PWA
January 31, 2005
Vol. 17, No. 18

Ready for UCC’s MIS puzzle
    Victoria DeVore, the new director of Information Technology (the department formerly known as Computer Services), cheerfully and unabashedly describes herself as a computer geek. In fact, computers have played a dominant role in her personal life as well as molding her career.
    “My husband, Garé, and I met through a computer dating service–in fact, we paid for each other,” she said, laughing. The couple, married for seven years, currently live in Brownsville, north of Eugene, while Garé, a contractor, prepares their house for sale. “We are looking for property near Curtin or Drain, which will be midway between where each of us works,” she explains.
    For now, she spends the work week here–staying with Kim Gandy, accounting director–and commuting home on weekends. The couple is experienced with such situations–her previous position, working for SunGard SCT (aka “Banner”) involved extensive traveling to places such as Beirut, Istanbul, Cairo and New Zealand. “The traveling got old,” she said. “In 2002 I flew 225,000 miles. That’s one reason I was so happy to find this position.”
    Victoria is enthusiastic about helping UCC incorporate its new MIS system. “It’s new to UCC,” she notes, “but this is what I’ve been working on for years, so I’m completely comfortable with it.” She adds that dealing with large computer systems is like working a big puzzle–“and I love puzzles of all kinds.”
    She has two daughters: Megan, age 27, is a sergeant in the Army, stationed in South Korea where Victoria recently visited her. Grace, 20, is a pre-med student at the U of O.
    Victoria and Garé are long-distance bike enthusiasts and skiers, activities she describes as “very therapeutic. You don’t think of anything but the beauty around you and the wind.” She’s a devoted fan of “Star Wars,” “Stargate” and “Harry Potter” as well as an animal lover.
    Above all, Victoria is glad to be at UCC. “I believe strongly in community colleges,” she said. “I wouldn’t be where I am if it wasn’t for Golden West Jr. College in California. I was a single mom, working full-time, but they made it possible for me to get my associate’s and go on to get my bachelor’s at the University of California. Community colleges are essential for a lot of people. And the staff here has welcomed me with open arms. This is where I want to be.”

Universities on Campus
The annual College Fair is a must for all tranfer students. It takes place on Tue., Feb. 15, 9 am to 1 pm in the Indian and Timber Rooms.

Visit with over 15 campus representatives from both public and private Oregon universities. Pick up department and campus information, applications and free stuff. For more information contact the Admissions Office.

Know these three questions
Non-medical volunteers can recognize a stroke by asking three simple questions of the person:
1. Ask the individual to smile.
2. Ask him or her to raise both arms.
3. Ask the person to speak a simple sentence.
If he or she has trouble with any of these tasks, call 911 immediately and describe the symptoms to the dispatcher. Widespread use of this test could result in prompt diagnosis and treatment of the stroke and prevent brain damage.

Your invited
Dr. Heald will present a stage reading from his new musical, “National Insecurity” on Saturday, Feb. 5, in Drain Civic Center, Community Hall at 7 pm. The performance is free.

Basketball spirit
The women and men's basketball teams will host Mt. Hood CC on Sat., Feb. 5, at 4pm and 6pm respectively. Please come and help our teams by attending a game. A large and noisy crowd of fans provides unbelievable support!

Business cards and note pads
Deadline for business cards and pads is Feb. 7. You can find the request form online under the Community Relations web page.

Valentine Raffle for computer
Tickets are $3 each or two for $5, buy yours in the bookstore now! Drawing will be at 12:30 pm on Friday, Feb. 11.

Jazz in Jacoby
UCC is hosting the All Ages Vocal Jazz festival in Jacoby on Thu., Feb. 3. There will be eight high schools and two college groups performing mini-concerts throughout the day beginning at 10 am in Jacoby Auditorium. The mini-concerts are free.

The day will culminate with an evening concert at 7:30 pm with the Umpqua Singers and Encore. Tickets for the evening are available at the UCC Bookstore, UCC Fine Arts Office, Hanson Jewelers, While Away Books, Harvard Drugs, and Hi-5 for a price of $25 family, $12 adult, $10 senior, and $8 student.

Black History Month
February marks the beginning of Black History Month - an annual celebration that has existed since 1926. But what are the origins of Black History Month?

In 1926 the first annual Negro History Week was chose to co-incide with the birthdays of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln–two men who had greatly impacted the black population.

Over time, Negro History Week evolved into the Black History Month–a four week long celebration of African American history. 


Calendar
Monday, January 31
Noon     Student Photo ID Cards, CC, Lobby

Tuesday, February 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, Timber Rm

Wednesday, February 2
9am      Army Recruiting, CC, Lobby
Noon     Computer Club, ESB, Rm 9
3pm      Academic Standards, Library, Moody Rm

Thursday, February 3
9am-4pm  Music event in Jacoby Auditorium, school children, busses, traffic near auditorium
11am     Community Relations Marketing Mtg, ESB, Umpqua Rm
3pm      Phi Theta Kappa, CC, Club Union Rm
7pm     “Jazz in Jacoby” concert, Jacoby Auditorium

Friday, February 4
Noon     TOP Scholarship Workshop, Library, Moody Rm
3pm      Self Study SC, CC, Indian Rm

Saturday, February 5
11am-4pm Family Fun Fair, CC, Cafeteria 
4pm      Women’s Basketball vs Mt. Hood CC, Gymnasium
6pm      UCC Men’s Basketball vs Mt. Hood CC, Gymnasium
7pm      Stage reading of “National Insecurity,” Drain Civic Center, Community Hall 


Birthdays
Marcy Goulart    02/01
Greg Kuk         02/06
Sandie Black     02/06 


Hire Dates
Ann Marris      02/02/04
Gary Kinnett    02/03/03

Campus Cafe

Monday, January 31
   Hungarian Mushroom & Noodle
   Chicken Vegetable Soup
   **Spicy Bayou Fish Sandwich
 
Tuesday, February 1
   Kickin’ Crab Corn Chowder
   Chicken & Wild Rice Soup
   **Jalapeno Bacon Burger

Wednesday, February 2
   Chicken  Alfredo w/Penne Pasta & Peppers Soup
   Potato Augratin Soup
   **Rodeo Drive Chicken Salad

Thursday, February 3
   Navy Bean & Ham Soup
   Chicken Gumbo
   **Taos Chicken Quesadilla

Friday, February 4
   Wisconsin Cheese Soup
   Clam Chowder 
   **Taco Pie


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