PWA
October 25, 2004
Vol. 17, No. 6
Leeks, a hearty vegetable
When you remember her name, Susan Leek advises, "Think of the vegetable, not the drip." Then she laughs–something our new library circulation clerk does often and heartily.
Susan is a native of Kansas who moved here from Idaho four years ago when her husband Max was hired as director of the Douglas County Library. "We are very happy here," Susan said, noting that her mother-in-law lives in Roseburg and her own mother lives with them. "It’s wonderful to spend this time with our mothers."
Susan and Max have three children. Jeff, age 23, is in the biostatistics program at the U of WA; Anna, 21, was recently married and majors in education at Concordia University in Portland, and Luke, 19, is studying philosophy at Willamette University.
Luke is following his mother’s lead. She got her bachelor’s in philosophy at Idaho State University. "It’s not a marketable degree, but it sure was fun," Susan said, laughing but also noting that she and Max strongly believe in the value of getting a liberal education before deciding on a career. Susan has primarily been a stay-at-home mother as well as a college student, but she has also been a substitute teacher and an active volunteer in education. Now that her children are grown, she is considering going into library science and meanwhile is glad to be working in UCC’s library. "I really enjoy helping people to help themselves," she says.
Not surprisingly, reading is one of her favorite hobbies. "I just re-read "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith–what a wonderful book!" she said enthusiastically. She added that she enjoys reading a wide variety of books with historical fiction a favorite.
Another hobby is one that she prefers to indulge in privately. "I enjoy knitting," she admitted, "But I don’t do it in public." She laughed, self-depreciatingly. "See, I have this rather unorthodox way of knitting...and I specialize in knitting things that don’t fit. In fact, I’m going to start knitting things that don’t need to fit. ‘Here, dear, I made you a nice trapezoid!’"
Susan said that she doesn’t have any pets, but she does have a pet peeve. "Bumper stickers that can’t be removed after the election–those are annoying," she said, laughing infectiously.
When you remember Susan Leek, think laughter, not vegetable.
Benefits Fair
A Benefits Fair for all employees will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 2, from 10 am to 2 pm in the Indian-Timber Room. Representatives from
Regence Blue Cross/Blue Shield, AFLAC, Costco, Mercy Medical EAS/Worklife and Cascade Credit Union will be available. This is an excellent
time for employees to learn more about the benefits that are available to them. Check out the treats and give away items. Enter your name
in a drawing for prizes.
Manley Services, who administer our Flexible Spending Accounts, cannot be present at the Fair. Kim Apo, our representative, will be
available for sign up and questions in the Jacoby Lobby on Thursday, Nov. 4, from 9 to 11 am and again from 1 to 3 pm.
Leadership for women
A Leadership Conference for Oregon Women in Community Colleges is a great opportunity to network with others in similar jobs and bring new
ideas back to our campus. Staff development funds are available. If you are interested in attending, phone Carla Bee for more information
or check out the web site www.aawccOregon.org.
What’s up in the gallery?
The Art Gallery at UCC is hosting an artist talk and reception on Nov. 5 from 5 -7 pm. in the Whipple Fine Arts Center for Professor Yuji
Hiratsuka. Yuji is a professor of printmaking at Oregon State. He was born in Japan and moved to the US in 1985. He draws from ancient and
contemporary print making techniques to create images that "express the mismatched combinations and hodgepodge which is Japanese daily life."
Yuji's exhibit will be on display in the gallery from Nov. 1-Dec. 10.
A workshop, Introduction to Woodblock Printing, is being held on Nov. 5, 11am to 3pm. Bring a lunch and a black and white drawing. Your $40
workshop fee includes all supplies and the use of carving tools. For more information, call 440-4692 or email rochess@umpqua.edu. Make checks
payable to The Art Gallery.
This is your last chance to see the exhibit Secrets and Dreams, the Visions of d.price. The exhibit closes this Wed., Oct. 28.
Firewood
U-Haul seasoned, split firewood. Call Ed or Sue 672-2977.
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.
Don't Forget
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Calendar
Monday, October 25
Noon Student Photo ID Cards, CC, Lobby
Noon Standard 4 Mtg, Admin, Board Rm
Tuesday, October 26
11am Associated Students of UCC, CC, Club Union Rm
2pm Faculty Economic Policy Mtg, Admin, Board Rm
3pm Classified Forum w/UCC Board, Jacoby Auditorium
3pm Staff Development Mtg, Library, Eleanor Moody Rm
Wednesday, October 27
8am JOBS Staff Mtg/Training, FFC, Rm 1
9am Army Recruiting, CC, Lobby
10am Toyota Advisory committee, Admin, Board Rm
Noon Campus Crusade Mtg, CC, Club Union Rm
Noon Computer Club Mtg, JH, Rm 15
2pm Spring Gala Mtg, Admin, Board Rm
Thursday, October 28
9am-1pm Music event in Jacoby Auditorium, school children, busses, traffic near auditorium
3pm President’s Advisory Committee, Admin, Board Rm
3pm Phi Theta Kappa Mtg, CC, Club Union Rm
3pm Title III Funding Committee, Library, Eleanor Moody Rm
7pm Apprenticeship Committee, CC, Indian Rm
Friday, October 29
8am Bridge Breakfast, Campus Center, Indian & Timber Rooms
9am Red Cross Blood Drive, CC, Lobby
Saturday, October 30
7pm U.S. Marine Corp. Band Concert, Jacoby Auditorium
Birthdays
Lee Salter 10/25
Diane Bonebrake 10/26
Joanne Critten 10/26
Rod Snook 10/28
Laurie Way 10/29
BZ Zeller 10/30
Bruce Pinneau 10/31
Hire dates
Dale Bryant 10/27/03
Susan McDonald 10/27/86
Doug Smith 10/27/03
Gloria Walkemeyer 10/27/03
Sandie Black 10/28/02
Daniel Wright 10/28/02
Brenda & Brenda's Deli
located in Campus Center
Monday, October 25
Stuffed Bell Pepper Soup
Oven Roasted Turkey Noodle
**Taco Salad Bowl
Tuesday, October 26
Wild Willy’s White Bean Chili
Pasta Fajioli Soup
**Focaccia Cod Sandwich
Wednesday, October 27
Beef Barley Soup
Italian Wedding Soup
**The Rodger Burger
Thursday, October 28
Seven Bean Medley Soup
Country Vegetable Soup
**Beef Eater
Friday, October 29
Ravioli Minestrone
Clam Chowder
**Fish & Chips
** Indicates a daily special
Hours
Monday-Friday, 7:30am-2pm