Chemeketa Community College

05/29/2026

In honor of the tenth anniversary of Chemeketa Press, here's a Throwback Thursday video from 2020. Congrats to Chemeketa Press on this huge milestone!

Chemeketa Community College has a one-of-its-kind solution to increasing textbook costs: Make their own professional-quality textbooks written by monks...er,...

05/28/2026

Join the fourth annual STEM Student Showcase at Chemeketa Community College and celebrate the work of Chemeketa STEM students!

STEM Student Poster Fair
Thursday, June 4, 2026 | 3 to 5 p.m.
Building 8 upstairs hallways
Free pizza available

Engineering Bridge Competition
Friday, June 5, 2026 | 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Building 20, Room 213

STEM Family Day
Saturday, June 6, 2026 | 9:30 a.m. to noon
Building 8 upstairs

Students are encouraged to bring their families to see posters, labs, and learning spaces from this year’s work. The event also includes open science labs, kids' activities, and free planetarium shows in Building 2, Room 171.

05/27/2026

Mental health is personal.

What works for one person may not work for another, and that’s okay. The path may look different for everyone, but we all deserve 💚

Find free tools and ways to get involved at mhanational.org/may

05/22/2026

Meet Karen Stevens, LCSW, Chemeketa Counselor
What does “having a good day together” look like for you?

Karen says, "A good day together looks like collaboration, shared purpose, and small moments of encouragement throughout the day... It’s a day where people feel supported, capable, and a little more hopeful."

05/22/2026

The 2026 Chemeketa Community College Student Art Show is ready for you to explore! This is a delight for the senses, featuring a rich variety of textures and exploring a breadth of tone and content. Visit and celebrate the success of the students here at Chemeketa. We returned to juried shows this year and invited Cayla Skillin-Brauchle, Associate Professor of Art at Willamette University, to select the featured work in the gallery from 116 submissions.

Open now through June 5th at the Gretchen Schuette Art Gallery, Chemeketa Community College.
Open Monday / Wednesday 9 AM - 5 PM, Tuesday / Thursday: 9 AM - 3 PM, and Friday: 1 PM - 4 PM

If you missed the reception, please feel free to view a slideshow at the link that features all the artwork that was given an award. Additionally, in-person guests may still cast a vote for their favorite artwork until June 1st. We look forward to seeing you!

Slideshow: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1oy1Ed9WnFuib6nZ056vAZKAiCYNL3zwn/edit?slide=id.p1 =id.p1

05/20/2026

You don’t have to carry the weight of “not-so-good” days alone. When we look out for one another, more good days become possible for all of us.

Learn more: mhanational.org/may

05/18/2026

Meet Cathy Martell, CSWA, Chemeketa Counselor
What does 'having a good day together' look like for you?

Cathy says, "Laughter, collaboration, and advocacy!"

05/15/2026

We are excited to announce that you can advance your nursing career with the 2026 BSN Community College Collaborative (BSNCCC).

Application information:
-Designed for Oregon RNs and ADN/ASN graduates
-Earn your BSN through online coursework and local support
-Lottery-based admission with priority for residents in Marion, Yamhill, and Polk counties
-Five-term program beginning fall term 2026
-Applicants must hold an ADN/ASN degree and an unencumbered RN license by the fall term 2026

Important dates:
• Application opens: June 1, 2026, on our website (stay tuned)
• Application deadline: June 26, 2026, at 5 pm
• Admission notifications by: July 15, 2026
• Acceptance deadline: Last Monday in July 2026

05/15/2026

Meet Christa Kramer, LPC, Chemeketa Bilingual (English/Spanish) Counselor

What is one 'small moment' from a typical day that makes it a good day for you?

Christa says, "Any small moment when I’m having a genuine connection with another person... It could be playing legos with my son, sharing a laugh with a colleague, or chatting with a random person at the store. I appreciate all the little points of connection that can happen when we set the intention to be open to connect with others."

05/14/2026

Earlier this week, our Multicultural Student Services and ASC hosted the Multicultural Fair for the Chemeketa community! More than 15 student tables represented cultures from around the globe. There were performances by Paradise of Samoa, Danza Azteca, Siletz, South Salem High School, and more. Fairgoers also enjoyed food from Ricos Hot Dogs and Tacos. Thank you to all participants and everyone who made this day a success!

05/13/2026

Mental health is physical health. Whether it’s finding ways to be active, connecting with your community, or remembering to drink water, small wins matter.

Find free tools and ways to get involved this at mhanational.org/may