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Presidential search begins as Hay looks to retire John Tkebuchuva

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A former U.S. Navy navigator, MHCC President Michael Hay is looking to be a sailor of sorts after he retires next June.

Not as a part of the military, mind you, but on his own sea vessel.

“I like to boat a lot. I’ve always had it as one of my bucket list items, that I would like to cruise to Alaska on my own boat over the course of a few summers,” he said.

Hay, who never intended to serve in his current position, will retire in June. The wheels have begun to turn to find his replacement, less than two years after the last search effort.

The college will host four one-hour fo-

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rums next week to gather input from college employees and the community on personal and professional characteristics desired in the next president, and to discuss the challenges and opportunities MHCC faces.

Three forums will be held Wednesday in the Visual Arts Theater: noon– 1p.m.; 1-2 p.m.; and 5–6 p.m.

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A final forum is Thursday, also in the Theater, noon–1 p.m.

Hay was appointed interim president following the resignation in June 2011 of third-year President John Sygielski.

At the time, Hay was MHCC vice president of information technology and said this week he believed that would be his final job.

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“My whole career has been in information technology and getting the chief information officer position (at MHCC) was kind of the epitome of my profession. I made a shift from industry to higher education to come do this,” he said.

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Opinion Sept. 28, 2012

Editorial: Tips for a smooth start this year With a new year comes new students and although you might feel like you’re starting to know get to know your way around the campus, we at The Advocate would like to take the time to provide some campus tips to help you where it counts the most: your wallet.

Along with the cost of tuition, there are a whole myriad of fees and other financial setbacks that hit students at the beginning of the year, and as per usual among the most complained about are the costs of textbooks.

We’re sure at this point, while you spend hours in the bookstore lines, that you’re beginning to realize just how expensive those heavy lumps of paper you lug around in your backpack all day really are. What you might not realize is there are many options for you, not only online, but at the school as well.

For example, are you finding it difficult to fish out $100+ for that biology book? Head up to the school library and check if they have the

book on reserve. You can check it out, do your homework, and then turn it back in, although often the books cannot be taken from the library.

While the library is a great place to go to get your books free, if it isn’t available, check online. Sites like Amazon.com have many textbooks for significantly reduced prices, and might offer sharply discounted ebook versions.

If by chance you can’t find your textbook either the library or online, you might want to rent the book from the bookstore instead. You get the book you need for the whole term, at half the price. Just beware, not all books are available to rent.

Another pit into which students habitually dump their hard earned dollars is the one that feeds their stomachs: campus food. Vista Dining offers food in all different price ranges, but we advise hitting up the burrito/wrap line, as the food is more filling, has more vegetables available and is usually a buck or two cheaper.

In line with saving money on

food, we also advise you to steer clear of the Bookstore as its snack prices typically exceed those in your local grocery store.

In fact, a student can save even more money by bringing their own meals and utilizing the microwaves placed in the Bookstore and Vista Dining room.

As it seems most students run

on caffeine, The Advocate staff notwithstanding, we have found it to be more cost-effective to bring a coffee mug and fill up at one of the coffeewatering holes, for a discounted price.

We at The Advocate hope that these tips will help you from falling into the ever-present, poor-collegestudent-living-on-ramen rut.

Parking lot etiquette as lacking as parking spaces As everyone adjusts to parking in about two weeks the trials and tribulations as some students remember Mike Mata of returning to school, that they hate school almost The Advocate there shall remain a sore as much as the IRS or they spot on campus after the realize they have no hope of bookstore has calmed passing that 25 credits they so down and financial aid ambitiously signed up for. is no longer being bumThose vacancies will be a rushed: bright light come the middle The parking lot, of the term when mounting m’dears. finals pressure and general Parking is an area of aggravation towards that campus where tempers instructor that assigns four flare with not-so-surprishours of reading a night come ing speed as cars vie for the prime spots and to a boiling point. pedestrians act as white noise, filling in all There also is the issue of parking lot etithe space around the aforementioned cars. quette and how it seems to have been conveIn such a contentious crock pot of chaos niently forgotten. we find the average student stewing with When entering the campus from suppressed ill will towards the jerk that just Kane/257th and 29th street DO NOT STOP! edged her out of the spot in Lot F or the pe- I’m serious; unless there is a pedestrian or destrian who just ran out in front of her in car directly in your way, keep driving. The the middle of the lane. sign there says “Turns without stopping” for I’m here to tell you that it will improve a reason. If you’re at either end of that interonly slightly as the term progresses. section on campus, remain stopped until all Yes, there will be fewer people in the cars entering campus have turned. This may

sound like it’s common sense; however, in my three years at MHCC (yes, I’m a lifer) the 6,731 times I’ve been cut off by some tool at this entrance proves it’s not.

