WEED – The College of the Siskiyous Financial Aid Office announces the following scholarship opportunities:

* Scott Valley Quilters 2010 Scholarship Award – the purpose of the Scott Valley Quilt Guild Scholarship program is to provide assistance to students who wish to pursue a career that will benefit local communities.  The scholarship will be paid directly to the school of the students’ choice to help with student expenses.  All Siskiyou County graduating high school students and COS continuing students are eligible to apply.  For more information contact Karen Markov at (530) 468-4322.  Application deadline is March 15. (more…)

Yreka – The Soroptimist International of Yreka club is accepting applications from women in Siskiyou County who are in need of financial assistance to attend College of the Siskiyous. One academic and one vocational scholarship are available, worth $1,000 each. Applications can be obtained through the College of the Siskiyous financial aid office. (more…)

WEED –  Free health care is what the main character, Argon, desires in Moliere’s The Imaginary Invalid– don’t we all!  Argon wants it enough though to try and force his daughter to marry a doctor which results in some hilarious consequences. This is a modern adaptation of Moliere by James Macgruder.  It is a marvelous version that retains some of the fun dancing and singing interludes of the original written over 300 years ago.

Director Tom Murdock said he chose to do Invalid after re-reading it over the summer and became intrigued with its relevance to today’s headlines. Though written in the17th century the material is as fresh as ever. If you have ever thought about getting involved in a COS Main Stage production, and you have your evenings free this spring, this would be the one to audition for. (more…)

The College of the Siskiyous announces the following scholarship opportunities:

The Wildlife Society (TWS) Sacramento-Shasta Chapter Scholarships
The TWS Sacramento-Shasta Chapter Scholarship is for students attending schools within the area served by the Chapter. Students should be majoring in Wildlife Biology/Wildlife Management or a closely related field. Deadline to apply for this scholarship is December 1 and June 1 of each calendar year. Scholarship amounts vary from $500 to $1,000 and may be renewed. For more information and the scholarship/grant application form visit: www.tws-west.org/sac-shasta/student.html

Chapter VV of P.E.O. of Weed, CA
This scholarship is restricted to female students of College of the Siskiyous who have completed at least 12 units at COS and are planning to enroll at COS for the coming academic year.  Deadline to apply for this scholarship is March 31, 2010. The scholarship award amount is $1,000 ($500 each semester). For more information or a complete list of scholarship criteria, contact the COS Financial Aid Office at (530) 938-5209. (more…)

WEED – The College of the Siskiyous Foundation announces scholarship applications for 2010/2011 are now available. Siskiyou County high school seniors who plan to attend COS during the 2010/2011 year are encouraged to apply for a Foundation Scholarship. In addition a number of scholarships for continuing COS students are also available from the COS Foundation.

As part of its commitment to student success, the COS Foundation annually awards scholarships to students who have a need for financial assistance. While each student’s background is indeed different, they share the common theme of having a desire to begin, or continue, their education.  Scholarships are available to graduating high school seniors planning to enter COS in the fall following high school graduation, single parents striving for self-sufficiency, young students supporting themselves while continuing their education, and continuing COS students.  Scholarships range from $100 to $3,000. (more…)

WEED – Registration is open with space available for College of the Siskiyous exciting new Outdoor Adventure Leadership course (ERSC 3) at http://www.siskiyous.edu/registration.htm. Combining “in the field” outdoor adventure experiences, history, and even philosophy, the new two-unit course teaches necessary skills, awareness, and understanding to help acquire jobs as an outdoor leader in Siskiyou County and beyond.

Taught by Laurie Bagley, renowned educator and trainer who reached the summit of Mt. Everest in 2006, the course will cover guiding principles, local job opportunities, and encourages students to look into the future to identify outdoor job trends. This course meets COS requirements for the Environmental Resources Program two-year Sustainable Communities degree. Field activities include a mountaineering lab, a Nordic skiing lab, and a whitewater rafting trip.

“I am looking forward to presenting and discussing all areas of the outdoor adventure industry,” says Bagley. “I will be packing lots of hands-on fun and academic perspectives into the class.  This is a relatively new and fast growing industry. This course has the opportunity to expose students to careers they may not have heard of, or thought possible for their futures. I welcome anyone to sign up and join us.” (more…)

The College of the Siskiyous Choral department is gearing up for another semester of great music. Both the Concert Choir, which meets every Wednesday evening at 7:00 pm, and the Ladies’ Chamber Choir, which meets every Monday and Wednesday from 2:00-3:30 pm, are accepting new members.

The concert choir will be honoring members who have been with the choir for at least 15 years by letting these singers choose their favorites from over the years.

“It will be a concert of music chosen by the singers, themselves,” said conductor Elaine Schaefer. (more…)

If you’re interested in exploring green jobs, training in outdoor careers, or power generation technology, you have a new home in the Environmental Resources Program at College of the Siskiyous. Associate of Science Degrees and certificates are available in Environmental Resources Technology, Sustainable Communities, and Power Generation Technology. Spring 2010 registration is now available online at www.siskiyous.edu/registration.htm. Spring classes will begin January 11, 2010.

“We’ve had a successful first semester,” says Program Grant Manager Christy Cummings Dawson. “Ninety-five students enrolled in fall classes. That is a great turnout for the start of a brand new program. Classes are starting to fill for our spring semester, but there is still plenty of space available. Bring your curiosity and enthusiasm for these subjects and join the program. I am happy to help any student match their interests to the appropriate course or degree program” (more…)

Beginning January 14, College of the Siskiyous will offer students the opportunity to learn the ancient and enduring art of the Belly Dance. Creative Expression (PEAC 341 / #7043) will meet on Thursday evenings from 6:30 to 8:00 pm in the Theater Building, room 4. The class will continue to meet weekly until March 4, 2010. A second session (PEAC 346 / #7042) will begin March 25 and will continue until May 13.

Denise Mannion will instruct the class. The cost to register is $30 per 8-week session. The class will cover traditional as well as interpretive American styles of Belly Dance. Originating in the Middle East as a social dance for everyone, it is excellent exercise for developing core strength and cardiovascular health. Rhythm, musical awareness and flexibility, improved grace, posture and balance are among some of the many benefits of this class. Students who register should wear comfortable clothing and bring a scarf to tie around the hips. All genders, ages, body types, fitness levels, and levels of experience are welcome. (more…)

Weed – College of the Siskiyous has released the 2009 spring semester honors list for academic excellence. The lists are comprised of the President’s List, which requires a student to achieve a grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.75 to 4.00, and the Dean’s List, requiring a GPA of 3.50 to 3.74. The names of the students and their hometowns are listed below:

Dean’s List 3.5 to 3.74– Spring 2009
Cedarville, CA
John Hill
Chiloquin, OR
Harley Sampson
Corvallis, OR
Brianna Melton
Dunsmuir, CA
Daniel Hamilton
Fort Jones, CA
Jessica Beer
Gazelle, CA
Alix Norman
Greenview, CA
Vanessa Brown (more…)