International Education Week Events, Nov. 9-13
November 5, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Nov. 9-13 is International Education Week! Come celebrate with us and learn about different cultures with a whole host of fun events, including:
International Fashion Show: 12:30-2 p.m., Mon., Nov. 9, PUB Main Dining Room
See and learn about traditional dress from cultures around the world modeled by Shoreline students and staff.
International Experiences: Perspectives of Student Veterans: 1-2 p.m., Tues., Nov. 10, PUB Quiet Dining Room (9208)
A panel of Shoreline student veterans will discuss their experiences with other cultures during their service overseas.
2015 Summer Study Abroad Poster Session: 2-3:30 p.m., Tues., Nov. 10, PUB Quiet Dining Room (9208)
During the break between summer and fall quarters, Shoreline students traveled to South Africa and Bolivia on study abroad programs. On Tuesday, November 10, you will have the chance to meet students who participated in each of these programs and talk with them about their experiences.
Bahasa Indonesian Language & Culture Corner: 3-3:30 p.m., Tues., Nov. 10, PUB Rm 9201
Join students from the Indonesian Culture Club for a brief introduction to Indonesian culture and Bahasa Indonesian, the official language of Indonesia.
Mandarin Chinese Language & Culture Corner: 3-3:30 p.m., Tues., Nov. 10, PUB Rm 9202
Join students from the Chinese Culture Club for a brief introduction to Chinese culture and Mandarin, the official language of the People’s Republic of China.
Study Abroad Fair: 12:30–2 p.m., Thurs., Nov. 12, PUB Lobby
In the next year, Shoreline students will have the opportunity to study in Germany, Jamaica, Cambodia, France, the United Kingdom, Japan, Australia & New Zealand, as well as to teach in China. Come learn about our programs at tables in the PUB lobby.
Paris & Cambodia Study Abroad 2016 Presentations: 2-3:30 p.m., Thurs., Nov. 12, PUB Quiet Dining Room (9208)
Faculty members Dutch Henry (English) and Diana Knauf (Psychology) will discuss the study abroad programs that they will be leading this coming summer in Paris and Cambodia, respectively. Learn about their visions for the programs and how you could broaden your horizons by joining them.
Vietnamese Language & Culture Corner: 3-3:30 p.m., Thurs., Nov. 12, PUB Rm. 9201
Join students from the Vietnamese Culture Club for a brief introduction to Vietnamese language and culture.
Korean Language & Culture Corner: 3-3:30 p.m., Thurs., Nov. 12, PUB Rm. 9202
Find out why the world is crazy about K-Pop and Korean television dramas. A Shoreline student from Korea will offer a brief introduction to Korean language and culture.
Badminton Tournament: 10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., Fri., Nov. 13, Main Gym (3000 bldg.)
Played around the world for fitness and fun, badminton is easy to learn but hard to master. Students will compete to see which team will rule the day and take home the prize.
PUB Quiz: 1-2:30 p.m., Fri., Nov. 13, PUB Quiet Dining Room (9208)
Teams of four students will participate in a Pub Quiz-style contest, answering questions about geography, world cultures, and world history to see who knows the most about our world and who will take home the prize.
RESTART, A Dance Show to Benefit the Recovery Cafe, Fri. & Sat., Nov. 6 & 7
November 5, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Shoreline Community College is sponsoring Drybones Artist Collective’s production entitled, “RESTART” (A dance show to benefit the Recovery Cafe.) Through the medium of dance, this show explores the human struggle to break free from addictions and other destructive behaviors, and the journey toward healing.
This show features the choreography of professional dancers Megan Becker, Katy Hagelin, Victoria Gutierrez, and Angela Robinson.
25% of ticket sales will be donated to support the Recovery Cafe, a “recovery support center utilizing a therapeutic community model to support women and men who are seeking a life of transformation, free from drugs, alcohol and other addictions.” (www.recoverycafe.org ).
Date: Nov 6-7, Fri – Sat
Time: 7:30 p.m. (Doors open at 7:00)
Location: Theater (building 1600)
$15.00 general admission
$10.00 for students and faculty
*Free tickets are available for those undergoing financial hardship, for more info email us at contact@drybonescollective.org”
To purchase tickets go to: http://www.drybonesdancerestart.brownpapertickets.com
Mark Your Calendar: Veterans Day Activities, Tues., Nov. 10
November 5, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Veterans Day is Wed., Nov. 11. As campus is closed in remembrance on that day, we will be conducting Veterans Day activities on Tues., Nov. 10. The entire campus community is invited to participate in the following Veterans Day events on Tues., Nov. 10 to honor our United States Military Veterans:
Veterans Day Flag Ceremony: 12:30-1 p.m., Flag Pole outside the Admin (1000) Bldg
Please join us as we gather at the Flag Pole to show our appreciation of United States Military Veterans. Associate Dean of Office of Special Services, Kathy Cook, will say a few words to honor the occasion. Student and Army Veteran, Daniel Siller, and Shoreline student Antoine Germain will perform The Star Spangled Banner.
Student Veteran Panel: 1-2 p.m. in PUB Quiet Dining Room (9208)
Student Veterans discuss their international experiences and how their international service has impacted their choices of major and career and helped them develop cultural competency.
“Restrepo” Film Showing: 2:30 p.m. in Room 1402
Please join us for a showing of the film “Restrepo,” which explores the year that Sebastian Junger and Tim Hetherington spent in Afghanistan on assignment for Vanity Fair, embedded with the Second Platoon, B Company, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team of the U.S. Army in the Korangal Valley. The 2nd Patoon is depicted defending the outpost (OP) named after a platoon medic who was killed earlier in the campaign, PFC Juan Sebastian Restrepo, a Colombian-born naturalized citizen.
The film will be followed by a discussion panel.
Place a leaf on the Veterans Honor Tree: Through the month of November
Honor a veteran by writing their name or a message on a leaf and placing it on our Honor Tree or place a picture of a veteran on our Honor Tree (please do not submit original photos).
If you would like to participate or submit names/messages/pictures to be displayed, please do one of the following:
Stop by the Veterans Resource Center (FOSS 5225) to fill out a leaf (or leaves) or place a picture on our Honor Tree.
Stop by the Office of Special Services (FOSS 5226) to fill out a leaf (or leaves) or place a picture on our Honor Tree.
Submit names, messages and photos by email to Veterans Program Coordinator, Missy Anderson: manderson4@shoreline.edu (no original photos please)
*We will be accepting submissions through Saturday November 15th
The Honor Tree will be located outside the Veterans Resource Center (FOSS 5225) through 11/15 and the PUB through the end of November.
We hope you will all join us in marking this important day and we thank you for your continued support of our student veterans.
Reminder: College Update Conversation This Fri., Nov. 6
November 4, 2015 by Leave a Comment
A College Update conversation is scheduled for 12:30 p.m., Friday, November 6, in the PUB Main Dining Room to share the new state funding allocation model, the implications for the college, as well as how all employees can be part of the way forward.
In preparation for the meeting, please consider participating in a two-question, open-ended survey available here.
For more information, please see this DAAG post from October 6.
NOTE: The College Update Conversation will be recorded, and a link to the recording will be posted to DAAG as soon as possible after the meeting.
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