The College of the Redwoods has signed an agreement with the Coastal Commission and the state Department of Transportation to secure an endowment of $2 million for CR’s college farm.

Depending upon the outcome of the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior College Jan. 9 meeting, College of the Redwoods accreditation woes may be coming to an end.

The College of the Redwoods may be in the final stages of completing an agreement with the Coastal Commission and the state Department of Transportation to secure an endowment of $2 million for CR’s college farm.

The College of the Redwoods will hold its first-ever showcase of technical job education opportunities Saturday to encourage employment opportunities in the wake of recent local layoffs, the college’s spokesman said.

The College of the Redwoods will hold its annual library book sale Nov. 24 through Dec. 5 at the main campus library. The sale is open to the public and admission is free.

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With plans to grow by 1,000 full-time students within two years, College of the Redwoods is looking for faculty to teach vocational and baccalaureate transfer education courses in a variety of fields.

College of the Redwoods is looking for part-time instructors for various subjects and will hold informal open houses for applicants today and on Nov.

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The Humboldt County Human Rights Commission will host a Proposition 8 debate on Thursday at the College of the Redwoods.

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The College of the Redwoods hosted their 23rd annual Science Night on the Eureka campus Friday night with hundreds of visitors attending this year’s event centering on math, science, health, and technology.

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What organizers bill as the largest free event in the county takes place Friday when College of the Redwoods opens its doors to the community for the 23rd celebration of all things mathematical and scientific.

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The College of the Redwoods Clay Club showcased ceramic artist Jesse Albrecht on Saturday.

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A revised head count from College of the Redwoods shows an 8.4 percent increase from fall semester 2007 to fall semester 2008.

The College of the Redwoods’ 8.4 percent increase in total enrollment from last year is a result of increased class offerings, a spokesman said Friday.

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College of the Redwoods President Jeff Marsee invited members of the community to meet with him Wednesday at the Eureka Downtown Instructional Site.

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A special presentation detailing the four options for renovation or replacement of the College of the Redwoods swimming pool is scheduled for 3:20 p.m. on Tuesday at the monthly meeting of the Redwoods Community College District board of trustees.

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Enrollment doubled in online classes to lead College of the Redwoods to an 11.4 percent growth in student enrollment for fall 2008.

Community members who rallied their efforts to keep Eureka High School’s pool open, will be becoming a nonprofit, and dedicating their efforts to reopening the College of the Redwoods’ pool.

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College of the Redwoods announced that its new president, Jeff Marsee, will meet with students and community residents Oct. 8 from 4-6 p.m. at the Eureka Downtown instructional site, located at 605 K St.

EUREKA — College of the Redwoods is inviting the community to meet new College of the Redwoods President Jeff Marsee from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct.

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A report outlining options to repair the closed College of the Redwoods swimming pool is under discussion at top administrative levels, but school officials are keeping mum on the details of the report.

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The rubber may soon be hitting a new road and rehabilitated parking lot at College of the Redwoods.