CALCI 4J

We would like to invite you to come to our student-created puppet show this Friday, May 29th, from 4:30 to 5:30 PM at the Eugene Public Library (100 W 10th Ave., Eugene, OR, 97401)!! This amazing puppet show was created by students in Eugene School District 4J's EmpowerED program!

Come and enjoy our play, meet our special guests, and celebrate the beauty and culture of Indigenous Oregon! Free books, stickers, and fun!

Students in CALCI’s HumaniTech program recently completed a powerful project centered on empathy and accessibility.

Working one-on-one with peers in Unified Robotics, each HumaniTech student adapted a toy to meet the specific needs of their peer—listening, testing, and refining along the way. The project culminated in a toy giveaway, where each adapted toy was gifted to the student it was designed for.

This experience highlights the heart of HumaniTech: using technical skills to design with people, not just for them.

Thank you to everyone who helped make our Unified Robotics Showcase such a meaningful event! 🤖 From the incredible students who brought their ideas to life, to the families, mentors, and community partners who showed up to support them — we’re so grateful. It was inspiring to see collaboration, creativity, and problem-solving in action. We’re proud of our students and thankful for this amazing community!

Every year, CALCI is filled with moments that remind us why hands-on, real-world learning matters. This week, we asked students to share their favorite CALCI memory or moment, and their answers were honest, funny, thoughtful, and full of pride.

From the first time they picked up a new tool… to seeing their project finally work… to collaborating with community partners… these memories show what happens when students are trusted to build, create, solve, and lead.

Here are a few of their favorite moments—paired with photos of students in action.
Their voices say it best. 💬📸✨

We want to give a heartfelt shoutout to Tom Madison from Lane Community College’s Graphic Design program!

Tom has been a steady supporter of Creative Current since day one, and a couple weeks ago he joined our students to offer thoughtful, professional feedback as they design the logo for Lane CTE’s new Behavioral Health Pathway.

His guidance helps our young creatives grow their skills and confidence, and his partnership strengthens the work we do throughout the community. Thank you for everything you bring to our program, Tom! 🙏🎨

We’re just one day away!
Tomorrow, we gather for the Unified Robotics “Lord of the Robots” Showcase at South Eugene High School — an event that highlights creativity, inclusion, teamwork, and the power of learning together.

Our Unified Robotics teams have been working for weeks to design, build, test, and laugh their way through challenges. This showcase is a celebration of their accomplishments and the friendships that make Unified Robotics so special.

Join us for an evening filled with:
🤖 Student-built robots in action
🎉 A warm and welcoming community
🍽️ Food and time to connect
❤️ A whole lot of joy

📅 Tomorrow at 4:30 PM
📍 SEHS Cafeteria (400 E 19th Ave)

We would love to see students, families, and community members there to cheer on our teams and celebrate the incredible work they’ve done!