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Dec 5, 2019
Distance learning project links college, high schools

High school students throughout the Mid-Columbia region will participate in real-time instruction with Columbia Gorge Community College faculty thanks to a $498,623 distance learning grant awarded by US Department of Agriculture Rural Development.

“Many rural students have to travel long distances to attend school,” said John Huffman, Oregon Director for USDA Rural Development. “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.”

Aug 23, 2019
CGCC community, business survey closes August 31

Is Columbia Gorge Community College helping meet your educational needs?

The college wants to know, and with that in mind it launched an industry and community survey earlier this summer. The survey closes Saturday, August 31, so if you haven’t already taken this survey, please take a moment to do so now.

Aug 9, 2019
‘NEA Big Read’ arrives in Columbia Gorge this October

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.

Jul 2, 2019
Foundation golf tourney promises fun-filled event

The 20th Annual Founder’s Cup Golf Tournament, presented by Columbia State Bank and Columbia Gorge Community College Foundation, will be held at Indian Creek Golf Course in Hood River on Saturday, Aug. 3. The annual event promises a fun-filled day that brings together golf, friends, food, and raffle prizes. This year, the tournament will benefit student scholarships.

Jul 1, 2019
College launches community, business survey

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.

Jun 25, 2019
College achieves unmanned flight training milestone

The Columbia River Gorge hosts one of the world’s largest concentrations of design and manufacturing for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Columbia Gorge Community College, located in the midst of all this, is now the first (and so far only) institution in the Pacific Northwest offering “Trusted Operator Program ‘Level One’” certification training for commercial UAV pilots.

“Level One” is the first of three certification levels established by the Association for Unmanned Vehicles International, a global non-profit dedicated to the advancement of autonomous systems and robotics. Pilots holding Level One certification have demonstrated their competence to fly UAVs for certain commercial purposes.

Jun 24, 2019
CGCC Board of Education Vacancy

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 16th board meeting and be prepared to attend the Board of Education All-Day Retreat on July 30th, 2019.

Mar 20, 2019
Upcoming class offers tips on meeting facilitation

In an age of divisiveness, it is more important than ever to communicate effectively. If you attend meetings, serve on a committee or board of directors, or simply want to learn how to be heard and collaborate with others, the techniques of effective facilitation are invaluable.

Mar 18, 2019
College readies surplus sale March 29-30

Every homeowner knows the feeling: You look around the house and realize other folks might find a better use for stuff you’re just not using anymore.

Feb 5, 2019
College looks to future in computer science program

The Columbia Gorge economy draws tech-savvy people and businesses from around the world. As the region’s only institution of higher education, Columbia Gorge Community College wants its students to have all the tools needed to flourish in this sophisticated economy.

Five years ago the college, recognizing the rapidly-growing demand for advanced computer skills in the region, established a computer science program. Now, as is the case with every major program of study, the college is conducting a five-year review of its computer science offerings.