Linn-Benton Community College

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 fall term, September to December 2016. These do not include pass/no pass or incomplete credits.    Bobby D. Ackeret, Kristine E. Adair, Jake Adams, Nicholas E. Agoff, Efren Aguirre, Hassan Alabdulaziz, Hawra Alismail, Katelyn G. Allen, Mica R. Allen, Mario A. Almaraz, Hannah G. Altimus, Lauren Alvarado, Lydia T. Alvarez, Dena C. Andersen, Marshall W. Andersen, Cami L. Anderson, Ian R. Anderson, Kasey K. Anderson, Eduardo Arceo, Jonah W. Armstrong, Julie L. Arnold, Samuel M. Aron, Stefanie M. Artz, Scott G. Arundel, Chelsey J. Attebery, Matthew A. Aulerich, Rudi S. Ayala, Junia I. Baglien, Clarissa D. Baker, Cody J. Baker, Holly R. Baker, Kara L. Baker, Alisia M. Ball, Chase D. Ballard, Tyler J. Bamber, Jillian A. Banks, Mitchell R. Banks, Joshua R. Barnes, Nicholas W. Barnett, Adam Q. Barnhart, Vicki L. Bauer, Char...

Driver Education class registration is now open for classes starting the first week of January 2017 through Linn-Benton Community College Community Education. Classes are held in Albany, Corvallis and Lebanon. The course includes state-mandated 30 hours of classroom instruction, a one-time parent/student orientation, plus 12 hours behind-the wheel practice and driver observation. Cost is $265 for ages 17 and under, $445 for ages 18 and over. Upon successful completion, students under the age of 18 may qualify for a car skills testing waiver when obtaining their driver’s license.  To register or for more information go to www.linnbenton.edu/driver-education , call 541-917-4849 or pick up a packet at any LBCC location. Submit completed packet with fee along with original driver permit and one permit photocopy.

Members of Linn-Benton Community College’s Part-Time Faculty Association ratified their first contract, which the LBCC Board of Education approved at a special meeting Thursday, Dec. 8. The contract increases LBCC part-time faculty salaries to the average of Oregon community colleges of similar size as LBCC before the end of the four-year contract term. The contract also includes enhancements in sick leave, tuition waivers and retirement contribution provisions. The contract agreement was reached after two sessions with a mediator, and took just over a year to negotiate – a relatively quick timeline for an initial contract. The contract was ratified on the first vote of both the Part-Time Faculty Association membership and the LBCC Board of Education. “We are grateful for the important contributions of our part-time faculty to the success of our students,” said LBCC President Greg Hamann. “This agreement will help us retain and attract the excellent faculty members we need to...

Linn-Benton Community College will host the Northwest Athletic Conference Men’s Basketball Crossover Tournament December 16-18 in the college Athletics Center gym, 6500 Pacific Blvd. SW, Albany. Participating teams are LBCC, Centralia College, Olympic College and Treasure Valley Community College. Tournament play begins 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16 with Centralia vs. Olympic College. LBCC's first game is 7 p.m. Friday against Treasure Valley. Admission each day is $6 for adults, $3 for students, seniors and military. Full tournament details with game times and stats can be found at www.linnbenton.edu/mens-basketball .

Jayme Frazier Congratulations to Head Volleyball Coach Jayme Frazier and team on an undefeated regular season – landing a 2nd place finish in the NWAC playoffs. In addition, Coach Frazier was named NWAC Southern Region 2016 Coach of the Year, and player Chase Bohman was named NWAC South MVP, players Alyvia Sams and Montanna Gubrud were named 1st Team All-Stars, and player Mindy Wilmes was named 2nd Team All-Star.  The college kicked-off its 50th Anniversary with cake in the Commons Tuesday, December 6, which marks the day in 1966 that Linn and Benton county voters voted by a 2 to 1 margin to establish the college. Speakers at the event included local business man and founding college board member Russell Tripp. Watch for future announcements to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the college's first classes in September 1967. Three LBCC faculty members recently had their writings published. An article by English faculty Chris Riseley titled “Allow Students to Purs...

The class Foundations of Business Success will be held through the Small Business Development Center at Linn-Benton Community College beginning January 17. Learn how to create and assess a business plan for a start-up or new business in this 10 week course. Other topics include: financial management, pricing, cash flow, marketing, sales, legal topics, insurance needs, bookkeeping systems, market research, and exploring the lifestyle of a business owner. One-on-one advising included. A free orientation will be held Tuesday, January 10, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the LBCC Benton Center in Corvallis, room BC-205. The 10-week class will meet Tuesdays from 6 to 8:50 p.m. beginning January 10. Cost is based on income. The fee is determined and paid at orientation.  Scholarships and discounts available. For more information or to register, contact the LBCC Small Business Development Center at 541-917-4929, or see our website  www.linnbenton.edu/s...

