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CCC Olympian spotlight!

Becky Holiday- Pole vault

It didn’t take Becky Holliday long to place her stamp among track and field’s elite as she played a role in the emergence of the women’s pole vault from its infancy at U of O into a collegiate record holder. She honed her talents in her specialty before joining the Ducks from Clackamas Community College, finishing seventh in the World University Games in Beijing in 2001. As a senior, the 2003 NCAA Indoor Championship runner-up proceeded to claim outdoor pole vault titles at the Pac-10 (setting a conference meet record) and NCAA levels and set the collegiate record of 14-8. Following her collegiate career, the seven-time U.S. Championship medalist placed second at the 2012 U.S. Olympic Trials in Eugene before finishing ninth in the Olympic Games in London.

Source: https://goducks.com/honors/hall-of-fame/becky-holliday/52
Photo credit: Team USA, U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC)

CCC Olympian spotlight!

David Daniels- Men’s basketball

A native of British Columbia, Canada, David Daniels moved to the U.S. early in life and attended high school in Oregon. A passion for basketball took him to Clackamas Community College the following fall, and two years later Dave transferred to Colorado Christian University. His experience as a player culminated at the 2000 Olympics in Sydney, where he represented Canada on their national team.

Photo: Getty Images

CCC Olympian spotlight!

Matt Lindland - Wrestling

As one of the founders of Team Quest MMA in Portland, Coach Matt Lindland is one of the world’s most renowned and respected coaches in wrestling and MMA. He attended Clackamas Community College and won a NJCAA National title before matriculating to the University of Nebraska where he went 33-1 his senior year and won the Big 8 title. That same year Matt won a freestyle National Title at the University Level. Matt made his first World Team in 1997 and kept his No.1 spot on the U.S. team he retired from wrestling after he won the Olympic Silver medal and World medal in 2001.

Photo credit: Team USA, U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC)

CCC Olympian spotlight!

Lisa Frances Ondieki - Marathon

Lisa Frances Ondieki is an Australian former long-distance runner with CCC roots. In the marathon, she won the 1988 Olympic silver medal and two Commonwealth Games gold medals. Other marathon victories included the 1988 Osaka International Ladies Marathon and the 1992 New York City Marathon. She also won the Great North Run Half Marathon three times. Her best time for the marathon of 2:23:51, set in 1988, made her the fourth-fastest female marathon runner in history at the time.

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Lisa Ondieki - Track and Mileage to the Extreme - Runner's Tribe Lisa Ondieki ran her first marathon in December, 1983 at the Rocket City Marathon in Huntsville, Alabama, and it would be fair to say that her career took off like a rocket.Within 12 months, Ondieki, then Lisa Martin, was an Olympic seventh placegetter, the Australian record holder with first, a 2:2...

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CCC Olympian spotlight!

Brian Abshire - Steeplechase

CCC alum Brian Abshire was a middle-distance runner mostly known for the steeplechase. He competed at the 1988 Seoul Olympics, making the semi-finals. Abshire had won the event that year at the U.S. Olympic Trials. He also won a bronze medal in the steeple at the 1987 Pan Americans. He was second in the event at the 1987 and 1989 U.S. Championships and third in 1990.

Abshire started at Clackamas Community College and then transferred to Auburn University where he was twice an All-American in cross-country, an All-American indoors in the 3,000 meters, and a two-time All-American in the steeplechase.

Photo credit: Team USA, U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC)

Explore the night sky with the Environmental Learning Center at CCC! Join the star party tomorrow evening, July 26 from 9:30 p.m. to midnight.

CCC will be closed Thursday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. Classes and services resume Monday, July 8.

"For many college students, educational experiences pay off years down the road when they enter their career after earning a degree. But that long runway could be growing shorter—for a growing number of community college students, a better-paying job could be as close as three months away."

Read more about how CCC's Career Pathway programs are getting students career-ready fast.

Oregon community college responds to industry gaps Leaders at Clackamas Community College built three- to six-month programs to respond to local workforce needs and provide learners with stackable credits for future learning.

The CCC Learning Center is hiring for the 2024-2025 school year! If you are interested in becoming a tutor for Writing, Math, Accounting,and Technology, we'd love to see your application. https://docs.google.com/document/d/11fUYompoCaQ1K9fVf9-prg4ERJojnkBx/edit

The Learning Center would also like to remind students that we offer in-person and online tutoring in various subjects - all absolutely free.

Our popular Summer Connections celebration is TODAY, 5-7:30 p.m., at the Wacheno Welcome Center on our Oregon City campus. Please join us as we celebrate Juneteenth and Pride Month. We will have FREE entertainment, FREE food, and tons of fun. We hope to see you there!

Clackamas Community College is hosting NW Cyber Camp, a unique opportunity for high school students to explore the exciting world of cybersecurity – for free.

Camp curriculum development is led by Oregon State University cybersecurity experts and designed for students of all skill levels. Instruction includes core concepts in cybersecurity fundamentals, as well as more advanced topics for students with prior experience.

