Women’s Soccer Travels to Oregon for Playoffs Sat., Nov. 7

November 5, 2015 by Leave a Comment

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Wish the Shoreline’s Women’s Soccer team luck as they travel to Lane Community College on Sat., Nov. 7 for a 12 p.m. kick off in round 2 of the NWAC playoffs. Lane is the champion of the South Region and currently ranked 7th in the NWAC Alaska Airlines Coaches Poll. This is the same match up in the Quarterfinals as last season when the Phins lost to Lane 1-2. A victory on Saturday would advance Shoreline to the NWAC Soccer Championships. Check back Monday for the result! #GoPhins! #PhinsForTheWin!

For more information about the Phins’ recent match up against Bellevue that secured them this spot in the playoffs, click here.

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International Education Week Events, Nov. 9-13

November 5, 2015 by Leave a Comment

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Nov. 9-13 is International Education Week! Come celebrate with us and learn about different cultures with a whole host of fun events, including:

International Fashion Show: 12:30-2 p.m., Mon., Nov. 9, PUB Main Dining Room
See and learn about traditional dress from cultures around the world modeled by Shoreline students and staff.

International Experiences: Perspectives of Student Veterans: 1-2 p.m., Tues., Nov. 10, PUB Quiet Dining Room (9208)
A panel of Shoreline student veterans will discuss their experiences with other cultures during their service overseas.

2015 Summer Study Abroad Poster Session: 2-3:30 p.m., Tues., Nov. 10, PUB Quiet Dining Room (9208)
During the break between summer and fall quarters, Shoreline students traveled to South Africa and Bolivia on study abroad programs. On Tuesday, November 10, you will have the chance to meet students who participated in each of these programs and talk with them about their experiences.

Bahasa Indonesian Language & Culture Corner: 3-3:30 p.m., Tues., Nov. 10, PUB Rm 9201
Join students from the Indonesian Culture Club for a brief introduction to Indonesian culture and Bahasa Indonesian, the official language of Indonesia.

Mandarin Chinese Language & Culture Corner: 3-3:30 p.m., Tues., Nov. 10, PUB Rm 9202
Join students from the Chinese Culture Club for a brief introduction to Chinese culture and Mandarin, the official language of the People’s Republic of China.

Study Abroad Fair: 12:30–2 p.m., Thurs., Nov. 12, PUB Lobby
In the next year, Shoreline students will have the opportunity to study in Germany, Jamaica, Cambodia, France, the United Kingdom, Japan, Australia & New Zealand, as well as to teach in China. Come learn about our programs at tables in the PUB lobby.

Paris & Cambodia Study Abroad 2016 Presentations: 2-3:30 p.m., Thurs., Nov. 12, PUB Quiet Dining Room (9208)
Faculty members Dutch Henry (English) and Diana Knauf (Psychology) will discuss the study abroad programs that they will be leading this coming summer in Paris and Cambodia, respectively. Learn about their visions for the programs and how you could broaden your horizons by joining them.

Vietnamese Language & Culture Corner: 3-3:30 p.m., Thurs., Nov. 12, PUB Rm. 9201
Join students from the Vietnamese Culture Club for a brief introduction to Vietnamese language and culture.

Korean Language & Culture Corner: 3-3:30 p.m., Thurs., Nov. 12, PUB Rm. 9202
Find out why the world is crazy about K-Pop and Korean television dramas. A Shoreline student from Korea will offer a brief introduction to Korean language and culture.

Badminton Tournament: 10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Fri., Nov. 13, Main Gym (3000 bldg.)
Played around the world for fitness and fun, badminton is easy to learn but hard to master. Students will compete to see which team will rule the day and take home the prize.

PUB Quiz: 1-2:30 p.m., Fri., Nov. 13, PUB Quiet Dining Room (9208)
Teams of four students will participate in a Pub Quiz-style contest, answering questions about geography, world cultures, and world history to see who knows the most about our world and who will take home the prize.

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November Open Enrollment – PEBB Medical Benefits

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To Employees receiving PEBB Benefits: PEBB Medical Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA) and Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP)

If you wish to enroll in or continue your Medical FSA and/or DCAP, open enrollment is the time to do it. Remember, if you are currently enrolled in the Medical FSA and/or DCAP, you must reenroll each year to continue, even if you don’t wish to change your contribution amount(s). You must enroll or reenroll no later than November 30th for the January 1, 2016 coverage year.

The Medical FSA allows you to:

Set aside part of your paycheck, before taxes, to cover qualified medical expenses for you and your family members.

You may set aside as little as $240 or as much as $2,500 during 2016, which will be deducted from each paycheck in equal installments.

