CLACKAMAS CELEBRATES 50 YEARS
BY KRISTEN WOLHERS
Clackamas Community College is celebrating its 50th
birthday, and you're invited to the party.
The college has a lo t to celeb rate. In 1966, w h en
Clackam as first opened its doors, 693 students were
enrolled. Today, there are close to 30,000 students who
attend the college, according to Justin M ontgom ery,
the senior m arketing and communications specialist.
In honor o f 50 years of growth and education, CCC is
throwing an epic party.
The celebration will take place at the Oregon City campus
from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 21. It will feature
live music, tours of outdoor art pieces, food, face painting
and more. All are welcome.
9 a.m . to 3 p.m . Home Orchard Society Open House
Home Orchard Society Arboretum
Start the day off by exploring the orchard, which bears
the usual fruits such as apples, pears, and plums but also
an exciting and extensive mix of other species. Taste
test some delicious fruit, discover the classes they offer,
and walk away with ideas about pruning and planning
your own orchard.
10 - 11 a.m . N ew ell C reek H eadw aters R estoration
Project Cerem ony
Environmental Learning Center
Even though it’ s CCC’s birthday, the college is giving
the p resents. Lori Hall, CCC’ s public inform ation
officer, said, that this restoration is “ our birthday gift
to the com m u n ity.” She explained that the Newell
Creek Headwaters dates back to the 1970s w hen the
art departm ent first saw its potential. “ It was gross
and neglected and they saw an opportunity to create an
oasis out there.” Guests are invited to enjoy the results.
11 a.m . Outdoor Sculpture Invitational Campus W alk
Clem ans Sculpture Garden
Nineteen artists were invited to display their art work
around campus. As Hall described the pieces she said,
“ Some of them interact w ith the environments. Some
of them were inspired by the environments that they
were placed in .” The w alk will end near the Niemeyer
Center where the dance group Pendulum will perform.
11 a .m . to 3 p .m . E n viron m en tal L earn in g C en ter
Guided Tours
Environmental Learning Center
Following the restoration project ceremony, guests are
invited to tour the newly restored area, while learning
about the history, flora and fauna. Free shuttle buses
w ill run every 15 minutes between the transit area and
the environmental learning center.
11 a.m . to 3 p.m . Fam ily & Com m unity Festival
Gregory Forum
Fam ilies w ill be flocking to Gregory Forum, aka the
Birthday Palace. "T he 50th A nniversary festival o f
activities w ill be a special kind of entertainm ent that
can be enjoyed by children and adults,” said Janet Wells,
bookstore coordinator, w h o's hosting the event with
Barbara Simington, administrative assistant. Gregory
Forum will be decorated and w ill boast games, balloon
twisting, a unicycle rider, face painting and tattoos.
11 a.m . to 3 p.m . College & Alum ni Showcase
N iem eyer C enter
The showcase is an open house for alumni and retirees
to connect and celebrate the co llege's history. Five
out of the six tim e capsules w ill be on display in the
Anderson room.
11 a.m . to 3 p.m . Geocache K ickoff
For information visit the info booth in Gregory Forum
Geocaching is an outdoor treasure hunt using GPS on
smart phones. The college has created five geocaches
and party guests are invited to participate in the kickoff.
Prizes w ill be awarded to those w ho find the hidden
geocaches.
Noon to 1 p.m . M ainstream Perform ance
Gregory Forum
Mainstream, the college's aw ard-w inning vocal jazz
ensem ble, w ill be perform ing contem porary pieces
including songs from Stevie Wonder as well as an original.
The director of vocal music, Kathleen Hollingsworth,
said, “ I thought it would be a nice opening act for the
alumni big band.”
1:30 - 2:30 p.m . Alum ni Jazz Ensem ble Perform ance
Gregory Forum
Alumni of all ages will come together to form the one-
day-only jazz ensemble. Clackamas alumnus and Emmy
and Grammy nominated Hollywood composer Ron Jones
of Family Guy and Star Trek fam e will be a part of the
ensemble. The band w ill play some of his pieces, along
with a piece by alumnus and Hollywood composer Chris
Hardin.
1:30 p.m . Pendulum Perform ance
N iem eyer C enter Lobby
The perform ance troupe Pendulum w ill perform an
interpretive dance, which will be their response to the
art sculptures on campus.
Previous Clackamas Print staff gather around the tables during production. Along with the college, The
Clackamas Print, previously known as the Cougar Print, is celebrating 50 years of coverage at the college.
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3 ~ 33 0 P-ni. Tim e Capsule Opening
Oregon City Campus Quad
Tw enty-five years ago, one time capsule was divided
and buried under six benches on campus. The capsules
included boxes from all of the departments at the college.
Five of the capsules will be on display in the Niemeyer
Center, but party guests are invited to be a part of the
opening of the sixth and final time capsule.