Another contention in the parking lot arena is the use of crosswalks by pedestrians. The crosswalks between the various lots

a crosswalk, drivers should be allowed to nudge them with their cars as a reminder to use the damn crosswalks. After collecting several bruises on their calves and shins, those pesky pedestrians should learn the error of their ways.

The Coliseum-esque battles that rage in

“Drivers should be allowed to nudge them with their cars as a reminder to use the damn crosswalks.”

and the Academic Center exist to be used.

However, most pedestrians on campus feel the need to walk wherever they wish.

Last year, I aired the same grievance in a column and offered a solution and I will restate it for those who missed it: When a pedestrian is crossing the street outside of

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the parking lot on a daily basis over parking spots and the myriad of pedestrians will continue to be fought. However, if everyone took a moment to obey the traffic signs and use a little common sense, the scale and ferocity of said battles would wane. Then we can all get to class on time.

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ASG President dreams of moving to the White House Mike Mata The Advocate

William Miller speaking during the Presidential debates held this past spring term in the College Center during his campaign for presidency.

Associated Student Government President William Miller has only just begun his term here at MHCC but is already setting his sights on the White House.

Miller, a third year Political Science student, served last year as Director of Diversity for ASG. He was steered to that job by Jackie Altamirano and Erika Molina Rodriguez, ASG president and vice president at the time.

“I was originally hired as Senator of Legislature, but two months later, Jackie and Erika called and asked if I wanted the diversity position and I accepted and here I am now,” said Miller of his prior ASG experience.

“All ASG positions are learning experiences,” said Miller, adding that he enjoyed working with various communities of students on campus last year.

Miller also was involved in student government at Reynolds Learning Academy, which he graduated from in 2010.

“I had a really hard time my first year of high school. My dad had died the year before and my older brother a year later. I needed a niche, so student council became my niche,” said Miller of his foray into student government.

From that point, Miller joined Student Council as vice president his junior year and went on to be copresident his senior year, as well as student representative to the School Board.

His original inspiration to get into politics – and lead the country -- came from watching CNN with and being quizzed by his aunt when he was younger.

“I want to become president. It’s kind of silly, but it’s my dream goal,” said Miller.

He plans to use his Political Science education and student government background to advocate for MHCC students at the local, state and national level. He wants to win more financial aid benefits in the form of various grants and scholarships, to work with Public Safety and the administration for better lighting on campus and more security cameras, and to continue to work with the administration on developing a diversity resource center approved last year.

Miller said ASG advocates to make funds and aid available for students who want to go to school and ensure they have the “access and opportunity to go to school.”

As for improved lighting, Miller said that while MHCC is a second home to him, for those who must take late night classes the campus “can be kind of a

Barney’s Pantry adds new hours for student aid Aaron Marshall The Advocate

For students who feel their stomachs growling between classes but can’t afford to pay for lunch on campus, Barney’s Pantry is a prime destination.

There are changes this year, with new hours of 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday-Friday. Students can pick up food only during those hours.

Run entirely by the Associated Student Government of MHCC, Barney’s Pantry is a free service to all enrolled students with valid MHCC I.D. The pantry is designed to give hungry students low on resources access to food, for a meal or snack. The program lets each student take up to three items per day.

“We provide students with nonperishable

food such as macaroni and cheese, soups, juices, etc., and personal care items such as deodorant, soap, razors, said Marcelino Bautista, Community Affairs director. “Barney’s Pantry is an incredible service to all students on campus.”

An ASG member will facilitate these services during the hours of operation. This is due to a large student need and the student government’s motto “Students serving students.”

Food for the pantry is donated from local retail stores.

“Most of our items come from Costco or are donations made by our faculty, administrators, and students, Bautista said. His department budget enables large purchases, such as snacks from Costco, but “donations are always welcome,” he said.

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creepy place. So, we want to make sure students feel safe,” he said, with an emphasis in the parking lots behind the Academic Center and near the Fisheries.

Miller said the campus is safe in the hands of Public Safety, but that the lighting would be reassuring to students.

The diversity resource center (DRC), which was featured prominently in the campaign of Altamirano, last year’s ASG President, was approved during last year’s Finance Council and formally proposed to the administration.

Its progress is now in the hands of Human Resources as the department draws up the job description and requirements for the position of a center coordinator, Miller said.

