Lane Community College is located in Eugene, Lane County, OR, and has an annual enrollment of about 40,000. They serve a 4,600 square mile area from the Cascade Mountains to the Pacific Ocean (this is an area larger than the states of Delaware and Rhode Island combined).

Lane was founded in 1964, the main campus opened in 1968, and its history is closely tied to the needs of the community. Lane has been rated one of the top two-year colleges in America and has received many awards and accolades for its innovative programs and high quality instruction. The college is a member of the League for Innovation in the Community College, and in 2000 was selected by the league as one of 12 Vanguard Learning Colleges in North America for its outstanding record of achievement and innovation in improving learning.

LCC also is involved in athletics, giving scholarships in basketball and track/cross country and other sports.

Location: 4000 E. 30th Ave, Eugene Oregon 97405 Telephone 541-747-4501

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The Most Anticipated Upcoming Oregon Events Are: Holiday Music Festival La Grande December 5 thru December 6 2009 Wine Country Thanksgiving Portland November 27 thru November 29 Quilt Run 101 The Oregon Coast February 5 thru February 15 Rotary Holiday Home Tour La Grande December 12 Champoeg Holiday Gathering St. Paul December 5

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