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Auction item 46: Bringing Your Ideas to Light Your Living Room

At Hampton Furniture they ...

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Auction item 46: Bringing Your Ideas to Light Your Living Room At Hampton Furniture they specialize in everyday furniture. To show their support for CGCC, they have donated this stunning lamp to brighten your living space. Measurements: 27" tall with a shade circumference of 16" and the lamp base circumference of 7". Locally owned and operated by Angie DesRochers who has been the owner of Hampton Furniture since 1967. She continues to enjoy the day-to-day business that she has been a part of for the last 54 years! Thank you Hampton Furniture & Mattress - www.hamptonfurniture.net #CommunitycollegeCGCC #CGCCFoundation #ColumbiaGorgeCommunityCollegeFoundation #ColumbiaGorgeCommunitycollege #CGCCTheDallesCampus #wishram #ColumbiaGorge #HoodRiver #TheDalles #stevensonwashington #cascadelocksoregon #cascadelocks #carsonWashington #willardWashington #odellOregon #mosier #mosieroregon #lyleWashington #murdockWashington #northbonneville #northbonnevillewashington #dufuroregon #dufur #whitesalmon #whitesalmonwashington #columbiagorgecommunitycollegefoundationauction #OregonGorge #cgccfoundationauction #TheDallesOregon #HoodRiverOregon

Auction item 46: Bringing Your Ideas to Light Your Living Room

At Hampton Furniture they specialize in everyday furniture. To show their support for CGCC, they have donated this stunning lamp to brighten your living space.

Measurements: 27" tall with a shade circumference of 16" and the lamp base circumference of 7".

Locally owned and operated by Angie DesRochers who has been the owner of Hampton Furniture since 1967. She continues to enjoy the day-to-day business that she has been a part of for the last 54 years!

Thank you Hampton Furniture & Mattress - www.hamptonfurniture.net

#CommunitycollegeCGCC #CGCCFoundation #ColumbiaGorgeCommunityCollegeFoundation #ColumbiaGorgeCommunitycollege #CGCCTheDallesCampus #wishram #ColumbiaGorge #HoodRiver #TheDalles #stevensonwashington #cascadelocksoregon #cascadelocks #carsonWashington #willardWashington #odellOregon #mosier #mosieroregon #lyleWashington #murdockWashington #northbonneville #northbonnevillewashington #dufuroregon #dufur #whitesalmon #whitesalmonwashington #columbiagorgecommunitycollegefoundationauction #OregonGorge #cgccfoundationauction #TheDallesOregon #HoodRiverOregon ...

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Established in the Columbia River Gorge in Hood River, Oregon in 1987, Big Winds is one of the ...

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Established in the Columbia River Gorge in Hood River, Oregon in 1987, Big Winds is one of the largest windsurfing, kiteboarding and stand up paddleboarding product and accessory stores in the United States. We’re thankful that @bigwinds has generously donated to our Spring 2022 “College Bound” online auction (June 1-6). For all our Gorge windsurfers, kiteboarders, and SUP-ers, make sure to register for the auction so you don’t miss out on their donation! #CommunitycollegeCGCC #CGCCFoundation #ColumbiaGorgeCommunityCollegeFoundation #ColumbiaGorgeCommunitycollege #CGCCTheDallesCampus #wishram #ColumbiaGorge #HoodRiver #TheDalles #stevensonwashington #cascadelocksoregon #cascadelocks #carsonWashington #willardWashington #odellOregon #mosier #mosieroregon #lyleWashington #murdockWashington #northbonneville #northbonnevillewashington #dufuroregon #dufur #whitesalmon #whitesalmonwashington #bigwindswindsurfing #OregonGorge #bigwinds #TheDallesOregon #HoodRiverOregon

Established in the Columbia River Gorge in Hood River, Oregon in 1987, Big Winds is one of the largest windsurfing, kiteboarding and stand up paddleboarding product and accessory stores in the United States.

We’re thankful that @bigwinds has generously donated to our Spring 2022 “College Bound” online auction (June 1-6). For all our Gorge windsurfers, kiteboarders, and SUP-ers, make sure to register for the auction so you don’t miss out on their donation!

