In memoriam: J.D. Wolfe
James Daniel Wolfe, better known as J.D. to those around Chemeketa, passed away on Dec. 19, 2019, leaving behind a legacy his co-workers will not soon forget.
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Chemeketa board unanimously raises tuition for fifth year in a row
The Chemeketa Community College board of education voted in favor of a tuition increase for the fifth year in a row Wednesday night.
President Howard reflects on beginnings
“I thought I would choose beginnings [as a topic] because it seemed appropriate since I just started here at Chemeketa,” said Howard.
Singing awareness for the holidays
For the end of the 2019 fall term, Kerry Burtis, director of Chemeketa’s music program, led the concert choir in a stirring holiday recital with a political focus.
President Howard discusses Chemeketa’s future: Q&A
Jessica Howard, Chemeketa’s newly selected president, celebrated her three-month anniversary at the college by discussing her long term goals with the Courier.
Soapbox Poetry counts buttons
In honor of national Count Your Buttons Day on Oct. 21, Chemeketa Press instructional editor Stephanie Lenox read a small collection of poems for Soapbox Poetry.
Chemeketa splits department
For the upcoming Fall term, Chemeketa plans to split the Math and Science department, a choice coming in the wake of a budget crisis which has caused the school to lay-off multiple employees.
Spider-Man: Far From Home – a web of grief
Coming into Spider-man: Far From Home fresh from the heavy weight of Endgame will feel like a punch in the face. Tonally, both movies are exceptionally different. Within the first minute, Spider-man: Far From Home establishes itself as an entirely different movie. It’s only fitting,
Coffee and conversation with President Howard
“I’m absolutely thrilled to be here,” said Howard, “I’m very excited to meet the community and get to work.”
A groundbreaking addition to Chemeketa
“Agriculture is crucial to Oregon’s economy,” said President Julie Huckestein. “We want to create a hub for ag industry and community partners. We want to be able to inspire collaboration and innovation.”