When you have qualified medical expenses, you may pay them with a Medical FSA debit card or submit claims for reimbursement.

The DCAP allows you to:

Set aside part of your paycheck, before taxes, for child or elder care expenses.

You may set aside up to $5,000 per household ($2,500 each if married and filing separate tax returns) which will be deducted in equal amounts from each paycheck.

When you incur child or elder care expenses, submit the claims for reimbursement.

Want to learn more about the FSA and DCAP?

Navia Benefit Solutions (formerly Flex-Plan Services) is offering webinars throughout the month of November. To see the webinar schedule, visit the Navia Benefit Solutions website.

In addition, Navia Benefit Solutions will have representatives available at the benefits fairs throughout the state, with live presentations at many of the fairs. The benefits fairs schedule is available on the PEBB website and in your For Your Benefit newsletter.

Here is the paper enrollment form. Forms are also available from Ellen Pincus in room 1015, Admin 1000 Building.

Feel free to drop off the form or,  enroll online.

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RESTART, A Dance Show to Benefit the Recovery Cafe, Fri. & Sat., Nov. 6 & 7

November 5, 2015 by Leave a Comment

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Shoreline Community College is sponsoring Drybones Artist Collective’s production entitled, “RESTART” (A dance show to benefit the Recovery Cafe.) Through the medium of dance, this show explores the human struggle to break free from addictions and other destructive behaviors, and the journey toward healing.

This show features the choreography of professional dancers Megan Becker, Katy Hagelin, Victoria Gutierrez, and Angela Robinson.

25% of ticket sales will be donated to support the Recovery Cafe, a “recovery support center utilizing a therapeutic community model to support women and men who are seeking a life of transformation, free from drugs, alcohol and other addictions.” (www.recoverycafe.org ).

Date: Nov 6-7, Fri – Sat
Time: 7:30 p.m. (Doors open at 7:00)
Location: Theater (building 1600)

$15.00 general admission
$10.00 for students and faculty

*Free tickets are available for those undergoing financial hardship, for more info email us at contact@drybonescollective.org”

To purchase tickets go to: http://www.drybonesdancerestart.brownpapertickets.com

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Mark Your Calendar: Veterans Day Activities, Tues., Nov. 10

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Veterans Day is Wed., Nov. 11. As campus is closed in remembrance on that day, we will be conducting Veterans Day activities on Tues., Nov. 10. The entire campus community is invited to participate in the following Veterans Day events on Tues., Nov. 10 to honor our United States Military Veterans:

Veterans Day Flag Ceremony: 12:30-1 p.m., Flag Pole outside the Admin (1000) Bldg
Please join us as we gather at the Flag Pole to show our appreciation of United States Military Veterans. Associate Dean of Office of Special Services, Kathy Cook, will say a few words to honor the occasion. Student and Army Veteran, Daniel Siller, and Shoreline student Antoine Germain will perform The Star Spangled Banner.

Student Veteran Panel: 1-2 p.m. in PUB Quiet Dining Room (9208)
Student Veterans discuss their international experiences and how their international service has impacted their choices of major and career and helped them develop cultural competency.

“Restrepo” Film Showing: 2:30 p.m. in Room 1402
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Please join us for a showing of the film “Restrepo,” which explores the year that Sebastian Junger and Tim Hetherington spent in Afghanistan on assignment for Vanity Fair, embedded with the Second Platoon, B Company, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team of the U.S. Army in the Korangal Valley. The 2nd Patoon is depicted defending the outpost (OP) named after a platoon medic who was killed earlier in the campaign, PFC Juan Sebastian Restrepo, a Colombian-born naturalized citizen.

The film will be followed by a discussion panel.

Place a leaf on the Veterans Honor Tree: Through the month of November
Honor a veteran by writing their name or a message on a leaf and placing it on our Honor Tree or place a picture of a veteran on our Honor Tree (please do not submit original photos).

If you would like to participate or submit names/messages/pictures to be displayed, please do one of the following:

Stop by the Veterans Resource Center (FOSS 5225) to fill out a leaf (or leaves) or place a picture on our Honor Tree.

Stop by the Office of Special Services (FOSS 5226) to fill out a leaf (or leaves) or place a picture on our Honor Tree.

Submit names, messages and photos by email to Veterans Program Coordinator, Missy Anderson: manderson4@shoreline.edu  (no original photos please)

 *We will be accepting submissions through Saturday November 15th

The Honor Tree will be located outside the Veterans Resource Center (FOSS 5225) through 11/15 and the PUB through the end of November.

We hope you will all join us in marking this important day and we thank you for your continued support of our student veterans.

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