Linn-Benton Community College

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...

“Spring’s Light,” a reading and fundraiser benefiting the LBCC English Endowment Fund, will be held Friday, May 8 at 7 p.m., at the LBCC Benton Center, 757 NW Polk Street, Corvallis.  Enjoy readings by LBCC’s English department faculty and students. A no‑host bar of wine, beer, non-alcoholic beverages, and snacks will be available. Suggested donation is $10, $5 for students. Proceeds support visiting writers and student awards, including the LBCC Student Achievement Award. For more information, contact Karelia Stetz-Waters 541-917-4556.

“Spring’s Light,” a reading and fundraiser , will be held at the LBCC Benton Center Friday, May 16 at 7 p.m., 757 NW Polk Street, Corvallis.  Enjoy readings by LBCC’s English department faculty and students, and a no‑host bar of wine, beer, non-alcoholic beverages, savory treats and desserts. Suggested donation is $5-$10. Proceeds benefit the LBCC English Endowment Fund, which supports arts and literature in the valley. For more information, contact Karelia Stetz-Waters 541-917-4556.