Linn-Benton Community College

Pesticide applicator class in Spanish will be held through the Small Business Development Center at Linn-Benton Community College. Designed to prepare senior agriculture workers to take the State of Oregon Department of Agriculture pesticide applicator exam, classes provide in-depth training, including extra coaching in math and calibration skills. Pesticide Laws and Safety in Spanish will be held Oct. 16 and 17 from 8 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at LBCC’s Calapooia Center, room CC- 205. Cost is $99. LBCC offers ODA exams at an additional cost of $58 each. For test dates, see the METRO web site at http://oregon.metrosignup.com or call 1-877-533-2900. The ODA pesticide applicators exam is optional and should be arranged with Metro. For more information or to register, contact LBCC’s Small Business Development Center at 541-917-4929.

Auditions for Linn-Benton Community College’s fall play “Tango Mike (Thanks Much)” will be held Monday, Oct. 6 at 6 p.m. in the LBCC Russell Trip Performance Center Theater in Takena Hall, 6500 Pacific Blvd. SW, Albany. “Tango Mike” is an original play based on the lives and stories of local Afghanistan and Iraq veterans and their families who are suffering from the effects of PTSD. The play is part of a Community Collaborative Play-Making process by which topical issues concerning micro-communities are brought to the forefront in the form of a play, through the collaboration and participation of members of these micro-communities. Set in Albany, Oregon on Memorial Day, the script was created through interviews and story circles with veterans and their families from Albany, Corvallis, Philomath, Lebanon, and Sweet Home, Oregon. The main character, Mike "Buddy" McIntyre, and his family are celebrating the holiday with family and friends, when unexpectedly Buddy's father, C...

The class “Google Apps for You” will be held through Linn-Benton Community College Community Education starting Oct. 21. This six-week class will help you organize, collaborate and communicate with Google gmail, calendar, drive, voice and more. Improve utilization of docs, spreadsheets, presentations and forms for business or personal needs in this hands-on course. Class will meet Tuesdays from 5:30 to 6:50 p.m. starting Oct. 21 at the LBCC Albany campus, McKenzie Hall, 6500 Pacific Blvd SW. Cost is $69. For more information, see the LBCC online schedule at www.linnbenton.edu or call LBCC Albany Community Education at 541-917-4840.

Continue your fitness routine or start a new one through classes offered by Linn-Benton Community College in Lebanon and Scio starting Sept. 29. Choose from Better Bones and Balance, Easy Cardio Fitness, Yoga, Zumba, Zumba Toning, Zumba Gold, Complete Country Dance and Line Dance held at the Lebanon Senior Center. Body Toning and Aerobics and Zumba will be offered in Scio at the ZCBJ Hall. For a complete description and start dates, visit the LBCC online schedule at www.linnbenton.edu/register or call the LBCC Lebanon Center at 541-259-5801.

Learn more about playing your stringed instrument or singing confidently through classes at Linn-Benton Community College’s Lebanon Center this fall term. "Playing Music Together" for stringed instrument players will focus on the skills needed to play bluegrass, country and old time music in a group. Learn to play backup and lead, review basic chords and jam etiquette, and how to improvise and put vocals together. This 10-week class will meet Wednesdays from 6 to 7:50 p.m. starting Sept. 29 at the LBCC Lebanon Center, 44 Industrial Way. Cost is $79. “Singing with Confidence” provides voice exercises to improve your singing experience, including breath support, vocal technique and performance, and what “range” is singing as a group and individually. This six-week class will meet Mondays from 6:30 to 7:20 p.m. at the Lebanon Senior Center. Cost is $39. For more information or to register, visit the LBCC online schedule at www.linnbenton.edu or call the LBCC Lebanon Center at 5...

