CGCC Secures $2 M Federal Grant for 3-D Metal Manufacturing Training Hub
Columbia Gorge Community College was just selected to receive a $1.97 million Department of Energy grant to develop a dedicated additive manufacturing training space, curriculum, and manufacturer assistance program that will promote sustainable manufacturing and material efficiency to the area's small and medium-sized manufacturers
College gives insight on how recently approved bond money will be used
With the bond measure approved by voters, CGCC is making plans to move forward with the projects approved in the college’s Facilities Master Plan. These investments provide needed safety, seismic, and technology infrastructure upgrades at The Dalles and Hood River campuses
How did College Bond pass when it failed in Wasco County?
“Wait so Hood River County votes on taxation in Wasco County…??,” asked one person on Facebook. That’s a yes or no, depending on how you look at it.
Preparing for tomorrow: CGCCollege engages civic and industry partners
Columbia Gorge Community College (CGCC), in collaboration with local and industry partners, is happy to announce a new grant award and a productive community event that engaged local civic and business leaders in guiding the school’s strategic planning.
CGCC Foundation awards $200,000 in scholarships at annual luncheon
Columbia Gorge Community College Foundation recently awarded $200,000 in scholarships. Its annual Scholarship Luncheon was also held to honor the individual, corporate, and institutional donors who support the Foundation’s mission to ensure access to the tools and resources needed by our students to find success in both school and life.
Lawson named president at Columbia Gorge Community College
The CGCC Board named Dr. Kenneth Lawson the new president of Columbia Gorge Community College at its Tuesday, June 20 meeting after completing a search during the past several months. Lawson was chosen from a panel of four finalists that were seeking the position. He begins the job on Aug. 1.
CGCC President Candidates to speak at forums in June on both campuses
The public is invited to attend forums to gain deeper insight into the candidates that are applying to be the next president of Columbia Gorge Community College on June 5, 8, 9 and 12 in The Dalles and Hood River as the Columbia Gorge Community College board nears a decision on the institution’s next president.
Meet the Candidates: 4 vie for CGCC President position
College board members, following recommendations of a 13-member search committee, last week announced the selection of potential successors to Dr. Marta Yera Cronin, who will be leaving the college effective June 30 to assume a community college presidency in Pennsylvania.
CGCC President resigned 10 days ago; public just now learning about it
Dr. Marta Yera Cronin, president of Columbia Gorge Community College announced her resignation effective June 30, 2023. CCCNews learned of the resignation earlier this week through rumors and requested an interview to discuss her departure and the current status of the college in regard to transition, enrollment and finances. No dice.
CGCC's New Dormitory filling up
Twenty-three-year-old Gabe Eldredge said the halls were a bit lonely when he moved into the new dormitory on the Columbia Gorge Community College campus in The Dalles last year. Not anymore.
Gorge foundations team up to expose community to diverse writers
"The Visiting Authors Program meets the cultural needs of our students, many of whom have never met a contemporary author, much less one of their culture or who speaks to their concerns," Wendy Patton explained. “This project selects diverse authors and integrates their work into existing courses. We will be inviting the wider Gorge community, recording and archiving the visits so people will benefit from this project well into the future.”
CGCC offers Color Run full slate of activities for PRIDE week - June 6 - 10
Activities include a color run/walk, pronoun button-making and “Let’s taco ‘bout it,” which will feature tacos, an informational discussion of LGBTQ+ issues and a viewing of the documentary Texas Strong. Interested people may RSVP for the events, request accessibility accommodations, and get the Zoom links by emailing EQUAL@cgcc.edu.
CGCC Writing Club Celebrates Pride Week with two renowned poets
Poet Lydia Valentine is the 2021-2023 City of Tacoma Poet Laureate and author of Brief Black Candles. Poet Christina Vega is the publisher at Blue Cactus Press and author of a poetry collection, Still Clutching Maps. Christina believes we have the power to reshape our communities with principles of Emergent Strategy, transformative justice, and collective laboring of love.
$10k in Scholarships up for grabs for careers in Early Childhood Education
Scholarships will benefit four students enrolled in the college’s Early Childhood Education program this fall, said Wendy Patton, executive director of Columbia Gorge Community College Foundation. The awards will help students complete the program and enter the workforce.
Meet Tristan Stein: Teacher, Welder, Artist, 'Metalmonger', oh, and AWESOME!
“I think my advice is, ‘don’t be afraid to just try.’ It’s the same advice I’d give my kids. There’s no harm in pursuing these things because you never know what’s going to click and really resonate with you. Whether it’s a male-dominated field or not, I feel like that’s been my mantra about a lot of things; you might absolutely hate something, but you might just really love it.”
$1.2 million federal grant to bolster health care classes at CGCC
The grant will enable faculty support for the Medical Assisting program. It supports the college’s plans to offer nursing students a part-time option, creating a three-year program in addition to the current two-year program. And it will jumpstart the college’s development of paramedic and EMT training.
CGCC offers $600 to restart students who dropped due to pandemic
Columbia Gorge Community College is offering $600 “Rebound” scholarships to students enrolling for Fall Term 2021 and who enrolled in CGCC credit classes previously but dropped because of the pandemic. Find out more here.
‘Saddle Up’ virtual auction benefits CGCC student scholarships
Mark your calendars and be ready to bid on great items starting Tuesday, May 4 through May 11, as Columbia Gorge Community Foundation hosts “Saddle Up and Celebrate,” one of two annual scholarship fundraisers. The need is high as there is currently only enough funding for half of the 70 students applying for scholarships.
The Dalles Public Works to Install New Sewer Main on Scenic Drive
Monday March 22, 2021, the City of The Dalles Public Works will begin installation of a sanitary sewer main on East Scenic Drive between the entrance to Columbia Gorge Community College and the entrance to Sorosis Park.
Getting the bearings straight
Megan Polino of Crestline Construction set up a GPS tracking system at Columbia Gorge Community College to position excavators in their work at the Skills Center in The Dalles this morning, Tuesday, Jan. 12. A bunch of rain did not stop progress as contractors were out in force.