Cooper Challenges Rust for Zone 1 LCC Board Seat

By Kat Tabor Jeffrey Cooper is seeking a seat on the Lane Community College Board of Education, running for the Zone 1 position, which represents western Lane County and is currently held by Denise Diamond. Cooper has served as chair of the college’s Advanced Technology Advisory Committee for about five years. When asked what perspective…

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Devon Lawson Enters LCC Board Race, Challenging Appointed Incumbent Julie Weismann

By Kat Tabor With the special election approaching, Devon Lawson has announced his candidacy for the Lane Community College Board of Education, seeking the Zone 3 director position. Zone 3 includes Springfield and Marcola. Lawson is a current student at LCC and a member of the college’s Bond Oversight Committee. Lawson, who is also dual-enrolled…

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‘Big Advocate for Community College,’ Chicano Rocker Joshua Josué to Perform at John Henry’s in Eugene

By Kat Tabor  Chicano rocker Joshua Josué, a passionate advocate for community college education, is set to perform at John Henry’s as part of a three-city tour with Metalachi. Raised in Eugene, Josué,blends Mexican folk traditions with rock, blues and soul, drawing inspiration from Los Lobos, Hermanos Gutiérrez and Enrique Bunbury to craft his distinct…

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UneasyWONDER: LCC’s Kathleen Caprario-Ulrich Explores Land, Identity and Art

By Kat Tabor Lane Community College arts instructor Kathleen Caprario-Ulrich’s work is influenced by her engagement with the land, particularly her 2024 artist residency at the Pine Meadow Ranch Center for Art & Agriculture in Sisters, Oregon. Through a combination of visual and written narratives, uneasyWONDER examines themes of climate change, identity and cultural narratives…

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Jerry Rust Joins LCC Board Race

By Kat Tabor With the election season heating up, Jerry Rust has declared his candidacy for the Lane Community College Board of Education, seeking the Director position for Zone 1, a four-year term. Zone 1 represents western Lane County, including West Eugene and Florence. Rust has experience in government, education, and public service. Rust, a…

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Richard A. Vasquez Enters Race for Board

Vasquez Announces Candidacy, Challenging Incumbent Austin Fölnagy By Kat Tabor  Richard A. Vasquez, a self-employed consultant with a background in legal studies and education, has announced his candidacy for the Lane Community College (LCC) Board of Education, seeking to represent Zone 4. The seat, which covers eastern Lane County, is currently held by Austin Fölnagy,…

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