50 years ago President Johnson signed  the Civil Rights Act which banned discrimination by race, color, religion, sex or national origin.  This legislation accelerated a movement to extend the same protection to people with disabilities. This resulted in the adoption of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act in 1970’s and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in 1990 providing the same rights and protections.

This year’s theme is “Expect. Employ. Empower.  Read President Obama’s Proclamation of National Disability Employment awareness month.

President Cheryl Roberts (left) and Executive Director Marty Brown.

Marty Brown, Executive Director of the State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, visited Shoreline Community College on Thursday, Oct. 9. 2014, to meet with college President Cheryl Roberts. The pair met in Roberts’ office to discuss a variety of topics.

Here is a quick look at some of the things happening on and around campus this weekend!

Friday, Oct. 10:

Volleyball takes on Olympic college in Bremerton at 7 p.m. #GoPhins!

Saturday, Oct. 11:

Men’s and Women’s soccer takes on Everett on the road. Women’s game starts at 12 p.m. and Men’s at 2:15 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 13:

Free writing workshop on writing under pressure at 10:30 a.m. in room 1501. Please remind students about this great resource for students to learn how to prepare for timed writing tests and follow a six-step plan for writing essay test answers.

The Queer Film Festival continues with a screening of God Loves Uganda: Have you heard the good news? at 12:30 p.m. in the PUB quiet dining room.

Join us on Friday, Oct. 24 for a world dance party in the PUB starting at 6:30 p.m.

Meet new people, gather with neighbors and friends, learn new dances and share food. Special guest performers Different Drummers  (African drumming).

Event is free, just bring a dish to add to the potluck. Free parking.

Here is a look at some of the things happening on and around campus this week!

Monday, Oct. 6:

The Queer Film Festival starts with the film “The New Black” in the PUB quiet dining room at 12:30 p.m.

Student Parliament will meet at 3 p.m. in the boardroom of the 1000 building. Make sure to join in on your student government!

Wednesday, Oct. 8:

Drops show as “W” grade, $15 add/drop fee begins and signature of instructor & Dean required to add class.

Veterans’ weekly “Coffee Break” from 8-10 a.m. in the Veterans Resource Center. Free coffee and donuts for veterans and friends!

Women’s soccer takes on Skagit at Twin Ponds Park at 12:30, Men’s game starts at 2:45 p.m. #GoPhins

Volleyball takes on Whatcom at home at 7 p.m. #GoPhins

Thursday, Oct. 9:

The Washington Council Fall Transfer Fair will be taking place from 10-1 p.m. in the PUB main dining room with resources and representatives from colleges and universities in and out of state.

Friday, Oct. 10:

Volleyball travels to Olympic College at 7 p.m. #GoPhins