Shoreline Community College offers deep condolences and heartfelt support to all those affected by the tragic bus accident today, Sept. 24, in Seattle involving international students and staff from North Seattle College.

The community college and international student communities are close-knit. While no Shoreline students or staff were in the accident, Shoreline is making its counseling resources available to all its students and employees who may feel the need for support at this time. In addition, Shoreline is offering counseling resource support to its North Seattle colleagues as needed.

“During these times of sudden and unimaginable tragedy, coming together to support one another is all the more important,” Shoreline Community College President Cheryl Roberts said. “Our thoughts are with all those who are impacted by today’s events.”

Update:

Bloodworks Northwest has asked for blood donations to help cope with the tragedy. For more information about how and where to donate, go to Bloodworks Northwest, (formerly Puget Sound Blood Center).

North Seattle College news release

Diana Sampson (left) and Cheryl Roberts in Beijing in December, 2014.

When Chinese President Xi Jinping sits down to dinner with business leaders and politicians from around the world on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2015 in Seattle, Shoreline Community College will be there.

Diana Sampson, Executive Director of International Education at Shoreline, was invited to attend the reception and dinner at the Westin Hotel. The visit is part of President Xi’s first state visit to the U.S., a six-day tour that includes discussions with President Obama in Washington, D.C. At the Seattle dinner, President Xi is expected to deliver a speech on Sino-U.S. relations.

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