“It (getting the DRC approved) was stressful at times, but it was worth it, especially when you’ve worked so hard on something for two years and to now see it come to fruition,” he said.

While his thumb may be on the political pulse, Miller finds time to see movies with his friends, the most recent being the aptly named “The Campaign”, as well being a Native American Grass Dancer, as Miller is part Cherokee and Blackfeet, and even getting to Mount Hood for snowboarding.

When asked what grass dancing is, Miller explained. “Tradition is that Grass Dancers go out and put down the grass with the front of their feet, so their heels are not down, but don’t break the grass, so it will spring back up after the rest of the dances,” he said. Traditional dance regalia is made of grass but his own outfit is made of yarn and ribbons, he said.

While snowboarding may be one of his hobbies, Miller is unsure if he will get up to the mountain this year. He is recovering from knee surgery for an injury to his ACL and meniscus while he was jumping on a trampoline during his graduation/birthday party in 2010.

Miller also regularly attends Abundant Life Church in Happy Valley. He comes from a large family, with seven siblings, and is the second youngest.

Miller said his family is very close-knit and that they all support each other and that he looks up to his older sister and mother as role models.

“There’s never a dull moment,” Miller said of his family.

In addition to political science, Miller also enjoys taking PE and Psychology classes on campus. He is signed up for Abnormal Psychology this term.

Asked for advice to incoming students, he said, “You’re going to face adversity, opposition and barriers and obstacles, but you should never give up.

There’s always a brighter day and you’ll end up a better and stronger you.”

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Holiday Job Fair

MHCC will host its first annual Holiday Job Fair on Tuesday, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the College Center.

“We’re really excited,” said Bhaktirose Dawdy, Career and Academic Group advising coordinator.

The fair will feature employers such as Target, College Pro, FedEx Ground, UPS, Kohls, Best Buy, The Hertz Corporation and seven more offering seasonal and permanent work. Students will have the chance to meet potential employers.

“Our goal is to try to offer more of these opportunities for students. A lot of people (who attend) go and get permanent jobs,” said Dawdy. “We’ve been contacted by a lot by employers who are really excited to hire.”

Future job fairs are scheduled for January and April, said Dawdy.

The fairs are “aligned with when (the businesses) hire,” he said.

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Friday 9.28

Grand Central Bowl’s second annual Lebowski Bash will feature a screening of ‘The Big Lebowski’ from 9 to 11 p.m, after which will be a performance by Itty Bitty Bang Bang and a burlesque performance

by Kai Mera and special guests.

At midnight there will be a Lebowski costume contest for the bestdressed movie character. A photo booth will be available and there will be drink specials on Caucasians (White Russians) and PBR. DJ Weather will provide music for the evening. There also will be a bowling tournament taking place at 7 p.m.

This event is 21+ and free.

Grand Central Bowl is located at 808 S.E. Morrison St. in Portland.

For information call (503) 236-2695 or visit www.thegrandcentralbowl.com.

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Two downtown Gresham businesses, The Hoppy Brewer and The Local, will hold their first collaborative Brew-N-Moo Oktoberfest in the beer garden located between the two. The event runs 12 to 5 p.m. There will be live accordion music, grilled bratwurst and imported German beers. The courtyard hosting the beer garden is located is a 21+ area.

The Hoppy Brewer is located at 328 North Main Ave.

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The 30th annual Gresham Teddy Bear Parade takes place in historic downtown Gresham at 10 a.m. The parade is teddy bear themed and all participants and spectators are encouraged to bring their teddy bears.

The parade starts on North Main Avenue in downtown Gresham.

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The musical thriller “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street” is currently playing at Portland Center Stage’s Gerding Theater at the Armory.

Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. ,Tuesday through Sunday; noon matinees on Thursday; and 2 p.m. matinees Saturday and Sunday.

“Sweeney Todd” runs about two hours and 40 minutes, with one intermission.

The musical is showing through Oct. 21 on the main stage.

The Gerding Theater at the Armory is at 128 N.W. 11th Ave. in Portland.

Academic advisor inducted into Oregon music hall of fame Shelby Schwartz

the Aladdin Theater, 3017 S.E. Milwaukie Ave. in Portland. The show starts at 7 p.m. and tickets cost $25.

Walker has been asked to perform at the cerThe Oregon Music Hall of Fame will hold its annual induction ceremony Oct. 6 with one emony, which is a concert featuring some of the of MHCC’s own among the newly recognized other inductees, one of which is rock band Everclear. Also performing will be hip-hop and rap stars.

