December 22, 2008
CR $2 million endowment fund agreement approved

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.

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December 18, 2008
CR’s accreditation woes may go away

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.

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December 8, 2008
CR gets closer to finalizing $2 million endowment fund for farm

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.

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December 2, 2008
Unemployment rates spur CR to hold technical job showcase

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.

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November 13, 2008
CR Library holds annual book sale

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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November 7, 2008
College of the Redwoods looking for part-time faculty

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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.

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November 4, 2008
CR looking for part-time instructors

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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October 25, 2008
Commission to present Prop. 8 debate

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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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CR hosts Science Fair

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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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October 21, 2008
CR’s open house returns Friday after one-year hiatus

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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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October 18, 2008
Ceramic artist visits College of the Redwoods

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Topics: Art, Education

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

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October 15, 2008
CR revises enrollment numbers; still good news as campus grows

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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.

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October 10, 2008
CR: enrollment increase result of more classes

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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October 9, 2008
Marsee hold meet-and-greet at CR’s downtown Eureka site

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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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October 5, 2008
Future of CR pool tops trustee agenda Tuesday

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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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October 4, 2008
Enrollment surge at CR may add $1.4 million to the bottom line

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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.

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Pool supporters set sights on CR pool

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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October 1, 2008
CR President Jeff Marsee to visit Eureka downtown site

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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.

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CR president hosts community session

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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August 18, 2008
CR officials ponder pool options; student union design released

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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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August 7, 2008
CR drivers may be in for Halloween treat

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Topics: Education

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

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