Get Ready, Take Action online training

Get Ready – Take Action, Shoreline Community College’s All-Hazards Emergency Response Training is available online.

Robin Blacksmith worked with the college eLearning Department to create an online class using the Canvas learning management system, the same technology used by college faculty. Putting the training online makes the class available for all employees to take when it is convenient for them.

Those unfamiliar with Canvas and how to find a class in the system can go to www.shoreline.edu/elearning/canvas.aspx for instructions on how to login.

This training has been broken up into learning modules, to be completed one at a time, in order. Completing all the training should take a total of approximately 90 minutes. The training can be started and stopped to be completed later. After completing a module, you may log off and return at a later time to continue on to the next module and your work will be saved.

After the required modules are finished, an optional survey is available to provide feedback and help improve the learning experience.

“A number of people who have already taken the class have asked if they can take it again as a refresher,” Blacksmith said. The answer is ‘yes,’ (with supervisory approval) and the online version helps to address those that would like a refresher.

Shoreline Community College’s goal is to have all employees complete the required training.

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.

Lead the way, safety today – emergency preparedness kit day is here!

Lead the way, safety today!

Come join us from 10:00 am to 2:00pm in the PUB Quiet Dining Room on Tuesday, May 3 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!
emergency prep

SDOT Special Events Traffic Advisory for Thurs., April 28 – Sun., May 1

The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) advises travelers to be aware of a number of events happening this week that will affect area traffic. The Alaskan Way Viaduct closes for approximately two weeks starting on Friday morning. The March of Dimes March for Babies takes place Saturday morning around Seattle Center. The Mariners have four home games at Safeco Field and the Sounders also play on Saturday at CenturyLink Field. The annual May Day rally and march starts in the Central District and ends in downtown Seattle on Sunday.

THURSDAY, APRIL 28TH:
NFFTY Opening Night Celebration: The 10th annual National Film Festival for Talented Youth, showcasing the best directors under age 24, opens with a red carpet gala at the Cinerama Theater at 4th Avenue and Lenora St at 5 p.m.  About 700 people are expected to attend.  The festival continues through May 1st.

FRIDAY, APRIL 29TH:
Alaskan Way Viaduct Closure: The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is closing State Route 99/Alaskan Way Viaduct from the south end of the Battery Street Tunnel to Spokane Street for approximately two weeks while Bertha, the tunneling machine, tunnels beneath the structure. The closure will begin at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, April 29. Crews will begin closing on-ramps to the viaduct at 10 p.m. on Thursday, April 28.

FRIDAY, APRIL 29TH:
Cornish College of the Arts BFA Expo: The largest exhibition of the year featuring the work of the 2016 graduating class.  Terry Avenue between Virginia and Lenora Streets will be closed from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. for opening night.  About 450 people are expected to attend.

SATURDAY, APRIL 30TH:
March of Dimes – March for Babies: A walk to support March of Dimes programs that work to prevent birth defects.  The walk starts at 9 a.m. at Seattle Center, goes east on Mercer, south on 5th Ave N, west on Cedar, and south on 4th Ave. The route U-turns at University St, turns west on Denny Way and returns to Seattle Center on 2nd Ave N.  About 4,000 people are expected to participate.

Cannabis Freedom March: The annual cannabis march and rally to advocate for cannabis laws in Washington takes place at Volunteer Park starting at 11 a.m. with the march to Westlake Park at 1 p.m.  The march heads west on E Prospect St, south on 10th Ave E to Broadway, and west on Pine St to Westlake Park.  About 530 people are expected.

Green Lake Food Walk: A family friendly street festival to showcase local restaurants in the Green Lake business district.  NE 72nd Street will be closed between E Green Lake Dr N and Woodlawn Ave N from 9 a.m. through 9:30 p.m.  About 250 people are expected to attend.

SUNDAY, MAY 1ST:
Taco Libre: The 5th annual taco truck street festival returns to Fremont with music, vendors and over 25 trucks competing for the best taco in Seattle.  Canal St will be closed from 1st Ave N to Phinney Ave N from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.  About 10,000 people are expected.

May Day March for Workers and Immigrant Rights: The rally starts at Judkins Park at 1 p.m. The march leaves the park at 3 p.m., heads north on 20th Ave S, west on S Jackson St, north on Boren to Broadway, east on E Pike St, north on 12th Ave and west on E Pine St to 7th Avenue.  The march ends at 7th and Virginia at the Federal Courthouse.  Over 1,000 people are expected to participate.

MARINERS SCHEDULE AT SAFECO FIELD:
Seattle Mariners vs Kansas City, Friday, April 29 at 7:10 p.m., about 34,000 people expected to attend.

Seattle Mariners vs. Kansas City, Saturday, April 30 at 7:10 p.m., about 40,000 people expected to attend.

Seattle Mariners vs. Kansas City, Sunday, May 1 at 1:00 p.m., about 31,000 people expected to attend.

SOUNDERS SCHEDULE AT CENTURYLINK FIELD:
Seattle Sounders vs. Columbus Crew, Saturday, April 30th at 1:00 p.m., about 40,000 people are expected to attend.

Transit alert! Approximate two-week closure of the Alaskan Way Viaduct starts April 29

Beginning Friday, April 29, the SR 99 Alaskan Way Viaduct will be closed for approximately two weeks as a precautionary measure while Bertha, the SR 99 tunneling machine, travels beneath the structure. The viaduct will be closed between the south end of the Battery Street Tunnel and the West Seattle Bridge. For the most up-to-date information, visit 99closure.org.

Make a travel plan and expect additional congestion throughout the region

This closure will disrupt local and regional traffic patterns. WSDOT is coordinating with other transportation agencies to keep people moving through a variety of measures, but is expecting the closure to increase traffic congestion regardless. We are asking travelers in Seattle and the surrounding region to plan ahead and consider adjusting their travel habits to help us keep people moving on highways and city streets. We recommend that you:

  • Allow plenty of extra travel time and expect rush hour congestion to start earlier and end later.
  • If possible, consider leaving early or delaying your trip to avoid traveling during peak times. Know before you go and check out the travel resources page so you can make informed travel choices during the closure.
  • Consider working from home if you can, to avoid commuting altogether.

Need help making a travel plan?
Take a look at this travel alternatives handout for a detailed list of resources and options for changing your commute.

Stay up-to-date
For the latest information regarding traffic conditions and tunneling progress:
*Bookmark the official 99closure.org website
*Check Twitter for major traffic and project alerts: @BerthaDigsSR99, @WSDOT_Traffic, @SeattleDOT, @KCMetroBus, @SoundTransit, @MyCommTrans, #99closure
*Contact us at viaduct@wsdot.wa.gov or 1-888-AWV-LINE (298-5463)