On Campus & Around Town

Town hall meetings continue in Town and Gown Room

MHCC President John Sygielski will continue to hold town hall meetings to gather ideas to reduce the college budget. there will be a meeting Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. in the Town and Gown Room and on May 14 there will be a meeting in the Visual Arts Theater from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Maywood Park Campus will host a meeting on May 19 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. in rooms 223-224 and on May 27 the meetings will return to the Town and Gown Room on the main campus from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

SAB offers free soccer every Wednesday

The Student Activities Board is offering free soccer Wednesday from noon to 1 p.m. at the MHCC track and field. For more information, contact [email protected].

Hubble’s Greatest Hits comes to MHCC Planetarium

The MHCC Planetarium Sky Theater will present “Hubble’s Greatest Hits” Monday with shows at 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. Admission is $1. For more information, contact Planetarium Director Doug McCarty at 503-491-7297.

Career Fair Cancelled

The 2009 Career Fair has been cancelled, which was scheduled for May 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Main Mall of the Gresham campus. For more information on when the fair will be held contact the Career Center at 503-491-7432.

MEChA will host soccer tournament

MEChA, the Hispanic club on campus, is sponsoring the Mt. Hood Soccer Cup on May 16 and 17. The soccer tournament will take place at the MHCC soccer field. It will be a 7 v. 7 tournament, but each team will need nine people to sign up. It costs $90 per team to sign up. For more information, e-mail [email protected] or call 503-680-7735.

Perceptions to launch 2009 edition

On Thursday, May 28, Perceptions will celebrate the launch of the new literary magazine of the arts at McMenamins Edgefield Ballroom.

SAB to host free soccer games

The Student Activities Board is offering free soccer on Wednesday from noon to 1 p.m. at the MHCC track and field. For more information, contact [email protected]

Diversity Festival sprouts discussion on cultural topics

The Diversity Film Festival begins on Monday, May 11, with Short Film Festivals with intentional based short films from the website www.mediathatmatters.org. Tuesday is “Baraka,” Wednesday is “Through Thick and Thin” and Thursday is “Whale Rider.” All films begin at 3:30 p.m. in the College Center with discussion following the movie. If you are interested in being a discussion moderator, contract Director of the Student Activities Board Heather Nichelle-Peres or Dean of Humanities Wendy Schissel at 503-491-7657.

Memorial tribute scheduled for dedication ceremony

A dedication service for the Heroes Memorial and Tribute sit located on the corner of Powell and Roberts in downtown Gresham will take place May 2. The dedication starts promptly at 6:30 p.m.

Spring Dinner Dance to be held at Melody Ballroom

The Mt. Hood Spring Dinner Dance will be held at the Melody Ballroom in downtown Portland Saturday, May 9. The theme of the event is Hollywood “The Golden Age” with casino, comedy and dancing available. The featured comedian is Dan Adhoot from shows such as Last Comic Standing, Crank Yankers and his own show on Comedy Central. The dance starts at 7 p.m. and tickets cost $15 per person. To buy tickets, visit the main desk in the College Center.

Poetry reading in Rockwood host award winning author

Poetry readings with Robert Davis will be held at the Rockwood Library at 17917 SE Stark St. from 7-8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 12. Davis was co-editor of Mr. Cogito magazine for more than 20 years and is the author of Tracks in Oregon, which was a finalist for the Oregon Literary Award. After listening to his readings, you will receive a copy of his newest book free that cannot be bought in stores.

ASG hosts student social

Associated Student Government will host a Strawberry Social Monday at noon in the Jazz Café and is open to all students. Come and meet the social science faculty and students and learn what the Social Science Department has to offer. The social is open to all students.

College spends stimulus money on major upgrades

Mt. Hood Community College received $3.85 million to use toward maintenance projects from the 2009 Oregon Economic Stimulus Program. The upgrades include: the stage riggings will be replaced as well as the stage and electrical system will be rebuilt in the performing arts center; restrooms will be upgraded; the Health and Physical Education roof will be replaced and rooms will be reconfigured to make classroom space; the current Computer Services space will be made into a classroom; science and dental labs will be upgraded. In addition, the Maywood campus will receive new carpeting.

MHCC host fundraising event for Latin American Film Festival

Mt. Hood Community College received $3.85 million to use toward maintenance projects from the 2009 Oregon Economic Stimulus Program. The upgrades include: the stage riggings will be replaced as well as the stage and electrical system will be rebuilt in the performing arts center; restrooms will be upgraded; the Health and Physical Education roof will be replaced and rooms will be reconfigured to make classroom space; the current Computer Services space will be made into a classroom; science and dental labs will be upgraded. In addition, the Maywood campus will receive new carpeting.