January 28, 2005
Volume 40, Issue 15
Home Staff Archives

Silverman sees need to compete for students
Ideas of how to improve the financial future of Mt. Hood were kicked around at the MHCC District Board of Education retreat held in Troutdale Jan. 22. Potential general obligation bond and marketing strategies for MHCC were discussed. In an effort to reverse declining enrollment, a marketing campaign has been suggested.


Support staff award winners honored for dedication and self-sacrifice

Mt. Hood Community College has many staff members who work behind the scenes to keep the college running smoothly. The 2005 Outstanding Support Staff awards are one way MHCC recognizes their tremendous efforts. This year, Larry Stevens, Elizabeth Gomez and Dorothy Bray were honored at several events, including the MHCCD Foundation board meeting.

Dorothy Bray may have helped 'gazillions'
Lead custodian Larry Stevens works to make everyone happy
Elizabeth Gomez readily gives MHCC her time


News:
Fair offers eclectic array of clubs
QASO reaches out to students with understanding

News Briefs


Editorial:

Clubs are scarce at community colleges
What happened, people?
Letter to the Editor: Teacher pines for deployed alumnus
Editorial Cartoon


Sports:
Basketball - Men win, home and away


The Arts:
‘Million Dollar Baby’ a priceless epic
DeNiro and Fanning in search of a hit

 

Kickin’ it at the club fair
 
Jeff Lowe/ The Advocate
Members of Mt. Hood Community College’s Tae-Kwon-Do Club show off their moves Tuesday at the Club Fair. (From the left) David Tarpea, green belt, Rachel Caldwell, blue belt, Justin Flemming, blue belt, and Deborah Boulware, high blue belt, dazzled crowds of students with their hand and foot fighting skills. The exposition was carefully choreographed to ensure the safety of the participants and crowd, but was nonetheless impressive.