Reminder: Great Washington Shakeout Drill at 10:20 on Thurs., 10/20

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Where will you be at 10:20 a.m. on Thursday? Join us for the Great Washington Shakeout!

All students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to “drop, cover, and hold” wherever you are on campus at 10:20 a.m. On Thursday, October 20, 2016. Here’s what to do:

  • Faculty members: Please plan to devote 5 minutes of class to this statewide drill at 10:20 a.m. And encourage your students to take part in it.
  • At 10:20 a.m., drop to the ground, take cover under a sturdy desk or table, and hold on for 30 seconds. Then remind your friends and colleagues to reviewShoreline’s emergency plan to be prepared in the event of a real earthquake.
  • From 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in the PUB lobby, please stop by for a special demonstration by Safety & Security of our Automatic External Defibrillators (AED) and Stryker evacuation chairs.

Cancellation of the WFSE Contract Training on Fri., Oct. 21 and Sat., Oct. 22

Based on an updated discussion today with Jerry Owens, WFSE Chief Shop Steward, the College has mutually agreed to cancel the WFSE Contract Training that was recently rescheduled to occur this week Friday evening and Saturday morning, on October 21 and 22. That training will be removed from the listed comp time accrual opportunities for the planned Winter Closure in December, and a comparable alternative training opportunity will be announced within the next week.

The College will present annual WFSE Contract Training with the union for the recently negotiated contract during spring quarter in 2017. Thank you.

Last chance to sign up for a free batik painting workshop, Fri., Oct. 21

Join us for a FREE BATIK PAINTING WORKSHOP with artist Nicholas Sironka.
Fri., Oct. 21, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Visual Arts Building, #2068

FREE to Shoreline Community College students and staff!!

$25 for Community Members
Tickets and registration: http://www.shoreline.edu/visual-arts/batik-painting.aspx
RSVP with Claire Putney: cputney@shoreline.edu

Sironka’s exhibit, The Strength of a Woman, is currently on display in the Admin Bldg. (#1000) art gallery (lobby) through Oct. 28.
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3-on-3 basketball tournament Nov. 18: Sign up today!

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Sign ups for the 3-on-3 basketball tournament are now open
! The tournament is open to students and staff and will be on Nov. 18 from 9:30 a.m. – 1:50 p.m. in the main gym (3000 bldg). When signing up, please note any time restrictions you may have.

The last day to register is Nov., 15 and the tournament schedule will be posted on Nov. 17 in the Issue Room (downstairs in the 3000 bldg).

For more info email intramurals@shoreline.edu. Sign up for the 3-on-3 basketball tournament today! 

GAC Presents: U.S. Foreign Policy Challenges and a New President, Thurs., Oct. 20

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The GAC Presents: U.S. Foreign Policy Challenges and a New President. Come join us Thurs., Oct. 20 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the PUB 9208. With guests: 

• Jill Dougherty, Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars, Washington, DC; CNN Moscow Bureau Chief, 1997-2007
• Joe Borich, Senior Advisor, Nyhus; President, WA China Relations Council, 1997-2013; U.S. Consul General, Shanghai, 1994-1997
• Derik Broekhoff, Senior Scientist, Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI-Seattle)
• Bill Center, Rear Admiral, U.S. Navy (retired), President of Washington Council on International Trade, 1999-2007
• Jacqueline Miller, President and CEO, World Affairs Council, Seattle (moderator)

What are the major foreign policy issues likely to confront the U.S. in the next decade (e.g., Chinese military behavior in the South China Sea, Russia and Europe, the Middle East, trade and global finance, Climate Change)? How are these issues impacting the 2016 U.S. Presidential election (and vice versa)?

This event is cosponsored by the World Affairs Council. Additional support provided by the Center for Global Studies, Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies, UW.

For more information about our speakers, visit our biographies page.

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