Have fun and de-stress with BREATHE before finals: March 13-21

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Have you ever been on campus and thought to yourself – “I wish I could….”

Try out Pilates
Play video games at the Veterans’ Resource Center
Eat a snack
Make jewelry
Watch a movie
Learn how to make paper cranes
Make your own DIY bath products
Try Zumba! or yoga
Snuggle with a therapy dog
Make a paper airplane
Go to a Liquid Nitrogen Ice Cream Social
Learn more about Acroyoga
Play ukulele
Make a mason jar terrarium
Play a board game
Make your own stress sock (or, in the words of my child – an “in distress” sock)
….OR, just chill out???

If so – keep reading!

Check out our quarterly pre-funk to finals week – BREATHE. This quarter BREATHE events begin Mon., March 13 and wrap up on Tues., March 21 with our main event happening Thurs., March 16 (events across campus – AND make sure you stop by the Counseling Center for free food, crafts, and more)!

Students often report high levels of stress before finals, which can negatively impact their academic performance as well as their physical and mental health. BREATHE aims to reduce student stress as well as connect students to their Shoreline Community College community. These efforts assist our students attain their academic and personal goals.

Here’s a PDF of the full schedule of events.

Reminder: Winter 2017 Campus Update #2: Fri., March 10

Join us at the Winter Campus Update #2 on Fri., March 10 from 1:30-3 p.m. in the PUB Main Dining Room.

Important news and information about the College will be shared, as well as a report out on the College Values feedback we’ve gathered from students and employees.

The Campus Update will be recorded and the link to the video provided after closed captioning is completed.

From the Human Resources Office: If you are planning to attend the Campus Updates in person, please abstain from wearing personal care products (including hair products, perfume or cologne) containing chemicals or fragrances that might impact individuals with chemical sensitivities.

Thank you.

WA Annual Canvas Conference (WACC) – Not just for faculty!

WACC 2017: Washington state’s Annual Canvas Conference is a collaborative (2 day) conference focused on enriching higher education Canvas users. This year also features a student services track and a multimedia track!

TOPICS: This year’s conference is focused on Pathways to Success, OER (Open Educational Resources), Accessibility, and Universal design. During this event you’ll be able to attend dozens of presentations and other opportunities to connect with colleagues.  Here’s a link to the full schedule.

DATES/TIMES: Thurs., March 30 9am to Friday, March 31 3pm.

LOCATION: Tacoma Community College – 6501 S. 19th Street Tacoma, WA 98466 – View Map

COST: $120 + processing fee; early bird rate now until March 8th, 2017.

$165 + processing fee regular; rate after March 8th, 2017

(program schedule, continental breakfast, and lunch for 2 days).

Register for the Washington State Annual Canvas Conference here.

Student Afternoon Recital, Fri., March 10

Please join us in the Music Bldg., Room 818 on Fri., March 10 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. for a recital performance. Take a break from your day and help us support our talented music students.

Hiking Safety: Secrets of Search and Rescue workshop, Fri., March 10

As the Shoreline Community College Hiking Club prepares for its winter excursion this weekend, we invite all members of the campus to join us for an informational presentation by Everett Mountain Rescue – Hiking Safety: Secrets of Search and Rescue. The presentation is this Fri., March 10 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. in the PUB 9202.

Overview of Presentation
Formed in 1954, Everett Mountain Rescue is an all volunteer, non‐profit organization dedicated to saving lives through rescue and mountain safety education. We are located in Snohomish County, Washington, and work in close coordination with Snohomish County Volunteer Search and Rescue and the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office. Our primary service area is Snohomish County, between Puget Sound and the Cascade mountain crest, but we also provide mutual aid to Search and Rescue (SAR) incidents throughout Washington State.

During our SAR missions, we routinely encounter larger numbers of hikers and climbers who have been unprepared for their wilderness experience. We believe that a small amount of proactive education can lead to better choices, better preparedness, and increased survivability for Northwest hikers.

Our presentation mixes real-life SAR drama with experienced-based advice to provide key messages about risk-awareness, being better prepared, what to do if lost, and assessing natural hazards in the Pacific Northwest. Our target audience is both novice and experienced hikers, from youth to adults.

Presenter Bio: Guy Mansfield, Ph.D. is an experienced climber and hiker who has been active in Search and Rescue since 2008. He is the lead Wilderness Navigation instructor for Snohomish County Volunteer Search and Rescue and has presented at both state and national SAR conferences.

Presentation Format and Duration: The presentation is an interactive slide show/discussion that lasts 60-90 minutes, with opportunities for questions from the audience.