#CommunitycollegeCGCC #CGCCFoundation #ColumbiaGorgeCommunityCollegeFoundation #ColumbiaGorgeCommunitycollege #CGCCTheDallesCampus #wishram #ColumbiaGorge #HoodRiver #TheDalles #stevensonwashington #cascadelocksoregon #cascadelocks #carsonWashington #willardWashington #odellOregon #mosier #mosieroregon #lyleWashington #murdockWashington #northbonneville #northbonnevillewashington #dufuroregon #dufur #whitesalmon #whitesalmonwashington #bigwindswindsurfing #OregonGorge #bigwinds #TheDallesOregon #HoodRiverOregon ...

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An Early Childhood Education ECE degree can help prepare you for a rewarding career teaching ...

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An Early Childhood Education ECE degree can help prepare you for a rewarding career teaching children in the preschool age. CGCC has scholarships for the ECE program. Apply here: https://www.cgcc.edu/financial-aid/scholarships. #cgccproud

An Early Childhood Education ECE degree can help prepare you for a rewarding career teaching children in the preschool age.
CGCC has scholarships for the ECE program. Apply here: https://www.cgcc.edu/financial-aid/scholarships. #cgccproud ...

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Dorm life is among the top benefits college has to offer new students. ...

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Live Here | Learn Here Dorm life is among the top benefits college has to offer new students. Apply Here: https://www.cgcc.edu/housing #cgccproud

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Dorm life is among the top benefits college has to offer new students. Apply Here: https://www.cgcc.edu/housing #cgccproud ...

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CGCC Foundation is at Columbia Gorge Community College.

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Get ready for some photo shout-outs to our 100-plus scholars who will soon be starting/continuing their educational journey at @columbiagorgecc with a CGCC Foundation Scholarship! We hope they’re enjoying their summer and we cannot wait to see them this Fall! ... See MoreSee Less

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The CGCC Foundation was excited to participate in the first of a series of fun classes that students are participating in from the Summer Bridge event. It was a perfect day on the Hood River campus to be outside tie-dying T-shirts! ... See MoreSee Less

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Are you interested in working with young children and need help paying for college? Apply for the 2022-2023 Full-Year Early Childhood Education (ECE) Scholarship! These scholarships are intended for students pursuing an ECE certificate or degree. The following criteria will be used to determine eligibility: academic skills that show time management; financial need; general motivation and desire to work with young children.This scholarship is administered through the CGCC Foundation.Full-year scholarship awards are $2,500 (disbursed over fall, winter, and spring terms). Online applications and academic transcripts must be submitted by Friday, September 9, 2022, at 5 p.m. Applicants will receive a notification message through CGCC email within two weeks of submission. Please contact Ryan Brusco, Professional Development Navigator, if you have any questions at rbrusco@cgcc.edu ... See MoreSee Less

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CGCC has a variety of community and continuing education classes on their schedule this Summer - from CEU courses for K-12 educators to General Interest courses like archery or tap dancing.The Summer schedule is available to view at www.cgcc.edu/schedule in the Community Education Classes section. Register at www.cgcc.coursestorm.com ... See MoreSee Less

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CGCC Foundation is at Eastern Oregon University.

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Calling Aspiring Teen STEM Leaders!One of the Columbia Gorge STEM Hub’s annual offerings is now open to teens from across Gilliam, Hood River, Sherman, Wasco, and Wheeler Counties. Selected teens, who are representative of their community and committed to being a leader in their school, will gain skills in public speaking, design thinking, and more. They'll also spend two days at the Eastern Oregon University campus, staying in the dorms and connecting with other aspiring teen leaders from Oregon.Details in post pic and at www.gorgestem.org/youthvoiceApply now, space is limited! ... See MoreSee Less

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Today CGCC welcomed over 30 students in person and on zoom for our Summer Bridge program. This program allows students to take classes this summer at a reduced or free rate and in an accelerated format. This helps make their educational journey more efficient and effective.The CGCC Foundation enjoyed talking to students about many scholarship opportunities today as well. ... See MoreSee Less

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Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. While there is still so much more to do before we can actually celebrate true freedom for Black Americans, we can celebrate the Black community and all they’ve overcome. Some major ways to do that today (and everyday) is to buy from Black owned businesses, buy and read books by Black authors, buy art created by Black artists, follow + support Black bloggers/influencers/creators on social media, support Black activists + social justice workers through Patreon or other sources, and amplify + listen to Black voices. ... See MoreSee Less

