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Wednesday,
May 6, 1998
German Club trip
based on exchange
dents study mechanical engineering,
ROBERT SCHOENBERG
learning CAD/ CAM and CNC skills.
Staff Writer
Clackamas students will also be
going sightseeing in Frankfurt and in
“Ich bin ein Berliner” as John F. either Munich or Berlin, as well as
Kennedy said to a crowd of Berliners Hamburg and Bremen. They will
one day while visiting Germany as visit museums and the Volkswagen
President of the United States. And so plant in Hanover. Stones said they
went 13 Clackamas students and lan will also be organizing a trip to the
guage instructor Dr. Richard Stones WWII concentration camp memorial
at Bergen Belsen. Other
stops will be for students
to see a soccer match,
concerts and Botanical
Gardens.
The students and
Stones left April 29 and
will return May 26.
Stones said the
Berufsbildendeschule 5 in
Hanover is a trade school
specializing in metal
working and mechanical
engineering.
The program is
growing each year. In the
first year that Clackamas
sent students to Germany,
three students made the
trip. Last year eight stu
dents made the trip.
Jacob Boenisch,
Associated Student Gov
ernment president, made
the trip to Germany a
couple of years ago and
JOHN THORBURN / Clackamas Print toured for a couple of
Dick Stones, German Club advisor and
weeks on his own while
instructor, has led club members to
participating with two
Germany for the third time in Clackamas
other Clackamas students
at the technological
this May as they left here to become school.
“You go over there and you end up
students in Germany in an exchange
program with Berfsbildendeschule 5 speaking German with your host fami
lies and in the classes you learn ex
in Hanover.
This is the third year that Clacka actly what the German students learn
mas has sent students to Germany and about. I learned about how to put a mo
it is Berufsbildendeschule 5’s first year tor together,” Boenisch said.
Boenisch toured the country on his
that they sent students here. Three
weeks ago a group of eight German own visiting Berlin and the newly opened
students and two instructors from the East Berlin. He said, “The best way to
school arrived at the college for stud learn the language is to be immersed in
ies in English and technological skills. their culture. I learned a lot of traditional
The Clackamas students will be songs and traditional customs. They
speaking German almost exclusively have their large meals in the middle of
during their stay with host families the day and they have beer and bever
while they attend technology classes ages in the evening while watching
in Hanover. The students will be tour soccer matches. The best part of Ger
ing classrooms where German stu- many was East Berlin."
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Perhaps you are not aware of it, but Clackamas Community College is home to several student clubs.
There’s a good chance that one of these will suit your personality and hobbies perfectly, so browse
through this list for something that interests you, and call the extension.
Campus Crusade for Christ:
Campus Crusade for Christ meets weekly for Bible study, prayer and fellowship. Members have the
opportunity to attend retreats, conferences and metro group events. “We like to have multi-campus
events which bring people together,” said member Becky Biggs. Campus Crusade for Christ meets
Fridays from 1-2 p.m. in_M253. For more information, contact Biggs at ext. 2247.
Chrysalis:
Chrysalis supports and provides positive feedback for women writers of all ages and backgrounds.
Chrysalis meets Wednesdays at noon in B114. For more information, contact Kate Gray at ext. 2371.
Coyote Circle:
Coyote Circle, or the Native American Culture Club, sponsored a recent Easter fundraiser. Proceeds
from the event went to the promotion of cultural awareness on campus. On May 7 & 8, the club will
be sponsoring a plant sale for Mother’s Day in the Community Center outside the ASG offices.
During International Week, Coyote Circle will sponsor Indian Fry Bread and Taco feed on Thursday,
May 14. Coyote Circle does not currently have a meeting time and place but Laney Fouse would like
suggestions directed to her at ext. 2813.
German Club:
The German Club’s goal is to foster close relationships with our sister school in Hanover, Germany,
the Berufs Bildende Schule. They are sending students over to the school Wednesday, April 29 and
they will return May 26. The club sponsors many fundraisers to help support their sending students to
Germany. During International Week, they too are sponsoring a cultural event. The German Club
meets Wednesdays from 2-3 p.m. in the Barlow Student Lounge. For more information, contact Dick
Stones at ext. 2392.
Horticulture Club:
The Horticulture club is open to all students. They recently attended a field trip to the tulip gardens in
Woodbum. On May 8 from 12-5 p.m. there will be a plant sale in the Clairmont parking lot and June
looks forward to new facilities improving the department. For more information, contact the Horti
culture Resource Room at ext. 2246.
Intramural Sports Club:
Last fall, Intramural Sports sponsored outdoor soccer and three-term indoor soccer. During winter term, they
held a basketball tournament For the summer, more outdoor soccer is planned and a faculty/staff vs. students
softball tournament For more information, contact David LeDoux at ext 2247.
Model UN:
The most recent event Model UN participated in was the Far West UN Conference in San Francisco
April 14-19. Medel UN is a class that is held Thursdays from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Students can sign up for
Model UN through history or social sciences (INTNL). For more information, contact Stewart King
at ext. 2868.
Outdoor Club:
On Friday, May 1, the Outdoor Club participated in a two-mile hike from Timberline to Silcox Hut
and on May 15 a weekend at the Upper Clackamas White Water Festival where people will be al
lowed to test-ride white water rafts. The Outdoor Club meets Fridays at 1 p.m. in Pl04. For more
information, contact Bob Hunt at ext. 2376.
Phi Theta Kappa:
One of the major selling points for the Phi Theta Kappa honor society is that it offers a wide range of
scholarships. It also features social and service activities. Benefits include scholarships to four-year institu
tions, lively debates and special honors designation on members’ transcripts. Phi Theta Kappa meets Mon
days at noon in the Pauling Conference Room. For more information, contact Kate Gray at ext. 2371.
Spanish Club:
The Spanish Club promotes relationships between Hispanics and non-Hispanics. Learn about Latin
culture. Raise funds for scholarships. Members participate in many social activities. The club is
looking forward to International Week, when on May 13 ethnic foods will be featured, along with
performance dancers from Central and South America. The Spanish Club meets Wednesdays at 10
a.m. in Bl 14. For more information, contact Cariota Holley at ext. 2726.
Writers’ Club:
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The Writers’ Club meets twice a week to give students the opportunity to share their work with others.
Members of the club attend plays and readings. They also sponsor the annual writing contest. Their
meeting time and place is Thursdays from 12:30-1:30 p.m. in M255 and from 5-7 p.m. at the Wendy’s
on Molalla Ave. in Oregon City. For more information, contact Allen Widerburg at ext. 2359.
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The 7 C’s, or the Clackamas Community College Campus Cat Colony Club, builds cat shelters and
feeding stations where feral cats reside. They rescue cats and raise funds to help support feeding
stations. In the future they are purchasing cat carriers for the college to have on campus. There is no
designated time and meeting place, but advisor Gary Nelson can be reached at ext. 2587.
HEEL:
800-868-1816
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HEEL, or Helping Everyone's Environment Live, participates in environmental clean ups, such as the Newell
Creek project They work with recycling on campus and will be having activities during Environmental
Week. HEEL meets in CC140 Tuesdays from 12:30 to 1 p.m. For more information, contact the ASG
offices at ext 2247.
Wednesday, May 6, 1998