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2 Clackamas Print Fair quells transfer student worries Mitt Olson The Clackamas Print More than 30 northwest col leges will be meeting with CCC students in the Gregory Forum tomorrow for the annual Transfer Day. With a wide variety of stataand private institutions planned to be in attendance, students may have a tough time sorting through all the scholarly options presented to them. Academic Adviser Jessica Walter had some advice on hand for students who aren’t sure what questions to ask, and what infor mation to seek out. “Ask about the strength of their programs,” said Walter. “Ask about the faculty. Who are they? Who’s outstanding in their fields?” Armed with an array of spe cific questions, students can get a much greater sense of a college’s New! Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2007 students. services and academic strengths. Simply asking about any notable “Scholarships are something professors or faculty can give one you should ask about!” said a sense of that college’s specialty. Walter. In particular is the Western For students who are still in the process of deciding what in Undergraduate Exchange. Wue. the world they want to study, wiche.edu explains the pro gram: “Through WUE, students Transfer Day can provide some in western states may enroll in good ideas. “A lot of the students we have - many two-year and four-year here aren’t aware of the transfer college programs at a reduced options out there,” said Walter. tuition level - 150 percent of “It’s a good place for a person the institution’s regular resi dent tuition.” This is instead with no idea to start the process.” Some might view the fair as of the full out-of-state tuition just a big sales pitch by big col cost. “Most of the people who leges toward the students here on campus, but Walter clarifies: are coming are admissions “The goal of this program is to counselors,” said Walter. This help students to understand their allows students to get informa tion about acceptance standards options.” and set up college visits. Of course anyone in attendance “I would encourage stu won’t just be getting the informa tion needed to further their educa dents to visit campuses,” said Walter. “This is the one big tion; there are also door prizes and a wealth of information regarding fair. Students can follow up by scholarships available to transfer visiting [colleges].” The many faces of I politics: Club face off Katie Wilson Co-Editor-in-Chief A band was playing as people trickled in for the debate between the president of the college’s Republicans club, Tim Lussier, and Jason Thomas, representative of the Democrat club, in the Gregory Forum. The two clubs organized the event as an experiment in democracy. Everything from the war in Iraq to social security and healthcare were topics of debate. “I haven’t done debates before,” said Lussier, ‘it was an intense, good experience.” - Nearly 100 people were pres® some on their own initiative and oth ers as part of a class. Social Science Instructor Dean Darris was present with his band and students from his classes. “What I loved was that it was student-directed and student-dn ven,” said Darris, after the debate. “It wasa nice exercise in democracy, and God knows we need it” According to Lussier, the two chibs have been discussing the pos sibility of a panel discussion in the future. Death Valley deadline approaching Andrea Simpson The Clackamas Print This Spring Break, Clackamas instructor Jennifer Bown will be tak ing a class of students to Death Valley National Park in California. The class counts as a four-credit, transferable lab science course. It takes place March 22 to die 31, and availability is on a first-come, first- serve basis. The nine-day trip will include lectures from several faculty and guest lecturers. The class will include assignments and meetings prior to the trip. Students will also prepare lectures based on their previously completed research projects. Students will learn about many different subjects on the trip, includ ing Geology, Geography, Biology, Anthropology, Environmental Science and occasional ly Astronomy. “The scope of the course and the incredible location is really what has given this course its immense popu larity. Ask any students who have gone, and they repeatedly remark that it was a learning experience of a life time,” said Bown. For those interested in going on this amazing trip, there will be an informational slide show on Thurs., Jan. 25 from noon to 1 p.m. in Pauling, Room 101. This slide show will provide more information regarding the cost of the trip. “I have seen, in the past, stu dents who are interested come in and ask to enroll during Contributed Photo the later part of Winter Term, ABOVE: Chuckwalla are one of the many crea and they are dis tures students might see on the Death Valley trip. appointed at not being able to go,” issue.” said Bown. Anyone interested in the Death “Just make sure you can get the Valley class can contact Bown at 503- time off, and that you can afford it 657-6958, ext 2926, or e-mail her at The school also offers specific schol arships for field trips if money is the jenb@clackamas.edu. Ask Us About Subway Catering Jeff Sorensen Clackamas Print Adam J. Manley Clackamas Prim Jason Thomas (LEFT), representative of the Democrat Club debated with the president of the Republicans club, Tim I Lussier (RIGHT). CAMPUS NEWS & EVENTS BBQ Today: ASG will hold the BBQ in front of the! Community Center from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come buy J hamburger, Garden Burger, or chicken Breast meal fol only $3. Seasoned Adult Enrichment Program: Wildflowers Known and Unknown. Dorothy Macfarlane presents slide show of the wildflowers she has seen in her travel for this Seasoned Adult Enrichment Program (SAEP session today. SAEP sessions are held at 9:30 a.mJ Wednesdays, in Room 191 at the college’s Harmon Campus at 7616 S.E. Harmony Road. For more informa tion, call 503-657-6958, ext. 3146. Ski Bus: Jan. 27 and Feb. 10 from 12:45 p.m. to 11:3o| ® Dally 6“ Specials 19193 S. Molalla Ave. Oregon City, OR 97045 Mon - Turkey/Ham, Tue - BMT Wed - Meatball Thu - Cold Cut Trio Fri - Tuna OPEN 6 a.m. -12 a.m. M-F 7 a.m. -12 a.m. Sat-Sun Sat - Ham Phone: (503) 650-5355 Sun - Spicy Italian » i p.m. Only $20 for bus and lift tickets (CCC student only). Come to Student Activities, Room CC 152, or calf ext. 2245 for more information. Marketing Waterwise Landscaping: Explore ways to incorporate water efficiency into stanK dard business practices in this two-hour workshop taughK by Dave Snell on Jan. 30. The class takes place fro™ 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Clairmont Hall. The fee for the class is $20. For more information, call Loretta Mills aj ] 503-657-6958, ext. 2246. Seasoned Adult Enrichment Program: Portland Ar|| Museum. The Seasoned Adult Enrichment Progran^ (SAEP) will take a field trip to the Portland Art Museu to view the “Treasures of Ancient Egypt” exhibit on Ja 31. SAEP sessions are held at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday^ in Room 191 at the college’s Harmony Campus at 761® S.E. Harmony Road. For more information, call 503® 657-6958, ext. 3146. Blood Drive: Wed., Jan. 31 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Grego Forum. Sign up in Student Activities, CC 152, or cal ext. 2245. J