Calvin Walker started working at MHCC in group the U-Krew.

“I have an in2003. For the last four vitation to sing years he has been an ‘Louie Louie’ as academic advisor. He the finale and I previously worked as haven’t decided the development diwhether or not rector at the KMHD I’m going to do jazz radio station, bethat yet,” he said. fore the station was “I think I probbought out by OPB. ably will do it just so I can say I’ve He’s a longtime musiplayed with Evercian. clear.”

“I have been playWalker has ing music in Portland toured all over the for the last forty years, U.S. and even in actually longer than Calvin Walker Japan and Germathat, closer to 42 or 43 ny with various years. I’ve been playing music professionally since I was 12 years old,” performing groups.

“Music has been great to me. The cool thing Walker said.

“I was playing in night clubs and then going about playing music and traveling is that when back to the eight grade. It was quite the experi- you’re traveling playing music, not only do you ence, but I wanted to be a great musician and get to see the surroundings and the places you’re playing in, but at night you get to play. So it’s the that’s how you do it,” he said.

Walker started out as a jazz musician and has best of both worlds. You can’t beat it,” he said.

As for Walker’s musical career, he has had played other genres, such as big band jazz, rock and roll, soul and funk. “I started off playing three recording projects of his own as The Calvin trumpet and then I was a drummer for many, Walker Band and other variations of that name. many, many years and I play a little keyboards. As a producer he has worked on 20-30 records.

“I don’t play as much as I used to but I’m (But) probably what I’m being given the award about to give it one more go-around to capitalize for is singing,” he said.

Of the HOF award, Walker said, “It’s really on this newfound fame, I guess you could say,” about the culmination of your work, a combina- Walker said.

On his student advising, he said, “This job tion of all the things you’ve done in music. And I’ve done it all. Besides being a musician I’ve is probably the first job I’ve had in my life that produced many, many bands. I’ve worked for didn’t have anything to do directly with music the musicians union, I’ve booked bands as an and I love it. Probably some of the greatest joy agent, I’ve been a manager. Anything you can do that I’ve ever had has been advising students here at MHCC. In some ways it’s like music, bein music, I’ve done it.”

The induction ceremony will take place at cause it’s so fulfilling.”

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First planetarium show of the year held on Monday Oct. 1 sky,

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and looks at nebulae and galaxies.

The Advocate Hanrahan will utilize WorldWide Telescope software, produced by Microsoft, that he began using last year.

The autumn sky will be on display during the first Hanarahan has a lot to show off. “I’m not going of MHCC’s monthly planetarium shows, “Exploring the to spend too much time talking about the same thing, Autumn Sky,” on Oct. 1. that’s how you bore There are two people,” he said with a opportunities to see laugh. the show, at 7 p.m. and Questions from the 8:15 p.m. in the planaudience are encouretarium. It is free to aged and the event is kid MHCC students with friendly, he said. valid student I.D. and Planetarium shows general admission is $2. are offered on the first Planetarium Monday of every month.

Director Pat HanraFor a calendar of upcomhan said he’s excited ing shows, visit www. to start the shows. mhcc.edu/planetariThis planum. etarium show will For more informahighlight how to lotion, contact Hanrahan cate planets, mythol- Pac Man Nebula will be shown in the upcomnig shows at pat.hanrahan@mhcc. ogy of the northern edu.

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First Thursday, get out your dancing shoes “First Thursday” is a free event held in the College Center on the first Thursday of the month from October until June.

The first event of the series will be held Oct. 4, featuring musical artists Skip vonKuske and Sneakin’ Out. All performances are from noon to 1 p.m.

The Portland group Sneakin’ Out consists of Mike Schmitt, David Gerow, and Don Henson. The trio produces an instrumental beat that has landed it gigs playing at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, Mississippi Studios, and opening for artists such as Pink Martini, and Everclear.

Open-minded cellist Skip vonKuske has collaborated with the Vagabond Opera and the Portland Cello Project along with many others. vonKuske been described by The Oregonian as “a one-man chamber ensemble.”

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Visual Arts, Fireside Galleries showcase artists Townsend, nicknamed “sweetheart with a plan”, has been involved in humanitarian work that has helped influence her artwork. She is involved in several foundations and nonprofits. She has given speeches on self-motivation, art vs. adversity, and business entrepreneurship.

In December 2011, she was honored at the San Francisco General Hospital Foundation’s Heroes & Hearts celebration for being one of the “Large Heart Artists,” which has generated a lot of buzz for her.

