Commencement Speaker Nomination Deadline Approaching!

February 19, 2015 by Leave a Comment

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The deadline for nominating an outstanding student or faculty member to speak at commencement is coming up! If you know of the perfect candidate for this event, you have until Monday, March 2, 2015 to submit your nomination by filling out and submitting the Speaker Nomination form. Speakers will be selected based on their accomplishments and potential to deliver meaningful, thought-provoking messages to graduates and guests.

Whether it’s the culmination of years of effort or the beginning of an educational journey, this is our time to celebrate our students’ accomplishments and our work together as a campus community. Let’s send the students off in style!

Please submit completed forms by Monday, March 2, 2015. Forms can be turned in to Nancy Marshall (Room 5202A, FOSS Building), emailed to nmarshall@shoreline.edu or put in intercampus mail. Thank you!

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Global Affairs Center Partner Presents Talk on Human Trafficking

February 19, 2015 by Leave a Comment

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On the heels of National Human Trafficking Awareness Month, the Shoreline Community College Global Affairs Center partner – World Affairs Council – is presenting a talk Thursday, Feb. 19 at 7:30 p.m. on the factors of human trafficking from a local and global perspective.

Despite launching an impressive and large-scale awareness campaign last year, the number of individuals being trafficked in King County remains high. At this event, a screening of the 30-minute documentary “Not My Life” will highlight true stories of human trafficking and shine a light on this modern day form of slavery.

Following the film, a panel discussion will give local context to the issue and offer concrete steps we can all take to combat this humanitarian crisis in our midst. Panelists include:

Jane Charles, StolenYouth board member and producer of the film SOLD
Nature Carter, survivor and advocate against human trafficking
Peter Qualliontine, co-founder of the Organization for Prostitution Survivors
Alex Sum, Human Rights Society (moderator)

Only $5! To register for this event, click here.
When: Thursday, Feb. 19 at 7:30 p.m. buy tickets $5
Doors open: 6:30pm
Where: Downstairs at Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave, Seattle, WA 98101 (enter on Seneca Street)

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Plus 50 Jobseekers’ Roundtable with Paul Valenti, Friday Feb. 20

February 18, 2015 by Leave a Comment

Plus 50 Instructors let your students know they shouldn’t miss Paul Valenti, who is one of Seattle’s most connected professionals for Plus 50 job and business opportunities.

When: Friday, February 20, 1:00-2:30 p.m.
Where: Shoreline Community College, PUB Room 9208

Paul has been with the Mayor’s Office for Senior Citizens, Employment Resource Center for just over 7 years where he specializes in assisting older job seekers age 55+ in finding and obtaining part- and full-time jobs.

He is a former Hawaii State Legislative Lobbyist and the former Program Manager of the Center for Learning and Undergraduate Enrichment (CLUE) at the University of Washington. Paul is a certified Dependable Strengths Trainer and a professional Job Search and Employment Speaker and Counselor.

As always, delightful treats compliments of Shoreline’s Central Market are part of the deal, along with the usual hot, turbo blend of quality coffee.

To reserve a seat, please email: rcarnell@shoreline.edu or call 206-533-6706

See you Friday!

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Watch Dolphie the Dolphin Get His Dance on at the Gym Re-Dedication

February 17, 2015 by Leave a Comment

There’s less than 24 hours until the gym re-dedication ceremony, which means Dolphie just. can’t. stand. still. Join him in the main gym (Athletics Building 3000) at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18 for the re-dedication and a celebration of Shoreline’s 50th birthday! First 150 people get a free T-shirt.

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Community Book Read, Feb. 18

February 17, 2015 by Leave a Comment

community book readThe community book read of Anne Moody’s novel “Coming of Age in Mississippi” continues with chapters 15-17. Head to the PUB Quiet Dining Room (9208) Wednesday, Feb. 18 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. to join in the discussion!

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