Weekly Update, April 11

Former LBCC head coaches Dave Dangler (1977-1983), left,
Dick McClain (1971-1976), center, and Greg Hawk (1984-2013).

LBCC plans to re-establish its baseball program next spring, with a focus on student success and community support. The decision came after months of discussions and work with community members to create a program structure that fosters high completion rates among student athletes and generates significant involvement of the community in supporting the program. A yet-to-be determined women’s sport will be added by the 2015-16 season. The measurements chosen for baseball will guide other LBCC programs, both athletic and academic, as the college continues  to strive for a 50 percent increase in its completion rate and increased community support and involvement.

Students in LBCC's Site Specific Ceramic Sculpture Class completed an installation at the Benton Center called "inspired" - a 55-piece ceramic sculpture on display in the Benton Center’s south wing. Student potters included Pat Berman, Trish Browning, Annclaire Greig, Dawn Jones, Becca Lemon, Deb Sether, Gundege Snepste, and Alexis Spakoski. The ten-week class challenged students to design, construct and problem solve installation of a multi-part sculpture. After looking at several student design concepts, the class chose Alexis Spakoski's "inspired" as the best design to fit the space. The design allowed for the variety of construction styles for each student's technical capabilities. The project was approved by Benton Center Director Jeff Davis and the LBCC Arts and Aesthetics Resource Team.

Pictured, left to right: Cynthia Spencer and students Annclaire Greig, Becca Lemon, Gundega Snepste and Trish Browning,