Volume 4, Issue 10 February 17, 2009 Honors for a faculty scholar

lark College communications studies professor Galaty. It also included a visit to Oxford, Miss., home of C Deena Bisig has been selected as a Faculty author William Faulkner. Scholar for the 2009 Phi Theta Kappa Faculty Scholar The conference prepared Bisig and the other PTK Conference and 2009 Phi Theta Kappa International Faculty Scholars to serve as group facilitators at the Phi Honors Institute. Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Theta Kappa International Honors Institute. During Society is the largest honor society in that conference, which will be held at American higher education with 1,250 the University of Richmond in late chapters on two-year and community June, Bisig and the other PTK Faculty college campuses throughout the Scholars will lead groups of 15-20 United States and around the world. honor students in seminar discussions Deena Bisig is one of only 24 people relating to “The Paradox of Affluence.” who were selected for this honor from Bisig said, “Serving as a Faculty Scholar a large pool of applicants. Applicants is a tremendous honor. My primary must be Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) responsibility will be to facilitate advisors who have demonstrated meaningful academic discussions excellence in teaching and who have with the students immediately after exhibited exceptional knowledge of they have an opportunity to hear PTK’s current honors study topic, our speakers.” She added, “Phi Theta “The Paradox of Affluence: Choices, Kappa is founded on four ‘Hallmarks’: Challenges, and Consequences.” scholarship, leadership, service, and The Faculty Scholar Conference was held from January fellowship. While the focus of this conference will be on 29 through February 1 at Phi Theta Kappa’s Center scholarship, I am positive that everyone will experience for Excellence in Jackson, Mississippi. It featured the other three hallmarks as well. The truth is I learn just presentations from authors Davar Ardalan and Randall as much from the students I work with as they do from Kennedy as well as archeologist and professor Michael me. What a gift!”

Clark 24/7 February 17, 2009 2 A Capitol Visit

The Clark College Dental Hygiene Class of 2009 on the steps of the Capitol Building in Olympia.

here were smiles all around as 48 students and four Second year dental hygiene student Alec Reeves said he Tfaculty members from the Clark College dental appreciated the time that the legislators and their assistants hygiene department traveled to Olympia on January 26 to spent with the group. Reeves said, “I felt that being there and participate in Dental Hygiene Legislative Day, coordinated talking to senators and representatives about the expanding by the Washington State Dental Hygienists' Association. duties and responsibilities of dental hygienists will really Students from the dental hygiene programs at Pierce College benefit our profession and our careers for the future.” and Shoreline Community College also took part, as did 50 practicing dental hygienists.

The Clark group spoke to 39 legislators or legislative assistants representing 13 counties across the state. According to Clark Director of Dental Hygiene Donna Wittmayer, “We focused on legislative issues pertinent

to the dental hygiene profession, facts regarding the role Megan Hancock (left), of the community college in providing educational and a first year dental hygiene student at workforce opportunities for members of our Clark College Clark College, and Nora community, and issues pertinent to our students’ home Groesbeck RDH, Past counties.” Wittmayer said the group was “encouraged President of the Washington State by the interest shown by the legislators and legislative Dental Hygienists’ assistants to our messages.” Association (2006-7).

Clark 24/7 February 17, 2009 3 ACarrying Perfect aFit(ness) torch for welding (and precision machining)

Left: (at the bench) Vitaliy Banyuk (left) and Adam Crisman (right) both of La Center High School. Background (right to left): Tom Magnuson from HP model shop, James Freeman also from HP, Chris Shepard, Mountain View High School instructor. Right: The top six finishers in the 2009 welding competition (left to right): David Cain, Battle Ground High School, sixth place; Calvin Boden, Battle Ground High School, third place; Brandon Smith, Battle Ground High School, first place; Eric Anderson, Centralia High School, fifth place; Wyatt Churchill, Centralia High School, fourth place; and Clarence Schmeusser, Battle Ground High School, second place.

n February 7, the torch was passed to the next Ogeneration of welders and machinists as Clark HonorsCollege hosted, for for the 32nd Good consecutive year,Taste the Regional High School VICA/Skills USA Machining and Welding Contest.

