News Briefs

Foundation Auction supports student scholarships

MHCC’s 40th Foundation Auction and Dinner features several international trips.

“The Power of the Dream: Inspiring Students to Reach for the Stars,” will support student scholarships and starts start at 5 p.m. Saturday and will be held at the Portland Waterfront Marriott. The auction is presented by Troutdale Energy Center, LLC.

Tickets are $100. For reservations, donations, sponsorships and information, please contact the MHCC Foundation at 503-491-7206 or online at mhcc.edu/foundation or email [email protected].

Fisheries students release trout after months of preparation

The fish husbandry class added 2,500 rainbow trout to the campus pond by the two-year fisheries technology associate’s degree students Thursday.

Families are encouraged to come out for Family Fishing Day Saturday where children under the age of 17 may try to catch one of the trout.

The release of the fish has been an ongoing development that fisheries technology students have been involved in. Marla Chaney, fish technology instructor, said students incubate eggs until they hatch in October, when they place the fish in rearing containers.

According to a press release, students then put their classroom knowledge to use by ensuring the proper rearing environment and water quality for the fish coupled with monthly weight and length measurements and project the amount of feed needed in order to reach the goal of eight inches by Saturday.
MHCC is the only college in Oregon where students raise trout from eggs to legal size, said Chaney.

Children under the age of 14 don’t need a fishing license.

Two MHCC faculty on administrative leave

Bryan Anaclerio, the MHCC faculty adviser for Outdoor and Experiential Education and Wilderness Leadership and Experiential Education, and his wife Kimberly Anaclerio, rock wall manager at the aquatic center, are on paid administrative leave due to concerns, said Chief Human Resources Officer Mara Kershaw.

“Some concerns were surfaced and an investigation is underway,” said Kershaw about the two employees.

Bryan Anaclerio is the instructor for the Alpine Rescue, Expedition Field Experience: Backpacking, and Mountaineering Field Skills classes for the Spring 2012 term. According to Kershaw, replacement instructors with valid certification have filled during his absence.

Kershaw said MHCC’s priority is put in making sure the students in the affected classes are able to complete the course.