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Tues 9AM | Clackamas Community College President intends to literally run to 17 college campuses in Oregon

Tim Cook, president of Clackamas Community College, will run 32 miles per day on a route to reach 17 colleges across Oregon in about 50 days.

Starting June 16, President Cook will run about 1,500 miles across the state in an effort dubbed "Run for Oregon Community College Students." The run is designed to raise awareness of students facing housing and food insecurity, and and funds for each college to address the issue.

Clackamas Community College President Tim Cook joins the Exchange to discuss his effort. As a native Oregonian and first-generation college student, President Cook has worked in higher education for over 30 years and served as president of Clackamas Community College since 2018.

Map of the route for the Running for Oregon Community College Students fundraising effort by Clackamas Community College President, Tim Cook.
Map of the route for the Running for Oregon Community College Students fundraising effort by Clackamas Community College President, Tim Cook.

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Mike Green is host of the Jefferson Exchange. Mike has lived in Southern Oregon for more than two decades. He is an award-winning journalist with over 20 years experience in media, specializing in media innovation, inclusive economics and entrepreneurship.
Natalie Golay is the Senior Producer of the Jefferson Exchange. She has a B.A. in Visual Arts, a certificate of recommendation in multimedia from the Vancouver Film school, and a law degree from the University of British Columbia. A communications professional for over 20 years, Natalie is a natural storyteller with extensive audio and video production skills.