The College’s new food service vendor, Avanti Markets, will begin services on the first day of winter quarter, Jan. 8. Located in the same space as the cafeteria in the PUB Main Dining Room, The Market at Shoreline is a micro market offering a variety of healthy grab-and-go fresh meal, snack, and beverage options. It is a self-serve market with pay kiosks and will be open whenever the PUB is open.

The grand opening celebration is happening in The Market at Shoreline on Wed., Jan. 8 from 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Stop by to check out The Market and for a chance to win prizes including:

Dear Colleague,

During the evenings of Jan 2nd, 3rd, and 6th, the maintenance crew will be painting a non-slip epoxy flooring in the 9100 all-gender restrooms. Hours of work will be 3:30 p.m. to midnight.

Read more information about the product.

We have not used this product before, so I’m uncertain how the fumes will settle overnight. If they persist in the building the next workday, please contact Human Resources for a temporary work location or other accommodation.

Thank you,
Jason Francois, MBA
Director of Facilities and Capital Projects

Here is a roundup of some of the local and regional media stories the College was featured in this quarter. Of special note are two announcements about Shoreline receiving a $100,000 state grant for student emergency funds as well as a generous $550,000 estate gift from a local citizen (see #5-8 below). More information about these wonderful opportunities will be shared soon. Happy reading!

1.  Shoreline Area News, October 1
239 Students Can Now Live On Campus at Shoreline Community College

2.  Seattle Times, October 15
California Approved Nearly $500 Million in Emergency Financial Aid for Community Colleges: Could Washington Be Next?

3.  Seattle Times, November 7
Seattle repeat offenders on a thin line between public safety and patient privacy(highlights Criminal Justice and CE faculty member Anura Shah)

4.  Community College Daily, December 11
From MentorLinks Mentee to Mentor (highlights Clean Energy Technology Director Louise Petruzella)

5.  KATU 2, December 11
Washington Board Awards $2 Million to Help Financially Struggling Students

6.  Shoreline Area News, December 13
Shoreline Community College Will Receive $100,000 from the State for Emergency Grant Funding for Students

7.  Seattle Times, December 14
The Secret is Out: 105-Year-Old Woman Left $10M to Washington’s Community Colleges

8.  Federal Way Mirror, December 16
Local Estate Awards $10 Million to Local Colleges

Dear Colleague,

Electrical work will take place on Saturday, December 21, 2019, which will result in a power loss to buildings 2100, 2200, 2300, 2400, 2500, 2900, 3000, and 5000 from 4:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m.

The rest of campus will not be affected.

Please contact me with any questions or concerns.

Thank you,
Jason Francois, MBA
Director of Facilities and Capital Projects