Salem, Ore., September 15, 2022 — Chemeketa Community College has partnered with local indigenous teachers to provide instruction in indigenous arts.  what we did ~and are~ doing with many thanks
 

Interweaving Indigenous Art: Co-Teachers-in-Residence embeds artists and Indigenous Art Practices inside foundational art classes at Chemeketa. This co-teaching model intentionally works within the existing curriculum based on artist and tribal guidance. 

We graciously thank s'gʷi gʷi ʔ altxʷ: The House of Welcome at the Longhouse and members of the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde for their trust and guidance with this important work. 

Stephanie Craig  (Santiam and Yoncalla Kalapuya, Takelma Rogue River, Cow Creek Umpqua, and Clackamas Chinook) and Nakoosa Moreland (Umpqua, Rogue River, Shasta, Kalapuya, and Clickatat) and have brought this program to life. We are honored to work with them. Thank you!

Angela Fasana, Education Manager at the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde. advised and supported us from the very start in 2022. Thank you!

What we did...

2023-2024 classes

Fall
 

Beadworking In ART115 Basic Design-Two Dimensional 

Nakoosa Moreland (Umpqua, Rogue River, Shasta, Kalapuya, and Clickatat) and Kay Bunnenberg Boehmer (2 sections, 43 students)

 

Winter

Traditional Cedar Basket Weaving In ART117 3D Design-Construct & Recycle

Stephanie Craig (Santiam and Yoncalla Kalapuya, Takelma Rogue River, Cow Creek Umpqua, and Clackamas Chinook) and Heidi Grew (1 section, 18 students)

 

AND (see photos below)

2, FREE, COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS: Chemeketa Makes. (funded by the Gretchen Schuette Art Gallery Endowment)

Necklace Making with Nakoosa Moreland (8 students)

Traditional Juncus Basketmaking with Stephanie Craig (at Yamhill Campus!) (9 students)

Spring 

(Upcoming Co-Teaching in Residence)

Beadworking In ART115 Basic Design-Two Dimensional 

Nakoosa Moreland and Kay Bunnenberg Boehmer (2 sections, 66 students and possibly an intern!)

Parfleche: Hide Painting with Natural Pigments In ART281 Painting

Stephanie Craig and Laura Mack (1 section, 19 students and possibly an intern!)

AND did you know...

Nakoosa (above with baby Darryl in left photo) and Stephanie (above on the right in right photo) are teaching workshops AGAIN this spring! These workshops are sponsored by Chemeketa's Office of Diversity & Equity. The photos above are from the winter term community workshops. Thank you to all the participants!

And...We plan a celebration with students after their Basic Design and Painting classes on May 22. This is the last class day of the year for both Nakoosa and Stephanie. We have so much gratitude for this time together. Thank you!

And speaking of the celebration...Tamarro Gabbert (above) who catered the  Chemeketa Makes: Interweaving Indigenous Arts workshops and does a terrific 3 Sisters Soup or Elk Stew will cater the May 22 party with traditional foods. Thank you!

And...Chase Huntley, a Chemawa Indian School teacher has arranged for Nakoosa and her husband Nakeezaka Jack to visit the school when they come to present and teach in May. (They are also invited as head dancers at the U of O POWWOW that weekend, too!) Chase will also bring his students to visit Nakoosa and Kay's Beadworking Design class in May. Thank you!

And... Since fall, Melissa Palanuk in the Education Department at Grande Ronde has received info and flyers for the Interweaving Indigenous Arts classes. She got the word out to enrolled members attending Chemeketa and on the Grand Ronde Facebook page. Thank you!
 

And... Lyle Cairdeas (curator at Chachalu Cultural Center and Museum, in the orange shirt above right) and Terry Kowing (Frank's brother in the khaki pants) shared Frank Kowing's body of work in the Gretchen Schuette Art Gallery. It was a pleasure to work with them in that collaboration. And students LOVED that show. This show was funded by the Gretchen Schuette Art Gallery Endowment. Thank you!

And...Elaine Labonte Robertson (Grand Ronde Tribal Member and part time faculty in BIO102) wrote a piece about Interweaving Indigenous Art: Co-Teachers in Residence for the March Grand Ronde Tribal Newsletter. It includes interviews with both Nakoosa and Stephanie.

