PWA
September 27, 2004
Vol. 17, No. 2

Russian Princess meets computer geek
Persistence is a virtue possessed in abundance by Natalya Brown, accounting specialist in Administration. Natalya is married to Roger Brown, computer support technician.

A native of Russia, she reversed the common pattern of attending a two-year college then transferring to university. She earned a bachelor's in English and German linguistics in 1998 and was determined to continue her education in the U.S. but found a master's degree prohibitively expensive. "I decided that spending a couple of years here, being immersed in the language and the culture, and earning an associate's in business-which I was very interested in-would serve well."

When she arrived in August '98, she went to work in the cafeteria. (International students may work only on-campus.) Soon she switched to tutoring and mentoring fellow students while carrying up to 21 credits per term. "The academics weren't that difficult, " she said modestly, "since I had been in college for years. But what was hard was using computer software not available in Russia. Using a keyboard without Russian letters...it was not easy."

Fortunately she met Roger on her first day of school, who gladly shared his computer know-how, and two years later the couple was wed.

Natalya graduated in 2000 with an associate's in business administration, then took CIS classes to improve her skills. She then worked as a records specialist for Mercy Behavioral Health until this March when she was hired at UCC. "I'm so happy to be here," she says, beaming. "This is exactly what I wanted to do."

Condolences
Our condolences are with Mae Tavares, UCC custodian, whose husband Elliot passed away last week. Elliot worked in the warehouse, delivered mail for Bart occasionally and even worked the switchboard.

Condolences to Vicki Formosa, bridge coordinator, whose mother died recently.

Our sympathies go to Mike Hoffman, special events director, whose father died last week.

Our thoughts are with all these families during this difficult time.

International Composer
Dr. Jason Heald, chair of the Fine and Performing Arts and music instructor, attended the International Composer Competition in Georgia Thursday through Monday. Three of his songs, "Closer Than Mars" (Jazz), "Wrap Me Up for Christmas" (Holiday), and "Heroes" (Inspiration) were entered. Out of 450 nominees, the competition was narrowed to 150; Dr. Heald's songs being chosen. The first two songs took second place. Former members of the Umpqua Singers, Gary Boyer and Brandi Campbell did an outstanding performance on the entries.

Congratulations Dr. Heald! We are proud of you.

Pink and white M&Ms
There will be special bags of M&Ms will be on sale in September, October, and November. The bags are clearly marked "New pink and white M&M's." The makers of candies have teamed up with the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation to raise funds. For each 8-ounce bag of the special candies sold, M&M will donate 50 cents to the foundation. Let's do all we can to support this cause!

FERPA reminder
Please review the on-line tutorial about the Family Educational Rights and Privacy of 1974 (FERPA) available at:
http://www.umpqua.edu/ferpa/ferpa_tutorial/main.htm or go to UCC's main webpage, click on Admissions & Records, click on Message from the Registrar and click on FERPA Tutorial. Or you could just click here.

Remember, no information may be released to anyone without a student's written consent. This directive means that information cannot be released over the phone.

TOP submits grant
Jean Galleher, director of the TOP Program, thanks the entire UCC community for going the extra mile in helping the TOP staff re-submit the federal grant application to continue the program. The college showed 100% support essential for the grant. Thank you to all who wrote letters of support for the program.

Self-study deadlines

All first draft self-study reports need to be submitted to the Steering Committee between Oct. 1 and Nov. 30. Please submit your draft to your subcommittees for review first.

Mark your calendar now.
Flu shots, October 27, 10 am until 2 pm, Jacoby Auditorium Lobby.

United Way
Please turn in your United Way pledge card if you haven't already.

FREE coffee

UCC is welcoming students by offering them free coffee coupons, redeemable at Gotta Hava Java. Look for greeters in the parking lots on Monday morning. Gotta Hava Java is located in the Campus Center Lobby and is open 7 am to 4 pm during the busiest times of the term.

The Mainstream
UCC's student paper welcomes all input and suggestions for stories. Please email themainstream @hotmail.com, call 440-4687, send messages via intercampus mail or leave notes in the mailbox outside The Mainstream office, Sny. 11. 

Calendar
Monday September 27
9am-1pm Voter Registration, CC, Lobby
12-1pm	ASUCC Officer Mtg, ESB Umpqua Room

Tuesday, September 28
9am-1pm Voter Registration , CC, Lobby
3-4:30pm Staff Development Mtg, Library,Moody Rm.

Wednesday, September 29
8:30am	TOP Workshop, CC Club Union Room
9am-1pm Voter Registration , CC, Lobby
9am-2pm US Bank Recruiting, C, Lobby
Noon-1pm  Campus Crusade Club, CC Club Union Room 
3-5pm	Academic Standards Mtg, Library Moody Room

Thursday, September 30
9am-1pm Voter Registration , CC, Lobby
2-4pm	Phi Theta Kappa Mtg, Campus Center Club 
	Union Room
3-5pm	Financial Aid Committeee Mtg, Library, Moody Rm

Friday, October 1
9am-1pm Voter Registration , CC, Lobby


Birthdates
Joy Jones	9/27
Michael Olson	9/29
Louise Lawson	9/29
Beverly Johnson	9/30
Michelle Bergmann	9/30
Corrie Sommerfeld	10/1
Mike Matteo	10/2
Hire dates
Donell Morgan	9/27/00
Lenny Schussel	9/27/94
Sandra Haynes	9/28/92
Dennis Ewadinger	9/29/04
Carol Longacre	9/29/03
Bonnie Reaney	9/29/03
Thomas Trent	9/29/03
Bart Copeland	9/30/92
Linda Stinnett	9/30/85
Esther Wilson	9/30/95
Bob Bell	10/1/00
Jessie Clark	10/1/03
John Druzik	10/1/83
Rena Gulick	10/1/87
Barbara Heald	10/1/99
James Hilderbrand	10/1/92
George Karpontinis	10/1/99
Inez Moore	10/1/97
Tina Nuzum	10/1/01
Julie Beck	10/2/00
Keith Cooper	10/2/03
Diane Doughty	10/3/01

Brenda & Brenda's Deli

 Monday, September 27
      Stuffed Bell Pepper Soup
      Oven Roasted Turkey Noodle 
**  Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich

 Tuesday, September 28
     Wild Willy's White Bean Chili
     Pasta Fajioli Soup
** Taos Chicken Quesadilla

 Wednesday, September 29
     New Orleans Shrimp Creole
     Italian Wedding Soup
** Low Carb Chicken Wrap

Thursday, September 30
    Seven Bean Medley   
    Country Vegetable w/Beef Soup
** Ham & Cheddar Melt

 Friday, October 1
     Ravioli Minestrone Soup
     Clam Chowder
** Fish and Chips

Hours
Monday-Friday, 7:30am-2pm


The secret of man's being is not only to live but to have something to live for. - Dostoyevsky