GED and Adult Basic Education classes will be held starting the week of Sept. 29 at Linn-Benton Community College’s Lebanon Center, 44 Industrial Way. Develop your skills in reading, writing or math to improve your score on the Computerized Placement Test or to prepare for the GED test. Free two-day orientations are required to get started. Upcoming orientation dates at the LBCC Lebanon Center are Sept. 29 and Oct. 1, or Oct. 27 and Oct. 29 from 9 a.m. to 12:50 p.m. Morning GED classes will meet Monday through Thursday from 9 to 11:50 a.m., and evening classes meet Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 6-8:20 p.m. A $30 enrollment fee is due at orientation. For more information, contact the LBCC Lebanon Center at 541-259-5801.

The class "Dog Obedience" will be held through Linn-Benton Community College at the Lebanon Senior Center Wednesdays from 6:30 to 7:20 p.m. starting Oct. 1. This 10-week class will cover basic commands, proper equipment, socialization, rewarding good and breaking bad behavior, games and tricks, and responsible pet ownership. Veterinary shot record and history form required. Dogs do not attend the first day of class. Cost is $49. For more information or to register, visit the LBCC online schedule at w ww.linnbenton.edu/register , or call the LBCC Lebanon Center at 541-259-5801.

A new mountain biking class, “Mountain Bike Mojo,” will be offered through Linn-Benton Community College Community Education Oct. 11 and 12. This two-day clinic will provide the basic skills and techniques for participants to increase their enjoyment in the fast growing sport of mountain biking. The new Alsea Falls "flow trail" is the training ground for this course. The program will include one day of basic bike handling skills, including body positioning and balance, braking, shifting and pedaling efficiency, climbing and descending, front and back wheel lifts, cornering, small drops, pumping and navigating trail obstacles. The next morning, students will “get dirty” with a hands-on trail building courtesy of local IMBA chapter Team Dirt. In the afternoon, students will session various sections of trail to emphasize skills learned the first day. Participants will acquire a sense of confidence and new physical skills to enhance their riding experience, while learning about t...

Beginning computer application classes will be held at the Linn-Benton Community College’s Lebanon and Sweet Home Centers fall term. Computers-First Step is for those who have little or no computer experience and need hands-on, step-by-step instruction. This four-week class meets Tuesdays from 6 to 8:20 p.m. beginning Sept. 30 at the LBCC Lebanon Center, 44 Industrial Way. Cost is $45. The class also will be held at the LBCC Sweet Home Center, 1661 Long St., Thursdays beginning Oct. 2 from 6 to 8:20 p.m. Cost is $45. The class “Apple iPad and Kindle Fire” will cover core functions and settings, and photo and video editing and sharing. This three-week class will meet Wednesdays from 6 to 7:50 p.m. starting Oct. 1 at the LBCC Sweet Home Center Cost is $39. The classes “Social Media for Business” and "Computers-Second Step” will be held later in the term.  Check the LBCC online schedule at www.linnbenton.edu. For more information, contact the LBCC Lebanon Center at 541-259-5801 or Sw...

A variety of arts and crafts classes will be held this fall through Linn-Benton Community College’s Lebanon and Sweet Home Centers. "Watercolor Foundations” will meet Mondays from 1:30 to 3:50 p.m. starting Sept.29 at the LBCC Sweet Home Center, 1661 Long St. Class also will be held at the LBCC Lebanon Center, 44 Industrial Way Mondays from 5:30 to 7:50 p.m. Cost for this eight-week class is $75. “Beginning Drawing” will meet Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1:20 p.m. starting Oct. 4 at the LBCC Lebanon Center. Cost for this three-week class is $29. "Calligraphy" will be held at the LBCC Sweet Home Center Tuesdays from 1 to 3:20 p.m. starting Sept. 30. Cost for this 10-week class is $69. “Beginning Sewing” will be held at the LBCC Sweet Home Center Fridays from 1 to 3:50 p.m. starting Oct. 3. This three-week class costs $39. “Quilting” will be held at the LBCC Sweet Home Center Thursdays from 7 to 7:50 p.m. starting Oct. 9. Cost for this five-weeks class is $29. “Knitting and Cr...

