CHEFS IN THE MAKING at LBCC COMMONS

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The Commons is bustling with activity while chefs in training prepare lunch

First year culinary student Rachel Heller is helping prepare for the lunch crowd

Even the most basic of jobs- like cutting lemons is a necessary part of being a culinary student 



Chef's salad served at the Commons and prepared by culinary students at LBCC

LBCC STUDENTS COMMUNICATE THROUGH ART

Graphic Arts instructor John Aikman second from left, president of Graphic Arts Club Jasper Hostler far right

There are many types of communications. With today's world being a society of electronics, media, and the internet it is refreshing to see a club devoted to something we take for granted- visual communications. The Visual Arts Club at LBCC has around 25 members and is comprised mostly of graphic art students.

According to 3rd year student and president Jasper Hostler and faculty member advisor John Aikman the club does not have a mission statement but their goal is to help non-profit organizations in our community with fundraisers.

The club will do everything from designing business cards, flyers, posters, architecture of websites, to volunteering their own time. They also give donations to different charities.

The most recent fundraiser they hosted was for a pumpkin farmer during the fall season. They assisted in designing the advertising for the pumpkin sale and corn maze. They also volunteered their time.

When asked what their most notable fundraiser was, Aikman said, "Three years ago we raised thousands of dollars to help assist in the refurbishing of the Statue of Liberty, but aside from that, the most rewarding thing we do is to assist nonprofit organizations in the community.”

Some of the features of the club besides fundraisers are to assist students in broadening their horizons when it comes to visual arts by taking educational trips.

“A couple of  years ago we sent the members of the Visual Arts club to a large design conference in New Orleans before the flooding happened and was able to financially support a great deal of the trip,” said Aikman.

The club also has an emergency fund for members who might find themselves in need of a small loan. They lend money to a member with only two stipulations. The member must have attended at least two meetings in a row, and the money must be paid back before the end of the quarter.

According to Hostler, in order to join the Visual Arts Club students do not have to be a graphic art major they just have to be interested in visual art.

“There is no better way to grow ones artistic talent then to be around others who have that same passion," said Hostler.

AT A GLANCE
Visual Arts Club
Club Advisor: John Aikman 541-917-4545 aikmanj@linnbenton.edu
Club President: Jasper Hostler
Location: South Santiam Hall , Graphic Art Studio #116
For meetings time contact John Aikman

Annual Graphic Art Design Show
Opening night May 16, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
May 17, open during campus hours
Location: South Santiam Hall Gallery

WANT TO MAKE $100 AN HOUR? Try applying for a scholarship

Many scholarships go unawarded do the lack of enrollment applications. There are plenty of funds available. Would you spend two hours of your time if the pay was even $200?

For some students the idea of receiving a scholarship to help with school expenses is something they just dream about. The myths surrounding scholarships have caused most students not to apply for them. They worry their grades are not good enough, or they fear essays because writing is not one of their better subjects.

However, when speaking with Marlene Propst the executive director of LBCC College Advancement/Foundation those myths were put to rest.

"All scholarships have guidelines but they are usually not stringent. The applications are easy to fill out, they need to be accompanied by a FASFA, which most students already have and not all scholarships require an essay, some are just need based," said Propst.

According to Propst, the foundations job is to have fundraisers and accept donations.Often when a donor gives funds to the foundation for a scholarship it comes with certain restrictions. If the criteria is too difficult to meet, then Propst and other committee members work with the donor to make the criteria as flexible as possible.

There are  three places to be awarded scholarship funds. They are given by the financial aid office, committee members of the College Advancement/ Foundation and individual departments. The applications however are taken through financial aid.

There has been anywhere from $260,000 to $500,000 awarded each year at LBCC. Individual scholarships awarded can be anywhere from $200 to $3000.

Some require as little as a 2.0 GPA and others do not require an essay at all. Even if an essay is required the Writing Center at LBCC is available to assist you.

How difficult is applying for a scholarship?

"I applied for three or four scholarships using the same application, it took me a couple of hours, it wasn't difficult and I received a $1,000. When I think of how much time it took me and what I was awarded , I would urge others to apply,"  said Audrey Gomez, a recipient of a LBCC scholarship.

LBCC only takes applications twice a year for scholarships - winter and spring term only. Currently the financial aid office is accepting scholarships to be awarded in the fall. 

All spring term scholarship applications must be received at the LBCC Financial Aid office by 5 p.m. on Friday, April 22, 2011. A scholarship workshop is being offered April 13 and 14, from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. at the DAC on LBCC campus. Anyone interested should contact the financial aid office at LBCC.

What are you waiting for? The key is to actually start...its a no-brainer!

AT A GLANCE

Scholarship applications and information: http://www.linnbenton.edu/go/scholarships

Scholarship Database: http://cf.linnbenton.edu/scholarship/

Writing Center assistance with essays:
http://www.linnbenton.edu/go/writing-help/resources-at-writing-center

Outside Scholarships, Talent Grants and Resources
http://www.fastweb.com/
http://www.osac.state.or.us/
http://www.finaid.org/
http://www.mach25.com/