While looking at Townsend’s collection at MHCC, firstyear student Prisma Flores said the artwork “made me want to put on a nice dress, some heels, go out with the girls and dance.”

Townsend’s artist statement declares, “I use strong colors as a catalyst to convey those bridging transitions to complete thoughts.”

Flores said her favorite art piece by Townsend was “She Sings.”

“It stood out to me because of the deep blues and bright reds. The shoes were triangles,” Flores said. She has taken a drawing class at MHCC and enjoyed Townsend’s collection.

MHCC student Julliet Madrid also liked the collection.

Townsend’s artwork is “very vibrant, very playful,” she said. “I feel like I could relate to her.”

Townsend strives to relate to viewers. Her artist statement says, “It is very important for me to create art work that is as visually strong as it is conceptually developed.”

Her collection will be displayed in the Fireplace Gallery, located in the College Center (AC 1051), until Oct. 25.

MHCC is showcasing another artist, Miles Browne, and his collection “Conversing with the Architect” in the Visual Arts Gallery. Browne graduated from MHCC in 2005 with

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an Associates of Arts degree. He later transferred to Pacific Northwest College of Art in which he earned a Bachelor in Fine Arts in 2010.

Browne said he has done arts and crafts since childhood, but “it wasn’t until I came here until I realized that (art is) what I wanted to do” as a vocation.

After graduating from Pacific Northwest College of Art, Browne eventually was hired at MHCC’s Visual Arts Gallery. The staff was already familiar with Browne, and his name came up when a position opened. “It was a natural fit for me,” he said.

A year and a half later, Browne is showcasing 20 largescale paintings he started in January. “I stopped in June to do a project with ‘Helping Hands’ during the summer. I also was involved in some other projects,” he said.

Browne has really enjoyed working in the spacious area given him in the Gallery. “I wanted to bring that quality to the space,” Browne said.

While a lot of artist prefer to work on their art alone, Browne said he likes the idea of working on the paintings while other people are watching. “When they see me work they can come up to me and ask me questions.”

Asked if he liked working in public over working in private, he said, “it depends on the work. For the most part I’m pretty open to share that [experience] in an open space.”

The Visual Arts Gallery will exhibit Miles Browne’s collection, “Conversing with the Architect” until Oct. 18. The Gallery is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday-Friday.

For more Gallery information, call (503) 491-7309. For more information about the Fireplace Gallery, reach Pam Kuretich at Pam.Kuretich@mhcc.edu or (503) 491-7260.

“I use strong colors as a catalyst to convey those bridging transitions to complete thoughts.”

- Jesa Townsend

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MHCC’s Fireplace Gallery is currently showcasing the artwork of a jazz musician turned visual artist.

Jesa Townsend’s featured collection is titled, “Of Not, Distinction through Color.” Townsend’s artwork has been featured in many publications and is currently shown in art galleries across the United States and internationally. She has lived in both Italy and Scotland over the course of three years but she is now based in the U.S.

Miles Browneʼs unfinished acrylic on wood piece “Armature” from his collection “Conversing With the Architect” featured in the Visual Arts Gallery until Oct. 18

Beat goes on in the MHCC Music Department Dorothy Ocacio The Advocate

The notes may have changed, but music still continues at MHCC. One of the biggest changes was the retirement of two seasoned instructors.

Susie Jones, who retired at the end of fall term last year as jazz band and instrumental jazz director, ran the lab band (jazz big band), called Jazz Band I. She also taught classes on music theory, keyboard, jazz improvisation and symphonic band.

This year, absent Jones, there is no Jazz Band I or Band II. The basic Jazz band remains.

Dave Barduhn, who retired at the end of spring term, was vocal music director and led the Genesis vocal jazz group – the latter since inception. He also taught several music classes, such as the sight singing/ear training (aural) classes.

While choices for students interested in jazz have be-

come limited, other classes taught by the retired instructors are now being led by current department members.

One constant is music instructor and Orchestra Director Marshall Tuttle, who has taught music privately for 45 years and in schools for 24 years.

“Well,” Tuttle said in response to whether the jazz vocal ensemble would return, “Genesis was Dave Barduhn. With Dave Barduhn gone, there is no Genesis.”

Among the classes Tuttle teaches are music theory, cello, flute, keyboard, and piano.

“Music is important because any time you set something to music,” said Tuttle, “you set it outside the normal flow of time and you give it a level of importance that transcends normal experience.”

