It was a who’s who of Lane Community College administration at President Marge Hamilton’s retirement celebration. The second floor of the Center Building was decorated with a congratulations banner and jazz music filled the space. President Hamilton gave a speech thanking board members, staff and students who have made her feel welcome these past five…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
