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Umpqua Community College

Umpqua Community College is the regional center for higher education in Douglas County, Oregon, proudly offering an ever-expanding array of in-demand college degree, workforce development, and community learning programs.

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Spirit of Umpqua Hall of Fame Gains Three New Members

ROSEBURG, Oregon – On Monday, June 17, UCC will induct three new members into its Spirit of Umpqua Hall of Fame. Once every five years, the College considers nominations for people to join this elite group, which currently consists of 23 members.

The award, which was established in 1994, honors persons who have made significant contributions to UCC through their actions, talents, dedication, and/or financial support. Their accomplishments advance the College, contribute to the common good, and inspire others to lead a life of service and educational advocacy.

This year, three inductees were selected for entry:

Vic Bridges

Danny Lang

Perry Murray

  • Vic Bridges, former UCC Automotive program chair (posthumous award)
  • Danny Lang, Douglas County attorney and UCC Foundation board member
  • Perry Murray, UCC women’s assistant basketball coach and UCC Foundation board member

These three inductees will have a plaque commemorating their service to UCC placed in the Jacoby Auditorium Lobby. Each plaque includes the inductee’s name, job title or relationship to the College, years of service to or on behalf of UCC, and a formal portrait photo.

The induction ceremony starts at 11 a.m. in Jacoby Auditorium.

About Umpqua Community College

Nestled in the beautiful North Umpqua River Valley, Umpqua Community College is the regional center for higher education in Douglas County, Oregon. UCC provides high quality college degree programs, workforce development, and community learning opportunities.

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Sydney Miele standing and smiling in front of a Foley & Lardner LLP office sign, where she works as a legal assistant after graduating from UCC's Paralegal program.
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From Uncertain to Unstoppable — How Sydney Miele Built Her Paralegal Career with UCC

From uncertain to unstoppable – this is how Sydney Miele built her legal career with UCC . . .
When Sydney Miele entered the Paralegal program at UCC, she didn’t know which direction she wanted to take. “Going into the program, I wasn’t completely set on what I wanted to do exactly in the legal field. I was leaning toward being a paralegal or maybe even like a law clerk… maybe doing a couple years of law school.”

Three family members in green graduation caps and gowns hold hands outside the Ford Nursing Science Center, celebrating their UCC nursing graduation together.
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Welding for My Son: Resilience Through Education

When Gabriella Spencer moved to Roseburg, she never dreamed she would have her GED, let alone be in a two-year welding program. “I left a bad situation in Ohio, and I came here with nothing. I was in a homeless shelter with my son, who was just entering first grade. He was still in that place where he didn’t want to go to school. He wanted to stay at home with mommy all day and play, and I’m trying to explain the importance of education. While I’m doing this, I’m thinking, I’ve never even gotten my GED.”

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