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Below are a few of the new books added to the library collection in the last few weeks.

Approximately 11,200 rural Oregon students will receive access to distance learning opportunities with the help of nearly $840,000 in grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development announced Oregon State Director John Huffman today. The funding is being provided through USDA's Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grant Program.

"Many rural students have to travel long distances to attend school," said Huffman. "This investment will give students the ability to access classes remotely, helping to improve their quality of life and starting them on the path toward a college degree."

Starting this fall, people in Hood River, The Dalles and surrounding communities will celebrate reading in a very big way, as “The Big Read” brings book readings and discussions, folk dancing, artists, a comedian, theatrical troupe, musical performances and panel presentations to schools, libraries and the campuses of Columbia Gorge Community College.

“The Big Read” is a National Endowment for the Arts partnership with Arts Midwest to broaden understanding of the world, its diverse communities and peoples through the joy of shared reading. Since the initiative began in 2006, more than 5.7 million Americans have attended a Big Read event.

It’s been 43 years since a group of community volunteers in The Dalles decided the Columbia Gorge needed better access to jobs training and an affordable pathway to higher education. That grassroots initiative resulted in creation of the “Treaty Oak Area Education District,” later and better known as Columbia Gorge Community College.

From its origins in downtown The Dalles, the college expanded steadily, now with campuses in Hood River and The Dalles and an ever-growing presence on-line.

The Columbia Gorge Community College Board of Education seeks interested district electors in Wasco County for consideration to be appointed to fill the remaining portion of the Position 2 vacancy.  This appointee is to serve until June 30, 2021, at which time the individual elected in the May 2021 election will begin serving a full four-year term. CGCC Board of Education would also recommend interested persons attend the July 16^th board meeting and be prepared to attend the Board of Education All-Day Retreat on July 30^th, 2019.

A public meeting of the Columbia Community College Board of Education will be held on May 21, 2019 at 6:00 pm at 400 E. Scenic Dr, The Dalles, Oregon. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2019 as approved by the Columbia Gorge Community College Budget Committee.

Below are a few of the new books added to the library collection in the last few weeks.