Press Releases

CCC Art Department Presents Body Politic: Contemporary, Classical Drawings by Ghislaine Fremaux and Henk Pander

The Clatsop Community College Royal Nebeker Art Gallery will open its 2017/2018 exhibition season with a two-person show entitled Body Politic: Contemporary, Classical Drawings by Ghislaine Fremaux and Henk Pander. Both artists were selected to exhibit in the 2017 international Au Naturel competition by juror Daniel Duford, a highly respected practicing artist and writer currently serving as Visiting Associate Professor of Art at Reed College. Pander and Fremeaux were also chosen by the art department faculty to receive the coveted prize of an award show.

Clatsop Community College Offers Free ‘Comprehensive Shelter Training’

September is National Preparedness Month. This year’s theme, “Disasters don’t plan ahead. You can.” encourages everyone to prepare.

Residents of Clatsop and Pacific counties are well aware that there is plenty to prepare for – from upcoming winter storms to a potential Cascadia event. During the last two weekends of September, the American Red Cross will once again team up with Clatsop Community College to offer a free course in preparedness at the larger, community level.

Board Approves New Mission and Vision for Clatsop Community College

Clatsop Community College Board of Directors approved the college’s new mission and vision statement at the September 12, 2017 board meeting. The new mission of the college reads: “Enriching Lives, Inspiring Learning, Creating Opportunities” and is partnered with the vision of: “As a leader in education, Clatsop Community College will partner with the community in creating gateways for transformation.”

Two GED Orientations Offered this Fall

GED Orientation September 14 or September 15/Orientación de GED el 14 o el 15 de septiembre (mensaje bilingüe)

Fall classes start September 25/Clases empiezan el 25 de septeimbre

100% of 2017 Nursing Program Graduates at Clatsop Community College Pass State Boards

All 15 of the 2017 CCC Nursing Program graduates passed their state boards on their first attempt after completing their associate degrees this past spring. Graduates of the college program take the NXLEX-RN test developed by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing to test essential knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for safe and effective practice of nursing. In addition to the outstanding passing rate, CCC’s nursing program was ranked #1 for the “Best RN Programs in Oregon” by RegisteredNursing.org this past year.

Call to Artists for the 12th International Au Naturel Exhibition at Clatsop Community College

Clatsop Community College in Astoria, Oregon invites artists to submit to the 2018 International Juried Exhibition, Au Naturel: The Nude in the 21st Century. The 2018 Au Naturel exhibit will be open for viewing at the Royal Nebeker Art Gallery from January 25 through March 15, 2018 with a special community reception on Thursday, February 22nd at 6:00 p.m.

AAUW Recognizes Outstanding Graduating Women of Clatsop Community College

The Astoria Branch of the American Association of University Women is pleased to announce its 2017 scholarship winners.

Haley Werst of Astoria was awarded $1800. She recently completed her associate transfer degree at Clatsop Community College, including the coursework for the CCC honors program, and is a member of Phi Theta Kappa honor society, the Cosplay Club, and the Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) robotics team. Werst will transfer to Portland State University in the fall to pursue a bachelor’s degree in film studies.