SDOT events traffic advisory for May 5-8

THURSDAY, MAY 5TH:
Cinco de Mayo Block Party: A block party at Green Lake closes 2nd Avenue NE between E Green Lake Way N and Woodlawn Avenue N from 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. About 950 people are expected to attend.

SATURDAY, MAY 7TH:
Opening Day of Boating Season: The Windermere Cup races are from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. followed by the Boat Parade until 2:30 p.m. in the Montlake Cut. The Montlake Bridge will be closed to traffic from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Northbound 24th Avenue E will be detoured at E Roanoke Street and southbound Montlake Boulevard will be detoured at NE Pacific Street. About 4,500 people are expected to attend.

Fiesta 5K Ole!: The race starts in Volunteer Park at 9:30 a.m. followed by a fiesta with mobile food trucks and a margarita garden though 6:00 p.m. The race circles the park east on E Prospect Street, north on 15th Avenue E, west on Howe Street, south on Federal Avenue E, east on E Prospect Street and south on 12th Avenue E. The course U-turns at E John Street and returns back to the park. About 5,000 people are expected to participate.

LUNG FORCE Walk – Seattle: A walk to raise awareness and funds to fight against lung cancer and for lung health. The walk starts at Lake Union Park at 9:00 a.m., heads east on sidewalks along Mercer Street, south on Fairview Avenue N, west on Denny Way, and north on Westlake Avenue N back to Lake Union Park. About 750 people are expected to participate.

Seattle Sounders vs. San Jose: 7:00 p.m. at CenturyLink Field. About 40,000 people are expected to attend.

SUNDAY, MAY 8th:
The Color Run: Mercer Street will close at 5:30 a.m. between 1st and 4th Avenue N for set-up and the race starts at 8:00 a.m.  The route heads south on 4th Avenue N, east on Republican Street, south 5th Avenue N, south on Cedar Street, and south on 4th Avenue to Seneca Street.  The route U-turns and returns to the Seattle Center north on 4th Avenue, west on Denny Way, and north on 2nd Avenue. About 9,000 people are expected to participate.

Campus events for Wed., May 4: #PhinNation Spirit Day, The Vision and Work of Goodwill Industries, and more

Here are the events happening around campus for Wed., May 4.

Advisors Out and About, Table in the Library
Wed., May 4: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
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Registration for Summer and Fall quarters begins next week! To prepare for the occasion, advisors will be available to talk with students about:
•Locating your SID and PIN
•Determining your assigned registration date
•Reviewing Educational Plan for next quarter’s course selection
•Previewing the Class Schedule of course offerings
•Creating a potential schedule
•Understanding pre-requisites for course selections
•Learning about payment options and financial aid

If you can’t make it to campus, you can participate live online. For details, please email Advising Services at advising@shoreline.edu.

The Vision and Work of Goodwill Industries, PUB 9201
Wed., May 4: 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Daryl Campbell, President and CEO, Goodwill-Seattle will be on campus to talk about how
Seattle Goodwill works to enhance the dignity and quality of life of individuals and families by strengthening communities, eliminating barriers to opportunity, and helping people in need reach their full potential through learning and the power of work. They do this by providing free job training and education – and basic services – to low income individuals throughout five counties in western Washington. Immigrants and refugees make up a substantial part of the population served by Goodwill.

To learn more about the speaker, visit our biographies page.

#PhinNation Spirit Day, PUB Lobby
Wed., May 4: 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Head to the PUB lobby to party with the Student Leadership Center and celebrate Spirit Day with fun and giveaways. And don’t forget to wear your Phin gear!

Understanding Test Anxiety, PUB 9208
Wed., May 4: 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Learn more about test anxiety and walk away with a few tips to help reduce anxiety and do your best on that next test or exam!

Events are FREE and open to our campus community. Feel free to bring your lunch!

Intramural Yoga, Athletics room 3025
Wed., May 4: 12:35-1:25 p.m.
Free to all Shoreline Community College faculty, staff, and students.

Evaluating Sources for Research & Essay Writing, Library Room 4214
Wed., May 4: 1-2 p.m.
Evaluating outside sources for an essay or research paper can be vexing! How do you know if a source is reliable? This workshop will teach you how to evaluate sources so you can join any scholarly conversation with confidence!

UW Bothell Information Session, Room 1102
Wed., May 4: 1-2 p.m.
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Are you interested in transferring to UW Bothell? Come to this workshop to learn about the application process, available majors, campus housing, and more!

Indiana University, Bloomington, Information Session, Room 1102
Wed., May 4: 3-4 p.m.
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Thinking of transferring out of state? Are you interested in a Top 10 business program? Find out more about admission requirements, majors, and more at Indiana University, Bloomington!

A BIG Thank You for Giving Big!

A big thank you to everyone who participated in the annual #GiveBig event by giving big to our students on May 3. It is because of you and your generous donations that the Shoreline Community College Foundation is able to do the work we do in supporting our fabulous Phins on their roads to success. Thank you!
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It’s time to #GiveBig! Support our students and stretch your gift on Tues., May 3

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You can make a big impact for students when you #GiveBig TODAY, Tues., May 3. When you support Shoreline Community College Foundation during the #GiveBig event, your donation will be stretched thanks to funds from Seattle Foundation and corporate sponsors. Donation forms are already live at Seattle Foundation’s #GiveBIG site. Thank you for your support of our students!

Campus events for Tues., May 3: Jazz Improv concert, Emergency Preparedness, and more

Here are the events happening around campus for Tues., May 3.

Emergency Preparedness Kit Day, PUB Quiet Dining Room (9208)
Tues., May 3: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Lead the way, safety today!

Come join us from 10:00 am to 2:00pm on Tuesday, May 3rd to learn about safety on campus, try free treats from Sam’s Club, Thrive, and Costco and play games to win a free Safety Kit!

Jazz Improv Concert, PUB Lobby
Tues., May 3: 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Come listen to the sweet sounds of Shoreline’s Improv Jazz class giving a FREE mid-quarter performance in the PUB lobby.

Intramural Zumba, Athletics room 3025
Tues., May 3: 12:35-1:25 p.m.
Free to all Shoreline Community College faculty, staff, and students.

Softball vs. Everett, Away at Everett
Tues., May 3: 2-6 p.m.
Cheer on our Phins as they take to the road in a double header against Everett Community College at Everett. #GoPhins!

How to Write a Convincing Argument workshop, Library Room 4214
Tues., May 3: 3-4 p.m.
How do you build an argument? Learn an approach for coming up with ideas, relating them to the thesis, and organizing them logically. At the end of the process you’ll have a thorough outline that will make the actual writing much easier.