Thirty-five students from regional high schools took part. For the first time in more than 10 years, all five of the Southwest Washington high schools that offer machining programs participated in the event. Nick Pewo of Prairie High School competes in the machining In the machining competition, the top three finishers competition. were Alex Korolkov and Jordon Vaandering of Mountain View High School followed by Zach Uskoski of Prairie High School.

In the welding competition, the top three finishers, Brandon Smith, Clarence Schmeusser and Calvin Boden, all attend Battle Ground High School. Top finishers in both competitions advance to state contests.

This year’s regional competition drew coverage inThe Columbian newspaper with an additional story expected in the Battle Ground Reflector newspaper. Jordan Robertson of Evergreen High School focuses intently during the machining competition.

Clark 24/7 February 17, 2009 4 Hot performances of cool jazz bring nearly 3,800 jazz fans to Clark College

Clockwise from top left: Clark College music professor Rich Inouye presents the 2009 Sweepstakes Trophy to members of the Roosevelt Jazz Band; fans enjoy hot jazz on Saturday night; the 2008 Sweepstakes Award winning band from Roosevelt High School performs; emcee, former Clark Jazz Ensemble member, Jeff Johnson welcomes students, families and jazz fans; students from Union High School take a break from performing to enjoy performances by other schools.

lark College welcomed more than 1,500 high school the entire festival. This year’s Sweepstakes Trophy winner, Cstudents and 2,250 spectators from throughout Roosevelt Jazz Band I from Seattle, was featured during Washington and the greater Portland area during the 47th the final evening concert of the festival. Clark College’s annual Clark College Jazz Festival. The event was held in the Vocal and Instrumental Jazz Ensembles were also featured Gaiser Student Center from January 29–31. throughout the three day event. The festival featured 45 jazz ensembles and 16 vocal jazz Music professor Richard Inouye thanked event sponsors and groups from high schools throughout the region. Each day, supporters within the college community. He noted that from 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m., high school vocal and instrumental students from Clark’s music department provided more than jazz ensembles competed in their respective divisions (A 600 volunteer hours throughout the three days of the festival. through AAAA) to determine who would return for the He specifically recognized Stage Manager Kari Anderson, evening finals competition. At 7:00 p.m., three bands from Personnel Manager Lauren Hamilton, Logistics Manager each high school division competed to determine who James Shafer and Registration Supervisor Kate Story for would be ranked first, second, and third. In addition, 18 their work. “Outstanding Musician” awards were presented to individual Inouye said, “This year’s festival received many accolades jazz musicians throughout the three days of the festival. from the participating directors complimenting us on how The final evening was capped with the presentation of well the festival was run and, most importantly, how much the coveted Sweepstakes Trophy to the one outstanding fun their students had.” Inouye added that planning is jazz ensemble selected by adjudicators from throughout already underway for the 48th annual Clark College Jazz Festival in 2010. continued on the next page

Clark 24/7 February 17, 2009 5 Hot performances of cool jazz bring nearly 3,800 jazz Afans Perfect to Clark Fit(ness) College

