NEWS BRIEFS

New Campus Alert System

The RAVE Alert system is a new emergency system that will allow Mt. Hood Community College to instantly email or text students, staff and faculty in the event of an emergency. In the event that there is threat to students, and/or property, such as natural disasters or active shooters, students and staff will receive a RAVE Alert with the necessary information about the emergency. A RAVE alert will also be sent out if any campus is partially or completely closed due to inclement weather. No information from students or staff will be shared with others. Emails and phone numbers will be kept private and only used in case of an emergency. Students and staff can manage their RAVE settings through the My MHCC portal. The RAVE emergency alert system is listed under student life; here students and staff can add or change their email and/or phone number. For general information about the RAVE Emergency Alert system, visit ravemobilesafety.com https://www.mhcc.edu/RAVE/

Scholarships are still open

Scholarships are still open to apply for the 2018-19 school year. In order to apply for a scholarship students will need to sign in to the scholarship portal, using their MHCC login. A General application is needed in order to match students with available MHCC scholarships. Applications need to be in by Friday, Oct. 12. Two workshops are still available for any student who needs orientation when applying for scholarships. Available dates are noon to 12:45 p.m. and 4 to 4:45 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 9, and  noon to 12:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 10. Recipients will be notified via Saints email by Nov. 16.

(Two briefs above by Jennifer Salazar)

All–USA Academic Team

All–USA Academic team is offering scholarships to outstanding students who have displayed academic diligence, honor, and innovation to improve themselves and their community, as well as students who have demonstrated exceptional achievements and service to their college. For more information, contact Megan Dugan at [email protected] or to apply, go to www.ptk.org/Scholarships/BachelorsDegreeScholarships/All-USAAcademicTeam.aspx

College Radio Day

Friday, Oct. 5 is the eighth-annual College Radio Day. It’s a celebration to encourage people who may not normally listen to college radio to do so on this day. [College radios contribute to the growth of punk, indie-rock, hip-hop and local music scenes. They play an important role in promoting local concerts and events, being a voice for students, and preparing them with technical skills needed for their careers. Mt. Hood’s jazz station is KMHD 89.1, and streams on kmhd.org. The student-led indie/alternative station is KMHD2 89.1-HD2, and streams online at kmhd2.org.

Fall Club Fair

On Tuesday, Oct. 9 and Wednesday, Oct. 10, MHCC will be hosting a Club Fair. The event in the Student Union runs 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. both days. It’s a great opportunity to get informed and involved with clubs offered on campus.