MCMINNVILLE, Oregon, Nov. 22 -- Linfield College issued the following news: By Kelly Williams Brown Anna Maria Ponzi, former owner, chief executive and president of Ponzi Vineyards, will serve as interim director of Linfield University's Center for Wine Education after Tim Matz announced plans to step down at the end of the year. Ponzi is a second-generation wine producer who was instrumental in establishing Oregon's Willamette Valley as a world-renowned winegrowing region. She grew up on one  more

OREGON CITY, Oregon, Nov. 23 -- Clackamas Community College issued the following news: Clackamas Community College is launching a new welding certificate designed to fast-track individuals into welding and fabrication careers. This program expedites the way students gain the skills and knowledge required for entry-level welding positions. The Initial Welding Certificate of Completion is ideal for both newcomers to the field and those looking to transition into a welding career. With an emphasi  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2023: Yesterday, the Beaverton Valley Times published (https://dccc.us1.list-manage.com/track/click?u=770f7b12a915ba3a02d78536b&id=6fecdea462&e=9a5cefdebc) a new editorial from Representative Andrea Salinas -- outlining her work to combat food insecurity in Oregon and across the country as Thanksgiving approaches. Rep. Salinas understands the urgency of this crisis, which is why  more

LA GRANDE, Oregon, Nov. 21 -- Eastern Oregon University issued the following news: Eastern Oregon University's Board of Trustees convened for the fall 2023 meeting on Nov. 15 -16 at the university's La Grande campus, addressing key issues including enrollment, strategic priorities, financial stability, program updates, and legislative work. Reflecting on her first 100 days, EOU President Kelly Ryan emphasized a strategic approach focused on student success and unique offerings to attract stude  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, Nov. 21 -- Portland Community College issued the following news: By James Hill The Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HECC) is providing a significant boost for Portland Community College. PCC received a grant of $2,235,649 for its Community 2 Career (C2C) Program. This funding is part of the Future Ready Oregon Workforce Ready Grant initiative, which has been distributed to 30 community-based organizations and workforce service providers across the state. The progra  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, Nov. 21 -- Lewis and Clark College issued the following news on Nov. 20, 2023: An overflowing crowd greeted presenters at Lewis & Clark's Teach-In on Palestine and Israel, held November 14 on the undergraduate campus. The event was designed as an educational forum and a space for the community to come together to learn amidst the unfolding tragedy in Israel and Gaza and the acute suffering in the region. The session used a classroom format and featured a faculty panel discussi  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, Nov. 22 (TNSres) -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news release on Nov. 21, 2023: * * * Sharol Lucey, one of the longest-living heart transplant patients in Oregon, honors her donor by living life to the fullest, helping others along the way * * * Grandkids, beach trips, family-filled Christmases and fresh cinnamon rolls are just some memories Sharol Lucey has been making the past 26 years -- thanks to a heart donated in 1997. Lucey is among the   more

PORTLAND, Oregon, Nov. 21 -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news release: * * * International Federation of Placenta Associations Terry Morgan, M.D., Ph.D., professor of pathology and obstetrics and gynecology, was awarded the 2023 IFPA Award in Placentology, which is equivalent to a career achievement award in placental research. Granted by the International Federation of Placental Associations, the award is internationally recognized by leaders in the field, and h  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, Nov. 21 -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news release: * * * New center to address growing mental health crises among older adults, including expanded access to care and resources * * * Oregon's population is rapidly aging. With this shift comes an increasing need for access to behavioral health resources, including support for substance use disorders and serious mental illness. But these resources are often inaccessible and underutilized as the   more

ASHLAND, Oregon, Nov. 22 -- Southern Oregon University issued the following news release: Southern Oregon University's Digital Cinema program has taken a creative turn in seeking financial support for its work, launching an $18,000 crowdfunding campaign to help pay for two signature projects. Money raised in the Indiegogo campaign will be split between the annual Crew Experience project, a 12-credit immersion course for student filmmakers, and individual Capstone Production Grants for Digital   more