PWA
December 13, 2004
Vol. 17, No. 13
Dell’Anno loves healthy food, happy kids
Connie Dell'Anno, the new director of the Ford Family Center, describes herself as an optimist who believes in hard work–ideal qualities for this multifaceted position. Connie also oversees and teaches in the Early Childhood Education program, which is dear to her heart.
"I started in this field by getting my associate's in ECE at Shasta College in California. It was the best foundation I could have gotten."
She went on to get her bachelor's and master's degrees at Pacific Oaks College in Seattle, then began looking for a new home in Oregon.
"I had only driven through the state, but somehow I just knew that this area was where I was meant to be. I just happened to be driving west of Oakland when I saw my place for sale. I knew it was mine."
An avid gardener and orchardist, Connie grows enough produce on her 20 acres that she has a small thriving business selling organic foods to stores in Eugene. "It's not a huge money-maker, but it's nice to think of people out there being nourished by the food I grow."
Having her summers free for gardening was one of the reasons she was attracted to this job. Another was that she was working in Eugene as a clinical training coordinator for a mental health agency. "That commute was getting to me," she said. "Working here is much better. And I have the best of two worlds, I get to work with children and with adults."
As the director of the Ford Family Center she oversees the training in the field of early childhood education as well as providing care for children from age six weeks to five years. "We are a child development center, providing education as well as childcare for the children of UCC students and staff," Connie explains. She is actively working on expanding this aspect of the FFC. "I want to have us up to full capacity," she says enthusiastically. "We can handle a lot more children than we are now. When we do, we will be able to hire teaching assistants, and we might even be able to make a profit."
The staff welcomes Connie and her positive enthusiasm.
See you when we get back
The PWA will not be published during the two weeks of Christmas vacation. Next PWA will be on January 3, 2005.
Safety Reminder
Please turn off and unplug your holiday decorations prior to leaving for break.
ALFAC Premiums Pre-Tax
Effective January 1, 2005, employees who have signed up for insurance through AFLAC will be able to pay the premium using pre-tax
dollars. Forms must be sumbitted to Human Resources by Friday, Dec. 17.
Congratulations
Natalya and Roger Brown are the proud parents of new son, Nicholas, weighing 5 lbs 12 oz. Natalya works in Admin. and Roger in
Computer Services. The entire family are doing well.
Doris Johnson, Admin, is a grandma again! On November 30. her youngest son, Wes, became a father to twin boys. Doris now has 9
grandchildren.
Cookbooks for sale
Karen Haynes has “Tastefully Vegetarian” cookbooks, $14, for sale. Make tax deductible checks to the Roseburg Community Services
or call her at 677-3224.
Holiday Hours
UCC will be closed December 24, 27 and 28. The college will reopen on December 29 and 30, closing December 31 for New Years.
We reopen on Monday, January 3, 2005 for the beginning of winter term. See you then!
Basketball Tournament
UCC Men’s Basketball Team is hosting the NWAACC Crossover Tournament here, Dec. 17 to Dec. 19.
The tournament consists of six Washington schools, Mt. Hood and UCC. Eleven games will be played over the three days. Game
times on Friday and Saturday are at 2 pm, 4 pm, 6 pm and 8 pm. The Sunday game schedule is 11am, 1pm and 3pm.
Admission is $5, or $3 with student i.d. card or Spirit Pass.
The women’s team will at their Crossover Tournament in Port Angeles, Washington. The dates and start times are the same for the
women’s tourney.
Holiday fun supports our community
The Holiday Party Committee reports that 34 themed baskets were auctioned off for donations ranging from $25 to $409. Employees
raised $3,620 for the Roseburg Rescue Mission at the auction.
A presentation to the mission will on Thursday, Dec. 16, 4:30pm at the mission office, downtown Roseburg. Everyone is welcome
to the presentation. Thank you for your generosity.
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Mainstream deadline
The Mainstream’s next deadline is Jan. 5 for distribution Jan. 20. Club advisors, please take note.
Calendar
Monday, December 13
3pm Safety Committee Mtg, ESB, Umpqua Rm
Tuesday, December 14
Noon Admin/Classified Logo Focus Group, CC, Indian Rm
7pm UCC Board Mtg, Admin, Board Rm
Wednesday, December 15
3pm Classified Assoc. Mtg, CC, Indian Rm
Thursday, December 16
7:30pm “Rumors,” Centerstage Theatre, Whipple Fine Arts
Friday, December 17
2pm Administration Section Welcomes Dr. Nisson, CC, Timber Rm
2pm NWAACC Men’s Basketball Crossover Tournament, Gymnasium
7:30pm “Rumors,” Centerstage Theatre, Whipple Fine Arts
Saturday, December 18
2pm NWAACC Men’s Basketball Crossover Tournament, Gymnasium
7:30pm “Rumors,” Centerstage Theatre, Whipple Fine Arts
Sunday, December 19
11am NWAACC Men’s Basketball Crossover Tournament, Gymnasium
2pm “Rumors,” Centerstage Theatre, Whipple Fine Arts
Birthdays
Sue Archer 12/14
Chris Morgan 12/15
Paula Usrey 12/17
Jeffery Mays 12/17
Amber Condra 12/18
Liz Hausotter 12/18
Pam Engle 12/18
Sandi Smick 12/19
Brenda Thompson 12/19
Carol Johnson 12/19
Anne Dorsey 12/21
Tim Stephanos 12/21
Bill Roberts Jr. 12/22
Daniel Wright 12/24
Robert Yancey 12/26
Lori Whitaker 12/26
Dean Remick 12/28
Dale Champion 12/29
Theresa Peterson 12/29
Sandra Haynes 12/30
Clara Smithey 12/30
Marie Gambill 12/30
Keith Cooper 12/30
Hire dates
Lindsay Cameron 12/15/03
Nancy Hart 12/29/98
Campus Cafe
Food service will be available again on Jan. 3.
Happy Holidays from the Campus Cafe.