Oregon Construction Contractors Board Education (CCB) will be offered through the Small Business Development Center at Linn-Benton Community College. This five session course will meet Tuesday evenings starting Oct. 7 from 6 to 10 p.m. at LBCC’s Albany campus, Calapooia Center room CC-211. The course is required for CCB licensing as part of the education requirement before taking the State of Oregon CCB exam. Participants are required to attend all five of the state-approved sessions to satisfy the educational requirement for Oregon contractor licensing. Topics include employer requirements and employee rights, Oregon lien and contract law, taxes/recordkeeping, best business practices, project and time management, estimating and scheduling, building codes, OR-OSHA requirements, job site safety, environmental laws, and test taking strategies in compliance with ORS 701-280.  Advance registration is required by Sept. 30. Cost for the five sessions is $290 and includes a copy of th...

The class “Watercolor Painting” will be held through Linn-Benton Community College Community Education starting Oct. 1. Class is for students of all levels. Learn to use pigment, water, paper and brushes, and free yourself to express yourself in color. Students will be painting the first class. Class will meet Wednesdays from 9:15 to 11:05 a.m. starting Oct. 1 at the Albany Senior Center, 489 Water Avenue NW, Albany. Cost is $69. For more information, see the LBCC online schedule at www.linnbenton.edu or call LBCC Albany Community Education at 541-917-4840.

Learn how to use social media sites in the class “Social Media” offered at the Benton Center starting Sept. 29. It’s easier than ever to interact with friends, family, and business contacts through social media. Learn how to use these popular online tools for sharing information including Facebook, Twitter and Linkedin. This four-week class will meet Mondays from 6 to 7:50 p.m. starting Sept. 29 at the LBCC Benton Center, 757 NW Polk Ave., Corvallis. Cost is $59. For more information, see the LBCC online schedule at www.linnbenton.edu or call the LBCC Benton Center at 541-757-8944.

The class “Android Phones & Tablets” will be held at the LBCC Benton Center starting Oct. 1.   Learn about the device's core functions and settings, find fun apps using the Google Play store, sync your device with your Google account, and explore how to connect your home computer to upload and share pictures and videos. This four-week class will meet every Wednesday from 4 to 5:50 p.m. at the LBCC Benton Center, 757 NW Polk Ave., Corvallis. Cost is $49. For more information, see the LBCC online schedule at www.linnbenton.edu or call the LBCC Benton Center at 541-757-8944.

Learn the basics of video editing in this new class “Video Editing I: Basic Skills” offered through Linn-Benton Community College Community Education beginning Oct. 1. Learn how to combine stills, video, music, titles and basic graphics in this beginners class. Bring your personal Mac laptop, headphones, and the photos and video that you would like to incorporate into your project. This six-week class will meet Wednesdays from 6 to 7:50 p.m. starting Oct. 1 at the LBCC Benton Center, 757 NW Polk Ave., Corvallis. Cost is $99. For more information or to register, visit www.linnbenton.edu or contact the LBCC Benton Center at 541-757-8944.

Learn how to use your Smartphone in “Smartphone School” through Linn-Benton Community College starting Oct. 6. Learn how to optimize your smartphone experience and master your phone’s tools, resources and applications. This four-week class will meet Mondays from 9:30 to 11:20 a.m. starting Oct. 6 at the Albany Senior Center, 489 Water Avenue NW, Albany. Cost is $32. For more information, see the LBCC online schedule at www.linnbenton.edu or call the Albany Community Education at 541-917-4840.

Pesticide applicator class will be held through the Small Business Development Center at Linn-Benton Community College. Designed to prepare senior agriculture workers to take the State of Oregon Department of Agriculture pesticide applicator exam, classes provide in-depth training, including extra coaching in math and calibration skills. Pesticides Laws and Safety, Public and Commercial applications, will be held October 2 and 3 from 8 a.m. to noon at LBCC’s Calapooia Center, room CC-205, 6500 Pacific Blvd SW. Cost is $99. LBCC offers ODA exams at an additional cost of $58 each. For test dates, see the METRO web site at  http://oregon.metrosignup.com  or call 1-877-533-2900. The ODA pesticide applicators exam is optional and should be arranged with Metro. For more information or to register, contact LBCC’s Small Business Development Center at 541-917-4929.

