May 2009 Calendar of Events

Thursday, April 02, 2009

May 4, 11, 18, 25: Job Seeker Information Sessions
Free job seeker information sessions are held each Monday at noon at CCC's Oregon City campus, Community Center, room 100. For information call 503-657-6958, ext. 2316 or visit www.WorkSourceClackamas.org

May 5: The Sustainability Project: Speaker Ted Brekken
Ted Brekken of OSU and Wallace Energy Systems and Renewable Energy Facility talks about the potential of wave energy. May 5, noon to 1 p.m. McLoughlin Auditorium. For more information, please see www2.clackamas.edu/sustainability/.

May 5: International Week Celebration
The Foreign Language Department and CCC language clubs host this annual celebration in cooperation with the ESL and Counseling and Advising Depts. Enjoy musical groups, dances, poetry and arts and crafts. Free and open to the public. For more information, call 503-657-6958, ext. 2381 or 2813.

May 6: Seasoned Adult Enrichment Program: “Invention World USA”
Ken Wells gives a presentation on creating inventions with an open mind. SAEP sessions are held at the Harmony Community Campus, in room 191 of the OIT building, 9:30 a.m.

May 6, 13, 20, 27: Chrysalis: Women Writers
Local author Pat Lichen guides women writers of all levels through discussions of their work. Chrysalis meets from noon to 2 p.m. in the Literary Arts Center, room 220 in Rook Hall. For information, call 503-657-6958, ext. 2220.

May 7: The Sustainability Project: Speaker R.A. Brown
R.A. Brown, University of Washington professor emeritus, discusses “What makes a climate expert?” from noon to 1 p.m. in the McLoughlin Auditorium. For more information, please see www2.clackamas.edu/sustainability/.

May 8: The Sustainability Project: CCC Horticulture Club Plant Sale
Plant sale features vegetables, herbs, perennials, trees and shrubs grown by CCC horticulture students. Bring your own boxes. Noon to 5 p.m. at the greenhouses near Clairmont Hall. For more information, please see www2.clackamas.edu/sustainability/.

May 12: Summer Registration Begins
Registration for summer term classes begins May 12.

May 12: The Sustainability Project: Speaker Eban Goodstein
Eban Goodstein, Lewis and Clark Professor of Economics and National Teach-In organizer discusses the clean-energy economy and the role of the new generation in creating a just, sustainable and prosperous future. Noon to 1 p.m. in the McLoughlin Auditorium. For more information, please see www2.clackamas.edu/sustainability/.

May 13: Seasoned Adult Enrichment Program: “World Forestry Center”
Gary Hartshorn gives a presentation about the Forestry Center’s mission to educate and inform people about the world’s forest and trees, and their importance to life. SAEP sessions are held at the Harmony Community Campus, in room 191 of the OIT building at 9:30 a.m.

May 19: The Sustainability Project: Speaker Bob Wise
Bob Wise of Cogan Owens Cogan presents “Sustainable Development in China.” Noon to 1 p.m. McLoughlin Auditorium. For more information, please see www2.clackamas.edu/sustainability/.

May 19: Scholarship Reception
This event honors scholarship recipients and allows them to meet the donors who provide their scholarships. For more information, please contact Karen Martini at 503-657-6958, ext. 2580.

May 21: The Sustainability Project: Panel Presentation, “Sustainability from Global to Local”
A panel presentation featuring CCC’s faculty and staff from 7 to 9 p.m. in the McLoughlin Auditorium. For more information, please see www2.clackamas.edu/sustainability/

May 21- 31: CCC Theatre Production, “You Can’t Take it With You.”
David Smith-English directs the CCC production of this Pulitzer-prize winning comedy. Shows are Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m., with Sunday matinees at 2:30 p.m. in the Osterman Theatre, Niemeyer Center. Tickets are $12 general admission, $10 students and seniors 62 and older. For reservations, call 503-657-6958, ext. 2356 or e-mail jens@clackamas.edu

May 25: Memorial Day Holiday
The college will be closed for the Memorial Day holiday.

May 26: The Sustainability Project: Invasive Species Forum
CCC horticulture instructors Elizabeth Howley and Renee Harber join Cieridwen Terrill to discuss invasive species at a forum from noon to 1 p.m. in the McLoughlin Auditorium. For more information, please see www2.clackamas.edu/sustainability/.

May 27: Fall Term Open Registration
Open registration for fall term classes at Clackamas Community College begins May 27.

May 28: Behind the Scenes Tour of “You Can’t Take it With You”
Take a backstage tour on Thursday, May 28, 4:30 p.m., Osterman Theatre in the Niemeyer Center. Free. To reserve a spot, call Jennifer at 503-657-6958, ext. 2356.

May 30: Utility Workforce Readiness Demonstration Day
Students completing the Utility Workforce Readiness Pathway Certificate program will be in action demonstrating their proficiency and skills. The event is from 8 a.m. to noon at CCC’s Wilsonville Training Center. For more information, please call 503-594-0944.