5
The Clackamas Print
February 19, 2003
Life after Clackamas: retirees
look forward to other pursuits
Science Chair plans to
return to CCC as a student
Hal Bender has been working here since
September 9, 1969, and' is currently the
Department Chair of Science. Previously, he
taught for three years at Crystal Spring High
School for Girls in California.
“I think that one of my fondest memories was
that one day one of my students said, ‘So every
thing is made up of 90 - 100 elements... wow.’
CORY PRICE Clackamas Print That realization is quite something,” said Bender.
Bender originally planned on retiring in June.
“For a while I wanted to outlast Jane Rickenbaugh. It teaches you the
power of dance,” said Bender.
Bender and his wife have already bought five acres of land and plan on
being farmers. They are looking forward to some horticulture classes offered
at the college.
“The place has grown considerably, in terms of students, staff and the
diversity of classes. It is much more involved,” said Bender.
Rixford looks forward to time with family
LUKE MAHAN Clackamas Print
Drafting Chair has gained insight from CCC
Terence Shumaker has been working at the college for 28 years. He is the Department^
Chair of Drafting Technology. He previously worked part-time at PCC and as a freelance
drafter.
. • |
“The big thing that I have gained is the awareness of life and what people need. Also, I
have learned the definition of fairness. If something is fair they get what they need, not
what they want. I have also learned how to listen,” said Shumaker.
In Shumaker’s free time he plans on doing a lot of traveling, volunteer work, writing,
working on his house and playing his harmonica.
“A lot of people talk about the Clackamas way,” Shumaker said. “It’s just one of those
things that if you try to define it you can’t. Things just work here.”
President's assistant win
maintain position part-time
Suzy Alexander has worked for 21 years at
CCC. She officially retired Dec. 31, 2002, but is
still working part-time here as the Executive
Assistant to the President.
Alexander worked in Student Health Services
apd Student Publications from Oct. 1981 to Jan.
1989, was the FIPSE Grant Alcohol/Drug
Coordinator from Oct. 1981 to Jan. 1992, and was
LUKE MAHAN Clackamas Print
Administrative Assistant to Office of College
Advancement from Jan. 1992 to April 1995.
“I have gained friendships, knowledge, memories to cherish and a belief
in myself. I’ve gained self-confidence; I found myself,” said Alexander. “[My
job] gave me the opportunity to do things I wanted and I discovered skills I
didn’t know I had. I will miss the people and the stimulating environment.”
The current situation with PERS affected Alexander’s decision to retire.
“I didn’t want to retire for a couple more years. What helped was that I
could still retain my position part-time,” said Suzy. “I plan to work part-time
at the college as long as they’ll have me.”
Alexander plans on spending more time with her family and is looking
forward to traveling, golfing, gardening, hiking and continuing to be involved
with the causes of the college and help the kids and the community. She is
also planning to pursue a new career and may go back to school.
International Hour to
benefit Mexico trip
German instructor Dick Stones will speak at today’s International
Hour at noon in CC127.
Admission is free, but donations are encouraged. Proceeds from the
event will go toward the cost of the summer trip to Cuernavaca, Mexico
this summer, said Spanish instructor Irma Cristina Bjerre.
“The whole idea is to attract faculty, students and people in the com
munity to fundraise a little bit of money for students,” Bjerre said.
In the past, the Foreign Language Department has sponsored
International Luncheons to benefit students, but like the Brown Bag
series, this year’s presentations will not include food.
Stones will tell the audience about the college’s exchange program
with a school in Stadthagen, Germany. During his upcoming sabbatical
spring term, he plans to work with schools in western Austria to set up
exchange programs there.
Compiled by Elisabeth Meyer
Are you sick and tired of
gputrageous bank fees?
Then join
Clackamas Federal
Credit Union
ALL REGISTERED CCC STUDENTS ARE ELIGIBLE
FORMEMBERSHIR
Free checking, free savings & much more!
Oregon City - 503-656-0671 - Milwaukie
Betsey Rixford has worked at Clackamas Community College for the past 14 years.
Rixford is currently the Life and Career Options Secretary. She really loves her depart
ment and coworkers.
“The most rewarding aspect was knowing the people who have taken classes here and
to see them move on with their careers,” said Rixford. “I’m going to miss the people I
work with and the students. Not some of the work, but I’ll miss all the contact with the
people. It’s a great department; that’s why I’m still here.”
Rixford is retiring near the same time as her husband and plans to spend the first ten
days of her retirement birding in Texas. She is also planning on getting into volunteer
activities and spending more time with her four children and her grandchildren.
“The one thing I really valued are the students I’ve known,” she said.
MARK FALLING Clackamas Print
Hart plans to travel, garden, volunteer with new free time
Pennye Hart (former student) has been working at Clackamas Community College since June 22, 1981. Hart is
the Human Resources Assistant Administrator. She is a human resource specialist. She has previously worked in the
Business Department, the Office of Administration and the library.
“I once was very shy, but I feel that I have opened up, and that I have more confidence,” said Hart. “I really enjoy
being around students. I’ll miss the people contact. It’s like a family. I won’t miss getting up early in the morning.”
Most of Hart’s grandchildren live out of state, so she and her husband plan on traveling. In her spare time, she plans
on reading, gardening and volunteer work.
Hart is retiring because of PERS and her husband has already retired and “ he’s been after me” to retire, she said.
Pennye Hart is not pictured at her request.
Compiled by Mark Falling
SPRINGTERM 2003 INFORMATION NIGHTS
Thur., Feb 27th 5:30-7:00
Metro Center
Portland
7726 SE Harmony Rd.
Tue., Mor 4th 5:30-7:00
CAPITAL Center
Beaverton
185th & Walker Rd.
Information Technology
Management Information Systems
Software Engineering Technology
Electronics Engineering Technology
Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Operations Management
Find out how you can turn your college credits or Associates Degree into
a Bachelor of Science Degree through the OIT/Portiand degree
completion program. Take advantage of scholarships and financial aid,
affordable tuition, convenient evening and Saturday classes, and two
Portland campus locations.
Join us at information night for light refreshments. Talk with faculty and
advisors. Find out how a bachelor's degree can mean employment
advancement, salary growth, and career positioning. OIT/Portiand
provides excellence in education that works for your life.
OIT/PORTLAND
503.725.3066
www.oit.edu/portland
COMPLETE
YOUR
DEGREE
evenings &
weekends
Bachelor of Science
Degree Completion Programs