Pass the Word Around!
May 17, 2004
Vol. 16, No. 31
New Dean of Instruction
Welcome Dr. Terry Peek as our new Dean of Instruction. He will be a great addition to our college community.
Ritter TRIO award recipient
On Thursday, May 27, at 5-7:30pm, the Celebration of Achievement for graduating and transferring TOP students
will take place in the Campus Center Dining Hall. Dr. Dale Ritter will receive the Spirit of TRIO Award. The
award is presented to a faculty or staff member who has made a significant impact on the education of a TOP
student by going above and beyond their duties to provide encouragement and support .
The staff of the TOP Program want to take this opportunity to publicly congratulate all of this year's nominees.
You have made a difference in our students' lives. Thank you!
Dinner will be offered at a cost of $11 per person, RSVP to Sue Archer by Friday, May 14. Everyone is welcome to
attend even if you do not want to eat.
Thank you
On behalf of the the eight students interviewing for the Ford Family Foundation scholarships, thank you to everyone
who volunteered with the mock interviews. Eighteen of our very giving UCC family helped with the interviews. We
will certainly let everyone know if these students are successful. Thank you again.
-Jean Galleher
Birthdays
Margaret McCallister 5/18
Ní Aódagaín 5/19
Chrissy Plumlee 5/20
Sarah Wells 5/21
Barb Shelden 5/21
Hire Dates
Ann Abel 5/19/03
Elliot Tavares 5/19/98
Larry Wright 5/20/93
Calendar
Monday, May 17
Noon Grad Announcements, CC, Lobby
Noon ASUCC Council, CC, Club Union Rm
Noon Humanities Dept, Library, Moody Rm
5pm Educational Talent Search, CC, Indian & Timber Rms
Tuesday, May 18
9:30am President’s Advisory Council, Admin, Board Rm
2pm TOP Weekly Mtg, CC, Club Union Rm
Wednesday, May 19
Noon Campus Crusade, CC, Club Union Rm
Noon Computer Club, Jackson, Rm 14
3pm Outstanding Student Reception, CC, Dining Rm.
Thursday, May 20
8:30am Community Ed Staff, Library, Moody Rm
11am Academic Standards, CC, Club Union Rm
3pm Classified Association Mtg, Science, Room 10
7:30pm “An Inspector Calls,” Centerstage Theatre, Whipple Fine Arts
Friday, May 21
Noon Psychology Club, Library, Moody Rm
Noon Outdoor Club Meeting, Science, Rm 11
1pm Phi Theta Kappa, CC, Club Union Rm
3pm Writer’s Group, Snyder, Rm 12
7:30pm “An Inspector Calls,” Centerstage Theatre, Whipple Fine Arts
Saturday, May 22
7:30pm “An Inspector Calls,” Centerstage Theatre, Whipple Fine Arts
Sunday, May 23
7:30pm “An Inspector Calls,” Centerstage Theatre, Whipple Fine Arts
Discover Oregon
UCC is sponsoring summer travel classes designed for newcomers and those of us who have never ventured
outside our own backyard. At each destination you will learn facinating Oregon facts, history and experience
the beauty of our area.
Travel classes planned for this summer are:
June 10 Rogue/Umpqua Geology
June 16 Newport Bay Aquarium
June 24 Lower Umpqua History
July 6 Oregon Caves
July 10 Rogue Jet Boats leaving from Grants Pass
Juy 22 Crater Lake
Aug. 6,7 Rogue Mail Boat (overnight, Gold Beach)
For more information call 957-4520.
Celebrate our students
Plan on attending the Outstanding Students Reception on Wed., May 19, from 3-4:30 pm, at the Campus Center
Dining Room. The cafeteria will be serving strawberry short cake while the Umpqua Singers provide music.
It is a pleasant way to honor and celebrate the accomplishments of our students.