*updated* City of Eugene Considering a Purchase of the Mary Spilde Center
This article has been updated as of 6/1 to include comments from the city. Recent revelations that the city of Eugene is considering turning their temporary lease into a permanent solution has been called “surprising and jarring” by Lane Community College staff that work at the downtown campus. In 2020, LCC administration and the City…
Asian and Pacific Islander Programs Event, featuring Bernard Kalua and Dr. Kamuela Kimokeo
In celebration of Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the Asian and Pacific Islander Programs at Lane will be hosting an event titled “Nā Mele O Nā Kūpuna: An Evening of Hawaiian Music and TalkStory.” This event will be held tomorrow, May 31, from 6-7:30 p.m and will be in a hybrid format, with live…
Springfield Resident and Activist Is Crowned Ms. Wheelchair Oregon
Ms. Wheelchair America is a pageant unlike any other. Competition winners aren’t crowned for their beauty or best outfits, but are instead crowned for being the best advocate for accessibility and empowerment. Winners are women in wheelchairs who have stood up and fought for disability rights. Melinda Preciado is a Springfield resident and former CNA2/ER…
Getting To Know Professors at Lane: Camilla Mortensen
Camilla Mortensen is a writing and journalism instructor at Lane Community College. She is also the editor-in-chief of Eugene Weekly. She spoke to The Torch about time management, objective journalism, bias in the classroom, and the legacy she hopes to achieve. How do you balance two different careers between Editor-in-Chief at Eugene Weekly and writing/journalism…
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…