Campus events for Wed., Feb. 17: Understanding anxiety workshop, Suicide intervention for Veterans, and more!

Here are the events happening around campus for Wed., Feb. 17.

The Big Event
PUB 9208, 8:30-11:40 a.m.
Business faculty advisors will discuss business degree requirements for the AAAS and the AA DTA MRP. There will be a keynote session by David Starr and concurrent small group advising sessions.

Let’s Talk About It: Understanding Anxiety
PUB 9102, 12:30-1:30 p.m.

Anxiety isn’t always a bad thing. In fact, a little anxiety can motivate you and help you stay focused under pressure, such as when taking an exam or driving your car on a dark and stormy night.  However, when anxiety takes over and interferes with daily activities, there may be cause for concern. The good news – recovery is possible and there are many things you can do to get your anxiety in check and regain control of your life.

Join Counseling Services at our interactive workshop and learn more about how to recognize and manage the signs and symptoms of anxiety for yourself or someone you care about.

Workshop is open to all and no RSVP needed.

Questions about the workshop? Contact Sheryl Copeland at scopeland@shoreline.edu or 206.533.6712.

Study Abroad & Scholarships Info Session
PUB 9201, 12:30-1:30 p.m.

Want to see the world? Want people to give you a bunch of money to see the world? Come and learn about Shoreline’s study abroad opportunities and the scholarships that can help fund your international adventures!

Community Read of Octavia’s Brood
PUB 9208, 12:30-1:40 p.m.

Join us Wed., Feb. 17 at 12:30 p.m. for our weekly meeting of the Community Read of Octavia’s Brood. We’ll meet on Wednesdays in the PUB 9208 from 12:30-1:40 p.m.

This week we’ll be discussing the stories: Runaway Blackout, Fafka’s Last Laugh, 22XX: One Shot.

Intramural Yoga
Athletics building room 3025, 12:35-1:25 p.m.
Take time out from your day to rejuvenate and build core strength. Free to students, faculty, and staff.

Suicide Prevention/Intervention techniques when working with Veterans workshop
Room 1402, 2:30-4:30 p.m.

You are invited to attend a workshop on Suicide Prevention/Intervention techniques when working with Veterans.  The event is:

Wednesday, February 17 from 2:30-4:30 p.m. (you may arrive or leave early if needed) in room 1402.

Please plan on attending this important training!!  Contact me with questions: Kathy Cook, ext 4544.

Below  is a bio on one of the presenters (please note I attended a two-day workshop Rebecca hosted last year, and it was one of the most informational presentations I have attended in many years!  I left with a great deal of relevant and useful information I have already put to good use!!)

I am a WA Certified Peer Counselor and Army Veteran, with a background in mental health awareness and suicide prevention. I have extensive experience with direct crisis and suicide intervention, and spent several years answering these calls on the crisis hotlines. Now I teach others these skills through a variety of workshops and classes. I live with managed depression and PTSD, faced my own suicide ideation when I was medically discharged, and have lost several close friends to suicide. My life has been uniquely shaped by suicide and mental illness and my goal is to use my personal experiences to help others navigate similar situations. I am now the Suicide Prevention Program Manager for the WA National Guard and continue to volunteer with Veterans in the community. I have an open book, open door policy; I am always happy to share my story and you can always contact me for any reason. If I don’t have the answer you need, I will find someone who does.

NoodleTools
Room 4214 (Library classroom), 3-3:50 p.m.
Citations are an essential component in research papers and other writing that uses outside sources.  This workshop will show you how to create and organize your citations using NoodleTools.  If you are new to citations or NoodleTools–or just looking for a refresher–this workshop is for you.

Phins Basketball vs. Whatcom (Away)
Bellingham, 5-9 p.m.

The Men’s and Women’s baskteball teams take to the road to take on Whatcom Community College. #GoPhins!