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Happy Father’s Day to all the amazing dads out there - birth, adoptive, step, grand, chosen, in-law, foster, and those that aren’t with us anymore. ❤️ ... See MoreSee Less

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CGCC had 150 graduates for this year’s graduating class and we’re so proud of each and every one! Sending congratulations and best wishes as they move on to the next chapter in their lives.Happy graduation CGCC Class of 2022! 🎓 ... See MoreSee Less

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Kristin Bighorn speaking at the graduation ceremony. Kristin is one of CGCC Foundation’s scholars and the Recipient of the Foundation’s 2022 Outstanding Graduate award! ... See MoreSee Less

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Katrina Mace speaking at the graduation ceremony. Katrina is one of CGCC Foundation’s scholars and the Recipient of the Foundation’s 2022 Outstanding GED Graduate award! ... See MoreSee Less

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The CGCC 2022 Graduation Ceremony is happening! Here are a few pics of Wendy Patton, the CGCC Foundation Executive Director, handing out purple and white cords to all the foundation scholars and a few of all the graduates filing out to the ceremony seating area. So excited for our graduates! 🎓👏🏼 ... See MoreSee Less

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Timeline photosJoin us as we celebrate our graduates! Today at 3:00 pm, The Amphitheater, The Dalles Campus, 400 East Scenic Drive.Can't join us in person? Watch the livestream! More grad info and the livestream link are available at cgcc.edu/graduation ... See MoreSee Less

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Wendy Patton, CGCC Foundation’s Executive Director, really loves this time of year. It’s when the foundation awards $500 to four deserving recipients who have worked hard over the last year for the college:• The Outstanding GED Graduate award• The Outstanding Graduate award• The Faculty of the Year award, and• The Staff of the Year award.These will be presented at the graduation today, Friday, June 17, at 3 PM. ... See MoreSee Less

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These eight advanced manufacturing welding students just received their final tools from the Metallica grant and are graduating tomorrow 🎓👏🏼! They will be entering into the workforce ready to go thanks to @columbiagorgecc for teaching them their new skills and to Metallica’s @allwithinmyhands foundation for providing them with their new tools. Congratulation Metallica Scholars! ... See MoreSee Less

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This past Saturday over 80 friends and family members celebrated Dr. Ernie Keller's life at the CGCC Regional Skill Center on The Dalles campus. Stories and photos were shared capturing how special Ernie was to so many in the area.We were honored when his family asked to partner with the College Foundation to commemorate him and host a memorial on campus… a campus Ernie cared very much about. At the Foundation, we believe our entire community benefits when every student has access to the tools and resources needed to support success in school and in life. Ernie and his family believe this too.If you would like to support the Keller Family's desire to endow the Dr. Ernie and Gloria Keller Scholarship, you can donate at the CGCC Foundation webpage: www.cgccfoundation.org/give-now/ ... See MoreSee Less

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A special shout-out and thanks to our sponsors for this Spring’s auction. We appreciate you and all of the benefits our students will receive thanks to your generous donations.When you support your community, it supports you! ... See MoreSee Less

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So very grateful to everyone who took part in this year’s Spring Auction. Thank you! ... See MoreSee Less

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Lots of fun had today on The Dalles campus! CGCC’s Associated Student Government (ASG) students hosted an End of the Year Spring Celebration with games, bouncy houses, prizes, a DJ, and a Tacos Tumbras truck! ... See MoreSee Less

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CGCC’s April winners are: Staff member of the month Ryan Brusco 👏🏼 and Faculty member of the month Kathy Goe 👏🏼Ryan Brusco currently works in Child Care Partners as a Professional Development Navigator supporting engagement in higher education opportunities within early childhood care and education. Prior to this role, Ryan worked as a full-time Academic Advisor in the Student Services department at Columbia Gorge Community College. In 2007 Ryan began his professional career in higher education working as a Student Services Assistant in the Office of the Registrar at San Jose State University where he grew skill sets in connecting students to support services and programs. During his time in the Educational Opportunity Program, he advised a caseload of over 300+ first-generation students who came from historically low-income and educationally underserved backgrounds. Ryan brings with him a richness of experiences working with minority, non-traditional, and at-risk students.Kathy has lived in the Gorge for 40-plus years, having arrived from the mid-West just as Mt. St. Helens erupted. She served as a VISTA volunteer locally, helping to start the Gleaning Project (a food salvage program.) She’s been a nurse since 1983, and a nursing instructor for the past three years and says, “It has been a real privilege to guide the nurses of tomorrow through teaching today.”Congratulations to our winners and thank you for all you do! ... See MoreSee Less

