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

Tuesday, Nov. 12:

Make sure to let students know they can learn how to incorporate concrete details and vivid language into their descriptions-and to focus these on creating a specific impression in a workshop with the writing and learning studio from 2-2:50 in room 1501.

Wednesday, Nov. 13:

A UW admission and transfer planning session with Joyce Fagel with be taking place from 1-2 in the PUB room 9201.

A workshop on nailing that college admissions essay will be taking place from 3-4:30 in 1501. Attendees will learn how to understand the appropriate content and tone for personal statements and have the opportunity to do some writing during this session. (This is NOT a workshop for students who only want feedback on their completed statements.) Prerequisite: Completed or concurrent enrollment in ENGL 101.

Thursday, Nov. 14:

Later that evening, GAC is hosting an event on Iran’s worldview in the PUB room 9208 with special Guests:  Nader Nazemi (Professor, Cascadia College) and David Woodward (President, Associates in Cultural Exchange) as part of the symposium, No One’s World.

Friday, Nov. 15:

TALENT SHOW!!! (We’re pretty excited!) Check out what our students have to showcase from 12:30-3 at the main dining room in the PUB! #SCCsgottalent

Head on over to Jazz Alley and listen to Jeff Kashiwa and Coastal Access for two nights only, Tuesday and Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 12th & 13th. Tickets are only $10!

Make your reservations and grab your tickets now. Buy now!

Here is a look at things happening this weekend!

Sunday, Nov. 10:

Join music faculty member Jim Elenteny as he performs with his group Science! in the Nectar Lounge in Fremont from 8 p.m. on for those 21 and over. Cost is $5!

Monday, Nov. 11:

Campus Closed for Veterans Day

Humanity can be found in the midst of a Penny War. Penny Wars provides a friendly competition at the workplace while raising funds for a good cause.  Penny Wars also brings departments together, especially to strategize how to maximize points and how to spoil the progress of other departments. This Penny War will continue throughout the month of November, Prostate Cancer Research Awareness Month.

I would like to thank these offices for their efforts to raise funds to help support Prostate Cancer Research: Humanities, International Education, President’s Office, Public Information Office, and the Student Leadership Center & the Center for Equity and Engagement.  If you would like to join in on friendly penny skirmishes, you must follow the Penny War rules:
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