Campus events for Wed., Feb. 17: Understanding anxiety workshop, Suicide intervention for Veterans, and more!

Here are the events happening around campus for Wed., Feb. 17.

The Big Event
PUB 9208, 8:30-11:40 a.m.
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Business faculty advisors will discuss business degree requirements for the AAAS and the AA DTA MRP. There will be a keynote session by David Starr and concurrent small group advising sessions.

Let’s Talk About It: Understanding Anxiety
PUB 9102, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
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Anxiety isn’t always a bad thing. In fact, a little anxiety can motivate you and help you stay focused under pressure, such as when taking an exam or driving your car on a dark and stormy night.  However, when anxiety takes over and interferes with daily activities, there may be cause for concern. The good news – recovery is possible and there are many things you can do to get your anxiety in check and regain control of your life.

Join Counseling Services at our interactive workshop and learn more about how to recognize and manage the signs and symptoms of anxiety for yourself or someone you care about.

Workshop is open to all and no RSVP needed.

Questions about the workshop? Contact Sheryl Copeland at scopeland@shoreline.edu or 206.533.6712.

Study Abroad & Scholarships Info Session
PUB 9201, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
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Want to see the world? Want people to give you a bunch of money to see the world? Come and learn about Shoreline’s study abroad opportunities and the scholarships that can help fund your international adventures!

Community Read of Octavia’s Brood
PUB 9208, 12:30-1:40 p.m.
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Join us Wed., Feb. 17 at 12:30 p.m. for our weekly meeting of the Community Read of Octavia’s Brood. We’ll meet on Wednesdays in the PUB 9208 from 12:30-1:40 p.m.

This week we’ll be discussing the stories: Runaway Blackout, Fafka’s Last Laugh, 22XX: One Shot.


Intramural Yoga

Athletics building room 3025, 12:35-1:25 p.m.
Take time out from your day to rejuvenate and build core strength. Free to students, faculty, and staff.

Suicide Prevention/Intervention techniques when working with Veterans workshop
Room 1402, 2:30-4:30 p.m.
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You are invited to attend a workshop on Suicide Prevention/Intervention techniques when working with Veterans.  The event is:

Wednesday, February 17 from 2:30-4:30 p.m. (you may arrive or leave early if needed) in room 1402.

Please plan on attending this important training!!  Contact me with questions: Kathy Cook, ext 4544.

Below  is a bio on one of the presenters (please note I attended a two-day workshop Rebecca hosted last year, and it was one of the most informational presentations I have attended in many years!  I left with a great deal of relevant and useful information I have already put to good use!!)

I am a WA Certified Peer Counselor and Army Veteran, with a background in mental health awareness and suicide prevention. I have extensive experience with direct crisis and suicide intervention, and spent several years answering these calls on the crisis hotlines. Now I teach others these skills through a variety of workshops and classes. I live with managed depression and PTSD, faced my own suicide ideation when I was medically discharged, and have lost several close friends to suicide. My life has been uniquely shaped by suicide and mental illness and my goal is to use my personal experiences to help others navigate similar situations. I am now the Suicide Prevention Program Manager for the WA National Guard and continue to volunteer with Veterans in the community. I have an open book, open door policy; I am always happy to share my story and you can always contact me for any reason. If I don’t have the answer you need, I will find someone who does.


NoodleTools

Room 4214 (Library classroom), 3-3:50 p.m.
Citations are an essential component in research papers and other writing that uses outside sources.  This workshop will show you how to create and organize your citations using NoodleTools.  If you are new to citations or NoodleTools–or just looking for a refresher–this workshop is for you.


Phins Basketball vs. Whatcom (Away)

Bellingham, 5-9 p.m.

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The Men’s and Women’s baskteball teams take to the road to take on Whatcom Community College. #GoPhins!

Save the Date: Winter Quarter Campus Community Update

A Campus Community Update is planned for Fri., Feb. 26 from 1-2:30 p.m. in room 2308 in building 2300.

Meeting topic(s) will be posted prior to the February 26 meeting. Thank you.

