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2 Clackamas Print News Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2006 ELC directors plan face-lift, reinvention Campus Music Preview <3$ yc? 1 * Instrumental Jazz Night. Wed., Nov. 29 at 7:30 p.ml in the LeRoy Anderson room in the Niemeyer Center. 1 Admission is $5. Sam Krause KatirWIlson I Co-Editora-in-Chief * Concert Band Fall Festival Concert. Thurs., Nov. I 30 at 7:30 p.m. in the LeRoy Anderson room in the Niemeyer Center. Admission is $5. The Environmental Learning Center (ELC) is getting a much needed face-lift. “This is a very exciting year, and the ELC has never been well understood since its inception,” said ELC Education Coordinator Allison Heimowitz, who has been heading the project to reinvent the center. Horticulture Department Chair Elizabeth Howley, Shelly Parini, dean of college advancement and execu tive director for the CCC Foundation, and Heimowitz, headlined an event on Nov. 16. They spoke about the plans for the ELC with various members of the col lege faculty and foundation, as well as other members of the Oregon City community, such as Mayor Alice Norris. “This place is still dear to my heart,?’ said Norris of the ELC. She spoke about the memories she has of visiting the ELC in the past A two-phase process is outlined for the rcinvention. The first phase would turn part of the current ELC site into an outdoor living laboratory. Once in place, the laboratory would be used to educate professionals and students pursuing a certificate in the field of environmen tal education. The second phase would be construction of an envi- ronmentally-friendly classroom on the ELC site. “Sustainability is more important all the time,” said Heimowitz. “The plan has more to do with redevelop ment We want to be better environmental stewards. We want to make the ELC a showcase of sustainability.” Tyson Haworth, the operations manager for food distributor Organically Grown, off of Highway 224, said that the business already utilizes resources at the col lege, but his employees could also benefit from the ELC reinvention. training to become more competitive,” Haworth said. •Others who have expressed interest in a degree/cer- tificate program include Metro, OSU Extension, Oregon Department of Forestry and the Oregon Zoo. Efforts by Heimowitz and Linda Roads, executive director of the Environmental Education Association of Oregon, have already yielded funding. “We recently received a $75,000 National Science Foundation grant to support this effort and the develop ment of professional development experiences for non- * “Christmas by Candlelight” Concert. Fri., Dec. 1 at 7 p.m. at the Milwaukie Lutheran Church. It will I feature the CCC Chamber Choir, accompanied by pia-1 nist Scott Mangel and conductor Lonnie Cline. The concert will include both traditional and nontraditionall Christmas and seasonal pieces. There is no charge for I the concert. Photos by Adam J. Manley Clackamas Print * “Christmas Oratorio (Part 2)” Sun., Dec. 3 at 7 I p.m. at the Central Lutheran Church. It will feature the! CCC Chamber Choir, Unistus Chamber Choir and the I Sinfonia Concertante Orchestra under the direction of I maestro Stefan Minde. Tickets range from $10 for stu-1 dents to $40 for patrons. For ticket information, contact Edith Minde at 503-231-1421 or e-mail sueminde@aol| com. Central Lutheran Church is located at 1820 N. E. I 21st Ave. in Portland. * Chamber Ensemble Fall Concert. Mon., Dec. 4 at I 7:30 p.m. in the LeRoy Anderson room at Niemeyer I Center. Gary Nelson directs. A donation is requested. I * Festival of Lights Concert Series. The Unistus Chamber Choir presents a program of Christmas selec-l tions Tues., Dec. 19 at 8 p.m. at The Grotto. The Grotto is located at S.E. 85th and Sandy in Portland. I Admission is $7 or $3 for children from three to 12 years old. For additional information about CCC music events, I please call the Music Department at 503-657-6958, exl 2434. ELC Education Coordinator Allison Heimowitz (top) shows off the proposed designs for the ELC. Oregon City Mayor Alice Norris (above) recalls fond memories of the center and sharps her hnpoc for its continuod role in the community. formal environmental educators,” said Heimowitz. Metro has also expressed interest in putting a trail through the newly purchased 280-acre Newell Creek Canyon with the ELC as the trail head, according to Jack Hammond. “We want to respect what’s here, but make the site more valuable,” said Dean of Math and Sciences Baldwin van der Bijl. It’s easier to earn your degree when the school comes to your home. That’s right. You can earn your degree online in Business Management or Accounting right in your own home. .Our online and evening bachelor’s and certificate programs are designed for busy people seeking a top-notch, affordable business degree to help you accomplish your personal; and professional goals. Financial aid available. a ■ ■■ CAMPUS NEWS & I EVENTS I The Craft Fair will be today in the Bill Brod Commufl Center mall from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Come support campus clubs ,and enjoy coffee or cider while you shop. Wreaths, candl« pottery, and more! Gingerbread Building Contest both daw Challenge your office mates, or build as a team! Questions? Contact Michelle Baker in Student Activities, ext. 2245. Dance the Night Away! The dance will be held in the Gregfl Forum on Fri., Dec. 1 from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Admission wil be three cairned food items or $5. All proceeds will benefit the! Oregon Food Bank. Clackamas Repertory Theatre Presents ‘A Christmas Caroll Dec. 7 through 24. Karlyn Love directs David McCann’s adfl tation of Charles Dickens’ holiday classic. Performances » scheduled Thursday through Saturday at 7 p.m., and on SundaB at 2:30 p.m., including Christmas Eve. Tickets are $15 genfl admission, $12 for seniors 62 and older, $10 for students fl $7 for children ages six through 12. Discounts are available groups of 10 or more. j B A Holiday Party will take place in the Bill Brod Communjyj Center on Thurs., Dec. 7 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Bring your kids! for a free, fun-filled time with food, crafts and pictures wlh| Santa! Questions? Contact Kiara Feldmaih, childcare officer at ext. 5345. Complete •Accountin Biasla Spring semester 2 Get started toda egree in: •Arts 6 Humanities It Social and 1 Behavioral ences toBSN ■ Inclement Weather Policy When the college is closed due to bad weather, all college cam- I puses are closed. A non-weather related closure (such as loss of electricity) will affect only the campus involved. I Daytime closures are 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Late openings are at 10 a.m. Evening closures begin at 4 p.m. or later. be. do. have. more. .HMM- tartù Best Colleges 2006 I Adult Degree Program To find out if the college is closed, check the college Web site I (www.clackamas.edu) or http://Portland.snowclosures.com. Local media will broadcast the information. A message will also be left' on the college main phone line at 503-657-6958, ext. 5950.