2nd place: Woodland High School of 2009 Clark College Jazz Woodland, Washington Festival Adjudicators 3rd place: Astoria High School of Astoria, Oregon Vocal Jazz Adjudicators: Kelly Kunz, Director of Choral Activities, AA Division Pierce College 1st place: Milwaukie High School of Dana Libonati, Instructor, Linfield College; Milwaukie, Oregon Director of Choral Music, McMinnville 2nd place: Fife High School of Tacoma High School 3rd place: Hockinson High School Georgina Philipson, Artistic Director, 2009 Clark College AAA Division Consonare Chorale, Portland, Oregon Jazz Festival Honorees 1st place: Mercer Island High School of Kristina Ploeger, Director of Music Vocal jazz winners: Mercer Island, Washington (pictured left) Education and Choral Director, Eastern A Division 2nd place: Meadowdale High School of Washington University 1st place: King’s Way Christian School Lynnwood, Washington Instrumental Jazz Adjudicators: of Vancouver 3rd place: Union High School of Vancouver Tim Gilson, Portland freelance musician and 2nd place: Douglas High School of AAAA Division bass player with Mel Brown Winston, Oregon 1st place: Roosevelt High School of Seattle Ben Medler, Co-Director, Portland Youth 3rd place: Pleasant Hill High School 2nd place: Garfield High School of Seattle Jazz Orchestra; jazz trombone and combo of Pleasant Hill, Oregon instructor, Portland State University 3rd place: Mountain View High School HonorsAA Division for Good Tasteof Vancouver Dr. Greg Yasinitsky, Regents Professor of 1st place: Prairie High School of Battle Music and Coordinator of Jazz Studies, Outstanding Musician Awards Ground Washington State University, Pullman (A and AA Divisions): 2nd place: Mark Morris High School Eric Price, alto sax at Skyview High School; 2009 Clark College Jazz of Longview Eric Hendricks, piano player for Creswell Festival Performances 3rd place : Fife High School of Tacoma High School; Cody Males, guitar at Performances of the final competitions aired AAA Division Milwaukie High School; Jordan Ramsdell, on Clark-Vancouver Television (CVTV) and 1st place: Battle Ground High School bass player for Cascade High School in are available on the CVTV Web site: 2nd place: Skyview High School Turner, Oregon; and Roman Gavrishov, alto Thursday Night 2009 Vocal Jazz Finals: 3rd place: Hudson’s Bay High School sax at Fife High School. http://www.cityofvancouver.us/cvtv/ Outstanding Musicians Awards: Outstanding Musician Awards cvtvarchive2/Community_Events/2009_ Mack Potts of Portland Choirs’ “Ovation”, (AAA and AAAA Divisions): Events/Clark_College_Vocal_Jazz_ Roman Gavrishov of Fife High School, Remi Leeran Raphaely, piano player from Mercer Festival_1-29-09.wmv Skalisky of Battle Ground High School, Island High School; Patrick Sargent, alto Saturday Night 2009 AAA and AAAA Jazz Shady Moore of Douglas High School, Ryan sax from Cleveland High School; Kameron Ensemble Finals with 2008 Sweepstakes Dawson of Hudson’s Bay High School. Wilson, lead trumpet at Mountain View Winner, Roosevelt Jazz II http://www. High School; Spencer Stewart, bass player at cityofvancouver.us/cvtv/cvtvarchive2/ Jazz ensemble winners: Mountain View High School; Carl Majeau, Community_Events/2009_Events/Clark_ A Division tenor sax of Garfield High School; and College_Jazz_Band_Festival_1-31-09.wmv 1st place: Creswell High School of Michael Davis on flugelhorn, Gus Carnes on Creswell, Oregon piano, and Xavier Del Castillo on tenor sax, all of Roosevelt High School in Seattle.

Clark 24/7 February 17, 2009 6 ATwo Perfect Clark Fit(ness) legends loom large in dedication ceremonies

Left: (left to right) Skeet O'Connell, Clark College President Bob Knight and Stella Mae O'Connell cut the ribbon to rededicate the O'Connell Sports Center. Right: Clarissa Farnsworth (wife of the late Ted Farnsworth) their son Ted Farnsworth, Jr. attended the dedication of the Farnsworth Conference Room in the O'Connell Sports Center.

Honorsn February 11,for Clark Good College honored Taste two important team to a state championship. He returned to the college to Opeople in its history—Claude “Skeet” O’Connell and coach golf until 1987 and has publicly joked that he “was not Theodore “Ted” Farnsworth. Ribbon-cutting ceremonies very good at retirement.”

were held at the O’Connell Sports Center (OSC) to “Skeet led by example,” said Ron Keil, a successful businessman rededicate the facility following a two-year renovation and philanthropist who played for O’Connell on the basketball project and to dedicate the OSC’s Ted Farnsworth team and graduated from Clark in 1952. “He earned our Conference Room. respect; he didn’t demand it. He was my role model for life, not At age 93, Skeet O’Connell, accompanied by his wife just sports.”

