PWA
May 30, 2005
Vol. 17, No. 34
Totally focused
Newly-elected student government president Heidi Johnson jumped into her position with both feet and took off running. This bright energetic UCC freshman is determined to represent and support students; all students. "We are a very diverse group of people here, with different needs and interests. I want every one of us to have our needs met," she says with a modest, engaging smile.
Heidi is a "non-traditional student" herself. The Roseburg High School graduate, class of '96, notes that, unlike some students, she is not taking classes to get a high-paying job. "I worked for nine years in customer service, managing cosmetics counters in stores such as Nordstrom's and the Bon," she explains. "Then I realized that getting an education was more important than selling lipstick." Now, majoring in psychology, she cheerfully says that she made more money in cosmetics than she is likely to make until she gets to the doctorate level in her field, but now she feels that her direction in life is much more rewarding. "I'm not sure exactly where God will lead me," she says, "but I'm very interested in child psychology, and I'd love to teach at the university level some day."
Heidi describes herself as very service oriented, perhaps derived in part from her heritage. Her mother, Teri, works in human resources at Mercy Medical, and her father, Reverend Howard Johnson, is the pastor for Bethany Bible Fellowship. UCC staff will recall that he has been the featured speaker for Martin Luther King Day inservice convocations.
Heidi is the first of her family to seek a college degree, and she takes the job seriously. "I'm an extremely type-A personality, very organized and very determined," she says, with disarming warmth. "I have my day-planner filled out through June of 2006, though I'm leaving plenty of space for activities and projects that may come up. And then I'll go to the U of O to get my bachelor's."
She's currently taking 18 credits and plans to take 12 credits during the summer while serving her initial term as student government president. "I'm really looking forward to this opportunity. I want to open avenues for communication for students. And I'd like to see more clubs available to offer fun and useful outlets for various interests. I plan to work hard as president; I've already decided that I won't take 18 credits next fall so that I'll have time to do this job well."
Although she admits that she has a weakness for reading Stephen King novels ("I've read just about everything he's written"), Heidi's full life doesn't include a lot of leisure time. "School is my main hobby," she says cheerfully, "and just chatting with people is really fun for me." She also works part-time at the front desk for Downtown Fitness. "I'm very health-oriented, working out, taking care of my body, eating well...I do love chocolate though."
"Someday I hope to get married and have kids; lots of kids," she says. "But right now I'm totally focused on getting an education and being an effective representative for UCC students."
Good luck nominees
The nominees for the 2004-2005 Outstanding Classified Employee of the Year are: Barbara Burruss, Sue Cooper, Bill Easton, Gail Hardison, Carol Johnson, Victoria Sawyer, Mellony Stratton, and Kathy Thomason.
DST projects
You’re invited to the Technology Center, room 101, on Tuesday, May 31, from 3pm til 7pm, to see DST students demonstrating their final projects.
Call Marilyn Klingbeil at x232 if you have any questions.
Condolences
Our sympathies go to Judy Ode, community education class coordinator, who's nephew was killed in an automobile accident this week on Buckhorn Road.
Oregon Savings Growth Plan
A meeting has been scheduled for a representative of the OSGP to meet with employees who are interested in learning more about this investment option.
The meeting is Thursday, June 2, from 9am to 1030am in the Indian Room. To schedule individual appointments call Human Resources.
2005 Commencement
UCC’s Class of 2005 commencement ceremony will take place on Friday, June 10 at 7:30pm at UCC’s outdoor amphitheatre. Sue Shaffer, Tribal Chair of the Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians, will be the guest speaker.
UCC’s Alumni Association will host a reception following the graduation ceremony.
For more information call 440-4617.
It’s getting hot, keep your car running cool
Summer is here and if you have a vehicle that may need hoses, belts or air conditioning work, the UCC Auto Shop is looking for you. Don't wait until it is too late. Call Margaret or Harry at 440-4695
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.
Taking liberty with the truth is like taking a bite out of an apple;
it is no longer whole and is no longer suitable to be passed on to another. ~ Walt Haskins
Calendar
Monday, May 30
Memorial Day, Campus closed
Tuesday, May 31
7:30am PIE Staff Training, Tech Center, Rm 119
11am Associated Students of UCC, CC, Club Union Rm
Noon UCC Senate, CC, Club Union Rm
Noon Nursing Selection Committee, ESB, Umpqua Rm
1pm TOP Staff, CC, Club Union Rm
Wednesday, June 1
7:30am PIE Staff Training, TC, Rm 119
9am Army Recruiting, CC, Lobby
1pm Community Ed. Coordinators, TC, Room 120
3pm Academic Standards Committee, Library, Moody Rm
Thursday, June 2
7:30am PIE Staff Training, TC, Rm 119
9am Oregon Saving Growth Plan, CC, Indian Rm
10:30am Library Program Review, Library, Moody Rm
1pm Faculty Association, JH, Room 14
3pm Phi Theta Kappa, CC, Club Union Rm
3pm UCC Staff End of Year Party, CC, Indian & Timber Rms
Friday, June 3
7:30pm Umpqua Singers Concert, Centerstage Theatre
Saturday, June 4
7:30pm Umpqua Singers Concert, Centerstage Theatre
Sunday, June 5
3pm Umpqua Singers Final UCC Concert, Centerstage Theatre
Birthdays
Julie Beck 5/31
Mitch Spires 6/01
Debbie Hill 6/01
Hire Dates
Amy Cornia 6/01/03
Jesse Morrow 6/01/97
Laurie Way 6/01/97
Sarah Wells 6/01/00
Shannon Weniger 6/01/97
Campus Cafe
Monday, May 30
Closed - Holiday
Tuesday, May 31
Split Pea w/Ham Soup
Tomato Bisque
**Beefy Bacon Wrap
Wednesday, June 1
Potato Augratin Soup
Chicken Dumpling Soup
**Bacon Burger Salad
Thursday, June 2
Lumber Jack Vegetable Soup
Jerk Seasoned Chicken Soup
**California B.S.T.
Friday, June 3
Pasta Fajioli Soup
Clam Chowder
**Fire Island Fish Sandwich
** Indicates the Daily Special.
Hours
Monday-Friday, 7:30am-2pm