Titan Times: A LCC Student Newsletter, Week 5

Titan Times: A LCC Student Newsletter, Week 5

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Week 5 is here! 

October is going by too fast.  But at least the smoke is out (kind of). One thing is for sure, this Fall weather feels amazing!

Some of you are still working on your midterm exams.  Remember that tutoring and other resources such as TRiO, Center for Accessible Resources, and LCC Library are here to help.

Did you know we are having a Halloween Costume Party in Haugland Commons? 

Check out our news for this week!

Halloween Costume Party!
The Lane Student Government Association invites all LCC students to participate in this year’s Halloween Costume Party. We will be awarding prizes! 
 
Wear a costume to receive a ticket to enter the drawing. 
1st Prize Gift: Apple Airpods 
 
Date: Monday, October 31, 2022
Time: 12:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Location:  Center Building, Haugland Commons (2nd Floor)
 

Free Delicious Crepes
 
Join us for the crepes and light refreshments at Coffee Talk!  
 
Rennes School of Business will be talking to LCC students interested in completing their bachelor’s degree at the Rennes School of Business in one year after an associate's degree at Lane. 

Date: Tuesday, November 1, 2022
Time: 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Location: Center Building, Haugland Commons (2nd Floor)
 
This event is co-hosted by LCC’s International Programs and the French Department
 

Show Me The Money

Free Money for 2023-2024 School Year

It’s time to be finding and applying for scholarships for college! We’re here to help you be a strong applicant!

Attend a Scholarship Workshop (either In-Person or Zoom) with Tina Hunter, scholarship advisor.

Here’s a link to our website and workshop schedule.

For more information, please visit the office in Building 1, Room 116: Mondays-Thursdays 8:30AM-5:00PM; Fridays 8:30AM-2:00PM.

Important Updates:

  1. OSAC (Oregon’s Office of Student Access and Completion) and The Ford Family Foundation applications open on November 1, 2022. Deadline: March 1, 2023.
  2. The Lane Foundation application opens in early January 2023. Deadline: March 2023.

Part-Time Job Opportunity!

Enjoy working with students and making a difference in their lives? Apply today!

Position: Developmental Disabilities Specialist

Benefits Include:

  1. Tuition Waivers
  2. Flexible schedule
  3. Insurance stipend
  4. Sick leave

Specialized Support Services provides on-the-job training and education for adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities. 
 
Jobs at Lane
Interested in becoming a Lane employee? Check out our job posting for exciting employment opportunities! Visit: https://jobs.lanecc.edu.
 

Vice President of Academic Affairs
Meet the Candidates!
You are Invited!
 
Six candidates for the position of Vice President of Academic Affairs (VPAA) of Lane Community College will be presenting to the campus community.  The VPAA is the chief academic officer for Lane Community College.
 
Student feedback is encouraged! 
All presentations will be held in: Building 19, Room 220.
 
Please visit the VPAA Candidate Presentation Resource Page for all the details, including candidate bios, locations, livestream and feedback links.
 
Please join us for the following candidate forums:
  1. Monday, Oct 31, 10:45 - 11:15 am:  Mr. Grant Matthews, M.P.A.
  2. Monday, Nov 7, 2:45 - 3:15 pm:  Dr. Gregory Ferenchak
  3. Tuesday, Nov 8, 10:45 - 11:15 am:  Dr. Elizabeth Kubek
  4. Thursday, Nov 10, 10:45 - 11:15 am:  Dr. Rachel Bates
  5. Thursday, Nov 10, 2:45 - 3:15 pm:  Dr. Shelley Tinkham  
  6. Monday, Nov 14, 2:45 - 3:15 pm:  Dr. Kendricks Hooker
For questions, email: vpaasearch@lanecc.edu
 

Drop in for Advising & Registration Assistance
 
Advising & RegFest! No Appointment Necessary
 
Lock in your winter term schedule!
 
Date: Thursday, November 3, 2022
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Location: Center Building, 2nd Floor
 
Can't make it that day? No problem! Get ready by making an appointment with an advisor today: https://www.lanecc.edu/get-support/navigate-student

Free Tutor-Created Writing Workshops
for All Students

Writing tutors, Liz and Claire, are co-facilitating a series of writing workshops this fall.

These are 1-hour, dynamic workshops that aim to engage, educate, and encourage students through some of the more isolating writing obstacles.