Open House to Showcase New Partnership and Provide Prospective Students 

and Kubota Dealers Opportunity to Meet Staff, Tour Facilities 

WHAT:           Chemeketa Community College is holding an open house event to mark the launch of their new Kubota Tech and National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3) partnership. The new NC3 & Kubota Tech partnership provides students with a pathway to earn industry-recognized certifications focused on the repair and service of Kubota equipment, giving them the knowledge and skills for employment as a diesel technician in the off-road diesel industry. NC3, Kubota and college faculty will be on hand to share information about the partnership, answer questions and provide tours of the facility.

                        “Kubota Tech training supports our commitment to preparing students for careers in the off-road diesel sector," stated Kevin Ruby, Diesel Technology Program Chair at Chemeketa Community College. "This partnership not only aligns with the industry's expansion but also presents an exciting avenue for hands-on training, empowering our students with the skills needed to excel in this high demand field.”

“Through the NC3 & Kubota Tech program, students have the opportunity to learn an in-demand technical trade, receive hands-on training, earn industry-recognized certifications and develop highly marketable skills that will help set themselves apart in an increasingly competitive workforce,” said Jeff Wagley, manager of educational partnerships for Kubota Tractor Corporation.

WHEN:           Tuesday, April 23, 2024 

10:30 - 10:45 a.m. PT – Welcome

10:45 - 11:55 a.m. PT – Dealer meeting and lunch + dealer catch-up

11:55 a.m. - 12:10 p.m. PT – Ribbon cutting + dealer/student meet-and-greet

12:10 - 12:45 p.m. PT – Facility tour

12:45 - 1:00 p.m. PT – Wrap-up and departures

WHERE:        Chemeketa Community College Brooks

4910 Brooklake Rd. NE

Brooks, OR 97305

WHO: 

• Rep. Andrea Salinas, Congresswoman, Oregon’s 6^th District
• Dr. Amy Loyd, Assistant Secretary, U.S. Department of Education 
• Jessica Howard, President, Chemeketa Community College 
• Kevin Ruby, Diesel Technology Program Chair, Chemeketa Community College
• Ashley Likes, Chief of Staff, National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3)
• Jeff Wagley, Manager, Educational Partnerships, Kubota Tractor Corporation

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CONTACTS:       Kevin Ruby

                                Diesel Technology Program Chair

                                (503) 365-4744

kruby1@chemeketa.edu

Brooks Regional Training Center

(503) 485-2131

brooks@chemeketa.edu

About Chemeketa Community College

For more than 50 years, Chemeketa Community College has committed itself to transforming lives and our community through exceptional learning experiences in the Mid-Willamette Valley. As the second multi-campus district in Oregon, Chemeketa serves 30,000 students annually at its Salem and Yamhill Valley campuses, as well as Brooks, Eola, Winema, Dallas, Woodburn and Chemeketa Center for Business and Industry (CCBI). Chemeketa Community College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and educational institution. Learn more at chemeketa.edu.

About Kubota Tractor Corporation

Kubota Tractor Corporation, Grapevine, Texas, is the U.S. marketer and distributor of Kubota-engineered and manufactured machinery and equipment, including a complete line of tractors of up to 200 Gross hp, performance-matched implements, compact construction equipment, consumer lawn and garden equipment, hay tools, commercial turf products and utility vehicles. For product literature or dealer locations, contact: Kubota Tractor Corporation, 1000 Kubota Drive, Grapevine, TX 76051, (888) 4-KUBOTA [(888) 458-2682], Ext. 900, or visit KubotaUSA.com. 

About NC3

NC3 was established to help build a workforce prepared to meet the needs of today’s and tomorrow’s industries by connecting employers and educational institutions in synergistic partnerships that foster effective training, elevation of skilled careers, and employment opportunities. In fulfilling its mission, NC3 builds deep industry-educational partnerships and develops, implements and sustains industry-recognized portable certifications built on national skills standards. We envision an industrial labor market where all workers have jobs they need to thrive, and all companies have well-trained employees they need to operate and grow. Learn more at www.nc3.net.

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Marie Hulett, marie.hulett@chemeketa.edu, 503.399.2530

Salem, OR – April 9, 2024 – The National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) and Diverse: Issues In Higher Education (Diverse) have recognized Chemeketa Community College as one of the 2024 Most Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges!

