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14 Questions: Kristina Holton

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At a Glance: Kristina Holton Occupation: Dean of Science, Engineering and Mathematics at Linn-Benton Community College and Board Director of the AWCC and local School Board in Junction City Age: 43 Hometown: Junction City, Oregon Family: Married, 2 daughters Education: Bachelor of Science in Mathematics; Master’s in Mathematics Education; Doctorate in Educational Leadership – all from Oregon State University Years at LB: Seven years Before teaching at LB: Lane Community College Math Resource Center Director, Interim Dean of Math and Engineering at LCC, middle school and high school teacher, and instructional coach Favorite Teams: Linn-Benton Roadrunners, Oregon State University Favorite Sports: Tennis, cross country, swimming, and football Other Interests: Skydiving (soon), music, traveling, hanging out with friends/family, leadership, math, active in American Association for Women in Community Colleges – AAWCC local and state level -----------------------------------------------...
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The Hunt For The Unknown Sticker Part 3 - The Makers

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Photo copyright Skylar Wilkerson After my Q&A with Nick May, Matt Scotton sent me an email connecting me to Michelle Kobold. She was the instructor that taught the graphic design class that was commissioned by May to create the stickers. Mrs. Kobold followed up with an email with the names of those students that made the stickers, Nicole Johnson, Jack Hagner, Hadassah Zderad, and Carlos Torres. They created the stickers during the winter 2025 term. I then scheduled a Q&A session with the students, Johnson, Hagner, and Torres. Zderad was unavailable for the meeting. In case you were wondering, they were the one who designed the Uno-style ones and the LB pancake-style sticker! What was the idea behind the sticker? Torres: So I designed the “Find Your Path” sticker and the “LBCC Backpack,” so my kind of inspiration behind them was a 90s internet sort of vibe. I wanted it to look very digital in its design, but still kind of childlike and playful. That was kind of the idea I was...
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Aloha, Moeʻuhane Hoʻomaha I Hawaii

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(Photo Credit: Anthony Quintano  - 2017) O‘ahu, the third-largest and the most populated archipelago, and home to Honolulu, Hawaii. The island has much to offer, and is best known for its blend of natural beauty, cultural attractions, and historical significance to the native Hawaiians, the Kānaka. It is also home to Pearl Harbor, Waikiki Beach, the legendary North Shore – known for its big wave surfing – and the dormant volcano, Diamond Head. While O‘ahu has much to offer compared to the other islands, it also offers a more bustling city/suburban experience with a diverse atmosphere. Maui is known for its relaxed atmosphere, stunning scenery, and focus on nature and relaxation. Kauai, the oldest island, is famed for its lush natural beauty, including the Waimea Canyon and Napali Coast. And lastly, The Big Island, the youngest and largest of them all, features diverse ecosystems, including volcanoes, rainforests, and deserts. However, what has always intrigued me most about O‘ahu i...
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The Hunt For The Unknown Sticker Part 2 - The Source

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With Nick May of the Degree Partnership office out on an assignment, I sent him an email. “Yes, I commissioned those stickers with the help of Matt Scotton,” May later replied. If you recall from Part 1, Matt is the public information officer and external communications person for Linn-Benton. “As far as my contribution goes,” May continued, “I just wanted to have some fun/unique stickers to represent LBCC when I am tabling for DPP events. I get exposed to a lot of cool designs at OSU, so I ended up reaching out to Matt to get the ones you've seen mocked up!” ( Proof Sheet that May sent ) I scheduled a meeting with Nick on May 12, asking more about the stickers and the backstory. The questions I still had:  Why were they made specifically for the Degree Partnership Program? And can other LB students get their hands on some of these stickers? All of which were later answered in a Q&A session with May. Why were they made? So I think that it really came from me wanting to just ha...
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