Stella Mae, cut the commemorative ribbon to rededicate One day in the 1950s, Ted Farnsworth, a commercial the O’Connell Sports Center, named in his honor. Ted fisherman and Clark alumnus, walked up to Skeet O’Connell Farnsworth Jr. helped Clarissa Farnsworth with ribbon- on the basketball court asking if there was some way he cutting honors on behalf of her husband, Ted, who died in could be of assistance to the team. “I didn’t know the guy,” 2004. A reception was held following the ceremonies. said O’Connell, “but I told him I needed a scorekeeper. He Claude “Skeet” O’Connell was the Clark College athletic became a dear friend.”

director from 1946 until his retirement in 1977. He coached That moment began nearly 50 years of service to the college. both baseball and basketball and guided the 1956 baseball “Ted Farnsworth showed his love and spirit for the college

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Clark 24/7 February 17, 2009 7 ATwo Perfect Clark Fit(ness) legends loom large in dedication ceremonies

Left: Oswald showed his support of the Penguin Nation. Right: Skeet O'Connell spoke of the great contributions that Ted Farnsworth made to Clark College and to the Clark College basketball team.

and the community through his good works,” noted Cecil commitment.” Knight noted that Ted Farnsworth was “the Miller, a Clark athlete from the Class of 1955. “Ted had a best cheerleading squad in one person we have ever known. heart of gold.” Because of his foresight, planning, and generosity, students

Denny Huston, interim athletic director and master of will feel the benefits for years to come.” ceremonies for the event, noted that O’Connell and HonorsFarnsworth were mentors for and Good positive role Taste models throughout his years at Clark College both in athletics and administration. “No one can ever repay the good works of these individuals,” said Huston.

Family and friends were joined at the ceremonies by a standing-room-only crowd of Clark College faculty, staff and students—past and present. “There is so much history in this room,” said Lisa Gibert, Clark College Foundation president and CEO. “The contributions of Skeet and Ted to Clark College will always be remembered.” Speaking to members of the O’Connell and Farnsworth families, Gibert added, “Thank you for sharing them with us.”

Clark College President Bob Knight spoke about the life skills that Clark student athletes acquired from O’Connell As a Clark student, Denny Huston played basketball for coach Skeet and Farnsworth. “Skeet understood that there was much O'Connell. Today, Huston is Clark's interim athletic director. Here he more to sports than just playing a game,” said Knight. “He with Ted Farnsworth, Jr. unveil a portrait of Ted Farnsworth. knew students were learning time management, decision- making skills, problem solving, teamwork, fair play, and continued on the next page

Clark 24/7 February 17, 2009 8 ATwo Perfect Clark Fit(ness) legends loom large in dedication ceremonies

About the O’Connell Sports Gaydena (Gaye) Thompson Center Renovation (left) made history in 1977 by succeeding Skeet The O’Connell Sports Center matching O'Connell as Clark athletic funds renovation project was submitted director. She was the first as part of the college’s 2005-07 capital female athletic director budget request. The project design got in the Washington state community college system. underway in January 2006. Construction Clark alum Dr. Patricia Wirth began in March 2007. (right) returned to serve as The project addressed inadequate space chief fiscal officer and vice president at Clark and was for physical education, faculty/staff later named president of offices, health instruction and athletics. the Yuba College District During the renovation, circulation space in California. was improved in the lobby and on the second floor. An elevator was added to provide Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) access to the second floor. Title IX compliance was addressed by providing a team room for women athletes equal to the size of the men’s team room. Honors for Good Taste A total of approximately 3,200 square feet were renovated, and approximately 7,200 square feet were added. This included a classroom and a training room, two team rooms, several offices, a conference room (now the Ted Farnsworth Conference Room), utility/storage rooms, and enhanced public spaces. The new west entrance provides a welcoming environment and

