sculpting a vision
Instructor balances class with commissioned work
Being an artist takes a fine balance of physical skill and a mental understanding of space. Both qualities can be seen in LCC art instructor Ellen Tykeson’s work. A Portland native, Tykeson earned a Master of Fine Arts in sculpture in 1994 from UO, where she studied under Paul Buckner. “I started with art as...
Ten-minute plays showcase student work
Shakespeare spoof ‘Purgatory’ goes from joke to curtain call
Teams of student writers, actors and directors collaborated with Student Productions Association alumni to create a showcase of their acquired skills titled “Spring Inspirations.” Each fall, instructor Patrick Torelle teaches Writing for Theatre, at the end of which students may submit 10-minute plays to be showcased in “Spring Inspirations.” Selected plays are returned to the...
Non-music majors ‘having a blast’
Program offers tunes from all students, regardless of major
When it comes to playing music in LCC’s various ensembles, majoring in music is not a requirement. It’s not uncommon for music majors and non-music majors to be seated and playing alongside each other in the various bands and orchestras on campus. “Some terms, the ratio of music majors to non-music majors is as high...
Students find creative commute
Car pools, rentals and buses offer alternatives to driving
Alternative modes of transportation are available to those who can’t find a parking space at LCC, or flat out can’t afford to drive. Point2Point, with a website at http://www.point2pointsolutions.org, is a local tool for those seeking information on the different ways to get around. Point2Point offers resources for LTD schedules, weather updates, and directions for...
Screenings to offer insight into Islam
Lecture series includes an international film festival
The Scholars on Islam lecture series, which began March 8, 2011, is transitioning through spring term with films surrounding different aspects of Islam. “This will be a series of films from all over the world with different reflections of Islamic culture,” philosophy and religion instructor Cliff Trolin said. The first film screened, on April 11,...
Political science instructor brings DeFazio to class as guest lecturer
The Oregon representative fields questions from Candee’s students
Congressman Peter DeFazio continued his 20-year relationship with LCC instructor Stephen Candee, speaking to Candee’s political science class on April 4. DeFazio represents Oregon’s 4th District in the U.S. House of Representatives. “(DeFazio) has a standing invitation to come by whenever he is in the district,” Candee said. DeFazio began his visit by talking briefly before...
Q&A
Music student Andrew Maricle
First-year music education student Andrew Maricle plays in both the Jazz Ensemble and Symphonic Orchestra. Q: What got you started in music? A: My whole family is quite musical. Some play instruments, my dad directs a choir — it only seemed natural for me. Q: What instruments do you play and why? A: I play...
Students step out of winter
All 17 dance classes converge for term’s biggest show.
For most students, working hard all term usually concludes with a final exam, but for LCC’s dance classes it ends with a final performance in the Dance Open Show on March 13. Each of the 17 dance classes will be performing a two- to three-minute showcase of what they have been working on all term...
Jon E. Smokes self-medicates with music
Local band features LCC and UO students.
The local music scene welcomes another uniquely Eugene sound from Jon E. Smokes, a funky reggae eclectic rock band coined from the Butthole Surfers song with the same title. And on Feb. 26, Jon E. Smokes will be heard over the airwaves on the Rockin’ Rome show, hosted by radio station 91.9 KRVM Eugene. The...
Exploding Love, Act III: Recycling the set
At LCC, students recycle more than soda bottles and last term’s essays. The Student Productions Association recycles its sets. James McConkey, SPA’s technical director, said he is very aware of the possibilities for sustainability while making and remaking the various sets for any given theater performance. “We reuse material until it can’t be used again....
Dancing for their future
Dancers take the stage to raise money for scholarships
A new LCC performance, Collaborations, will showcase the efforts of students and faculty of LCC’s dance department, along with other community dancers. Collaborations will be hosted in the Ragozzino Performance Hall from Feb. 23 to 25 at 7:30 p.m. “We are expecting as many as (1,300) to 1,400 over the three-day show,” said event publicist John...
Student elections fast approaching Applications for the next student government are due April 13
The official dates for the upcoming spring ASLCC student government elections are set for April 30 to May 3. The positions available are president, vice president, treasurer and multicultural program coordinator. Also, 10 at-large Senate seats and four at- large Student Finance Board seats are available. Candidates are required to maintain a cumulative GPA of...
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