Request for 2015-2016 Community Book Read Nominations and Volunteers for Book Selection Committee

March 24, 2015 by Leave a Comment

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The SCC Community Book Read Committee is currently in need of your assistance in choosing a book for next year.  We need book recommendations and volunteers to serve on the 2015-2016 Book Selection Committee.

Book Nominations for the 2015-2016 SCC Community Book Read are needed by Friday, April 10. We are looking for books that meet the following criteria:

Content is meaningful, relevant to our lives today and would be found relatable for a variety of readers
Length of book is 250 pages or less
Book is readily available in paperback, ebook and audio

When submitting your recommendation, please include the following information for consideration by the Book Selection Committee:
Brief Bio about the Author
Brief explanation of why you are recommending the book: What makes it relevant and relatable to our lives today? Why do you think this book will stimulate interesting and in-depth discussions of the book? Why do you like this book?  (no more than 250 words)
If possible, suggest potential events that we could sponsor at SCC that relate to the book (i.e. speakers, films, presentations).
If your recommended book were chosen, would you be interested in facilitating one or more of the book discussions? Are you interested in leading or sponsoring an event? (participation is optional, not required for the adoption of the book.)
Have you used the book in one of your courses?
Are you interested in using the book in one of your courses?

The Selection Committee will consist of 5-11 representatives from faculty, staff, students and administrators of the college community. If you are interested in participating in the selection process for the 2015-2016 Community Book Read, Contact Lianne Almughirah, lalmughirah@shoreline.edu by Wed., April 8.

In order to streamline the process, the goal is for there to be only 3 meetings. Below is the tentative/suggested schedule of activities for the Book Selection committee:

initial meeting   (week of April 13)
read all submissions and select top 3 books (week of April 20)
each member read one of the top 3 books
committee selects final (week of May 18)
campus community informed of the 2015-16 Community Read book selection (Week of May 25)

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U.S. Ambassador to Indonesia Robert Blake Visits Shoreline During International Student Orientation

March 23, 2015 by Leave a Comment
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From left to right: Student Body President, Ashley Cowan; Executive Director of International Education, Diana Sampson; Shoreline Community College President, Cheryl Roberts; SCC Board of Trustees Vice Chair, Catherine D’Ambrosio; U.S. Ambassador to Indonesia, Robert Blake; SCC Board of Trustees Chair, Tom Lux; and Director of International Admissions and Student Services, Samira Pardanani.

The U.S. Ambassador to Indonesia, Robert Blake, paid Shoreline students, staff and members of the Board of Trustees a visit Mon., March 23 as part of an outreach tour of the Seattle area.

Ambassador Blake visited with President Cheryl Roberts and Executive Director of International Education, Diana Sampson, before doing a meet and greet with several Indonesian students and their families.

During the visit, Ambassador Blake praised Shoreline’s reputation within the Indonesian community and said he firmly believes in the value of community colleges, as his own wife went to community college in New York before transferring to Brown University.

As part of the event, Shoreline students from Indonesia sang the Indonesian national anthem, “Indonesia Raya.”

To read the full article about Ambassador Blake’s visit, click here.

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Reminder: Extra Traffic on Campus March 24-26 With Arrival of Vehicle Maintenance Management Conference

March 23, 2015 by Leave a Comment

The Shoreline Community College Professional Automotive Training Center – Dealer Training Academy will be hosting the Vehicle Maintenance Management Conference (VMMC) March 24-26.

This is a large event that happens annually and will likely have some impact on parking around the 2100 building. We have taken steps to help lessen the impact to the campus community during the spring break and the first days of the spring quarter. Please note that there will be an increase in traffic around the 2100 building and we will be moving vehicles back to the building in a scheduled manner to help lessen the impact to students, staff and faculty.

Submitted by:
Michael Boehm

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International Student Orientation Program Starts Mon., March 23

March 20, 2015 by Leave a Comment

Just a reminder that the International Student Orientation Program (ISOP) starts Mon., March 23 so our new International students and their families will be out and about around campus. So please say hello to any new students you see and make them feel welcome! Thanks!

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Shoreline to Host 17th Annual Math Olympiad Event Sat., March 14

March 12, 2015 by Leave a Comment

math olympiadIf you plan to be on campus this Sat., March 14 take note that 1,000+ elementary and middle school students, their teachers and parents will also be on campus for a Math Olympiad event scheduled from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. so be sure to leave extra time for parking and note that some facilities (mainly the gym and a few classrooms) will be occupied during the event.

The 17th annual Shoreline Math Olympiad math competition is being held again at SCC on March 14 – Pi Day! The competition is for 4-8th grade students attending public and private schools in Shoreline and Lake Forest Park. Last year we had 800 Mathletes compete and this year we’re aiming to top that!

Students test in the morning and enjoy entertainment and awards in the gym in the afternoon. It is sponsored by the Shoreline School District, Shoreline Public Schools Foundation, Shoreline Community College and local sponsors. More than 150 volunteers assist with the event.

This event is open to the public. Feel free to stop by and join us for our entertainment and awards ceremony, which begins at 12:15 p.m. in the Shoreline Community College gym. There is no charge for parking during the event.

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