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News he CI ac I< ama 5 P rînt WedNEsdAy, J anuary 16, 2002 Clackamas* progressive environmental goals cited in national report FRANKJORDAN News Editor The National Wildlife Federation iNWF) recently recognized Clackamas Community College as ne of 12 colleges and universities ationwide for the progressive ef- jrts that the college has made at stablishing environmental goals nd policies. The Campus Environment Re- ort Card issued in December is based on findings from 891 col leges and universities from across the nation and provides environ mental grades in more than 20 cat egories, ranging from curriculum to transportation policies. Colleges and universities that participated in the survey were asked about environmental poli cies related to energy conserva tion, recycling, water conserva tion, protecting natural habitats and the making of sound environ mental investments. Clackamas is one of 12 schools cited in the re port as having taken the lead in setting environmental goals and policies. According to the report, many of the schools that have written policies in place have indicated that conserving energy, reducing solid waste and maximizing recycling comprise most of the activities that these schools are most likely to do in the future. In all of the other areas men tioned in the report, most schools have diminished intentions for more activities. “To me that is one of the most important indicators in the report because it means there is some momentum,” said Julian Keniry, manager of the NWF Campus Ecol ogy Program. “If you’re setting goals you haven’t just made an environmental statement, but you have a vision for where you want to go.” Over the past several years, Clackamas has replaced all of its light fixtures with energy-efficient lighting. The college recycles pa per, metal and other products and uses native plantings in its land scaping. In addition, the college has developed a landscaping mas ter plan that provides guidelines for environmentally sound prac tices. About 22 percent of higher learning institutions in the nation participated in the study. The NWF Campus Ecology Program was established in 1989 to work with the colleges and to promote ecological awareness on campuses and in the surrounding communi ties. inancial aid announces tuition waiver contest winners acey Haverland—$300 tuition waiver winner Jessika Lais—$200 tuition waiver winner Sharon Seeber—$100 tuition waiver winner J nemployment ligh, extended jenefits available Continued from page 1 McLees emphasizes that these re worst-case scenario options nd hopes that as the spring draws carer, Oregon’s economic picture vili brighten. I One ray of hope for those in Or- ( gon who are currently unemployed 15 the United States Department of I .abor extending unemployment I enefits for up to 13 weeks, effec- J ive Jan. 6,2002. To qualify for such Benefits, a person’s unemployment iBnsurance claim must have been :®led after Jan. 14,2001. While it is nknown as to how many Orego- ians have applied for the extended enefits at this time, the Employ- lent Department estimates that 5,000 people will file an applica- on during the first week of avail- bility. In order to remain eligible for ex- :nded benefits, though, an indi- idual must submit tangible evi- ence of his or her work search each t'eek. The person must also be will tig to accept any work that pays minimum wage or the amount of heir weekly benefit, whichever is greatest. The Employment Department asks lat Oregonians not call their local field ffice if they believe that they qualify Dr extended benefits. If one qualifies Dr the benefits, the Employment De- •artment sent a notification and ap- ilication via the mail on Jan. 4,2002. )nce a person receives the applica toli, he or she completes it and brings to the local field office. The unemployment rate figures for for January will be released 15. ■programs are damned CU accepts the OTAA (Oregon transfer degree) Personal attention is given to make transferring as easy as possible Transfer merit scholarships are available Day and evening courses 2811 NE Holman St • Portland, OR 97211 • 1-800-321-9371 a dm issions@cu-porttand.edu ♦ www.cu-portland.edu