The courses offered for music are “very rigorous,” Tuttle said. (Sez who-?MM) “There’s no talent involved,” he said. “You just work your butt off and sooner or later, somebody says ‘how do you do that?’”

“I’m teaching according to National Association of

School and Music standards here. Anybody who takes those courses from me will function on that level,” Tuttle said.

Several of his past students have gone on to universities to pursue music degrees, while others have gone on to major conservatories (schools of music).

“There’s no deficiencies in terms of what we offer,” he said about the MHCC music department changes.

Several articles posted by oregonmusicnews.com have stated that the music program no longer exists at MHCC. Tuttle said enrollment has declined, but the program lives on despite cutbacks made in the department “for reasons never made clear to us.

“In fact, the music department is here, the people are here, but the (negative) stories are kind of sending people away,” he said.

Tuttle also gives private instruction, outside of the MHCC curriculum.

The music department has a list of non-MHCC teachers it has approved for private lessons. Students can receive credit when taking lessons from a teacher on the list.

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Prez: Hay will be sailing away Continued from Page 1

When Sygielski left, there was uncertainty as to who would fill that role.

Asked what made him decide to step up when he had no prior intention to become a college president, Hay said, “I just knew that I could help bridge the gap between Sygielski until they (board members) were ready to make their next selection and try to bring some harmony to the campus.”

Hay cites family and age as major factors in his decision to retire sooner.

“We just thought that five years was a good time and space to be (at MHCC). We (he and his wife, Ann Jordan) are making a lot of effort to keep up with our grandkids and our own kids and centralize that, if you will,” said Hay. “I’m 66 in January and that was my target to retire.”

As for some of the best and worst aspects of his tenure as president, Hay said working with students and the community has been among his favorites.

“The very first thing I did with this job was I went to a Transitions graduation.

That was the most moving, heartfelt experience I’ve had since I’ve been here. I just realized you really do transform lives and build communities,” he said.

On the tougher side, Hay listed the labor strife that has roiled the campus in recent years, “We came off a difficult negotiation period there and I think trying to move the campus to a more harmonic place, to move on from that, and to help the whole college transition, has been a big thing that I’ve cared about,” he said.

College affairs tend to move slower than what he experienced in the IT industry, he added.

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MHCC will host four forums next week to gather input on its new search for a president. Forums will be held in the Visual Arts Theater: - Wednesday, noon– 1p.m.; 1-2 p.m.; and 5–6 p.m.; - Thursday, noon–1 p.m.

To assist the effort, the MHCC board has hired Community College Search Services, a West Coast

firm that specializes in locating and hiring top administrators.

Board chairman Dave Shields said the firm’s search agent will lead the forums.

“It’s set up for the college and community to talk about what they think is very important in terms of the qualities of importance for the president,” said Shields.

The board will have final say on job candidates and its ultimate pick, Shields said.

“The board has the absolute and final decision on the selection of the college,” he said.

It is one of the board’s primary roles and “will be the focus” as the sequence of events play out, he said.

Hay during a board meeting last fall.

Wasps afflict parking lot McIntyre leaves Integrated Jeff Hannig The Advocate

Reports of wasps harassing students began as early as July 11, said William Leathers, MHCC environmental health and safety specialist. The result: Application of pesticides Sept. 7 near the campus gym and tennis courts.

Wasps fall under the category of pests according to the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Fact Sheet as they are “Insects or arthropods that is[sic] harmful to human life.”

New IPM laws were passed in Oregon on July 1. The law requires certified applicators of pesticides to follow a statewide regimen. When a certified pesticide applicator is notified, a warning report is generated. There is a 24-hour waiting period, unless the problem is an emergency (as was the case Wednesday when the MHCC grounds crew sprayed the area surrounding the pond by Parking Lot A).

Once the problem is addressed, there is a sign posted explaining the problem and

how it was dealt with.

“If it’s a place that will impact or create a safety issue, we’ll take care of it,” said MHCC Health and Safety Manager Karen Reynolds.

With the combination of school starting and wasps preparing for another cold winter, there have been a number of recent wasp sightings on campus.

“Wasps will go after any kind of food that someone may have, and sting them,” said Reynolds. “The bees are not aggressive. It’s the wasps (yellow jackets) that cause the problems.”

Wasps are the first pests at on campus to be controlled under the new IPM rules.

While it may seem like the furry, winged and bacteria-infested insects are being hunted statewide, they’re not. The laws were created to ultimately reduce the use of pesticides and synthesized chemicals while recording and learning about pests in Oregon.