Linn-Benton Community College announced Pastega award winners at the college’s Inservice Day Sept. 16. Bryan Schiedler of Philomath received the Pastega Faculty Excellence Award. Schiedler, automotive technology instructor and department chair, began work at LBCC in 1996. He was nominated for his efforts in creating the LBCC Advanced Transportation Technology Center, which has been recognized both locally and nationally with a focus on the latest automotive technology and alternative fuels training. M’Liss Runyon, of Corvallis, received the Pastega Classified Excellence Award. A graphic designer in the LBCC College Advancement Office, Runyon has been employed at the college since 2006. She was nominated for her positive and creative support of college marketing efforts. LBCC’s Pastega awards, established in 2000 by the late Mario Pastega, honor one faculty member and one classified staff for their outstanding contributions to the LBCC community. Each winner received a $1,000 honorar...

A Real Estate Property Manager course will be offered through Linn-Benton Community College beginning October 2. Designed to prepare you to manage rental property, this course combines online and in-class instruction to meet the 60-hour requirement for the Oregon Property Manager Pre-License course. This seven-week class will meet on Thursdays from 6 to 8 p.m. from Oct. 2 through Nov.13 at the LBCC Albany campus, 6500 Pacific Blvd SW. Cost for this non-credit course is $550. For more information or to register, contact Barbie DuBois at 541-917-4927 or email at barbie.dubois@linnbenton.edu .

The class “Responding to Federal Solicitation” on contracting with the government will be offered through the LBCC Small Business Development Center Thursday, Sept. 25 from Noon to 2 p.m. at the LBCC Albany campus, Luckiamute Center building, 6500 Pacific Blvd. SW. Learn to secure, grow and diversity revenues through federal contracts. Class covers types of solicitations and how to break them down, why the section L&M is so important, and review of a sample solicitation. Cost is $19. Advance registration is required. For more information or to register, call 541-917-4929.

Five Linn-Benton Community College students were awarded $5,000 scholarships from the Oregon NASA Space Grant Consortium, part of Oregon State University. The students and their majors are Hazel Betz, physics; Aaron Groves, physics; Brian Riedy, engineering; Brianna Smith-Sparks, physics; and Levi Willmeth, computer science. Catherine Lanier, associate director of OSGC at OSU, wrote in an email announcing the winners, “We had a significant increase in the number and quality of applications this year, making the award selections very competitive and difficult. There were many deserving students!” Scholarships were awarded to 12 community college students, 15 university students, and seven undergraduate research projects throughout the state. The Oregon Space Grant Consortium, part of the National Space Grant College and Fellowship Program, is a state-wide network of universities, colleges, museums, educators, researchers, students and science professionals promoting STEM education throu...

Volunteers are needed to facilitate small group training sessions held at Linn-Benton Community College for students in varied medical fields. No medical experience necessary. Students from Linn-Benton Community College, CompNW Medical School and Oregon State University will work together in small, interdisciplinary group sessions, including students in the fields of pharmacy, medical assisting, nursing, physician and public health. Volunteer facilitators help students work through real-life case scenarios during each session. Sessions are designed to help students to communicate and work together across their varied medical disciplines. A free information session, including facilitator training, will be held Thursday, Sept. 25 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at LBCC’s Albany campus, 6500 Pacific Blvd. SW.  Group sessions will be held from October through April, for approximately 15 hours total of volunteer time needed. No medical experience is required to volunteer. For more informat...

