Earth Week events for Wed., April 19

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Earth Week activities for Wed., April 19:

Information booths in the PUB courtyard
10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Informational tables in the PUB Courtyard highlighting Earth Week events, reasons for removing invasive plants, Environmental Club activities, the progress of the campus Rain Garden, Tree Campus USA recognition, and SCOF promoting cafeteria recycling and ADA issues.

Earth Week Arbor Day Recognition/Tree Campus USA Certification, PUB 9208
11:30 a.m. – 12:20 p.m.
Shoreline has been designated as a Tree Campus USA by the National Arbor Day Foundation for creating a campus tree plan that highlights the importance and diversity of our tree canopy. We are in the process of updating our campus tree map tour to include new plantings, signage, and smart phone technology. Please come to this presentation to support the students that put so much work into our new tree campus plan.

Keynote Address: Worldview of A Standing Rock Sioux, PUB 9208
12:30-1:20 p.m.

Standing Rock Sioux tribal member Kyle Schierbeck will share the historical perspective of the Standing Rock Sioux, their current struggles, he will address Native philosophy, and tell us about his non-profit organization Unkitawa that supports the work at Standing Rock.  A drum/song may be performed as well.

A variety of Earth Week 2017 activities are happening around campus Mon., April 17 – Sat., April 22. The full calendar of events can be downloaded as a word doc here.

Shoreline’s Teaching and Learning Conference is coming up! Join us April 20 & 21

Shoreline’s second annual Teaching and Learning Conference is this Thurs., April 20 and Fri., April 21. All faculty and staff are welcomed to join a variety of sessions April 20 and 21.

The conference coincides with a visit from Kristi Gerdes from AVID for Higher Education, who will be holding sessions on high engagement for English Language Learners. She will also be available each morning of the conference between 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Spots are limited so RSVP now with Bayta Maring (bmaring@shoreline.edu).

Check out the conference schedule for other opportunities, some of which require an RSVP.

If you have questions about the Teaching and Learning Conference, please contact Bayta Maring (bmaring@shoreline.edu), Sheryl Copeland (scopeland@shoreline.edu), or Ali Armstrong (aarmstrong3@shoreline.edu).

Two From Margin to Center events, Tues., April 18

Film Discussion: Do Not Resist, PUB 9201
Tues., April 18: 1-2 p.m. 

Join Dr. Eric Hamako as he facilitates a discussion on the film “Do Not Resist”, a film that offers a stunning look at the current state of policing in America and a glimpse into the future. This film is an urgent and powerful exploration of the rapid militarization of the police in the United States.

Social Movements of our Time, PUB 9203
Tues., April 18: 1-2 p.m.
Join Student Life as they display an art installation that focuses on current social justice movements. Come and experience pieces highlighting #nodapl, #nomuslimban, #blacklivesmatter, Flint water crisis, all-gender restrooms, and more.

Open forums with finalists for Associate Dean – Library Services

Dear Campus Community,

Shoreline Community College welcomes your participation in scheduled open forums with finalists for Associate Dean – Library Services. Open forums will include a 20-minute presentation by the candidate followed by 45 minutes of questions and answers:

Monday, April 17, 2017
Board Room (1010M) @ 12:15pm – 1:20pm
Lynn Kanne, Master of Librarianship – Interim Dean for Instructional Resources (Seattle Central College)

Tuesday, April 18, 2017
Board Room (1010M) @ 12:30pm – 1:35pm – Please note: this time is 15 minutes later than the other presentations
Tami Garrard, MLIS – Access Services Manager (University of Washington Bothell & Cascadia College Campus Library)

Wednesday, April 19, 2017
Board Room (1010M) @ 12:15pm – 1:20pm
Shireen Deboo, MLIS – Reference and Instruction Librarian (North Seattle College)

Monday, April 24, 2017
Board Room (1010M) @ 12:15pm – 1:20pm
Emily Swanson, MLIS – Library Director (Giovale Library, Westminster College, Salt Lake City)

Thank you.

Reminder! Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal to hold Town Hall on campus Tues., Apr 18

Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal will hold a Town Hall meeting in the PUB Main Dining Room from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Tues., April 18. This is an event that is open to the public, so please be aware that we will have an increased number of visitors to campus on that evening and that parking may become stressed beginning in the late afternoon.

Jayapal will discuss her work in Congress and take questions from constituents.