Mario Pastega, who passed away on January 20, was a true patron of life. He was 95 years old. Pastega spent many years in the Willamette Valley, moving to Corvallis in 1961 after purchasing the local Pepsi plant. Continue reading
Category Archives: News
Walmart Grand Opening
The January 25 Walmart Grand Opening was smooth and quick. Continue reading
A Look Inside LBCC’s Livestock Judging Team
Ever wondered what it was like to be part of LBCC’s Livestock judging team and what they have to endure during competitions? Then take a look at Alyse Armstrong’s article about the LBCC livestock judging team. Continue reading
In Case of Emergency
Well, folks, it looks like the crazy weather in the Albany/Corvallis area is finally saying goodbye. Even though this may be the case, let’s go over some safety pointers; you can never have too many of them. Continue reading
Deadlines for FAFSA and Spring Registration
Confused on when the deadlines are for FAFSA and Spring Term? Then look no further and take a peek at Alan Boone’s deadline dates. Continue reading
Sewer and Water Hikes in Albany
The City of Albany needs to raise the price of water and sewer service in order to meet debt payments and have enough money to keep the systems running, according to the city staff. Continue reading
SafeHaven Opens Boutique for Pets and Humans
SafeHaven opens new boutique in its Albany shelter. Continue reading
Hogeland Named New Executive VP
Beth Hogeland has been selected as the next Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Workforce Development. LBCC President Greg Hamann announced the decision in this email on Tuesday, Jan. 24: Continue reading
US Foreign Aid: Then and Now
Historically, since WWII, the U.S. has provided substantial aid to foreign governments. In 1947, the British government informed the State Department that they would be withdrawing support from Greece and Turkey, both subject to communist pressure. Continue reading
Meet Dale Stowell: New Face of LBCC Institutional Advancement
If you’ve walked down campus hallways and seen colorful posters advertising LBCC events or student productions, there’s a good chance the department of Institutional Advancement created it. But community flyers are just the beginning of what they do. They also handle course catalogs, press releases and online outreach via social media outlets. Meet the new Executive Director of Institutional Advancement Dale Stowell. Continue reading