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Each Fall, the Oregon Community College Association recognizes high-achieving two-year college students who demonstrate academic excellence and intellectual rigor, combined with leadership and service that extends their education beyond the classroom to benefit the community. One of the recipients this year is CGCC's own Mollie Riotch! Mollie is an early college student -- a high school student who also takes college classes. Because of her dedication to reaching her goals faster, Mollie will graduate high school and college simultaneously. She plans to become a doctor, and says "higher education is deeply rooted in my long term goals. I'm excited for the road ahead of me and all the challenges." She is also a member of Phi Theta Kappa, the International Honor Society of Two-Year Colleges. Mollie will earn three degrees from CGCC: Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer, Associate of Science, and Associate of General Studies. Congratulations Mollie for this recognition of your hard work and dedication!Recipients for the All-Oregon Academic Team are selected based on the fall scholarship application process submitted on PTK.org, but you do not have to be a Phi Theta Kappa member to receive the All-Oregon Academic award. Interested in academic opportunities like this? Check your student email at the start of fall term for information, and apply at ptk.org!For more information on Phi Theta Kappa, contact Jonathan Neptune at jneptune@cgcc.edu ... See MoreSee Less

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CGCC Foundation is at Virtual Silent Auction.

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Today is the last day to bid on the items in our “College Bound” Spring 2022 Auction. You have until 8pm tonight to make your last bid, so don’t let that auction package you’ve had your eye on get away from you! If you’ve not yet gone in and checked out the auction items, click on the link in our bio and take a look around. You wouldn’t want to miss out on the chance to support education in your community AND get some fantastic local items as well, right? Right! ... See MoreSee Less

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And a few more available auction packages! (3 of 3)Slide 2 - Auction item 58: Boozy Summer Picnic BasketSlide 3 - Auction item 55: A Classic in The Dalles, Tierra De Lobos WineSlide 4 - Auction item 62: Pier 1 Imports British Colonial Coastal Pyramid DresserSlide 5 - Auction item 46: Bringing Your Ideas to Light Your Living RoomSlide 6 - Auction item 29: Instant Wine CellarSlide 7 - Auction item 36: Everybody's Brewing - Two Small-Town Folks, One Big-Time Dream SwagSlide 8 - Auction item 51: A 44" Vertical Jump - Pat ConnaughtonSlide 9 - Auction item 7: Mimi Moto - the Ultimate Wood-Fired CookstoveSlide 10 - Auction item 41: Play and Stay at Swinomish Casino & Lodge ... See MoreSee Less

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More available auction packages! (2 of 3)Slide 2 - Auction item 35: Chemistry and WineSlide 3 - Auction item 63: We are PlentySlide 4 - Auction item 45: Patio Light TowerSlide 5 - Auction item 10: Table for Four PleaseSlide 6 - Auction item 22: Sometimes I DreamSlide 7 - Auction item 40: Fishing, Beer, and Pizza - Happy Father's DaySlide 8 - Auction item 33: Happiness is a Cup of Coffee and a Good BookSlide 9 - Auction item 6: Ice Cream for You | Gelato for Your Pooch - in The DallesSlide 10 - Auction item 31: Freebridge Brewing - Authentic Beer for Authentic People ... See MoreSee Less

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Auction bidding closes Monday, June 6th at 8 p.m. make sure to stop by the auction site (link in our bio) to see what left and make a bid.. (1 of 3)Here are a few of the packages we have left:Slide 2 - Auction item 49: A Path to Transformational LeadershipSlide 3 - Auction item 59: Indulge in the Finer Parts of LifeSlide 4 - Auction item 28: Triple the IndulgenceSlide 5 - Auction item 11: Great Art + Great Wine AdventureSlide 6 - Auction item 43: Do Well While Doing Good Financial Planning SessionSlide 7 - Auction item 48: Discover Your Passion and Explore your DreamsSlide 8 - Auction item 18: WAAAM Camp is Calling all Future AviatorsSlide 9 - Auction item 17: The Workshop - Clever and Custom GiftsSlide 10 - Auction item 20: Double Mountain Brewing Swag ... See MoreSee Less

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