News Briefs – May 10, 2019

Visiting Artist workshop

On Friday (May 10) at 11 a.m., Anthony Fuemmeler will run a workshop and seminar in Visual Arts (classroom) 17, focusing on making masks. He will share tips and tricks from his experiences with guests; lunch will be provided.

MHCC  Baseball vs. Clark College

MHCC’s baseball squad, currently tied for first place in the NWAC South Region, plays its final home games of 2019 against the Clark College Penguins on Friday, May 10. Games at Oslund Field are set for 4 and 7 p.m. Admission is free for Mt. Hood students with ID. 

The Crucible

The MHCC Theatre production, “The Crucible” will open at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, May 10, in the Studio Theatre. Shows also run Saturday and Sunday, and on May 17-19. This is a classic play based on Arthur Miller’s look at 17th century New England witch trials. Tickets for students will be $7 at the door, and $5 in advance.

Blood Drive

From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday-Wednesday (May 14-15), there will be a blood drive in the Student Union. Snacks will be provided for donors. Participants may pre-register, but drop-ins also are welcome.

Last year, MHCC helped the American Red Cross collect 156 units of blood, which helped up to 468 patients in need! Let’s see if we can top that this year.

Asian American Culture Night

At 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 15, Student Life will celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander month with a movie night. The movie shown will be “Crazy Rich Asians,” directed by Jon Chu, a romantic comedy based on a global bestseller book. It follows Rachel Chu, a native New Yorker who travels to Singapore to  meet her boyfriend’s family.

A discussion will be held afterward for anyone interested in participating. Admission is free.

MHCC District Board Meeting

The Mt. Hood District Board of Education will hold its regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 15, in the Board Room, AC 2359.

MHCC Juried Student Exhibit Reception

From 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 16, there will be an artists’ reception at the MHCC Visual Arts Gallery.  This month’s show features the artwork of Mt. Hood students.

Oregon Supreme Court Hearings

The Oregon Supreme Court will hold oral arguments on two ongoing cases in the College Theatre on Wednesday, May 15. One case starts at 9 a.m. (be there early); the second at 10:30. For specific case background: https://web.courts.oregon.gov/sclist. These hearings are open to the public, and likely to draw a packed house.