The annual award recognizes community and technical colleges committed to diversity through best-in-class student and staff recruitment and retention practices, inclusive learning and working environments, and meaningful community service and engagement opportunities. The national study employs a web-based survey approach to obtain information from NISOD member institutions. A multipart, weighted algorithm is used to classify the responding institutions.

“We are proud to honor these colleges for their sustained commitment to diversity,” said Edward J. Leach, NISOD’s Executive Director. “We are also pleased about the large number of applications this year. It shows that a growing number of colleges appreciate how critical diversity and inclusion initiatives are to their campuses and communities.”

"Every day, Chemeketa strives to realize its commitment to providing a campus where all individuals and groups feel welcomed, respected, and valued,” said Jessica Howard, Chemeketa’s President and CEO. “This award means a great deal to us."

The award-winning institutions will be recognized during NISOD’s International Conference of Teaching and Leadership Excellence, May 25-28, in Austin, Texas. Additionally, award recipients receive a specially-designed logo that can be used to promote the institution’s commitment to diversity during student and staff recruitment efforts, as well as during other times when they want to highlight their commitment to inclusiveness. The awarded colleges are also featured in Diverse’s newsmagazine, the only bi-weekly national publication focusing on matters of access and opportunity for all in higher education.

To learn more about the Most Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges awards, visit nisod.org/mppwcc. For questions about the survey or NISOD’s 2024 conference, contact Edward J. Leach at ed@nisod.org or (512) 232-1430. For more information on Chemeketa Community College, please visit chemeketa.edu

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About NISOD

The National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) empowers faculty, staff, and administrators at community and technical colleges to support the needs of diverse students in the face of ever-present resource constraints. High-quality, easy-to-access professional development resources connect staff and faculty with applicable knowledge to grow their careers and improve instruction. Meaningful recognition programs can augment the reputation of individual students, employees, and institutions. But perhaps most valuable are the connections NISOD helps build among community and technical colleges to share ideas, strengths, and solutions.

About Diverse

Since 1984, Diverse: Issues in Higher Education has been the nation’s premier publication covering the issues pertaining to underrepresented minorities in American higher education. Reaching more than 200,000 readers biweekly, Diverse has been recognized for its in-depth news coverage, provocative commentary, insightful special reports, and original research.

About Chemeketa Community College4000 Lancaster Drive NE Sale

For more than 50 years, Chemeketa Community College has committed itself to transforming lives and our community through exceptional learning experiences in the Mid-Willamette Valley. As the second largest community college district in Oregon, Chemeketa serves 17,000 students annually at its Salem and Yamhill Valley campuses, as well as Brooks, Eola, Winema, Dallas, Woodburn and Chemeketa Center for Business and Industry (CCBI).

Chemeketa Community College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and educational institution.

Members of the Boston Brass

One night performance is scheduled April 23, 2024 in the Chemeketa Auditorium

Salem, Ore., March 28, 2024 — Chemeketa Community College is proud to present Boston Brass on April 23 at 7:30pm.  

For over 30 years Boston Brass has set out to establish a one-of-a-kind musical experience. From exciting classical arrangements to burning jazz standards and the best of original brass repertoire, Boston Brass treats audiences to a unique brand of entertainment that captivates all ages. The ensemble’s lively repartee, touched with humor and personality, bridges the ocean of classical formality to delight audiences with great music and boisterous fun. 

Tickets available at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/656957075297?aff=oddtdtcreator

The concert will be held at Chemeketa Auditorium. 4000 Lancaster Dr. NE Salem, OR.  Building 6, purple parking lot. For further information and upcoming concerts visit www.ChemeketaConcerts.weebly.com 

Video Promo at: https://youtu.be/wc-hrc779dI

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4000 Lancaster Drive NE Sale

For more than 50 years, Chemeketa Community College has committed itself to transforming lives and our community through exceptional learning experiences in the Mid-Willamette Valley. As the second multi-campus district in Oregon, Chemeketa serves 30,000 students annually at its Salem and Yamhill Valley campuses, as well as Brooks, Eola, Winema, Dallas, Woodburn and Chemeketa Center for Business and Industry (CCBI).

Chemeketa Community College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and educational institution.