Blood drive on Thursday, July 31

The Puget Sound Blood Center has been doing well for the first month of summer by keeping their blood inventory at a stable level; however, they have started to struggle in the past couple of weeks. Please, help out by donating this Thursday, July 31 from 10-4 p.m. (closed 12-1 p.m. for lunch) in the PUB Quiet Dining Room.

A few facts:

  • 900 blood donors of all blood types are needed every day across Western Washington to support local patients.
  • The recent heat wave closed multiple blood drives due to high temperatures and it will continue to rise until Autumn arrives.
  • Last week’s I-90 Westbound lane restrictions caused many people to work from home or seized the opportunity to head out of town. This means less donors were able to donate and missed opportunities.
  • It’s summer – every blood center across the US struggles during these months.

Don’t wait, sign up now before your preferred time slot is taken! Photo I.D. required to donate.

Be careful!

emailJust a friendly reminder to not open suspicious looking emails or click on any of the links in them! If you are unsure about a message please contact TSS by email or at x5872.

Spam messages will even try to include Shoreline Community College in the message. Don’t be fooled!

If you have opened a message, clicked a link or filled in any personal information from a suspicious message, please contact TSS right away.

The week ahead

Here is a look at what is happening on and around campus this week!

Monday, July 28:

Aerospace Careers Workshop at 1:30 that covers job search strategies for the local aerospace industry. Learn how to access over 300 employers and tips for submitting your application to Boeing.  Pre-registration is required.  For more information or to sign up, contact Stephanie Tschanz at 206-546-7842 or stschanz@esd.wa.gov.

Wednesday, July 30:

All-hazards training in room 9208 at 9 a.m. or 12 p.m. Remember, this training is mandatory!

Thursday, July 31:

There is a blood drive from 10-4 p.m. (with a break from 12-1 p.m. for lunch) in the PUB quiet dining room. Make an appointment online!

Friday, August 1:

Job Seekers’ Round Table discussion about resumes with Alicia Evans from Accountemps at 1 p.m. in the lower level of FOSS.

SolarFest shines on campus

Incoming Shoreline Community College President Cheryl Roberts( left) and recently appointed Shoreline School District Superintendent Rebecca Miner share a moment at SolarFest, July 26, 2014, on campus

Incoming Shoreline Community College President Cheryl Roberts( left) and recently appointed Shoreline School District Superintendent Rebecca Miner share a moment at SolarFest, July 26, 2014, on campus. Photo gallery

The 11th Annual NW SolarFest: Renewable Energy and Sustainable Living Fair was a huge success, according to organizers.

The event opened Saturday, July 26, 2014 on the Shoreline Community College campus to clear blue skies, warm temperatures and smiling fairgoers. At noon, Cheryl Roberts, the incoming college president, welcomed the crowd an acknowledged her fellow education leader, Superintendent of Shoreline School District Rebecca Miner.

NW SolarFest is an annual event organized by the citizens group Shoreline Solar Project and supported by the college, the City of Shoreline, Seattle City Light and many others.

“It was great event thanks to the many volunteers and efforts of our supporters,” said Maryn Wynne, president of Shoreline Solar Project.

Roberts, who takes over as college president on Aug. 1 and was attending her first SolarFest, said she was impressed with the event and supports such collaboration with community groups.

SCC Foundation is a recipient of kindness from glassbaby.

DgAKRcPGiojGCLHV6S01yerTglassbaby is more than beautiful hand blown candle holders; it’s also about kindness and giving.

glassbaby’s website states that since day one, glassbaby lovers have been all about giving and giving back. In this spirit, 10% of their revenue goes directly to organizations that support people in all kinds of need.

The SCC Foundation, along with three other local nursing education programs; became recent recipients of glassbaby’s kindness.  Their “perfectly imperfect” glassbaby seconds sale took place this past June. The four schools shared more than $13,500 raised by the sale. The SCC Foundation glassbaby kindness nursing scholarship will be be made available to nursing students for the 2015–16 school year.

Thank you to our community partner, glassbaby for their generosity and kindness.