Campus events for the week of Oct. 17: Athletics at home, GAC presents, Batik workshop, and more!

October 16, 2016 by Leave a Comment

Here are the events happening around campus for the week of Oct. 17. 

Mon., Oct. 17

College Rep. Visit – Seattle University, Table in the PUB
Mon., Oct. 17: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
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College representatives will be on Shoreline’s campus to meet with interested students. Reps will discuss topics such as academic programs, campus life, financial aid, and admission procedures for their college. They can answer other questions students may have too!

College Rep. Visit – University of Houston, Table in the PUB 
Mon., Oct. 17: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
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College representatives will be on Shoreline’s campus to meet with interested students. Reps will discuss topics such as academic programs, campus life, financial aid, and admission procedures for their college. They can answer other questions students may have too!

FAFSA Workshop, Workforce Education Computer Lab (Room 5101)
Mon., Oct. 17: 2:30-4 p.m.
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Need Help completing your financial aid application? Come to a Financial Aid Workshop for free help from a financial aid advisor.

Tues., Oct. 18

North Seattle College online workshop, online
Tues., Oct. 18: 1-2 p.m.
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Interested in pursuing your North Seattle College degree online? Join Michelle Melero in an info session and learn more about the B.A.S. Application Development Program.  

To RSVP for this event, please email advising@shoreline.edu. You will receive a confirmation e-mail with a website link to enter the online session.

JC&S: Interview Workshop, Workforce Education Computer Lab (Room 5101)
Tues., Oct. 18: 3-4 p.m.
Join us for a hands-on workshop on preparing for a successful interview! You don’t have to be a student, all are welcome!

Applying to California Public Universities, Room 1102
Tues., Oct. 18: 3-4 p.m.
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Would you like to transfer to Berkeley or UCLA? Do you want to study Computer Science (CS) at San Jose State in the heart of Silicon Valley? Are you wondering how you can prepare for the UC and CSU system? Come to this workshop for helpful tips on applying to California’s public universities. Sponsored by International Education, but open to all interested students and staff.

Wed., Oct. 19

Women’s Soccer vs. Skagit Valley, home at Shoreline
Wed., Oct. 19: 2-4 p.m.
fall2016_wsoc_goalkickCome on out and cheer on our Phins as they take on Skagit Valley at home. Home matches are played on the Shoreline soccer fields, which are on the northwest end of campus by the running track. #GoPhins!

Men’s Soccer vs. Skagit Valley, home at Shoreline
Wed., Oct. 19: 4:15-6:15 p.m.

Shoreline CC Men's Soccer hosts Whatcom CC

Come on out and cheer on our Phins as they take on Skagit Valley at home. Home matches are played on the Shoreline soccer fields, which are on the northwest end of campus by the running track. #GoPhins!

Women’s Volleyball vs. Everett, at home at Shoreline
Wed., Oct. 19: 7-9 p.m.
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Come on out and cheer on our Phins as they take on Everett at home. Home matches are played in the main gym in the Athletics (3000) bldg. #GoPhins!

Thurs., Oct. 20

What Makes a Great College Admissions Essay?, Room 2932
Thurs., Oct. 20: 3:15-4:45 p.m.
Come to this workshop to understand the purpose of the college admission essay, to begin writing one paragraph, and learn from sample essays.

Prerequisite: students must be taking English 101 or have completed it.

GAC Presents: U.S. Foreign Policy Challenges and a New President, PUB 9208
Thurs., Oct. 20: 6:30-8:30 p.m.
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With guest panelists:
• 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.

For photos, visit and LIKE our Facebook page.

Fri., Oct. 21

Batik workshop with Nicholas Sironka, Visual Arts Bldg., Room #2068
Fri., Oct. 21: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
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Nicholas Sironka, a former Fulbright scholar, was born in Narok, in the Rift Valley province of Kenya. Sironka teaches the techniques and history of Batik art, along with an understanding of traditional Maasai culture.

Students will learn the technique of Batik and engage in creating a large Batik painting.

Light refreshments will be provided.

Get tickets and register here.

Artist Reception with Nicholas Sironka, Admin Bldg. (#1000) Art Gallery (lobby)
Fri., Oct. 21: 3:30-5 p.m.
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MEET THE ARTIST!!