“The ultimate goal is to use no pesticides,” Leathers said.

Media for Social Science Danny Perez-Crouse The Advocate

As various MHCC deans were reassigned at the beginning of the academic year, Janet McIntyre, former Dean of Integrated Media, has been named Dean of Social Sciences.

Rodney Barker, former dean of Business and Information Systems, has taken McIntyre’s former position.

McIntyre began serving as the Dean of Integrated Media, Performing and Visual Arts in fall 2010.

She oversaw studies in graphic design, photography, video, broadcasting, music and theatre.

Asked about her experience in Integrated Media, she said, “It was positive.

The students in Integrated Media are great -- enthusiastic, creative, and invest-

ed.”

McIntyre said she looks forward to her new position.

She hopes to continue the work she has started and to help provide students with a quality education.

MHCC’s Social Science department offers instruction in a broad range of subject areas viewed as essential to a solid general education.

Some of the sciences are anthropology, geography, philosophy, criminal justice, history, religion, education, sociology, and psychology.

McIntyre also will continue as Dean of Performing and Visual Arts.

She said she was excited by the changes in Performing Arts, with the hiring of Theatre Artistic Director Jesse Merz and Choral Director Kevin Lambert.

Political forums provides arena for community Katelyn Hilsenbeck The Advocate

With the upcoming November election, the MHCC Political Science department is sponsoring a “Be an informed citizen” series of forums during October.

On Wednesday, Oct. 10, Political Science instructor Janet Campbell will take the position of a partisan Conservative. After her 10-minute presentation, the audience can ask questions about the party or argue an opposing position.

Campbell will take the position of a Liberal on Oct. 17 and that of American third parties, such as Libertarians and Socialist Democrats, on Oct. 24.

All the forums will be 12:10 to 12:50 p.m. in the Bob Scott Room, in the north end of the MHCC library.

Campbell said the forums “draw people together as a community to learn” and teach people that political science is not only about the Republican and Democratic parties.

“It’s not a formal environment, so people get their questions answered. You don’t have to know anything to come,” she said.

Campbell said attendees without strong political views will hear both sides of the argument, while those with strong political views will see where the opposite view is coming from.

The political forums are open to anyone, including students, staff and community

members. She encourages all to attend.

Campbell is often joined by debate student speakers, but has decided to focus on the election and keep the forum short.

She will explain each party’s vision.

“One of the key elements, out of seven, for the Conservative Party is the natural laws... and that (our) law should be based upon those,” said Campbell. According to the dictionary, natural laws are defined as moral principals that are ethically binding.

“They (Liberals) believe morals are too squirrelly to define,” said Campbell. They don’t feel the need to act “as long as someone’s rights aren’t being violated (positive law),” she said. Campbell emphasized that there are many elements to a Conservative

or Liberal, but “you have to pick one thing people will remember,” she said.

The last forum in the series on Oct. 31 will cover the Electoral College and the process of electing a president. “I think it’s important for (citizens) to understand what’s going on,” Campbell said. A wave of political advertising should help build interest.

“I like the atmosphere. It helps people realize learning happens everywhere,” Campbell said of the forums.

“People find them more interesting than they thought they would. There is a lot of misinformation out there. A lot,” she said.

She hopes to help cut through the confusion.

“Just come sit there, listen and eat your lunch.”

Sports

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MHCC cross country opens season with limited numbers in opener With an incomplete women’s team and a young group of men, Saints are looking to expand its roster

Sophomore Christa Collmer, along with breaking her own personal record, was the highest placing member on the team, finishing in 11th place with a time of 20:21 in the womenʼs 5k at the Northwest Classic season opener.

John Tkebuchava The Advocate

MHCC cross country didn’t have much to work with at their season opener last Saturday, at the Northwest Classic, featuring a sparse roster of seven runners.

Nonetheless, when you can’t rely on quantity to get the job done, you look to quality and the Saints had numerous top 25 finishes.

The women’s team, which competed without a complete team, consisted of two

sophomore returners including Christa Collmer, who finished 11th , 20:21, followed

by Molly Scoles, 24:35.

On the men’s side, which managed to pull together a full team for the season opener, featured four freshmen and only one returner.

Freshman Nathan Geiter led the group, placing 20th overall with a time of 21:58 with fellow freshman in Vlad Ishenin following in 24th, 22:08.

Freshman Alex Seymour was the next Saint to finish, coming in at 46th place, 23:45, and sole sophomore Brian Hoglund finishing in 51st, 24:11.

