Join SGA in Haugland Commons, from 12:00 -2:30 PM on October 30. for an afternoon of fun and conversation! We’ll kick off with pumpkin painting and supplies provided, then hear from Lane SGA President Amelia and President Bulger during a guided Q&A about Lane Community College.

Students will have the chance to ask their own questions, enjoy free pizza, and keep crafting while mingling with peers.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect with campus leadership in a relaxed, creative setting!

Put on your most creative, hilarious, or terrifying costume and join us in the STEM Learning Zone (16/193) for our annual costume contest! We’ll have treats, activities, and prizes for the top costumes in multiple categories, including best individual and best group costume.

Visit us in the STEM Zone (16/193) or Tutor Central (Center 211) to submit a photo of your costume!

*No masks or realistic weapons are permitted.*

Did you know there’s a creek on campus? With support from the Coast Fork Willamette Watershed Council and the Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board, Lane is restoring Russell Creek, which runs behind the Learning Garden. Students and staff are invited to join a work party on Wednesday, October 29, from 11:00 - 2:00 PM to help remove invasive plants and plant native willows along the creek. The event will be held at the Learning Garden pavilion behind Building 26 (Lane Child and Family Center). Please bring gloves, boots, and any favorite gardening tools, and RSVP to Andrea Mull at mulla@lanecc.edu.

Stop by the Library Makerspace for two workshops on October 29 & 30 (10:00 - 12:00 PM) to prepare a Dia De los Muertos ofrenda! Create your own skull memento or write a token of remembrance for a loved one. Dia de los Muertos is celebrated on November 1-2. Visit the ofrenda through November 7. Stop by and share your love for a remembered friend or family member!

Calling all ghouls, goblins, and students! Stop by the Public Safety Lobby in Building 12, Room 201 on October 30 to grab your free ticket and enter for a chance to win one of three movie night prize packs stuffed with candy and goodies!

Nov., 1- 30: Celebrate Native American artists in November. The Library has an excellent collection of resources for learning from and about Native Americans and Indigenous people on this continent.

Nov., 1 - 7: Visit the ofrenda at the Library. Stop by and share your love for a remembered friend or family member!

Nov., 20 - 23: Sarah Ruhl reimagines the classic myth of Orpheus through the eyes of its heroine. With contemporary characters, ingenious plot twists, and imaginative visuals, the play is a fresh look at a timeless love story. Come see the Blue Door as you've never seen it! Student Production Association welcomes guest artist and local Theatre influencer Eric Braman to direct. Performances are Thurs., - Sun., 7:30 PM in the intimate Blue Door Theater on Lane's main campus. Admission is free to all with cast donations gladly accepted at the door. No reservations needed. Recommended for audiences 13 and up.

Tips for Week 5

Looking for a good place to study or meet with classmates? The Library offers a variety of study spaces to fit your style. Group Study Rooms for two or more students can be reserved through the —perfect for group projects, flashcards, or whiteboard sessions. For quiet focus, visit the Silent Study Room on the 3rd floor, with comfortable chairs and carrels for individual work.

If you prefer a bit of background noise, the Library Balcony provides a semi-private niche, and the Center Building’s 3rd floor offers additional study spots—two unreserved group rooms, a quiet north-facing area with great views, and open seating above J&J for group discussions.

As you reach the midpoint of the term, take time to check your progress. If you’re unsure how you’re doing, ask your instructors for feedback and explore available study or tutoring resources to help you finish strong.

The Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) has announced that Oregonians who receive food assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will not receive new benefits after October 31 if the federal government shutdown continues. Benefits will be issued as quickly as possible once federal operations resume.

For food assistance, the Titan Food Pantry remains open to all Lane students:

• When: Monday–Thursday, 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., and Friday, 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

• Where: Main Campus, Center Building, Room 153. The pantry is located on the ground floor facing Building 12, with the entrance in the breezeway between the cafeteria and the main loading dock.

• Closed: November 11; November 24–30; and December 13–January 4.

Students can also find additional food resources in the community through the following:

• FOOD for Lane County’s list of local pantries

• FOOD Aid Map

• Oregon Food Bank Finder

Tips to Prepare

• Check your EBT card balance regularly and continue following SNAP rules/reporting requirements.

• Planning lower-cost, shelf-stable meal ideas such as pasta, oats, beans, rice, canned items, and seasonal produce.

• Freezing or preserving extra portions to reduce spoilage and food waste.

• Visiting food pantries earlier rather than later, as supplies can run low during high-demand periods.

Lane Community College encourages any student facing food insecurity to reach out to the CARE program or visit the Titan Food Pantry for assistance and resources.

For more information check out this article from the Torch!

The October edition of the Command Post is here! LCC Public Safety's newsletter created and edited by Public Safety Dispatcher, Alana Bianco. This month's newsletter covers resources for Domestic Violence Awareness Month, "Get to know your PSO" featuring Lt. Curtis Oliver, the Monthly Crimebeat and stats, and some seasonal wellness tips from our resident therapy dog, Moose.

Great news! The Lane Child and Family Center has child care openings right here on campus for children ages 2–5 (care available for ages 1–5). It’s a wonderful opportunity for student parents to have quality, affordable care close to classes.

Stop by Building 24 for a tour, or email childcareoncampus@lanecc.edu to schedule one.

Lane also wants to hear from you! Please take less than one minute to complete the Parent Survey in your email. Your feedback helps us better understand and support student parents across campus.

Your input makes a difference—thank you for helping us build a stronger, more family-friendly Lane!

Meet your Treasury Officer, Lake Moodley — the financial guardian of our Student Government! From balancing budgets to keeping every dollar accountable, they make sure our funds are used wisely to support student life. Always crunching numbers with purpose, Senator 4 ensures transparency, sustainability, and the financial foundation for all the great things we do on campus.

1. Where are you originally from?

I am from Johannesburg, South Africa.

2. What do you like to do in your free time?

In my free time, I enjoy playing video games, playing soccer or practicing my drumming skills.

3. Tell us something about your role in SGA that you have become passionate about.

My role as the treasurer is not as exciting as the other roles but I have always had a passion for numbers and in my role I get to look at a bunch of numbers and spreadsheets, which most people find boring but I enjoy it.

4. What impact(s) would you like to make during your time at LCC?

As an SGA Senator, I would love to improve student engagement and participation in clubs and events that LCC offers. As a student I always aim to be friendly and try to build some type of relationship with any interaction on campus.

5. Favorite student resource and why?

My favorite resource here at LCC would be the Academic Advisor who more recently has helped me immensely with taking the correct classes and assisting me with my plans after graduation.

Have any questions for him? Stop by Center 201 for office hours or email him at senator4@my.lanecc.edu

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.

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