Nicholas Sironka, a former Fulbright scholar, was born in Narok, in the Rift Valley province of Kenya.Through his artwork, Sironka is preserving the wisdom and the knowledge of Maasai traditions. Sironka is determined to portray his people’s culture truthfully, with dignity and beauty.

Sat., Oct. 22

Women’s Soccer vs. Edmonds, Away at Lynnwood
Sat., Oct. 22: 12-2 p.m.
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Wish our Phins luck as they take to the road against Edmonds. #GoPhins!

Men’s Soccer vs. Edmonds, Away at Lynnwood
Sat., Oct. 22: 2:15-4:15 p.m.

Shoreline CC Men's Soccer hosts Whatcom CC

Wish our Phins luck as they take to the road against Edmonds. #GoPhins!

Filed Under: Announcements, Athletics, Events, Virtual Campus, Workshops & Trainings

Statement on the Passing of Lars Gilmour, Faculty Member

October 14, 2016 by Leave a Comment

Dear Colleagues,

I am saddened to share news of the death of Lars Gilmour, geology faculty in our Science Division. Lars passed away peacefully in his sleep at the age of 59.

We mourn the loss of a dear member of our community, a mentor, and a colleague. Lars also taught geology courses at South Seattle College and the University of Washington.

Any students needing emotional support are encouraged to reach out to our Counseling Center (206-546-4594), and employees may access support services through EAP (877- 313-4455).

Please hold Lars’s family members in your thoughts at this difficult time.

With care,
Cheryl Roberts, Ed.D.
President

Filed Under: Announcements, Community, Faculty

Strategic Plan Steering Committee Update

October 14, 2016 by Leave a Comment

Dear Colleague,

More than 75 employees submitted applications to serve on the Strategic Planning Steering Committees. Thank you for your enthusiasm in helping to shape the plan for the College’s work for the next five years!

The Steering Committee members have now been selected and notified. Each Steering Committee consists of 14-18 members and will begin meeting this month to create the action steps and metrics to measure our progress toward realizing this bold plan.We hope to give an update on the progress of their early work at our College Update on November 18.

I want to thank the entire College for your involvement in helping to shape the strategic plan. It took all of us to believe in the power of us! Now we can marshal our passion and dedication to deliver on the high expectations that we have set for ourselves in order to better serve our diverse students and communities.

With appreciation,
Cheryl Roberts, Ed.D.
President

Filed Under: Announcements, Committees & Groups

Suspended Operations Memo 2016-17

October 13, 2016 by Leave a Comment

Colleagues,

In the interest of being prepared for the unexpected, please review the Annual Suspended Operations Memo for 2016-17 from President Roberts. As we approach the season of inclement weather, it is important to share information about our ongoing emergency preparedness. This memo will also be posted on the website (in the HR section and on the emergency closure page).

Please direct any questions about this information to your supervisor or to Human Resources staff.

Thank you,
Stephen P. Smith
Vice President for Human Resources and Legal Affairs

Filed Under: Announcements, Safety & Security

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month

October 13, 2016 by Leave a Comment

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Shoreline Community College is proud to participate in National Disability Employment Awareness Month, an annual awareness campaign that takes place each October. The purpose of National Disability Employment Awareness Month is to educate about disability employment issues and celebrate the many and varied contributions of America’s workers with disabilities. This year’s theme is “InclusionWorks.”

The history of National Disability Employment Awareness Month traces back to 1945, when Congress enacted a law declaring the first week in October each year “National Employ the Physically Handicapped Week.” In 1962, the word “physically” was removed to acknowledge the employment needs and contributions of individuals with all types of disabilities. In 1988, Congress expanded the week to a month and changed the name to National Disability Employment Awareness Month.

“By fostering a culture that embraces individual differences, including disabilities, businesses profit by having a wider variety of tools to confront challenges,” said Jennifer Sheehy, deputy assistant secretary of labor for disability employment policy. “Our nation’s most successful companies proudly make inclusion a core value. They know that inclusion works. It works for workers, it works for employers, it works for opportunity, and it works for innovation.”

Employers and employees in all industries can learn more about how to participate in National Disability Employment Awareness Month and ways they can promote its messages — during October and throughout the year — by visiting www.dol.gov/ndeam.

Filed Under: Announcements, Community
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