LBCC is open on time today, Thursday, December 8. Staff and students are encouraged to use their best judgement about driving conditions in their area to determine if it is safe to drive.

The Linn-Benton Community College Board of Education will hold a special meeting at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 8 in the Calapooia Center, room CC-101-C, to consider action on approval of the Part-time Faculty Association contract. Those wishing to attend should contact the Board Secretary, Amanda Kliever, at 541-917-4204 for more information.

A Real Estate Property Manager course will be offered through Linn-Benton Community College beginning January 12. 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. beginning January 12 through February 23 at the LBCC Albany campus, 6500 Pacific Blvd SW, Calapooia Center room CC-212. Cost for this non-credit course is $550. For more information or to register, contact Business and Employer Services at 541-917-4923, or contact Sue Stone 541-917-4926 or by email at stones@linnbenton.edu.

A Real Estate Broker Pre-License Exam course will be offered through Linn-Benton Community College starting January 11. Designed to prepare you for the Oregon Real Estate Broker License Exam, this 150-hour course is the fastest way to qualify to take the state exam. This 10-week course will meet on Wednesdays from 6 to 9 p.m. beginning January 11 at the LBCC Albany campus, 6500 Pacific Blvd SW, Calapooia Center room CC-212. Course content will be mostly Internet based. Students are expected to have online capability, to self-study and attend all class sessions. A mandatory study session will be held on Saturday, the last day of the class. Cost for this non-credit course is $600. For more information or to register, contact the Healthcare, E-Learning, and Media Division at 541-917-4923, or contact Sue Stone by email at stones@linnbenton.edu.

The LBCC Benton Center Winter Holiday Ceramics Sale will be held Friday, Dec. 9, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the center's ceramics studio, 757 NW Polk Ave., Corvallis. Handmade pottery includes raku, high fire, salt fire and wood fire pieces, crafted by LBCC ceramics instructors, students and volunteers. Proceeds support the LBCC ceramics studio. For more information, contact the LBCC Benton Center at 541-757-8944. 

Groundbreaking ceremony for LBCC's Albany campus, Sept. 17, 1970. L-R:  Board of Education chair Russ Tripp, LBCC's first president, Eldon Schafer, board member Glenn Huston, and interim college president Bob Adams. A kick-off celebration for Linn-Benton Community College’s 50th Anniversary will be held Tuesday, December 6 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the college Commons cafeteria, 6500 Pacific Blvd. SW, Albany. Founding college board member and local business man Russell Tripp will attend the kickoff along with other community members. Birthday cake and refreshments will be served. On December 6, 1966, Linn and Benton county voters approved a bond to establish LBCC as Oregon’s 11th community college. The first classes were held fall term 1967, with students attending classes throughout the city. They came to call themselves “Roadrunners,” as they were often “running” from one class location to the next. LBCC now has campuses in Albany, Corvallis, Lebanon and Sweet Home, and...

Pesticide Laws and Safety class will be held through the Small Business Development Center at Linn-Benton Community College December 1 and 2. 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 & Safety will be held December 1 and 2, starting at 8 a.m. both days at LBCC’s Calapooia Center, room CC-205, 6500 Pacific Blvd SW. Cost is $119. 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.

Legacy Ballet’s classic holiday production of “The Nutcracker” returns to Linn-Benton Community College Russell Tripp Performance Center Dec. 8 & 9 at 7 p.m. and Dec. 10 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., 6500 Pacific Blvd. SW, Albany. This traditional holiday treat features adult and children dancers from Legacy, performing the scenes of this classic ballet. Tickets are $14. Portion of proceeds to benefit FISH of Albany. Purchase online at www.linnbenton.edu/tickets , or prior to the performance.  For special needs and accommodations, contact the Center for Accessibility Resources at 541-917-4789 or via Oregon Relay TDD at 1-800-735-2900 at least 72 hours in advance of this event.

