The LCC Student Newsletter, Week 5

The LCC Student Newsletter, Week 5

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The Lane Community College Weekly Student Newsletter
Fall 2023, Week 5 (October 23-27)

VP Student Affairs gives COVID tips to students

 
Hello LCC Students,

I am Dr. Colm Joyce, but if you see me on campus or on Zoom, you can call me Colm (pronounced "Column"). I serve LCC as the Vice President of Student Affairs, and I hope your fall term is going well. I would like to give you a a COVID-19 update.

COVID-19 cases are on the rise, so we are encouraging students and staff to do the following:
 

1. If You Test Positive:
  • It is not necessary for you to report your positive test result.
  • If infected, you do NOT need to isolate for a set number of days. However, you should be aware that you can get others sick.

 

2. If you have COVID-19:

  • Stay home until you have not had a fever for 24 hrs without using fever reducing medication and other COVID-19 symptoms are improving.
  • Avoid contact with high-risk individuals like people who live in congregate care facilities or people with immunocompromising conditions for 10 days.
  • Mask when you are around other people in the 10 days after you become sick or test positive.

 

3. If you have been exposed to someone with COVID-19:

  • It is recommended that you wear a tight-fitting mask for 10 days following the exposure.
  • You should get tested at least 5 days after the exposure.

 

LCC does not have a policy requiring mask wearing, but it is recommended to wear a tight-fitting mask for 10 days after testing positive or are exposed to someone who has tested positive.
Thank you for doing your part to keep the people at LCC as healthy as possible!

Sincerely,
Dr. Colm Joyce, Vice President of Student Affairs

All abilities can play at inaugural student volleyball match

 

Come to "Volley Bowl" I on Thu., Oct. 26, 11:30 am-1 pm, at Building 5 (Gym). Volley Bowl I is an opportunity for Lane students and staff to play a friendly game of Volleyball!

Free admission for all students and faculty. Registration to participate is open to all students, staff, and faculty. Coaches, officials, announcers, and setup crew, are wanted! Please volunteer . 

Program honoring veterans at Building 1 on Nov. 9

 

Please join the LCC community in its observance of Veterans Day on Thu., Nov. 9, 10 am-12 pm, at the Lane Community College Maxwell Student Veteran Center (Building 1, Room 201). Refreshments provided.

Tentative schedule:

  • 10:00-10:55 am: Social hour
  • 10:55-11:00 am: Call to seats
  • 11:00:11:05 am: Color Guard posts National Colors/ National Anthem
  • 11:05-11:20 am: Introductions, Fallen Soldier memorial, MSVC Coordinator speaks
  • 11:20-1130 am: Guest Speaker speaks
  • 11:30-11:40 am: Closing comments
  • 11:40-11:45 am: Color Guard retires the colors
  • 11:45 am-12:00 pm: Closing of event

Student Health Clinic offers fast and easy testing

 

Did you know that there is a Health Clinic on campus? See a nurse practitioner or RN for any of your health care needs. The Health Clinic offers a wide range of sexual health services as well as online Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) screening. Fill out the online screening form , and a nurse will contact you to set up an appointment for testing.

Fill out the online screening form ONLY if you do not have symptoms. If you have any STI symptoms, please contact the Clinic (Building 18) to make an appointment asap so you can get treatment. The Health Clinic provides prescriptions for PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis), a daily pill that helps prevent HIV for those who are at high risk. Make an appointment to get more information, or to find out if PrEP is right for you. Make an appointment with a provider to discuss birth control options.

Go the Library at Center Building, get a sweet treat

 
Amidst quiet dance of pen and ink,
He guards the library, where minds link.
Treasures bound in leather and lore,
He knows, in books, there’s always more.
 
Say he, “come ’round, and take a treat,
With stories and sweets, our spirits meet.
For in this sanctuary of the mind,
Candy is a rare, sweet find.
 
Take only one,” his bony hand extends,
And in wisdom’s halls, the truth transcends.
With sugared grace and a skeletal smile,
In this spooky library, he’ll rest awhile.

Speaker to talk about mental health with humor on Nov. 9

 
The Mental Health and Wellness Center and Student Engagement present Joshua Rivedal of The I'mPossible Project . Joshua will talk about "How to Crush It in College", covering mental wellbeing, on Thu., Nov. 9, 1 pm, at the Longhouse (Building 31). Free admission and refreshments.

Get advising and financial aid without appointments

 
Student Affairs is offering Reg Fest--drop-in assistance for advising, registration, and financial aid for Winter 2024 on Nov. 7 and 29, and Dec. 16 at Building 1, Room 102-103, 9 am-2 pm. Reg Fest is open to ALL students with NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY. For more information, contact the Office of Admissions at admissions@lanecc.edu  or by phone at 541-463-5678.
 
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