Suicide Prevention/Intervention techniques when working with Veterans workshop, Wed., Feb. 17

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You are invited to attend a workshop on Suicide Prevention/Intervention techniques when working with Veterans.  The event is:

Wednesday, February 17 from 2:30-4:30 p.m. (you may arrive or leave early if needed) in room 1402.

Please plan on attending this important training!!  Contact me with questions: Kathy Cook, ext 4544.

Below  is a bio on one of the presenters (please note I attended a two-day workshop Rebecca hosted last year, and it was one of the most informational presentations I have attended in many years!  I left with a great deal of relevant and useful information I have already put to good use!!)

I am a WA Certified Peer Counselor and Army Veteran, with a background in mental health awareness and suicide prevention. I have extensive experience with direct crisis and suicide intervention, and spent several years answering these calls on the crisis hotlines. Now I teach others these skills through a variety of workshops and classes. I live with managed depression and PTSD, faced my own suicide ideation when I was medically discharged, and have lost several close friends to suicide. My life has been uniquely shaped by suicide and mental illness and my goal is to use my personal experiences to help others navigate similar situations. I am now the Suicide Prevention Program Manager for the WA National Guard and continue to volunteer with Veterans in the community. I have an open book, open door policy; I am always happy to share my story and you can always contact me for any reason. If I don’t have the answer you need, I will find someone who does.

Respectfully,
Becca
Rebecca Wolf
Suicide Prevention Program Manager
Accenture Federal Services Contractor
WA Army National Guard

Please tell students about two conference opportunities: Queer I Am and Students of Color

Please tell your students about these upcoming conference opportunities: Queer I Am and the Students of Color Conference. 

Queer I Am: The 2nd Annual LGBTQ + Leadership Summit at South Puget Sound CC
March 25-26, 2016
The Multicultural Center will cover the costs to attend! Apply now – space is limited!
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Queer I Am aims to create a liberating space that engages Queer individuals and their many communities in developing a sense of belonging and pride in Queer culture. This Summit has been a collaborative project of regional colleges, community organizations, educators, and organizers. We are proud to invite you to join us in a grassroots summit by the people for the people!

Values central to the summit:
• Building community through liberation and celebration of queer culture.
• Providing spaces for safety, healing and growth.
• Fostering accessibility for diverse needs and levels of experience.
• Centering voices and experiences of Queer and Trans People of Color.
• Emphasizing solidarity amongst our queer cultural differences to develop community.

Check out more information about the Queer I am Summit.

And did we mention… the Multicultural Center will cover the costs to attend!

Students of Color Conference
WHEN   Thursday, April 21, 2015 – Saturday, April 23, 2016
WHERE Yakima, Washington
COST     Free !
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There’s still time to apply to attend the Students of Color Conference! Get your application in the Multicultural Center, PUB Rm. 9301.

We encourage students to attend this most amazing student conference in the state. Past attendees have repeatedly expressed what a transformative and empowering opportunity this was for them and what a great time they had meeting students from across the state.

Workshop topics include:

•             Social Justice & Equity

•             Academic Success

•             Ethnic, Racial & Cultural Competency Skills

•             Leadership Development

•             Identity Development

•             Diversity and Multiculturalism

•             Great Networking Opportunities !

The conference is an exciting and valuable educational experience! Over 800 students from community colleges across the state participate every year.

Stop by the Multicultural Center to pick up an application and find out more!!

 

Mark your calendars for International Women’s Day Storyteller’s Circle

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The Multicultural office invites you to recognize and celebrate International Women’s Day 2016. We are excited to present this opportunity for students and staff!

Event: Storyteller’s Circle @ International Women’s Day (IWD) 2016 
When: Tues. March 8, 2016, 2-3 p.m.
Where: PUB 9202
What: We will be providing an intimate space and refreshments to share our stories that center women in our lives with each other. 

To prepare for this event, write a two-paragraph short story by answering one of the following questions below:

Share a personal story, experience, or memory about an important woman in your life, or reflect on the theme of the day. How do you celebrate International Women’s Day (IWD) in your city, country, area? How do you celebrate or recognize women in your daily life? Feel free to also bring pictures, images, objects that will assist in your sharing process.

More details are available on Facebook

Please don’t hesitate to contact Cristina Sanabria at mcassist2@shoreline.edu with any questions.