PWA
May 23, 2005
Vol. 17, No. 33
TOP program provides opportunities
Advising specialist Steve Burns brings a lot of first-hand experience and commonsense to his position in UCC's counseling department. For starts, if there’s such a thing as a "typical nontraditional student," Steve was one. When he enrolled at UCC in 2000, he had been a high school drop out–twice” (though he went back and got his GED in ‘81) and a professional truck driver for 17 years. "I was ready for a change. I wanted to work with people. I enjoy interacting with people and helping them overcome problems and challenges so I knew I wanted to get into human services."
While earning his associate's degree, Steve served on UCC's substance abuse committee and was president of Campus Crusade. He also was a work study student in the counseling department which reinforced his determination to continue his career in the field of counseling.
He credits the Transfer Opportunity Program (TOP) for helping him go on to the U of O on a Ford Family Scholarship. In his two years there he lived in campus housing, worked in building maintenance and was director of the nontraditional student union. Academically he focused on juvenile delinquency and substance abuse prevention, education and treatment, earning a bachelor’s degree in sociology in 2004.
He was delighted when he was then promptly hired as an advising specialist at UCC. "This is the best job I’ve ever had," he says enthusiastically. "I feel very fortunate." Unfortunately, due to funding reallocations, his part-time position will end in June, but Steve is applying for new openings, hoping to become employed full-time at the college. "There’s nowhere I’d rather work. UCC is like a family."
In addition to his UCC family Steve has two sons. Mike, age 21, is a former UCC student and son Matthew is a sophomore at Riddle High School.
Although working and studying have taken most of his time in recent years, Steve still finds time to engage in his favorite hobbies of fishing and scuba diving. "Crabbing is a completely different sport when you go underwater and catch the crabs by hand," he says, laughing. He also enjoys working with ceramics–“functional art" he calls it. "I never thought of myself as artistic, but I’ve found that I have a knack for it, and it’s therapeutic."
"I’m living proof that getting an education is worthwhile on every level." Steve says. "And more than anything else, I want to help other people find this satisfaction in their lives."
Arm Yourself With Art
“Arm Yourself With Art” is the title of the student art show that is running now through Thursday, June 2 in the Fine Arts Gallery. On the last day of the showing, there will be a closing reception and awards ceremony. Over 100 student artists are participating in the show and are represented in mediums ranging from altered books, drawing, oil painting, photography, watercolor, ceramics and sculpture.
When you stop by to see the exhibit, be sure and vote for the People's Choice award!
Do you have catalog changes?
Patty Lamoureaux, administrative secretary, requests changes, corrections and additions to the catalog as soon as you identify them. Deadline for next year’s catalog is Dec. 9, 2005, but don’t wait.
Meet the candidates
Everyone is invited to meet the three candidates vying for the director of community relations position. The candidates will be in the Indian Room on Monday, May 23. The schedule is:
11am Megan Monson
12:45pm Keith Riggs
2:30pm Cathleen Casey
Please join us. Refreshments will be served.
Summer hours
Beginning Monday, June 13, and ending Sep. 5, the college will follow the practice of a four day work week. The college will be open Monday through Thursday, 7:30am to 5:30pm.
Great quote
The stupid sees difficulty in every opportunity; the intelligent sees opportunity in every difficulty. - Nahsti
Happiness...
and high performance come to you when you choose to live your life consistent with your highest values and your deepest convictions. ~Brian Tracey
Final performances
Don’t miss the closing performances of this year’s Umpqua Singers ensemble, under the direction of Dr. Jason Heald. Take the opportunity to hear the magic one last time.
Their final public concerts in Roseburg are on June 3 and 4 at 7:30pm and on June 5 at 3pm in Centerstage Theater at Whipple Fine Arts Center. The Umpqua Singers will conclude the 2004-2005 season with two performances at the Rose Festival in Portland's Waterfront Park on June 11 and 12.
Admission for the local events is $5/person or $12/family at the door. For more information, call 440-4693.
Calendar
Monday, May 23
11am Graduation Announcements, CC, Lobby
11am Candidate Forum/Director of Community Relations, CC, Indian Rm
11am Computer Club, ESB, Rm 8
12:45pm Candidate Forum/Director of Community Relations, CC, Indian Rm
2:30pm Candidate Forum/Director of Community Relations, CC, Indian Rm
3pm Safety Committee, ESB, Umpqua Rm
Tuesday, May 24
7:30am Northwest Dental Van, CC, behind Indian Rm
7:30am PIE Staff Training, Tech Center, Rm 119
11am Associated Students of UCC, CC, Club Union Rm
11:30am Academic Secretaries Luncheon, CC, Timber Rm
1pm TOP Staff, CC, Club Union Rm
3pm Dept. Chairs, CC, Timber Rm
3pm Staff Development, Library, Moody Rm
Wednesday, May 25
7:30am PIE Staff Training, TC, Rm 119
9am Army Recruiting, CC, Lobby
10am ASUCC Club Award Ceremony, CC, Indian & Timber Rms
10:30am Public Safety w/WOU, ESB, Umpqua Rm
Thursday, May 26
7:30am PIE Staff Training, TC, Rm 119
12:30pm ETS Staff Mtg, CC, Club Union Rm
3pm Phi Theta Kappa, CC, Club Union Rm
5pm TOP End-of-Year Banquet, CC, Cafeteria
Friday, May 27
Birthdays
Ted Isto 5/25
Jeri Frank 5/26
Kerrie Wylam 5/27
Yvonne Sprenkle 5/27
Bettie Wright 5/28
Jeanine Lum 5/28
Hire Dates
Bradley Baughman 5/27/04
Campus Cafe
Monday, May 23
Vegetable Beef Barley Soup
Chicken Tortilla Soup
**Tucson Burger
Tuesday, May 24
Minestrone Soup
Chicken Pot Pie Soup
**Nacho Chicken Club Wrap
Wednesday, May 25
Cream of Asparagus Soup
Seven Bean Medley Soup
**Cheese Burger Salad
Thursday, May 26
Potato w/Bacon Soup
Italian Wedding Soup
**Genoa Italian Sub
Friday, May 27
Yankee Pot Roast Soup
Clam Chowder
**Wahoo Flat Bread Salad
** Indicates the Daily Special.
Hours
Monday-Friday, 7:30am-2pm