NW Cyber Camp runs July 29-Aug. 1, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Holden Industrial Technology Center on the Oregon City campus.

Registration requires a completed application, a teacher letter of recommendation and completed waivers. For more information and registration details, visit the register page on NW Cyber Camp's website.
https://nwcybercamp.org/register-for-gencyber-nw-cyber-camp-clackamas-community-college/

CCC will closed Wednesday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth. Normal business hours resume Thursday, June 20.

As we celebrate the graduating class of 2024, join the CCC Foundation in a giving campaign that supports the Student Opportunity Fund for CCC students. Student Opportunity Fund scholarships help eliminate financial barriers and help students achieve their educational goals. Learn more and donate at give.clackamas.edu/FundtheFuture

Fund the Future Join us in celebrating graduates while we raise funds for future students. Fund the Future Today!

NOTICE: Moodle will be offline June 18-23 due to a system upgrade. We appreciate your patience during this period and are excited for you to experience the improvements.

Effective June 24, CCC is launching a new Moodle mobile app. This update will improve your access to Moodle and its tools for your studies. To ensure continuous course access via phone or tablet, download and install the new app before June 24. You can download the app from the App Store or Google Play.

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/moodle/id633359593
https://play.google.com/store/search?q=moodle&c=apps

🎓 That's a wrap! The Class of 2024 is in the books. We had a wonderful time celebrating all of our grads at commencement yesterday. Laughter, tears, hugs and high fives - we had it all. 🎓🎈🎓

🎓 The seats are lined up, the stage is prepped and we have rehearsed. Class of 2024, we are ready to celebrate YOU this afternoon at commencement! 🎈 🎓 🎈https://www.clackamas.edu/academics/academic-support/graduation-services/commencement-ceremony

CCC Class of 2024: we can't wait to celebrate you June 14! If you had the chance to speak at commencement, what words of encouragement would you share with your fellow graduates? What would you share with those who are just starting their college journey? Drop your words of wisdom 👇

Learn about studying abroad with CCC in Ireland! Info session TODAY June 10 at 6 p.m. on Zoom clackamas.zoom.us/j/96716895537

Good luck to everyone taking finals this week. You got this!

Your CCC story matters! Help us inspire future students. We're looking for CCC students, past and present, to share their stories. Did you have an instructor who made a difference? An unforgettable project? A newfound passion discovered?

Tell us about your CCC experience! Your story could be featured on our website and social media, helping others see the amazing things happening at CCC.

Share the impact CCC has had on you! It's easy to participate. Just fill out this short form and tell us your story. https://clackamas.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dnytWtBWhyVzsuq

Experimente la energía vibrante de la cultura latina en el popular Festival Latino de Clackamas Community College el sábado 8 de junio, de 12 a 4 p.m. Este evento gratuito para toda la familia está abierto al público y promete una tarde llena de diversión celebrando la rica herencia de nuestra comunidad latina.

El Festival Latino se lleva a cabo en el Gregory Forum en el campus de Oregon City del colegio, 19600 Molalla Ave.

If you were speaking to the CCC Class of 2024 at commencement, what would you tell them?

Have a student who's interested in making their mark in the music industry? Check out the Clackamas Community College Music Department's Preview Night June 4! Hear live performances, tour our spaces and learn about our music programs.

CCC will be closed Monday, May 27 in observance of Memorial Day. Normal business hours resume Tuesday, May 28.

Cue the lights! Don't miss a performance of "Fire Season," a play written entirely by CCC students now through June 2. The dynamic collab between the CCC English Department and Clackamas Community College Theatre will have you asking, "When is the moment that something changes?"

For times and ticketing information, visit

Theater Performances Theater enthusiasts are invited to CCC’s Osterman Theare to see a variety of student plays, improv, comedy and one-acts.

The Clackamas Print student newspaper brings home gold!! CCC student journalists won 11 awards in the 2024 Oregon Collegiate Newspaper Contest.

Among the awards were first-place prizes for news story, feature photo (pictured) and website. Students from The Clackamas Print also won awards in the two-year school category for their feature writing, sports writing and house ad.

Read the article featuring the winning photo at https://www.theclackamasprint.net/arts-culture/guitar-project-strikes-chord/

Come check out the moon and more at the Haggart Observatory public viewings! One day a month through October, Rose City Astronomers volunteers will be on hand to share stellar views of the night sky. Check it out TONIGHT, 7-9 p.m. Free and open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis. The Haggart Observatory is located at the Environmental Learning Center at CCC.

If the skies are cloudy, contact Rose City Astronomers to check for cancellation notices at 503-594-6044.

Haggart Observatory at CCC offers public viewing nights OREGON CITY – The Haggart Observatory at Clackamas Community College’s Environmental Learning Center announces its public viewing nights scheduled for 2024. Partnering with the Rose City Astronomers, the observatory will offer free stargazing opportunities throughout the year, allowing visitors ...