Career Planning and Counseling Center Mt. Hood’s Career Planning and Counseling Center (CPCC) is is a valuable resource easily accessible to all MHCC students. It’s found in Building 11 in the main courtyard of the Academic Wing, right below the Student Hub. The staff provide lots of services for students, including help with student employment opportunities, resumé and job interview preparation, and career coaching. They also provide personal counseling to discuss not only

MHCC has announced a new partnership with NBCUniversal (NBCU) Academy, becoming one of only 45 universities and colleges partnered nationwide in a focused effort to improve diversity in journalism media. NBCU Academy is a journalism and content creation training program created by NBCU, a media and entertainment conglomerate made up of the National Broadcasting Company (NBC) and Hollywood film studio Universal Pictures. The partnership includes funding for MHCC’s Integrated M

The MHCC Visual Arts Gallery presents “Tightwire,” an exhibition of fiber art. The exhibition of 21 original works of fiber art will be featured for all visitors, free of charge, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays through Feb. 22. The exhibition was juried by Niraja Lorenz and Trisha Hassler in partnership with the artist group High Fiber Diet.

When it comes to MHCC student fees, your voice matters! All Mt. Hood students are invited to participate in a Student Activity Fee Budget Forum, to ask questions and learn how their activity fee is spent by ASMHCC (student government), Saints athletics, and other co-curricular programs. An in-person forum (with snacks provided) will run 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7, in the Student Union. An online forum will be held via Zoom, 1 to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 8. For questio

Course registration for Spring Term opens soon! Registration will open for all students, starting between Feb. 16 and Feb. 23. Students may be able to register earlier depending on number of completed MHCC credits. Veterans, active-duty military, and students with VA education benefits at MHCC also qualify for early registration. Students can view the registration calendar at https://www.mhcc.edu/RegistrationCalendar/. The course schedule for the Spring Term is already avai

Mt. Hood students are now able to apply for the MHCC Foundation scholarships for the 2023-24 school year. There are over $800,000 in awards for students and one application will auto-match them to 150+ opportunities. The primary application period is open now, through March 31. Students can email Shelley McFarland with any questions at shelley.mcfarland@mhcc.edu. Students may also visit www.mhcc.edu/scholarships to review who can apply, how to apply, and learn more about the

The MHCC Office of Public Safety is partnering with Title IX and the Associated Students of MHCC (ASMHCC) for a discussion of “Stalking Awareness in a Digital World.” Communities that understand and recognize stalking can support victims and survivors, raise awareness, and help stop it. The Mt. Hood campus community is invited to attend the presentation on this topic from noon to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 31 in the Town & Gown Room (AC 2057). The event is also available via Zo

MHCC has closed outside water fountains and water bottle fill stations around the Gresham campus until warmer weather in the spring. Students and staff can still get a drink and fill water bottles at the following locations: In the Academic Center – inside the Library, the Library mezzanine, the College Theatre, the Student Union, and any break room. In Applied Tech – there are six locations for fountains and bottle filling. In the HPE lobby and the Aquatics lobby.

The Teaching and Learning Center will be hosting an adventure-themed hybrid event on Monday, Nov. 28 from noon to 1 p.m. Students can attend the event in person in the TLC (Room 2553) or via Zoom. Volunteer climbing ranger Josh Stratman will be speaking about his 28-day stint with the National Park Service in Alaska in 2019. He will be showing photos and passing around equipment as he discusses the process of climbing Mount Denali and all the endeavors his team embarked on wh

The Advocate is hiring for Winter Term! No experience necessary for paid positions on campus! Who we are: The Advocate is a fully independent student publication that is funded by your student fees and our own advertising sales. We report on issues that impact the student body online at advocate-online.net and in print around campus. Who can apply: Any MHCC student can work at the Advocate — no experience necessary! Why you should apply: Working with our team is a great

