Debbie Fox
Clackamas teacher creates cool things across the world By Debbie Fox Paris, St. Petersburg, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and finally Oregon – Bruce Mulligan’s knack for art and welding has followed him from France to Clackamas Community College. He has been teaching since 1994, and began at the college this fall. Mulligan has also…
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LONGTIME OFFICER PROMOTED TO FILL VOID Story and photo by Debbie Fox Clackamas Community College continues to experience changes in the management of Campus Safety. As the search continues for a permanent Director of Campus Safety, a new position has been added to the department: Manager of Campus Safety. Dave Houseberg, candidate for the Director…
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By Debbie Fox Lane Brunner is a new staff member at Clackamas Community College who works in the Information Technology department. He was born in Newberg, Oregon and now lives in Tigard. He is married to Cindy and has three children that are ages 13, 17 and 21. Brunner has been at the college for…
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Story by Elizabeth Kessel and Debbie Fox Graduating and earning a degree is just the beginning of what’s to come. Many students leave Clackamas Community College to enter the workforce. Other students have obtained a transfer degree and are off to four year universities. Wherever they are off to, it can be intimidating not knowing…
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Clackamas Community College students will see a $3 increase in tuition, from $87 to $90 per credit, starting this summer term. A typical four-credit class will cost $360 before fees. Other colleges going through this change include Portland State University and the University of Oregon. PSU’s board of trustees voted on a 3.6 percent increase…
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The legacy of Kartz Ucci lives on, even though she passed from this life on Oct. 6, 2013 at 52 years old. Clackamas Community College is keeping her legacy alive with a show of her work called “256 Shades of Grey” in the Niemeyer Gallery. Ucci was an instructor for digital arts at the University of Oregon and has many followers of her…
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Many students at Clackamas Community College need help providing for their children and families. Associated Student Government is intervening with several programs to lend a hand. Gifts ASG sponsors The Giving Tree each Christmas season to help students who need help buying presents for their children under 13. Students fill out a short application to qualify. Cody Havens, of ASG Grants, said, “We cut…
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Looking beyond the instructor Behind the scenes, Jay Leuck is more than a Clackamas Community College Automotive Department instructor. Leuck teaches Automotive Electrical Systems and General Auto Repair. Leuck has a wife, Carmen, and a daughter, Katie. The Clackamas Print: What brought you to CCC? Jay Leuck: Well, I came here to Clatsop Community College,…
Read MoreCollege evaluates readiness Story and Photo by Debbie Fox The world carries multiple threats, including but not limited to earthquakes and mass murders. Clackamas Community College could face any catastrophe. In light of the Oct. 1 shooting at Umpqua Community College, the question remains: is CCC prepared for an unexpected event? Gregg Ramirez, Clackamas Fire District No. 1 Emergency Manager, said, “Prevention should be addressed…
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On Wednesday, May 6, it was announced Clackamas Community College students elected Brent Finkbeiner as Associated Student Government President over runner-up Hayley Campa. Finkbeiner made promises throughout his campaign, and with his election it’s time to start addressing them. “Now that it’s been decided, it’s time to move forward with our goals,” Finkbeiner said. “I…
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