Above: (left to right) Gordy complements the look of other new Nilson, Skeet O'Connell, buildings on Clark’s main campus. and Cecil Miller. The $2.6 million project, which was Right: Ron Keil (left) a student athlete who designed by LSW Architects, was played on the Clark funded through a combination of state basketball team and dollars, local capital and funding from graduated in 1952, praised the Clark College Foundation. Par-Tech Skeet O'Connell for his dedication to his students Construction, Inc. served as General and Clark College. Keil is Contractor. Mike Moran was the Clark seated with Phil Diamond. College Construction Project Manager.

Clark 24/7 February 17, 2009 9 AMake Perfect a difference Fit(ness) in a childs life. Donate a book.

onoring its commitment to education and community service—and in Hthe spirit of its 75th anniversary—Clark College is hosting a “75 Book Drive.” The event is sponsored by the college’s Service Learning Program and the Clark College Bookstore.

The purpose is to provide a new copy of “The Real Mother Goose” to each kindergartner at Vancouver’s Washington Elementary School. According to the school principal, Theresa David-Turner, “Since the majority of our students do not have books at home, they are missing the enjoyment of books, and the important opportunity of ‘lap time’ reading by parents.” She adds, “Having experiences with books of their own, students become more confident at school during reading time.” “The Real Mother Goose” was selected by the school because children enjoy the sounds of rhyming words and are drawn to the traditional nursery rhymes.

Bookstore buyer Marti Earhart shares her excitement Books will be available for purchase and donation at the Clark College about the "75 Book Drive." Bookstore from February 17–27. This special anniversary hardcover edition is available at the bookstore at the reduced rate of $10 per copy. (The publisher’s suggested list price is $10.99.)

The goal is to collect 75 copies to be presented to the children during the first week of March in support of Read Across America DayHonors (March 2). for Good Taste

Through a grant, Clark College’s Service Learning Program is partnering with Washington Elementary and two other schools in the region to establish projects that support learning through the Partnership for Service in Schools Project. The three schools were each sent an application, due in December, to participate in the book drive. A college committee selected Washington Elementary School based on need and how the gift of 75 books could benefit the students.

For additional information, please contact Kaina Barba at the Clark College Bookstore at 360-992-2617.

About the Partnership for Service in Schools Project The Partnership for Service in Schools Project supports K-12 service-learning partnerships that enhance student achieve- ment of disadvantaged youth, increase the coordination of school and college activities, and develop an understanding of civic responsibility among Clark College students. Key activities for the Partnership for Service in Schools Project at Harney, Washington and Fruit Valley Elementary Schools include: • The Math Club builds students’ knowledge and confidence in mathematics. • The Homework Club offers students a quiet place to do their homework during lunch recess. • The Lunch Buddy Program pairs Clark College employees with elementary students for lunch and conversation. • Read Across America provides a co-curricular service-learning opportunity for college students and faculty to read books and promote literacy among school-age children.

Clark 24/7 February 17, 2009 10 1970s More voices, more programs

This year, Clark hough no one would characterize Clark College in the 1970s as a hotbed of agitation, students were stretching politically and finding ways to express themselves College celebrates its T on campus. And the college in turn sought to respond to these voices as a way of better 75th anniversary. serving student needs. Each month, Clark Student requests came in several forms. A group called Black Students for Change 24/7 will feature emerged in the early 1970s. Its members staged at least one campus demonstration and a look back at the heightened sensibilities toward matters of inclusion, awareness and diversity. college through the decades. This month: the 1970s.

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The enactment of Title IX led to new athletic programs and an increased recognition of women’s sports.

Other students were motivated by their military experiences. aspirations for its students and its future. Today, the Alumni from the 1980s remember numerous small groups foundation provides more than $350,000 in scholarship meeting on campus to discuss elections and civil unrest. support to more than 250 students each year.

