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Join us for BREATHE events for Dec. 2-4
November 30, 2015 by Leave a Comment
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Please join us for our finals week pre-funk – BREATHE – December 2 – 4, 2015.
That’s right, BREATHE is now three days, with the majority of activities occurring on Thurs., December 3! Activities include:
-College Dogs in the PUB on Wednesday, December 2
-Step by Step Advising Workshop on Wednesday, December 2 at 12:30 pm in Room 1301
-Recreational activities at the Gymnasium ALL. THREE. DAYS!
-Healthy snacks, arts & crafts, study skills handouts and FREE massage at Counseling Services on Thursday, December 3
-A nature walk on Thursday, December 3
-Adopt and paint a pet rock on Thursday, December 3
-Various activities in the PUB to include games, the famous stress wall, ukuleles, an opportunity to sign up for Shoreline’s Community Read, and henna painting on Thursday, December 3
-Karaoke on Friday, December 4
We ask you to encourage your students to take a break and participate in any of theBREATHE activities offered December 2 – 4, 2015. New this quarter, we have a passport system – so pick up a passport at any activity, attend at least four activities and receive a prize at Counseling Services.
…and guess what – Shoreline Community College employees are encouraged to participate – so make sure you BREATHE too!
See above for a BREATHE schedule of activities, and check out Strategies for Test Taking and Tips for Reducing Stress. Please share them with your students via Canvas and in the classroom or your department.
…and don’t forget… just BREATHE! ~Gwyn, Sheryl and Yvonne
BREATHE is sponsored by: Counseling Services, The Writing & Learning Studio, Multicultural Center, Women’s Center, PE/Intramurals, Biology Department, Veterans Services, Student Leadership, International Education and Advising. Special thanks to PIO staff for helping us promote BREATHE!
Reminder! Donate to Toys for Tots drive, now through Dec., 4
November 30, 2015 by 2 Comments

Shoreline Community College’s Automotive programs will be collecting toys for the Toys for Tots – Northwest Toy Run event at Pacific Raceways in Kent on December 6. This event benefits Toys for Tots and helps less fortunate children throughout the United States experience the joy of the holidays by collecting new, unwrapped toys. There is a donation box on campus next to the PUB Quiet Dining Room (9208) where the campus community can donate new, unwrapped toys between now and Fri., Dec. 4. All donations will be delivered to the event at the Pacific Raceways on Dec. 6.
Thank you in advance for your help making this holiday season one of joy for kids in need.
Reminder: Shoreline Concert Band and Shoreline faculty Jeff Kashiwa in concert Tues., Dec. 1
November 30, 2015 by Leave a Comment

Reprinted from ShorelineAreaNews
The first concert of the school year for the Shoreline Concert Band is Tues., Dec. 1 at at 7:30 p.m. at Shorewood High School Performing Arts Center at 17300 Fremont Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133.
This special concert features three bands and a guest soloist. The Around the Sound Concert Band directed by Michael Alstad will begin the concert; then a special treat for concert band lovers, the University of Washington Wind Ensemble will play. This outstanding group is directed by Timothy Salzman. Now in his 29th year at the U of W he has become world famous as a conductor and teacher. He travels to Asia many times a year to guest conduct.
Finally the Shoreline Concert Band under the direction of Ken Noreen, in his 22nd year in that position, will end the program. The theme of the evening is “Pacific Rim Notes” and will feature several interesting pieces with this theme in mind. Richard Brown is a nationally known composer and has given the band the challenge of his new work, “Fantasy on a Chinese Theme.”
The guest soloist is Jeff Kashiwa who is currently teaching at Shoreline Community College. Kashiwa is a former student of Ken Noreen from when they were both at Shorecrest High School.
Noreen said, “Out of most 10,000 students, Jeff was one of the top five as a person and musician.
Kashiwa is a jazz saxophonist native to Seattle who became known on the music scene in 1989 as a member of popular contemporary jazz group The Rippingtons.
In 2004, Kashiwa created a new group called,”The Sax Pack” along with fellow saxmen and friends, Steve Cole and Kim Waters. Along with being cohesive musically, the trio share a unique and comical camaraderie on stage.
Kashiwa plays soprano saxophone, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, flute and the EWI (Electronic Wind Instrument). Kashiwa currently teaches online Music Technology and various ensembles at Shoreline Community College.
All of this entertainment has no admission charge, but you will be offered the opportunity to contribute to the Music Scholarship.
Advising & Counseling Honors World AIDS Day, Tues., Dec. 1
November 30, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Tues., Dec. 1 is World AIDS Day, an opportunity for people to work actively and collaboratively with partners around the world to raise awareness about HIV and help us move closer to the goal of an AIDS-free generation. This year’s theme, “The Time to Act Is Now,” calls us to act with urgency to implement the latest high-impact, evidence-based HIV prevention strategies” (CDC 2015).
Please pick up your free RED ribbon at the Advising and Counseling Department, Room 5229 to support HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention. Also please encourage your students to pick up a RED ribbon.
HIV/AIDS The Basics (NIH)
Facts (CDC 2015)
Approximately 2 million new cases of HIV in 2014 world wide.
Approximately 1.2 million people are living with HIV in the United States, and 1 in 8 don’t know it.
15 million people living with HIV were receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART) as of March 2015.
An estimated 1.2 million people died from AIDS-related illnesses in 2014.
39 million people worldwide have died of AIDS-related causes since the epidemic began.
HIV/AIDS Prevention
“There’s no vaccine to prevent HIV infection and no cure for AIDS. But it’s possible to protect yourself and others from infection. That means educating yourself about HIV and avoiding any behavior that allows HIV-infected fluids — blood, semen, vaginal secretions and breast milk — into your body” (Mayo Clinic 2015, Lifelong AIDS Alliance 2015, CDC 2015).
Community Resource Director
There are resources in the community (Lifelong AIDS Alliance 2015) – Seattle
Yvonne L. Terrell-Powell, Ph.D., LMHC
Director, Center for Equity and Engagement, Counseling Services and High School Programs
Shoreline Community College
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