Upcoming workshops:

  1. Mapping Writer Success: Breakdown of PURPOSE in Essay Writing
    • Date: Thursday, October 27th
    • Time: 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
    • Location: Center Building, Room 217

  2. Grammar Pep Talk: When am I Even Supposed to Use a Comma?
    • Date: Thursday, November 3rd
    • Time: 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
    • Location: Center Building, Room 217

  3. Exploring Individual Writing Process
    • Date: Thursday, November 10th 
    • Time: 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
    • Location: Center Building, Room 217

Volunteers Needed to Use
Student Activity Fee
 
The Office of Student Life & Leadership is extending an important invitation for students to join the Student Activity Fee Committee (SAFC).
 
The Committee will have the opportunity to make recommendations to the level of financial support that will be provided to student-initiated programs. 
 
We are currently searching for committee members from the following organizations:
  • 2 Lane SGA Student Government selected representatives
  • 2 student representatives selected by and from the "Unions"- MEChA, BSU, NASA, GSA and APISU
  • 2 student representatives selected from other fee-receiving groups (Example: Maxwell Student Veteran Center, The Torch, Learning Garden, International Programs, Athletics and Recreational / Club Sports Programs, Longhouse Building, and others)
  • 1 student representative selected by the Council of Clubs
  • 4 at-large student representatives

If you are a member of one of the organizations listed above and would like to be part of the SAFC Committee, please complete the SAFC Committee Interest Form. 
 
Our goal is to have the committee established by early November. 

Lane Student Government Association
Senate Meetings (Public)
 
The Senate meetings are business meetings and are open to the public. This is a forum for discussing funding proposals, school policy changes, leadership trainings, conferences, speakers and events on campus, voter registration, and student suggestions.  
 
Day of the Week: Wednesday, October 26, 2022
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Location: Center Building, Room 202

Lane Student Government Association
You are Invited!
 
Be part of the interview process to recruit new Senators for our Lane Student Government Association (SGA).
 
This is the final step that candidates need to complete before officially joining the SGA board as a Senator. 
 
Day of the Week: Friday October 28, 2022
Time: 3:00 p.m.
Location: Building 3, Boardroom 216

Oregon Elections 2022
 

The Oregon Student Association, encourages all eligible students to register to vote. 

After you have received your voting ballot, feel free to visit OSA’s Non-Partisan Student Voting Guide to learn about how Oregon politics affect you as a student.

Be sure to mail back your voting ballot or drop it in a drop-box before Election Day!

Deadline: November 8, 2022 at 8:00 p.m.

Roughly Every Three Days, Someone Dies in
Lane County
 
The Why We Build Project shares stories suicide survivors in Lane County in their own words.  Lane County Public Health and the Suicide Prevention Coalition of Lane County invite you to see, hear and read their stories in a walk-through exhibition in the atrium of the LCC Library (Center Building)."
 
Open to the public from October 25th to November 19th.
 
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org or text MHA to 741741. or MHWC@lanecc.edu (M-F: 8:00am - 5:00pm)

Mental Health Tip of the Week:
Building Connections!
Connecting with others lowers anxiety and depression, improves the immune system, helps us manage our emotions as well as boosts our mood, and can also improve self-esteem! 
 
Here on some ways to create connections:
  1. Join a club
  2. Volunteer
  3. Find common ground with a classmate and exchange contact information or plan to meet on campus
  4. Schedule quality time to nurture current relationships

Connect with our Mental Health and Wellness Center anytime: MHWC@lanecc.edu 

Seppala, D. E. (2022, July 19). Connectedness & Health: The science of social connection. The Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education. Retrieved from http://ccare.stanford.edu/uncategorized/connectedness-health-the-science-of-social-connection-infographic/ 

The Clothing Stash is Back!
Do you want to shop for clothing but don't want to spend any money? Visit our LCC Clothing Stash!
 
Open on every Thursday from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
 
Location: LCC Main Campus, Center Building, Room 153.
 
For more information, email: clothingstash@lanecc.edu 

Food Pantry for Students who Cannot Afford Balanced Meals
We are open! 
 
Please proceed with the following steps to order food each week:
  1. fill out the Rainy Day Pantry Food Box Order form at least one day in advance so that we can assemble your order before you arrive. 
  2. You must be logged into your student email account to access the form. 
  3. The order form allows you to customize your food box each week.
  4. Pick it up on Tuesday between 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. 
  5. You will find us on Lane's Main Campus on 30th Ave, Center Building, Room 153.
  6. If you need accommodations or have questions, email foodpantry@lanecc.edu.

Note: Same day orders and walk-ins will be served on a supply available basis. 

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The Titan Times is an official publication of Lane Community College designed to inform students of academic and student support and engagement opportunities. Publication date: October 25, 2022.