News Links | Nov. 8, 2022

SYSTEM NEWS | OPINIONS
Wenatchee Valley College announces next president
The Wenatchee Valley College Board of Trustees announced Monday afternoon that Faimous Harrison will be the college’s next president. Harrison visited both the Wenatchee and Omak campuses and took part in two public forums Thursday.
Wenatchee World, Nov. 7, 2022

Clark College students help tend Hazel Dell garden
… “We are very, very pleased to have Clark College students back in the garden after COVID restrictions,” Nordstrom said. “They make an incredible difference in the garden; it’s almost like magic, the difference their hard work makes possible!”
Columbian, Nov. 5, 2022

Meet 3 women who are guiding the future of Washington’s wine industry
… Some women have taken their degrees in enology and viticulture programs at Washington State University or Walla Walla Community College and applied that knowledge to produce wines of international acclaim.
Seatttle Times, Nov. 4, 2022

Clark College Dreamcatcher Scholarship opens doors for Native student
… Johnson, a 51-year-old Navy veteran and member of the Colville and Lakes Tribes, is one of two recipients of the 2022-2023 Dreamcatcher Scholarship at Clark College.
Columbian, Nov. 4, 2022

Larsen visit to Edmonds College highlights efforts to improve veterans’ access to higher education
U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen met with Edmonds College administrators Thursday to discuss ways to improve access to higher education for U.S. military veterans.
My Edmonds News, Nov. 4, 2022

Theatre veteran brings real life love story to Centralia College stage
Centralia College Theatre Director Emmy Kreilkamp said even she was surprised by parts of their love story when she read Centralia College’s fall play, “Leaving 50 Wimpole Street.”
Centralia Chronicle, Nov. 4, 2022

College theater reimagines Peanuts characters
A new production on the campus of Grays Harbor College will bring back the characters from the popular comic strip Peanuts — but not like most audiences have seen them before.
Daily World, Nov. 3, 2022

SFCC reopens planetarium with interactive campus solar system
When the planetarium at Spokane Falls Community College puts on its first public show since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic this weekend, attendees …
Spokesman-Review, Nov. 2, 2022
TRENDS | HORIZONS | EDUCATION
Pell Grant rules out but more guidance needed
More than half a million people could benefit from the reinstatement of the Pell Grant for incarcerated students in July, and efforts are underway to start college-in-prison programs for this group.
Inside Higher Ed, Nov. 8, 2022

Pushing their peers to the polls
… Politicians, it seems, are taking notice of students’ growing electoral influence and doing their best to keep them coming to the polls. President Biden even made a tour of college campuses as he traveled the country supporting candidates in recent days …
Inside Higher Ed, Nov. 8, 2022

STEAM Education Center Updates

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What is the project?†


• Funded as a Replacement Project
• Will replace buildings 800, 2200, and 2300
• Home to Nursing, Music, and Music Technology programs
• Math-centered instructional spaces
• Instruction and student spaces will be available to all of campus
• 41,500 square feet
• Construction cost of $31.7M
• Total Project cost of $42.7M

Project Features

• Gender Neutral Restrooms
• Electric Vehicle Charging
• Designed to be complementary with HSAMCC
• Preserving Landmark Trees and native natural landscape
• Informal Performance Space
• Accessibility
• Pedestrian experience through campus
• Campus Infrastructure improvements

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Campus map showing STEAM building placement
STEAM building timeline

Apprenticeship Career + Job Fair

Join us!!

20+ apprenticeships. Hands-on activities. Free BBQ

Sno-Isle Technical Center
9001 Airport RD, Everett, WA 98204

Contact Wanda Waldrop wwaldrop@shoreline.edu for more information!

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CAMPUS ALERT: Ingraham High School Shooting 11/08/22

Dear Campus Community, 

This morning, Seattle Police responded to a shooting at Ingraham High School in north Seattle. There was no threat to our campus. However, we realize that members of our community may be impacted by this event and may even have a connection to Ingraham High School, and we want to remind everyone of the resources available to you. 

CAMPUS RESOURCES 

Employees may access services and support at any time through the Employee Assistance Program at 877-313-4455.   

Students may access the following services:   

  • If you are experiencing distress related to this, please reach out to the Counseling Center for support.
  • In addition, for emergency counseling, referral, or assistance 24-hours/day and 7-days/week, please call:   
  • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline | 800-273-8255  
  • King County: Crisis Connections (Crisis Line) | 866-427-4747  
  • Snohomish County: Volunteers of America Care Crisis Response Services (Crisis Line) | 800-584-3578  
  • Lifeline Crisis Chat: Go to suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/  
  • Crisis Text Line: Text 741741  
  • 911 (for immediate health-related emergencies) 

Thank you,  
Greg Cranson  
Director Department of Safety & Security  
Shoreline Community College 

Benefits Hub Workshops!

Hey folks! We are hosting new workshops for this year starting off with a workshop to go over Healthcare Insurance Enrollment for WA state residents! Students can register for workshops by visiting  https://calendly.com/bh-workshops

Those that attend and provide feedback are entered for a $25 Amazon Giftcard drawing

Here’s our Current Schedule:

Nov 16th – Healthcare Enrollment & Basic Food

December 6th – Savings Success! Financial Planning

January 17th – Tax Preparation

All workshops will be recorded and accessible afterward.