Lt Avants was the final finisher on the men’s side, taking 61st overall with a time of 25:27.

Given that the women’s team as of yet is without a full complement, head coach Matt Hart is hoping to get some fresh legs on to the team within the coming weeks.

“I originally had 7 women on the roster this summer but various circumstances

coaches Jim Satterfield and Keith Maneval will be very helpful in getting some very strong student-athletes on our team for next year,” said Hart.

“We have a small team but there is a lot of talent in the men’s and women’s programs,” he said, adding that hopefully the freshman on the team will set up a good foundation for next year’s group.

This weekend the team will be taking part in the Charles Bowles Invitational, a considerably larger meet than the opener with last year’s meet holding well over 100 participates per event.

In regards to that, Hart said, “There will be quite a few more teams competing this weekend so I’m not really worried about how our individuals will place. However, I think that many of them have the opportunity to set new personal records.”

The women’s team will also be getting a boost this weekend as it adds its first women’s freshman onto the team.

“We will have one additional woman,

“We have a small team but there is a lot of talent in the men’s and women’s programs.”

- Matt Hart, Coach

came up and made it difficult for most of them to commit,” said Hart.

“If there are any students who would like to be a part of a team and have fun getting fit, we would love to discuss opportunities to join the MHCC men’s or women’s cross country team,” he said.

Hart also said that any interested athletes can look forward to possibly some financial assistance for qualified athletes.

“I am optimistic that my assistant

Monica Amaro, competing at the Willamette Invite this weekend but we are still looking to include at least two more to round out a complete women’s team,” said Hart.

“I think we are looking very strong in training and we are excited to see our team perform the way they have been preparing to perform,” he said.

The Charles Bowles Invitational begins at 9:30 a.m. at Bush Park in Salem, Ore.

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Photo by Logan Scott/The Advocate

Sept. 28, 2012

Photo by Logan Scott/The Advocate

After sweeping three games against Chemeketa, the Saintʼs volleyball team moved to 3-0 (15-6 overall) in their region, putting them in first place in the NWAACC Southern Region standings. Tonight the team plays Linn-Benton (2-0, 16-9) at home. The game begins at 6 p.m.

Saints breeze through storm Facing the Chemeketa Storm Wednesday night, the Saints dominated their opponents, winning by a total of 75-42 after they swept three games Shaun Lutz The Advocate

Freshman Lihau Perreira spikes the ball down onto Chemeketa defenders. By the end of the three sets, Perreira had gathered up a total of 13 kills.

The Saints overwhelmed the Chemeketa Storm Wednesday in a three game sweep that gave the team their third straight win in conference play.

In their first conference game, the Saints bounced back from a loss to Warner Pacific as they traveled down to Coos Bay last Friday to take on Southwest Oregon, sweeping the Lakers (25-20, 25-15, 25-23).

Freshman outside hitter Tori Kemper lead the team with 15 kills in their Friday night sweep. Freshman Lihau Perreira and Sophomore Kylie Kitzmiller each added 13 kills of their own to seal the Saints victory, taking them to 1-0

in the region.

Saturday, the defending champs went down to Roseburg to face Umpqua, who was coming off of a four set victory over Clackamas.

A competitive Riverhawk squad recovered after losing 2519 in game one to keep the match within striking distance, but couldn’t do enough to win as the Saints won games two and three by a score of 26-24.

Being edged out in almost every statistical category still didn’t break the Saints, as they moved to 2-0.

Kemper made herself known yet again with 13 kills, good for a team high yet again, as well as 29 total attacks, another team high in Saturday’s victory.

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Wednesday, MHCC welcomed the Chemeketa Storm for their first home league game of the year.

Chemeketa lost their only league game to Linn Benton before Wednesday night’s match.

Unfortunately for the Storm, the result wouldn’t change against the Saints. MHCC sailed right past the Storm, routing them in a 3-game sweep (25-12, 25-14, 25-16).

With Wednesday’s win, the team moved to 3-0 in region play, putting them in first in the NWAACC Southern Region standings, and 15-6 overall.

Tonight the Saints will clash against the Linn-Benton Road Runners at 6 p.m. Next Friday MHCC plays host to Clackamas Community College for the “Big Pink” match at 7 p.m.

Volleyball Schedule ■ 9/28 Linn-Benton @

Home 6 p.m.

■ 10/5 Clackamas “Dig Pink” Match @ Home 7 p.m.

■ 10/12-13 Shoreline Cross Over @ Shoreline, Wash. All Day ■ 10/19 Umpqua @ Home 6 p.m.