The first high school “Improv Smackdown” between West Albany and South Albany high school’s will be held Friday, December 2 at 7:30 p.m. in the LBCC Russell Tripp Performance Center, 6500 Pacific Blvd. SW, Albany. It's the "comedy brawl in Takena Hall" as improv troupes from South Albany and West Albany exchange gut-busters and knee-slappers in their first improv show, based on the popular Smackdown shows at the Majestic Theatre in Corvallis. This showcase of short-form improv comedy (think "Whose Line Is It Anyway?") features top-shelf student performers taking turns playing improv games using audience suggestions and "competing" for your laughter and applause. Each team is playing for a charity: West is playing for Heartland Humane Society, and South is playing for SafeHaven, with a portion of each ticket sale going to that team's respective charity, based on how many fans each school brings. When buying tickets, state which school you support, W...

Linn-Benton Community College’s fall choral concert “Wrapped in Wonder” will be performed Thursday, Dec. 1 at 7:30 p.m. in the Russell Tripp Performance Center, Takena Hall, 6500 Pacific Blvd. SW, Albany. Conducted by LBCC Choral Director Raymund Ocampo, the concert features the college’s award-winning Chamber Choir, Concert Choir, and the vocal a cappella groups Blue Light Special and The Sirens. Kristin Rorrer will accompany on piano. Choral works to be performed include O Holy Night , The Gartan Mother's Lullaby , We Three Kings, Izar Ederrak , and What a Wonderful Word . The a cappella groups will perform works by Christina Aguilera, Ariana Grande, a-ha, and Earth, Wind and Fire.   Tickets are $10 general admission, $7 for students, seniors and veterans, $5 for children. Purchase online at www.linnbenton.edu/tickets or at the theater box office one hour prior to performance. For more information, contact the LBCC Theater at 541-917-4531. For special nee...

A free International Culture Night talent and fashion show will be held at Linn-Benton Community College Friday, Nov. 18 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Russell Tripp Performance Center, 6500 Pacific Blvd. SW, Albany. The event showcases students, faculty, staff and community members in a global show, and will wrap-up the college’s International Education Week project. This event is free and open to the public. Sponsored by LBCC International Programs.

The Oregon Shakespeare Festival School Visit Program brings actors Amy Lizardo and William Elsman to Linn-Benton Community College for two free performances Friday, Nov. 18. OSF actors will perform an abridged version of “Julius Caesar” from 10 to 10:50 a.m., and “Shakespeare Smackdown” from 11 to 11:50 a.m., which is an informative journey tracing Shakespeare’s impact on modern literature and pop culture. The free performances will be held at LBCC’s Russell Tripp Performance Center, Takena Hall, 6500 Pacific Blvd. SW in Albany.  The 2016 School Visit Program is funded by grants from the Bowmer Society, Sharkey Family Charitable Foundation, Joseph R. Parker Foundation, Lamb-Baldwin Foundation, Starseed Foundation, the Helen Clay Frick Foundation, and also Oregon Arts Commission. For more information, contact the LBCC Theater at 541-917-4531. For special needs and accommodations, call 541‑917‑4789 or Oregon Relay TDD at 1‑800‑735‑2900.

Pesticide applicator class will be held through the Small Business Development Center at Linn-Benton Community College Nov. 17 and 18. 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 Private Applicator will be held Nov. 17 and 18, starting at 8 a.m. both days at LBCC’s Calapooia Center, room CC-210, 6500 Pacific Blvd SW. Cost is $119. 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.

Please join us for "A Warm Red Autumn," a poetry reading featuring community members, members of the LBCC community and LBCC Student Poet Laureates past and present. This is the LBCC Poetry Club's second annual fall poetry reading at the Benton Center.  The event was so successful last year that we decided to make it a tradition.  Please join us!  We could all use a little poetry in our lives these days!

"Bee Keeper" by Beverly Soasey, mixed media. An exhibit of recent artwork from local artists Beverly Soasey, Carol Chapel, and Jerri Bartholomew titled Through the Looking Glass will be on display through December 2 in the South Santiam Hall Gallery at Linn-Benton Community College, 6500 Pacific Blvd. SW, Albany. Through the Looking Glass features paintings, drawings, assemblages and glass work that intertwines each artist’s concept of art and science. Carol Chapel is a full time painter and printmaker living in Corvallis. She holds a degree in painting from the University of Wichita with a minor in printmaking from the College of Fine Art. She describes her inspiration for the show saying, “A friend gave me a microscope. That’s how it began. . . . Bugs are complex and I must say, beautiful. I was hooked.” Beverly Soasey is a mixed media assemblage artist based out of Eugene. She has been in numerous exhibitions and holds a degree in Fine Arts from the University of Oreg...

