PWA
February 28, 2005
Vol. 17, No. 22
Computers are her hobby
Jeanine Lum has a rather odd background for her job here as part-time Teaching and Learning Center assistant, though neither she nor her co-workers seem to think so.
Born and raised in Florida, she went to the University of Georgia to get her bachelor's degree in Forestry and Wildlife in '85. She went to work for the Southeast Cooperative Wildlife Disease Study and was sent to Hawaii to test wild pig carcasses for disease. This might seem an unlikely route to romance, but that's where Jeanine met her future husband, Tod, a wildlife biologist, and when the job ended he asked her to stay in Hawaii. They married, continuing work in the wildlife/forestry profession for 16 years.
Where do Hawaiians go on vacation? In the Lum's case, Oregon, where Tod had attended OSU. When they decided to move to the Mainland a couple of years ago, Oregon was first choice. "We wanted to provide new opportunities for our children, and we were ready for a change," Jeanine explains.
The couple has two children. Jacob, age 11, is in sixth grade and retains the habit of wearing shorts year-round. "You can take the boy out of Hawaii, but you can't take Hawaii out of the boy. At least he doesn't wear flip flops in the winter now," his mother says.
Jessica, four, attends preschool at UCC's Ford Family Center. "She's learning to hula dance," Jeanine says, laughing at the irony. "We brought her from Hawaii to Roseburg to learn the hula!"
Tod works for Oregon Fish and Wildlife, and Jeanine worked for Barnes & Associates doing watershed assessment before she found this job. She assists faculty with various technical, computer-related tasks such as on-line classes, in-class presentations and other educational projects. "Computer technology has always been an essential part of my work," she explains. "Plus computers are my hobby. I love digital scrapbooking, for instance." Her appreciation and understanding for the teaching profession derives in part from her extensive experience in creating training programs and teaching while in forestry.
Other hobbies the Lum family enjoys include hiking, fishing and bird-hunting with their two German shorthaired pointers. They also share their home with three Jackson chameleons, brought from Hawaii with a permit.
This job is a good fit for Jeanine. Working part-time with summers off helps her balance work and parenting, plus she enjoys the job itself. "I love working with people who genuinely care about education, about bettering the world," Jeanine says enthusiastically.
Nursing Program
Thank you to all the individuals that interacted with the accrediting team from the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission who recented visited and renewed the department’s accreditation for eight years. The team expressed that they felt the environment at UCC was highy supportive and promoted excellence in education.
Congratulations to us all. ~ Sandy Hendy
Faculty Scholarship
The UCC Faculty Scholarship fund was created 10 years ago. It provides one or two $500 student scholarships annually.
Please join this great tradition by contributing or if you would like more information, contact Kelly Cooper.
Dargen has new post
President Blaine Nisson announced that Dr. Berta Dargen is UCC’s new Director of Institutional Research and Planning starting July 1. She will begin transitioning from her current responsibilities into this new role immediately.
Get well soon
Joyce Kelly, student services, is resting at home after a recent heart attack. The staff is thinking of her and hopes for a speedy recovery.
“Waiting for Godot” opens next week
Whipple Fine Arts Centerstage Theatre presents Samuel Beckett’s “Waiting For Godot.” Evening performances will be on March 10, 11, 12, 17, 18 and 19 at 7:30 pm. Matinee performance will be on March 13 and 20 at 2 pm. All tickets are $9. Rated G for general audience. Tickets available at While Away Books, Hanson Jewelers in Roseburg, Sutherlin Drug, UCC’s Fine Arts Office and at the door (if available).
The plot of Waiting for Godot is simple to relate. Two tramps are waiting by a sickly looking tree for the arrival of Godot. They quarrel, make up, contemplate suicide, try to sleep, and eat. The play is a development of the title, “Waiting for Godot,” and is considered an example of “Theatre of the Absurd.”
For more information, call the Centerstage Hotline, 957-4502.
Winter concert
The Umpqua Chamber Orchestra and the UCC Chamber Choir, under the direction of Dr. Jason Heald, combine talents on March 6 at the First Presbyterian Church, 7:30pm.
Admission is $5/person or $12/family; Spirit Pass event for UCC employees. Call 440-4691.
U-Haul offers free storage
U-Haul of Roseburg is offering UCC students and employees one month fee storage. They are located at 1182 NE Stephens and their units are heated, monitored by a security system and offer controlled access. Call 672-6864 if you are interested.
Calendar
Monday, February 28
Tuesday, March 1
8:30am TOP First of the Month Mtg, CC, Club Union Rm
11am Associated Students of UCC, CC, Club Union Rm
Noon Engineering Club, JH, Rm 15
3:30pm Instructional Council, CC, Indian Rm
Wednesday, March 2
9am-4pm Music event in Jacoby Auditorium, school children, busses, traffic near auditorium
9am Army Recruiting, CC, Lobby
Noon Spanish Club, CC, Club Union Rm
Noon Computer Club, ESB, Rm 9
7:30pm “One Enchanted Evening” presented by RCCA, Jacoby Auditorium
Thursday, March 3
3pm Phi Theta Kappa, CC, Club Union Rm
3pm Title III Funding Committee, Library, Moody Rm
Friday, March 4
3pm Self Study Meeting, CC, Indian Rm
7pm ASUCC presents “Umpqua Idol,” Jacoby Auditorium
Birthdays
Diane Doughty 02/28
Mary Schaefer 02/28
Suzanne Schultz 03/03
Marty Garrison 03/03
Donell Morgan 03/04
Joanne Hayes 03/06
Barbara Sloter 03/06
Hire Dates
Linda Harris 02/28/00
Mellony Stratton 02/28/89
Bill Bachman 03/01/94
Debbi Mesberg 03/01/00
Campus Cafe
Monday, February 28
Wisconsin Cheese Soup
Old Fashioned Chicken Noodle Soup
**Grand Canyon Flat Bread Sandwich
Tuesday, March 1
Lumber Jack Vegetable Soup
Split Pea w/Ham Soup
**Wahoo Wrap
Wednesday, March 2
Wild Mushroom & Barley Soup
Creamy Turkey Vegetable Soup
**The Ultimate French Dip
Thursday, March 3
Potato Augratin Soup
Kick’n Crab Corn Chowder
**1/2 Deli Sandwich w/Bowl of Soup
Friday, March 4
Chicken Vegetable w/Tortellini Soup
Clam Chowder
**Fish & Chips
** Indicates a daily special
Hours
Monday-Friday, 7:30am-2pm