The Advocate is holding a Donation Drive this holiday season, to benefit Barney’s Pantry. Barney’s Pantry is an emergency food resource created by students for students. It provides emergency food services, education, and other resources so that MHCC students can reach their education goals. The Advocate will be collecting items for our Donation Drive through Friday, Dec. 9 – last day of Fall Term classes. All of our donations will be delivered to Barney’s Pantry during th

Hold on: Campaign season isn’t over just yet – not at Mt. Hood. MHCC will hold its first election in three years for student body president and vice president over the next three weeks, culminating with an online student vote ending Dec. 2. The fast-moving process was announced Nov. 10 by Rozina Lethe, student leadership and engagement coordinator who oversees the Associated Students (student government) of Mt. Hood, formally the ASMHCC. Two candidates apiece will square of

A meeting of the Mt. Hood Community College District Board of Education will be held on Monday, Nov. 14, with a Board work session at 6:00 p.m. held via Zoom. The board agenda is attached and will be posted to the board website at https://www.mhcc.edu/BoardAgendas/.The Zoom connection information is listed below: Please click URL to join Zoom Webinar https://mhcc.zoom.us/j/97591406293?pwd=azJLRGZmMlhnWVNwMU5RZ2RXN05MUT09 Join by Phone: 1-669-900-6833 (San Jose) or 1-253-215

After a few years’ hiatus, the annual Holiday Sale is returning to Mt. Hood this autumn with an array of exciting new crafts. Shoppers will find a variety of bowls, mugs, and other ceramic gifts, as well as jewelry, drawings, and prints. Sponsored by the student-run Clay Club, the sale runs 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. four straight days, Dec. 5-8, inside the Visual Arts Gallery on the MHCC campus. All items have been crafted by students whose skills range from beginners to professional

Roxanne Richardson has been hired as the new executive assistant to the Mt. Hood president’s office and the Mt. Hood District Board of Education. She arrived on Monday, Nov. 7, with 19 years of experience at Portland Community College, working with international student programs and teaching part-time. She has also served as an office manager and owned and operated her own business. She holds two degrees from Portland State University: a bachelor’s degree in social science an

Web photo. Want to pounce on super-discounted tickets for Marvel’s latest blockbuster movie? The student body government at Mt. Hood (ASMHCC) has bought out a whole movie theater for currently enrolled Saints students to see the much-anticipated “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” on the big screen – right across the street! Any student who donates at least $1 or two cans of food (suggested) to Barney’s Pantry (inside the MHCC Student Union, Room AC1051) by Friday, Nov. 18, will

Meet your college President and ASG members: At noon on Monday, Nov. 25, MHCC President Lisa Skari and Associated Student Government representatives will host a “Pizza with the President” event in the Student Union, as a chance for students and all others to meet them, ask questions, and enjoy pizza and refreshments. Interview tips: The Career Planning and Counseling Center will help students prepare for job interviews or interviews for restricted programs across campus, 1

Volleyball The Saints volleyball team will face off against Chemeketa tonight, Nov. 1, at 6:30 p.m. Concessions will be open, and MHCC students get in free with a student ID. Adult tickets are $5, (non-Mt. Hood) student tickets are $4, and seniors and children get in for $3. Know Your Student Rights: Public Forum Learn about your rights and responsibilities as an MHCC student. Associated Student Government leaders, along with Student Conduct Officer Nikki Barone, will expl

Register to vote on campus. The Presidential Election is no the only election that matters. Don’t miss the opporunity to register to vote on campus. Look for the sign-up table, 11AM to 1PM on Monday and Tuesday. Election Day is November 5th

OSAA 5A & 6A State Track and Field Championships Competition takes place at Earl Klapstein Stadium on the Gresham campus. The daylong events take place on Friday and Saturday, May 24-25, starting at 10 a.m. General admission tickets for one-day pass for adults is $12, $5 for students; two-day pass for adults is $24, $10 for students. Concessions will be available. Gresham Saturday Market The Market is hosted in Parking lot “W” nearest the corner of Northeast Kane Drive and