LBCC Performing Arts will perform the play “The Path of True Love” 7:30 p.m. Nov. 17, 18 and 19 in the atrium outside the college Bookstore, Calapooia Center, 6500 Pacific Blvd. SW, Albany. The student-directed play is produced in the Commedia dell’ Arte style, a popular form of Italian theater during the Renaissance that combines the use of masks and improvisational slapstick comedy with singing and dancing. This fun, lighthearted play features many of stock characters from the original play including Captain Spavento, Isabella, Franceschina and others. The play spins the story of Captain Spavento, who decides to marry Isabella with the approval of her father, only to find Isabella and her maid, Franceschina, have come up with a convoluted plan to keep Isabella away from the Captain and in the arms of her true love. Tickets are $10 general admission, $7 for students and seniors. Not recommended for children under the age of 13. Purchase tickets online at linnbenton.edu/tickets ,...

WebRunner and the Online Schedule of Classes will be unavailable this weekend, Oct. 29 & 30. The college is implementing much-needed upgrades and performing maintenance on its computer systems. Sites should be available again Monday morning.

Contact: LBCC Community Education, 541-259-5801 AARP Driver Safety Program will be held Nov. 10, 8:30 a.m.-2:50 p.m. at the Lebanon Senior Center, and Nov. 14, 9 a.m.-3:20 p.m. at the Sweet Home Police Department. AARP’s program develops and reinforces safe driving skills and techniques. Check with your insurance company to see if completion of this class qualifies for reduced auto insurance premiums. Cost for the class is $15 for AARP members, and $20 for non-members. For more information or to register, contact the Linn-Benton Community College Lebanon Center at 541-259-5801.

Media Contact: LBCC Community Education, Albany 541-917-4840 ​ Learn to play piano in just three hours in “Piano Just for Fun” held November 19. Taught by nationally-known pianist Donn Rochlin, this class is for the total beginner as well as classical pianist. Learn the chords and tools needed to play your favorite songs, and how to improvise freely without years of practice, how chords work in a song, and how to get more out of sheet music by reading less.  This one-session class meets Saturday, November 19 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Albany Senior Center, 489 Water Ave. Ages 16 and up are welcome. Cost is $99 and includes guide and CD. Since 1995, Rochlin has emphasized a creative approach to playing piano that is less traditional, teaching thousands of people at colleges and universities nationwide how to play in one short session. Rochlin notes that most of the famous classical composers were known for their improvisational skills before they were recognized as composers. In ...

The water line at LBCC's Albany campus has been repaired. Evening classes on Albany campus are still cancelled. The college will open on time on Wednesday, Oct. 26.

Media Contact: LBCC Community Education, Albany 541-917-4840 Beer brewing classes taught by Corvallis Brewing Supply owner Joel Rea will be held through Linn-Benton Community College starting Saturday, October 29. A three-day “Beginning Homebrewing” class explores beer styles and brewing history along with the tools and techniques used in home fermentation, from boiling the kettle to filling the bottle.  Class meets three Saturdays from 2:30 to 4:50 p.m. starting October 29 at First Alternative Co-Op, 1007 SE Third St., Corvallis. Cost is $99.    A one-day workshop “Advanced Homebrewing” provides a greater appreciation for the craft of brewing while you brew a batch of beer in an “all-grain” process. Take beginning class or get instructor approval. Workshop meets Saturday, November 19 from 11 a.m. to 3:50 p.m. at First Alternative Co-Op, 1007 SE Third St., Corvallis. Cost is $99.      For more information or to register, see the LBCC online schedule ...

Media Contact: LBCC Community Education, 541-259-5801 Up your skills in dog training, computers, or country dance in classes offered through LBCC Community Education in Lebanon and Sweet Home. “Dog Training II” helps you continue to teach your dog skills including precision heeling, new tricks and how to politely greet strangers. Class meets Tuesdays, 6:30-7:20 p.m. starting Nov. 1 at the Lebanon Senior Center. Cost is $49. “Complete Country Dance, Beyond Beginning” provides instruction on a variety of couple’s pattern dances and line dances. No partner required. Class meets Tuesdays, 6:30-7:50 p.m. starting Nov. 1 at the Lebanon Senior Center. Cost is $45 “Personal Computer Essentials II” helps you expand your computer skills, including surfing the web, setting up email, exploring Facebook, and keeping your computer safe and virus free. Class meets Tuesdays, 6-7:50 p.m. starting Nov. 15 at the LBCC Sweet Home Center. Cost is $59. For more information or...

