PWA
October 4, 2004
Vol. 17, No. 3

Writing instructor solves literary mystery
    Janet Gadwah, UCC's new writing instructor, is prepared to answer the question that has perplexed Emily Bronté's readers for decades-what happened to Heathcliff during the three years he mysteriously disappeared in "Wuthering Heights?" Janet's eyes sparkle with enthusiasm as she describes her partially-written novel which solves that mystery. She is also working on a fictionalized story of Bronté's life for her doctorate. Writing and 19th century English literature are two of her passions which she delights in sharing with her students.
    Janet grew up in a small Massachusetts farming community, earned her bachelor's at Vermont College and her master's at Norwich University in Vermont. Her teaching career began when she volunteered as a literacy tutor for adults in Virginia. "In the '50s, Virginia closed all public schools for five years rather than become [racially] integrated. So there's a large group of people who simply didn't learn to read as children," she explained. She found the work inspiring and soon was managing an adult learning center.
    So how did Janet end up on the left coast? "My kids all moved here, so I did too." She has twin daughters, Faith and Leah, one living in Portland and one in L.A. Her son, Heath (named after guess who?) shares her home in Sunny Valley. She is eager to move closer to Roseburg. Please contact her if you know of a rental.
    Before moving to Douglas County, she lived in Lancaster, CA., where she taught at a junior college for two-and-a-half years. This stint in the desert made her eager to seek a greener, moister environment and Southern Oregon fit the bill. She and Heath moved here last March, and she spent the summer managing the Wolf Creek Branch of the Josephine County Library.
    This term, Janet is teaching three days per week here and two days at Rogue Community College. "I won't be teaching down there after fall term," she notes firmly. She is delighted with the variety of students in her classes. "It's wonderful working with bright young freshmen, and I also have a soft spot in my heart for older students. I love the interaction with them, and I love sharing what I feel passionate about."

Condolences
Condolences to Kelly Griffith, facilities secretary, whose mother passed away recently.

Pass the Word Around
If you have something for this publication call ext. 628 or send to pwa@ umpqua.edu

Business Cards/Notepads
Now available on the web! See our new Community Relations page.

Computer Services help desk
For computer technical assistance call the new telephone ext. 808.

Domestic Violence Forum
A Domestic Violence Awareness Forum will be Oct. 22 at noon in Whipple, CenterStage. The hour-long forum will feature community members from Battered Persons Advocacy, Valley View Counseling, the District Attorney's Victims Assistance Office, and the Sheriff's Department. Admission is free. A candlelight vigil remembering those who have died from domestic violence will immediately follow the forum.

Best wishes
Congratulations to newly wed Lindsay Cameron, admissions officer and recruiter, and Joe Roberts, a veterinarian with Bailey's Veterinary Clinic.

New training opportunity for JOBS participants
JOBS participants are now eligible to receive work experience training at Wildlife Safari and life skills training through Umpqua Valley Disabilities Network. The goal of the program is to provide well-rounded work experience and life skills support. For more information call Sally at 672-6336.

Secrets and Dreams
Dan Price, the author of the book "How to Make a Journal of Your Life," is currently showing an exhibit of his photographs and illustrated journals in the Art Gallery. The exhibit, "Secrets and Dreams: the Visions of D. Price" runs until Oct. 29 and features an illustrated journal of a six day hike through Hells Canyon.
A reception and artist's talk will be held on Thu., Oct. 14, 5-7 pm. On Fri., Oct. 15, 9am-1pm, Price will offer a sketchbook-journal workshop. Cost is $25, space is limited. Call 440-4692/email rochess@umpqua.edu to register and for details.

Orientation success
Student government president Jason Bruggeman announced that 363 new students attended the Sept. 24 orientation. Ann Fauss, director of counseling, said, "This orientation was the best we've ever had. There was a lot of positive energy there."

"Composers in Skirts"
"Composers in Skirts" is a two-woman show featuring actress Patricia Blem and pianist Linda Smith, who use music and theatre to tell the stories of six women composers. This moving historically based production plays at 7:30 pm, Oct. 15, at the First Presbyterian Church, 823 SE Lane, and is sponsored by UCC's Performing Arts Dept. Admission $5/person or $12/family at the door.

Calendar
Monday, October  4
9am-1pm Voter Registration, CC, Lobby
Noon	Associated Students of UCC Meeting, Campus Center Club Union Room

Tuesday, October 5
9am-1pm Voter Registration, CC, Lobby
Noon	TOP Workshop, Campus Center, Club Union Room 
3:30-5pm  Instructional Council Mtg, Snyder Rm. 18

Wednesday, October 6
9am-1pm Voter Registration, CC, Lobby
Noon	Campus Crusade Mtg, Campus Center, Club Union Room

Thursday, October 7
9am-1pm Voter Registration, CC, Lobby
3-4pm	Phi Theta Kappa Mtg, Campus Center Club 
	Union Room
6:30-10pm  Apprenticeship Committee Mtg, Campus Center, Club Union Room

Friday, October 8
8:30am-4:30pm  PERS Mtg, Campus Center Club, Indian/Timber Rooms
9am-1pm Voter Registration, CC, Lobby
Noon	TOP Workshop, Campus Center, Club Union Room 



Birthdays

Mark Hallen	         10/6
Ann Abel	         10/7
Betty Harvey	         10/7
John Blakely        	 10/8
Mary Ann Pope    	     10/10
Barbara Burruss	     10/10
Shannon Weniger	     10/10


Hire dates
Sara Carson             10/09/03
Susan McMillan	        10/09/96
Richard Mudrow	        10/10/85
Cheryl Ruppert	        10/10/90
Terry Tillman-White	10/10/02


Brenda & Brenda's Deli
located in Campus Center

Monday, October 4
   Cream of Broccoli Soup
   Old Fashioned Chicken Noodle 
   **Spike Sticks & Fries

Tuesday, October 5
   Lumber Jack Vegetable Soup
   Split Pea & Ham
   **Winchester Bay Wahoo Sandwich

Wednesday, October 6
   Wild Mushroom & Barley Soup
   Creamy Turkey Vegetable Soup
   **Chicken Tinga Wrap

Thursday, October 7
   Chicken & Dumpling Soup
   New Orleans Shrimp Creole 
   **Sedona Taco Salad

Friday, October 8
   Clam Chowder
   Minestrone 
   **Fish & Chips

** Indicates a daily special
Hours
Monday-Friday, 7:30am-2pm