A Real Estate Pre-License Broker Exam course will be offered through Linn-Benton Community College starting October 1. Designed to prepare you for the Oregon Real Estate Brokers License Exam, this 150-hour course is the fastest way to qualify to take the state exam. The local real estate market is turning around, so position your self for the up-turn.  This 11-week course will meet on Wednesdays from 6 to 9 p.m. beginning Oct. 1 at the LBCC Albany campus, 6500 Pacific Blvd. SW. Course content is mostly Internet based. Students are expected to have on-line capability, to self-study and attend all class sessions. A mandatory all-day study session will be held the last day of class on Saturday, Dec. 13 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost for this non-credit course is $695. For more information or to register, contact Barbie DuBois at 541-917-4927 or email at barbie.dubois@linnbenton.edu.


The following students at Linn-Benton Community College earned a grade point average of 3.5 or higher for 12 or more graded credits during summer term, June to August 2014. These do not include pass/no pass or incomplete credits. Listed by hometown. Albany, OR
 Craig D. Campbell, Jacob A. Dixon, Jasmine D. Essey, Samuel E. Knight, Shayna C. Myers, Allen Phillips, Tiffani Scherr, James B. Steinbacher, Alisa A. Sublette, Jebediah P. Williams Baker, OR
 Kindra J. Smith Bend, OR
 Amy R. Broderick, Hannah T. Lundborg, Elena A. Pressprich, Shilo R. Price Brownsville, OR
Natalie A. Turner Coos Bay, OR
 Javin B. Fleshman, Amanda M. Johnson Corvallis, OR 
Rebecca R. Brigantic, Bryan L. Cotter, Jennifer B. Duffy, Sara R. Gale Menendez, Deanna K. Lungren, Roger J. Martin, Jesse D. Rose, Daniel Sandoval, Donald M. Seymour, Samual Z. Ullrich, Jacqueline D. Winkler, Mark D. Woodworth Creswell, OR 
Lydeea S. Kersey Dallas, OR
 Jason L. Bayne Enterprise, OR
 Tyler P. Warner Eugene, OR
 Brandy M. Gust...

Volunteers are needed for Linn-Benton Community College phlebotomy program’s annual public blood draw to help students meet their blood draw quotas before going to work at clinical sites. Blood draws will be held Monday, Sept. 22 and Tuesday, Sept. 23 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the LBCC Lebanon Center, room 153, 44 Industrial Way. No need to register. For more information, contact LBCC Healthcare, E-Learning and Media at 541-917-4927.

The class MicroBiz Explore will be held through the Small Business Development Center at Linn-Benton Community College beginning September 23. Explore the possibilities of starting your own business. Topics include how to register your business, how to determine pricing, how to find customers and more. Learn how to refine your business plan and get started. A free orientation will be held Tuesday, Sept. 16, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the LBCC Albany campus, Calapooia Center, room CC-213, 6500 Pacific Blvd. SW. The 10-week class will meet Tuesdays from 6 to 8:50 p.m. beginning Sept. 23. Cost is based on income. The fee is determined and paid at orientation. For more information or to register, contact the LBCC Small Business Development Center at 541-917-4929, or see our website www.linnbenton.edu/sbdc .

Four free Veterinary Assistant Program information sessions will be held at Linn-Benton Community College in September and October for those interested in training to become a Veterinary Assistant. These pre-application sessions will be held Wednesday, September 17, 10 a.m.- noon; Tuesday, October 7, 1-3 p.m.; Thursday, October 16, 11 a.m-1 p.m.; and Tuesday, October 21, noon-2 p.m. at the LBCC Albany campus, Calapooia Center, room CC-212. Attendance at one information session is mandatory in order to take the program. No preregistration needed to attend. The 17-week LBCC Veterinary Assistant Program starts Jan. 5 and runs through May 1, 2015. Skill areas covered include basic education and experience in common disease states, commonly used medical and surgical techniques, and an introduction to hospital management, business procedures and radiation safety.   Cost for the program is $5,000. The program is eligible for financial aid. Check the LBCC web site for program prerequisites...