Opportunities for change could be initiated at higher levels In 1970, talented high school musicians from across the state as well. More money become available for women’s sports as came to the campus for the first time for what is now known a result of the 1972 enactment of Title IX, which states that as the Clark College Jazz Festival. The competition, which no person can be excluded from participating in educational was established in 1962, had been held at local high schools programs or activities receiving federal funds. In 1977, Clark on a rotating basis. Clark provided a permanent home for physical education instructor Gaydena Thompson made the festival, which draws nearly 50 jazz bands and 25 jazz history by becoming the first female athletic director in the ensembles each year.

Washington state community college system. By the end of the 1970s, student enrollment at Clark had Another far-reaching development was the establishment grown to the 8,000 mark, a reflection of Clark County’s of the Clark College Foundation in 1973. Dr. Richard burgeoning population. But not all was booming. A tough Jones, Clark College president, and Lynn Degerstedt, the economy was about to present many challenges for Clark foundation’s first director, shared a vision. They believed College in the early 1980s. that the foundation could provide funding to bridge the Coming in March: Clark College in the 80s: gap between what the state could provide and the college’s Making do, moving on.

Clark 24/7 February 17, 2009 12 Purchasing Services Reminders for Fiscal Year 2008–2009

The deadlines established for this fiscal year are as follows:

March 13, 2009 Due date for submitting purchase requests that require bid, quote or other special handling (typically those requests $3,300.00 and above).

April 10, 2009 Due date for submitting routine purchase requests (typically those requests under $3,300.00).

All items to be ordered from 2008–2009 state funds must Purchasing Services will continue to accept and process be received, invoiced and paid by June 30, 2009. Items that purchase requests received after these deadlines. However, be have not be received, invoiced and paid by that date will be advised that the expenditure will be charged to 2009-2010 charged to the 2009–2010 budget. fiscal year funds if the order is not received, invoiced and paid for by June 30, 2009. With this in mind, Purchasing Services establishes annual deadlines to assist and ensure that those areas planning ahead If you have questions, please contact Lisa Nelson and wanting to use their 2008-2009 funds are able to do so. at 360-992-2488.

WPEA meeting notice

The classified employees WPEA/UFCW union meeting is held every third Wednesday of the month from noon to 1:00 p.m. in Scarpelli Hall room 214. The next meeting will be 18 held on February 18, 2009.