Media Contact: LBCC Community Education, 541-917-4840 The class “Superior Customer Service” focuses on helping businesses enhance their "customer service" to retrain and attract new customers. Why give ordinary customer service when you can be extraordinary? The class helps separate you from your competition by focusing on essential elements that yield big results. We help train your staff to ensure you have all bases covered including how to ask the right questions, turn foes into friends, handle difficult situations, promote repeat business from the best customers and more. Class meets Friday, October 28 from 9 a.m. to Noon at the Corvallis Chamber of Commerce. Cost is $49.   For more information or to register, see the LBCC online schedule at  www.linnbenton.edu , email albany@linnbenton.edu or call LBCC Community Education at 541-917-4840.

LBCC Web Services have been restored following a lengthy internet interruption this morning. Moodle, WebRunner, gmail and other services are functional again. 

Linn-Benton Community College will hold a Grand Opening for its new Innovation and Heavy Equipment Center at 2000 Oak Street in Lebanon Thursday, October 20. Expected guests include Senator Ron Wyden, Congressman Peter DeFazio, several state and local elected officials, and national industry leaders and representatives. Tours of the new facilities will be given after a brief program, which begins at 11:15 a.m. and is open to the public. The 37,000-square-foot training center includes state-of-the-art equipment to train students in heavy equipment and diesel repair, and an Innovation Center, which offers space for industry to train employees and test equipment. Training will also be offered in alternative fuels for heavy transportation vehicles. The diesel program’s move from the college’s Albany campus brings all transportation training programs onto one shared campus, opening up space for expansion of the other college industrial programs.   The Advanced Tran...

An exhibit of recent oil paintings from regional artist Pablo Solares, titled Retratos (Portraits) will be on display through October 26 in the South Santiam Hall Gallery at Linn-Benton Community College, 6500 Pacific Blvd. SW, Albany. Retratos features eleven vibrant oil paintings exploring the concept of portraiture. Solares moves beyond the standard definition of a portrait, using landscape as a broad portrayal of identity in addition to traditional portraiture. Solares, a visual artist and professional runner, has been in numerous exhibitions and recently completed two murals for the Cesar Chavez Cultural Center at Oregon State University. A closing reception will be held in the South Santiam Hall Gallery Tuesday, October 25 from 12 to 1 p.m. The reception is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be provided. You can view Solares’s work in LBCC SSH Gallery and on his website, pablosolares.com . LBCC galleries are free and open to the public weekdays from 8 a.m. ...

North Santiam Hall Gallery presents a group exhibition of diverse work by the art faculty of Oregon State University on display through December 2 at Linn-Benton Community College, 6500 Pacific Blvd. SW, Albany. The OSU Art Faculty Show features 14 artists: Evan Baden, Michael Boonstra, Julia Bradshaw, Katherine Campbell, Anna Fidler, Lee Ann Garrison, Julie Green, Stephen Hayes, Yuji Hiratsuka, Shelley Jordon, Andrew Myers, Felix Oliveros, Kerry Skarbakka, and John Whitten. The work on view showcases a vivid range of subject matter, style and media including photography, paintings in oil, tempera and acrylic; printmaking using screen and chine colle techniques; graphite on paper, and video. A reception and artist talk is scheduled for Wednesday, October 26 from 12 to 1pm in the NSH Gallery second floor atrium. The exhibit extends to both floors of the gallery. The reception is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be provided. LBCC art galleries are free...

The college’s year-seven accreditation evaluation is complete, and the accreditation team shared their commendations and recommendations from their site visit (the full report should be out by end of January): Commendations 1. The faculty and staff's commitment to student success! 2. MAC's work on course level outcomes 3. The progress with OERs 4. LBCC Board of Education's active engagement in using data to make decisions 5. The creation and use of our Strategic Initiate Funds 6. Our strong engagement with external partners   Recommendations (what we need to work on) 1. Learning outcome at the program level that tie to our core themes and mission 2. Review and update the report cards that track our progress on our core themes 3. Create an integrated, systematic planning effort that is clear for our campus to understand The Family Resource and Education Center was one of two Oregon programs chosen to present at Left to right: Jerri Wolfe, Kris Wessel an...

Join in for a conversation and learn about different cultures from around the world with international students on Wednesdays at 12-noon in Red Cedar Hall 116. Bring your lunch and a friend. Culture Tables dates: Wednesdays, 12 p.m., Red Cedar Hall 116 
Oct. 19 & 26, Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 Sponsored by the Academic Foundations and Extended Learning division in partnership with LBCC International Programs. 

