Year: 2022
LCC Appoints New Dean of Student Success
Lane Community College recently promoted Dr. Jane Reeder to Dean of Student Success. Dr Reeder previously held the position of TRiO and TRiO Stem Director. Originally from England Dr Reeder talks about navigating the college system and what she intends to do to make the system easier for LCC students. Dr Reeder. Could you first…
A Day With The Rainy Day Pantry
The Rainy Day Food Pantry is Lane Community College’s on campus food pantry. It is open and free to all students. For more information on The Rainy Day Food Pantry follow this link and students who want to apply for a food box, fill out this form.
National HIV Vaccine Awareness Day
National HIV Vaccine Awareness Day is observed every May 18th. It is a day to celebrate and acknowledge the individuals including scientists, health professionals, volunteers, and other members who are continuously working hard to find a vaccine for HIV. Today serves to be a reminder of how vital HIV vaccine research is, especially since AIDS…
The Mental Health and Wellness Center at LCC Offers Free Counseling, Workshops, and Other Services
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and Lane Community College offers free mental health services through the Mental Health and Awareness Center. Jean Gipple, one of three therapists at the Mental Health and Wellness Center, provided some information on what services are provided and how students can access these services. What kind of services does…
Twilight Zone Day
May 11 is Twilight Zone Day. Explore the dimension of sight and sound and crossover into the Twilight Zone crossword puzzle
Lane Board Looks At Proposed Budget and Amends Construction Contracts
Lane Community College’s Board of Education and Budget Committee met on May 4 to discuss various issues concerning the college. The meeting was split into two sections: the Budget Committee meeting and the regular board meeting. The Budget Committee meeting began with the committee electing their chair and vice-chair. Hillary Kittleson was appointed as the…
Child Care At LCC Provides Care, Training, And Funding
National Child Care Provider Appreciation Day was Friday, May 6. Lane Community College has two child care centers: one on the main campus and one downtown. Both of these facilities are rated five stars by the Oregon Quality Rating and Improvement System. Beyond daily child care, LCC also provides child care provider training and grant…
SCOTUS Decision on Roe Could Set Us Back 50 Years
Disclaimer: Molly Newhard is the fundraising chair of the Lane County Planned Parenthood Advocates of Oregon volunteer team. My views are my own and do not reflect the views of The Torch or Lane Community College The leaked Supreme Court draft opinion telegraphs SCOTUS’s intention to overturn an almost 50-year-old legal precedent. With no federally…
