Another Lottery Grant to a SWOCC Student, June 10

The Oregon Lottery’s Patrick Johnson presented a $1,500 scholarship to Southwest Oregon Community College student Leah Bolle-Van Loo at the school’s Student Awards Ceremony recently. This was the second of two Lottery-sponsored $1,500 scholarships awarded at SWOCC. The previous week the Lottery awarded $1,500 to Jacob Buffington, who attends the Curry Campus of the college. “Oregon community colleges make an important economic and social impact in their communities,” said Lottery Deputy Director Roland Iparraguirre, who was raised in the Coos Bay/North Bend area. “By offering the many specialized, associate degrees that allow many adult Oregonians to improve their lives, they are helping students of all ages acquire new skills or potentially change careers.” The event was held June 3 at the Hales Center for the Performing Arts on campu in Coos Bay. The Oregon Lottery is taking part in community college events across the state to help communicate its message about funding education, and the importance that Oregonians place on education. Since the Oregon Lottery began selling tickets on April 25, 1985, it has earned over $9 billion for economic development, public education, state parks and watershed enhancements. For more information on the Oregon Lottery visit www.oregonlottery.org