) storytelling space where the voices of Asian and Pacific Islander peoples are centered. From the wisdom that our elders passed on to us, to the everyday life challenges and victories that we experience as A/PI, this conversation circle connects us all. 

Lane Poetry Alliance is teaming up with LCC's librarian Claire to host a zine workshop in CEN 229 inside of the library on Tues., Feb. 25 from 10:30 - 12:00 P.M.  we will learn a little about zines and have access to supplies to make our own. Snacks and tea will be provided. Spots are limited so please RSVP here. If anyone has any questions or would like to learn more, please email the poetry club at poetryalliance@my.lanecc.edu. We hope to see you there!

Feb. 1 - 28: Celebrate African American history with Black art! Find beauty, resilience, reclamation, creativity and humanity in this book display featuring of Black visual artists at the LCC Library. 

Feb. 19 - 20: from 6:00 - 8:00 P.M., Auditions will be open to all students and community members, ALL identities are welcome! No monologue required! Auditioners need only attend one night. For information, contact haimbachb@lanecc.edu.

Mar. 5: Are you a creative thinker, a dreamer, a maker, a planner, or just curious? Join a world-building workshop, "Let's Build a Planet" with Becky Chambers, author of A Psalm for the Wild-Built. This is an interactive workshop on cross-pollinating ideas, making connections outside of your field, and collaborating on real-world issues. Open to all LCC employees and students from all majors and disciplines. Workshop runs 10:30 AM - noon in the Longhouse. Register by March 1. (Space is limited.) The Future Is Always Fiction What good is fantasy, when the real world requires action? Does art exist apart from science, or are they perfect complements? Is escapism irresponsible in times like these, or can it be used as a tool for restoration? Join author Becky Chambers for a talk on the powerful, sometimes subversive act of imagining hopeful futures in the midst of a world in crisis. Talk is 3 - 4:30 PM in the Longhouse.

Mar. 8: The Student Production Association brings to you The Unknowing is the first full-length choreographic piece by LCC student Ethan Guillen, with original music by LCC staff member Daniel Brawley. The piece is an exploration of how we carry on and support one another in an often tough world, where too many lack interest in knowing and empathizing with others. The ensemble of 11 dancers, through 4 acts, examines how we, particularly queer and transgender people, minorities, and others whose existence is seen as a threat to society, can thrive. Tickets are available at the door sliding scale $5-15. No one will be turned away for inability to pay.

Mar. 11: Prep for Finals and join the STUDY JAM at the Library! The Library, Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) and Student Government Association will be hosting a Study Jam on Tuesday, March 11 from 3-5 pm in the Library. Free pizza, drinks and snacks will be available at 3 pm. Get tutoring and advising help, pet a therapy dog, and learn yoga relaxation techniques. All LCC students are welcome!

Mar.17: The Student Production Association is offering, for FREE "Stage Combat Workshop" to all LCC student.  Come learn the essentials actors are most likely to encounter on stage, introducing the skills needed to perform some of the basic falls, hits, slaps, grabs, shoves, good partnering, and more, both safely and with dramatic effect. Come prepared to move! Instructor Kevin Inouye is a Certified Teacher with the Society of American Fight Directors and an award-winning fight choreographer and coordinator for both stage and screen. RSVP your spot by emailing haimbachb@lanecc.edu today.

Lane Poetry Alliance has started a poetry heart wall on the outside of the Student Life and Leadership offices (CEN 201-202). We'd love for you to join us by writing about someone or something you love on a heart and adding it! You could also write a poem or draw something. You may use as many hearts as you'd like. Supplies are in the office and you may add to the wall anytime during regular campus/office hours! We will be taking the hearts down at the end of the month so it would be extra special to include a heart of something you love!

Student Government Association (SGA) Join us for SGA Connect: Meet, Greet & Lead, a dynamic panel event in Haugland Commons (Center, 2nd floor) from 4:00 - 6:00 P.M. on Feb. 27 where you’ll have the chance to meet your (SGA) leaders, ask questions, and learn how you can get involved. Whether you’re interested in representing student voices, planning events, or making a difference on campus, this is your opportunity to connect, engage, and explore leadership opportunities. Bring your questions, ideas, and curiosity—we can’t wait to meet you! Refreshments will be provided. 

Interested in learning more about student - led spaces? Check out different clubs and organizations or stop by Center 201 to learn more about student life and activities at LCC. 

Join us for Reg Fest this Saturday, Feb 22, from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. on the first floor of Building 1. You might want to attend this event if:

You haven’t registered for spring term yet and want some guidance, or you need some friendly, one-on-one help with advising, financial aid, or billing. Reg Fests are popular events, so try to arrive early. If you can’t attend–no problem! We’ll have another one in March. Plus, you can always stop by the first floor of Building 1 with your college questions. We’re here for you!

 It’s Scholarship Season! Scholarships are a great way to keep college costs down or borrow less money. A scholarship is a financial gift given to student applicants that successfully demonstrate their commitment to their education. It is scholarship application season right now, with many due on March 1. Attend a Scholarship Workshop for guidance and tips. Visit the Scholarships Homepage for more information.

Student Health and Wellness Center: Tis the season to be feeling ick! Stop by Building 18 Room 101 to get help with sore throats, UTI, or even seasonal depression. All services are free or low cost and confidential. 

Tutoring: can provide valuable feedback on tests, essays, and assignments. You can set up review sessions to identify areas for improvement and build on your skills. This can increase understanding and help you prepare for finals in the upcoming weeks! Come to the STEM Zone (Building 16, 193 & 169) Mon. - Fri., 9:00 - 4:00 P.M.

Want to share your input on the Student Tech Fee Committee? They are looking for students to help the spending priorities of the Student Tech Fees. They are scheduled to meet in March and are looking for 1-2 student participants. If interested please email munozb@lanecc.ed. 

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.