Clark 24/7 February 17, 2009 13 Upcoming Events For additional information, see the activities calendar on the Clark College Web site: www.clark.edu/news_events/college_calendar/ (Unless otherwise noted, all events take place on the Clark College main campus. If you need accommodation due to a disability in order to fully participate in an event, contact the Disability Support Services Office at 360-992-2314 or 360-992-2835 (TTY), or visit Gaiser Hall Rm. 137.) ASCC Poetry Night Time Management Workshop you need to know. To schedule an appointment, contact Tuesday, February 17, 2009 Monday, February 23, 2009 the Clark College Advising Center at (360) 992-2345 or [email protected]. 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. PUB Lounge 161 PUB 258 B ASCC Recycled Crafts Do you enjoy poetry? Would you like to share some of your Do you have enough time for the things you want to do? Thursday, February 26, 2009 own poetry or other poems that have inspired you? Then Get tips on how to approach time as if you are in control. 11:00 a.m. we encourage you to join the ASCC for Poetry Night. Presented by Scott McBeth. Gaiser Student Center Open Mic available to all students who wish to share or Phi Theta Kappa Power Hour read poems. Snacks will be provided. Women’s Basketball vs. Green River Monday, February 23, 2009 Community College Women’s Basketball vs. South Puget 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Saturday, February 28, 2009 Sound Community College PUB 258C 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 18, 2009 Power Hour: Phi Theta Kappa’s Honor Study Topic Auburn, WA 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Series—The Geography of Bliss; presented by Eric Weiner, Men’s Basketball vs. Green River Com- Clark College author and a veteran foreign correspondent for NPR and a munity College Men’s Basketball vs. South Puget business reporter for The New York Times. Light refresh- Saturday, February 28, 2009 Sound Community College ments provided. 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 18, 2009 Interview Skills Auburn, WA 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 24, 2009 Clark College 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Read Across America Monday, March 02, 2009 Students in Service Recognition GHL 213 Various Elementary Schools Thursday, February 19, 2009 The interview is a critical step in the job search process. In this workshop, you will gain tips for successful interviewing The Service-Learning Program, in collaboration with local Penguin Student Lounge (PUB 161) that will leave employers impressed. Learn how to prepare elementary schools, will organize a Read Across America This recognition event is specifically to recognize Clark for an interview, anticipate questions you’ll be asked and event, a reading campaign of the National Education Asso- College Students in Service Americorps members and the how to follow-up afterwards. Presented by Barbara Jo Ivey. ciation that encourages communities around the nation to community partners that host them. organize reading events among school-age children. Come Women’s Basketball vs. Lower and volunteer to read a Dr. Seuss book to an elementary Concordia University Information Table Columbia College student on March 2nd! Thursday, February 19, 2009 Wednesday, February 25, 2009 Career Center Orientation Workshop 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Monday, March 02, 2009 Gaiser Hall, Main Level Concourse Clark College Visit with representatives from Concordia University at an 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Men’s Basketball vs. Lower information table in Gaiser Hall and learn more about the GHL 108 Columbia College transfer process and co-admission. Find out what classes Discover ways to explore thousands of occupations, or just Wednesday, February 25, 2009 you need, how to apply for financial aid, and when you a few. Use your Career Center to check out your career in- should apply. 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. terests, choose a major or find the perfect transfer program. Employment Barriers Clark College You'll receive passwords to our exclusive online systems. Presented by Catharine Keane. Friday, February 20, 2009 Portland State University Advising 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Thursday, February 26, 2009 GHL 214 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Learn how to manage common barriers to employment Advising Center, Gaiser Hall that include a criminal record, a gap in employment or an Meet with a PSU advisor one-on-one and get all your inconsistent work history. Gain knowledge, access to tools questions answered. What classes you need, how to apply and information that will help increase your chances for a for financial aid, when you should apply — find out what successful job search. Presented by Barbara Jo Ivey.

Clark 24/7 February 17, 2009 14 From the HR Department

Save on gas—take advantage of commute trip Other services in support of the commute trip reduction reduction program program include personal laundry pick-up and delivery on the Automobiles are one of the most significant sources of air main campus and use of lockers on the main campus. pollution in the Vancouver-Portland metropolitan area. Adjunct faculty and temporary employees who work at least Reducing the number of people who drive to work alone may 40 percent time for the college are eligible to participate in be the most important and most effective measure we can take the subsidized transit pass program (up to 20 spaces available to help preserve our environment. on a first-come, first-served basis).

There are a number of ways that Clark College employees can To sign up for the commute trip reduction program feature participate in the commute trip reduction program. Most that meets your commuting needs, call Laura Elwood-Klein options include the additional feature of a guaranteed ride home: in Human Resources, ext. 2381. • Bike riders will find bicycle racks and bike shelters on the main campus. Bike riders may also receive a helmet. Open Positions • Walkers are eligible for an umbrella.

• Bus riders are eligible for subsidized transit passes (free for one-zone travel). Archer Gallery Curator/Manager: • Riders and van poolers are also eligible for the guaranteed exempt, part-time, 49% 10-month position. ride home. Closing date: February 26, 2009.

Clark 24/7 Staff Barbara Kerr Kay Cooke Jenny Shadley Kay Cooke Editor/Contributor Marti Earhart Graphic Design Phi Theta Kappa Laura Elwood-Klein Jenny Shadley Rich Inouye Kenny Snyder Lisa Nelson Bruce Wells Erica Schwenneker Donna Wittmayer Kenny Snyder Photographers Bruce Wells Donna Wittmayer Contributors

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