Refresh your Mind!

Introduction to Meditation

Tuesdays from 12 - 1 pm in the Diversity & Equity Center, Room 201 on the 2nd floor of Student Center

Join us for our weekly meditation series; where a member from Great Vow Monastery will lead an informative session on how to calm the mind and really give ourselves a break. No experience required.

Target Audience: Everyone

Interview Like a Pro!

Thursdays, September 27th - November 29th, from 11:00 - 12:00 pm in the Administration Building, Room 114

Would you like some tips on how to perform better on job interviews? Do you want to brush up or expand on your job interview skills? Are you interested in scheduling a mock interview with your trusted HR team? If so, HR will be glad to assist!

HR will be available on Thursdays from 11:00 – 12:00 pm during the Fall Quarter, beginning on September 27th through November 29th. Please contact Julian Rivas at (360) 442-2122 or jrivas@lowercolumbia.edu to RSVP.

Target Audience: Faculty & Staff

Celebrity Readers (Head Start)

October 22-26, (Time is TBD) at Head Start

Our Head Start department is opening its doors for Faculty & Staff to take a moment to read to the children in the center. This opportunity will be available through the week of October 22nd, (Time is TBD).

If you'd like to volunteer to read to the children on any day between October 22-26, please contact Julian Rivas, jrivas@lowercolumbia.edu, or call HR.

Target Audience: Faculty & Staff

The Safe Zone Project

Friday, October 26th, 9 am - 12 pm in the Student Center 216 - ASLCC Clubs & Org Room

The Safe Zone 2.0 is the second level of training for alumni of Safe Zone 1.0.  

Fill out the Safe Zone Training form to sign up if you are interested in moving from awareness into an ally. 

Target Audience: Everyone

TIAA CREF Campus Counseling

October 30th, 31st and Novmenber 1, from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm in the Administration Building, Room 114 (first floor)

No matter where you are in life—just getting started or planning for retirement—a session with Candace Lester can help you create a plan for your goals. And, it’s at no additional cost as a part of your retirement plan. You’ll get answers to these questions and more:

• WW Am I invested in the right mix of investments to help meet my goals?
• WW Am I saving enough to create the retirement income I need?
• WW How do I take income from my retirement account once I stop working?

Register for one of the sessions at www.TIAA.org/schedulenow.

Target Audience: Faculty & Staff

Positive Self-Talk

Wednesday, October 31st from 3:00 - 4:00 pm in the Health & Science Building, Room 123

Join Heather Wooldridge on this Halloween special edition of Positive Self-Talk! This workshop will highlight some useful skills and techniques that will help you frame things in a more positive and optimistic way. Learn how to flip your negative thoughts into positive ones!

Halloween Candy will be provided (While supplies last)!

Target Audience: Faculty & Staff

Supervisors & Scones

Thursday, November 1st from 9:00 - 10:00 am in the Heritage Room

The fall quarter Supervisors & Scones will be presented by Payroll & Financial Aid.

They will discuss the ins and outs of hiring and tracking work study employees. They'll share an overview and there will be plenty of time for Q&A.

Target Audience: Supervisors

Veteran's Resource Center Open House

Friday, November 2nd, from 1:00 - 3:00 pm in Student Center 115

Check out the new Veteran Resource Center in room 115 of the Student Center and mingle with the Veteran's Alliance Club! They will have light refreshments available to those that attend. 

Target Audience: Everyone

Flag Raising Ceremony, Color Guard, & Poem Reading

Friday, November 9th, from 12:00 - 12:15 pm in the Pavillion

Join us for the Flag Raising Ceremony, Color Guard, and Poem to honor our Veterans and dependents.

Target Audience: Everyone

The Safe Zone Project

Friday, November 9th, 9 am - 12 pm in the Student Center 216 - ASLCC Clubs & Org Room

The Safe Zone Project is a new program on the LCC Campus that offers a visible message of inclusion, affirmation, and support to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) people. Training is available to help staff, students and faculty become more aware of the problems facing people of diverse gender and sexualities and offer guidance on how to offer support

• 3 hour training
• Ideal group size is 10 people
• Willingness to listen, learn, and share in a group setting

Fill out the Safe Zone Training form to sign up.

Target Audience: Everyone

Rest & Revive Sleep Program

November 5 - 19

Thrive at work by getting better sleep! Red Devil Wellness invites you to participate in a 2 week sleep program where you'll log your sleep, your daytime activities, what food/drinks you consume, etc. Then, you'll be able to identify what might be interfering with your sleep and you'll determine ways to improve your sleep altogether! Sign up for the program today!

Target Audience: Faculty & Staff

Improve your Sleep Workshop

Tuesday, November 20th from 2:00 - 3:00 pm in the Student Center, Room 216

A good night’s sleep can make the whole world look better. Rest prepares the mind and body to deal with life’s everyday challenges. The right amount of shut-eye can reduce stress, and help people feel more productive, healthy, and focused. Even if you don't do the sleep program (above), the workshop will be beneficial!

The workshop will be presented by Laura Demeri, MS, CCP, RHC-I, a Kaiser Health Coach.

Target Audience: Faculty & Staff