Spanish language Pesticides Laws & Safety class held October 27 & 28 A Pesticide Laws and Safety class in Spanish will be held through the Small Business Development Center at Linn-Benton Community College October 27 and 28. 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.  Course may be used for recertification credits. Pesticide Private Applicator in Spanish meets October 27 and 28, beginning at 8 a.m. both days, at LBCC’s Calapooia Center, room CC-203/205. Cost is $119. 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 LB...

A free gardening series with OSU Master Gardeners will meet Thursdays from Noon-12:50 p.m. at the LBCC Lebanon Center, 44 Industrial Way, starting Oct. 27. Sharpen your gardening skills and learn new techniques in these informal classes taught by OSU-trained Master Gardeners. For more information on topics presented, contact the LBCC Lebanon Center at 541-259-5801.

Learn how to manage your money in the free class “Dollars and Sense” to be held Saturday, Oct. 22 from 9 a.m. to 4:50 p.m. at Linn-Benton Community College Lebanon Center, 44 Industrial Way. Learn how to create a budget with easy to follow steps that create a habit of saving and help improve your credit report and score. This free class is held in conjunction with Willamette Neighborhood Housing services. Registration required by calling 541-752-7220, extension 300.

Renowned Benjamin Franklin scholar and impersonator Steve Nousen will give a free presentation “An Evening with Dr. Benjamin Franklin: Time to Choose” at Linn-Benton Community College at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18 in the Forum, room F-104, 6500 Pacific Blvd. SW, Albany. Nousen has performed as Benjamin Franklin across the country, entertaining and educating audiences in full costume as this classic American icon. Audience members will have an opportunity to ask Ben Franklin questions. This event is free and open to the public, and co-sponsored by Cascade Chautauqua and LBCC. For more information, visit www.benspeaks.com or contact Michael Winder at 541-917-4561. 

Linn-Benton Community College Family Resource and Education Center was one of two Oregon programs chosen to present at the national Early Childhood Funders Collaborative meeting held in Portland last week. LBCC along with the Gladstone Center for Children and Families were chosen to showcase their work on early childhood and family education projects. Recommended by the Oregon Early Learning Department of the Oregon Department of Education, LBCC showcased its regional work to bring the Parenting Education Hub, Early Learning Hub and Coordinated Care Organization in Linn, Benton and Lincoln Counties together to improve outcomes for young children. The national meeting, hosted by the Oregon Community Foundation, included representatives from 21 foundations including the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the Kresge Foundation, the W.K. Kellogg Foundation and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.  LBCC Family Resource and Education Center staff that presented at the conference included ...

A variety of community education classes from how to use a computer to improving your memory to art and dance are being offered through Linn-Benton Community College Lebanon and Sweet Home Centers this fall. Personal Computer Essentials I is for those who have never touched a computer before and want hands-on, step-by-step instruction at an easy pace. Introduces working with Windows 7 and a brief introduction to email and the Internet. Class meets Tuesdays from 6-7:50 p.m. starting Oct. 4 at the Sweet Home Center, 1661 Long St. Cost is $59. Brain Boosters: Awaken Your Memory workshop will help stimulate your brain power to recall events in effective and fun ways. Learn useful techniques to improve and deepen your ability to remember past moments in more detail. Class meets Tuesday, Oct. 11 from 9-11:50 a.m. at the LBCC Lebanon Center. Cost is $29. A Pet Portrait Painting workshop will guide you through painting your favorite pet or furry friend. No experience necessary. Workshop wil...

Bryan Schiedler, LBCC Transportation Technology faculty chair, talks about new diesel training building. Driving their futures: LBCC's diesel students get ready for new facility by Jennifer Moody, Albany Democrat-Herald  Photo: David Patton, Albany Democrat-Herald LEBANON — According to the calendar, Monday was the first day of class for students at Linn-Benton Community College. But to diesel program students, it actually felt closer to Christmas Eve. On Wednesday, the students will get to move into the newly completed building for the Heavy Equipment Diesel program at the Advanced Transportation Technology Center, part of the LBCC Lebanon branch. In the meantime, they spent part of Monday touring the grounds and at least getting a look at the new 37,000-square-foot building from the outside. "They're excited. They can't wait to get in there," said Bryan Schiedler, department chairman of Transportation Technology. "It's almost like it'...