PWA
January 10, 2005
Vol. 17, No. 15
Children first
Sylvia Metsig is delighted with her new part-time position as secretary of the Ford Family Center. "The hours are perfect to allow me to be a mom as well as employed. And my duties here are all things that I really enjoy doing-working with children, creating on the computer, helping people."
Sylvia is also glad that she and her family are here to stay. "We've moved a lot the past couple of years, back and forth between California and Southern Oregon. But now we're building a house, and we're going to stay put."
Sylvia is looking forward to moving into their new home ("hopefully in June") where she can indulge her interest in interior design and decorating. She also looks forward to raising fruit trees and doing other "minor gardening."
Sylvia and husband Richard, who manages United Rental, have four children-Sara, who will be 12 in March; Stephen, age 9; Andrew, 7; and Alyssa, 6. They share their home with three dogs-Shasta, a shepherd cross; Molly, a lab mix; and Buddy, a dachshund/cocker.
For recreation, the family enjoys swimming, picnicking and simply hanging out together. They are currently looking into various churches in the area, and Sylvia said she looks forward to returning to teaching Sunday school classes.
Sylvia grew up in northern California and graduated from Happy Camp High School. In 1989, she earned her associate's degree in business administration at the College of the Siskyous in Weed.
She worked as a manager at a Ryder truck rental facility before deciding to be a stay-at-home mother. She continued to work at home, doing computer data entry for an imaging system. Now that all her children are in school, she is happy to work at UCC.
"Really, this job is perfect for me, and I hope I'm being helpful," she said modestly.
Connie Dell'Anno, coordinator for the Ford Family Center, confirms that Sylvia is very helpful. "It's been wonderful having her on staff," she said enthusiastically. "She's really getting things organized and pulled together-it's great!"
More UCC volunteers at Festival of Lights
Jim Paris, Jim Epley, and Jess Miller worked at the Festival of Lights on December 30. Thanks guys for working so hard. You did a great job!
MLK Day
The campus is closed on Monday, Jan. 17, for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. However, there is an in service program in recognition of Dr. King and an open forum with Dr. Nisson scheduled. It all starts at 8am in the Whipple Fine Arts Centerstage.
Free concert
UCC and the Umpqua Symphony Association present Strings for All Ages in Jacoby Auditorium on Tuesday Jan. 25 at 7 pm. The free concert will feature the Umpqua Chamber Orchestra and Youth Music Douglas County.
The orchestra, under the direction of Dr. Jason Heald, will present string selections by Corelli and Hovhaness. Youth Music Douglas County, under the direction of Diane Penny and Kristin Riley, is a youth orchestra dedicated to the cultivation of string musicians in this region.
For more information, call 440-4691.
Spirit Pass Events
Tickets are available for the Susannah Mars/Umpqua Singers concert on Monday, Jan 10, in the Centerstage Theater in the Fine Arts Office.
UCC Women’s and Men’s Basketball on Wednesday, Jan. 12, in the gym, at 5:30pm and 7:30pm respectively.
Mars & Umpqua Singers to make great music
UCC presents Susannah Mars and the Umpqua Singers in concert on Monday, Jan. 10 at 7:30 pm in the intimate Centerstage Theater.
Mars is one of the brightest stars of musical theater and cabaret, and a nationally-known actress and recording artist. Mars has numerous screen credits, including Freaky Friday, Things I Never Told You, and Nowhere Man. Her critically-acclaimed debut solo recording, Take Me to the World, was nominated as best CD by the Manhattan Association of Cabaret Artists and Clubs.
Tickets are $5/person or $12/family. For more information, call 440-4691.
For sale
1996 Ford Crown Victoria, excellent condition, less than 20k miles, maintenance records available.
$10,000 OBO. Call Ruth Ann at x675 or 673-7338.
Calendar
Monday, January 10
Noon Student Photo ID Cards, CC, Lobby
3pm Safety Committee, ESB, Umpqua Rm
6:30pm ETS Parent/FAFSA Night, CC, Indian & Timber Rms
7:30pm Susannah Mars & Umpqua Singers in Concert, Centerstage Theater
Tuesday, January 11
11am Associated Students of UCC, CC, Club Union Rm
Noon Engineering Club, JH, Rm 15
7pm UCC Board, Admin, Board Rm
Wednesday, January 12
9am Army Recruiting, CC, Lobby
Noon Computer Club Mtg, ESB, Rm 9
1pm Eastern Oregon University Orientation, ESB, Umpqua Rm
2pm Eastern Oregon University Degree Planning, ESB, Umpqua Rm
3pm Internal Budget Committee, Admin, Board Rm
5:30pm UCC Women’s Basketball vs Linn-Benton CC, Gymnasium
7:30pm UCC Men’s Basketball vs Linn-Benton CC, Gymnasium
Thursday, January 13
3pm Phi Theta Kappa, CC, Club Union Rm
3pm Writer’s Group, ESB, Rm 8
3:30pm Faculty Assoication, CC, Indian Rm
6:30pm Apprenticeship Committee, CC, Club Union Rm
Friday, January 14
3pm Writer’s Group, CC Club Union Room
Birthdays
Mary York 01/10
Dale Bryant 01/11
Nancy Stern 01/11
Carole Fry 01/11
Suzanne Melker 01/12
Ellen Powers 01/15
Dorie White 01/15
Carol Longacre 01/16
Hire dates
Sherry Buchko 01/12/04
Susan Starr 01/13/04
Mike Stansbury 01/15/88
Susan Lester 01/16/89
Kelli Macha 01/16/03
Campus Cafe
Monday, January 10
Jerk Seasoned Chicken Soup
French Onion Soup
**Kraut Big Dog
Tuesday, January 11
Cream of Mushroom Soup
Vegetable Beef Soup
**Genoa Italian Sub
Wednesday, January 12
Potato w/Bacon Soup
Chicken Pot Pie Soup
**Shrimp Louis Salad
Thursday, January 13
Cream of Broccoli Soup
Tortilla Chicken Soup
**Pismo Beach Club
Friday, January 14
Cream of Asparagus Soup
Clam Chowder
**Fish & Chips
** Indicates a daily special
Hours
Monday-Friday, 7:30am-2pm